Opposition People's Alliance for Reform to field 14 candidates in 5 SMCs, 2 GRCs

Among the single seats it is contesting is Potong Pasir, which could see a three-way fight

- Lim Min Zhang

The People's Alliance for Reform (PAR) is planning to field 14 candidates in five single seats and two group representation constituencies for the coming election, its secretary-general Lim Tean said during a walkabout on April 18.

They comprise the single seats of Potong Pasir, Mountbatten, Radin Mas, Queenstown and Yio Chu Kang, as well as Jalan Besar GRC and Tanjong Pagar GRC.

PAR will not contest Marymount, Kebun Baru and Jalan Kayu SMCs, out of consideration for "the interests of the other parties and their movements", Mr Lim said.

Speaking to reporters at Pek Kio Market and Food Centre, located at the boundary of Jalan Besar and Tanjong Pagar GRCs, he said: "This is a decision we will not go back on."

Mr Lim was referring to the constituencies PAR has decided to contest.

That means Potong Pasir SMC could see a three-way contest, with the ruling PAP and the Singapore People's Party (SPP) having thrown their hats into the ring.

Lawyer Alex Yeo will contest under the PAP banner, taking the baton from outgoing three-term MP Sitoh Yih Pin.

The SPP has not unveiled its candidate for Potong Pasir, but the party has said it plans to field a candidate.

Retired SPP chief Chiam See Tong held the constituency for 27 years from 1984, before Mr Sitoh won in 2011.