GE2025: Easy to come up with policy ideas, but the challenge lies in implementing them, says PAP’s Rahayu Mahzam

“So if someone has said something, I think you will have some iterations of it embedded in whatever policy proposals the government has put up,” said the dental surgeon, who also gave a speech at the launch event.

Ms Rahayu said it is important to consider the party’s track record and capability in translating ideas into actions and looking through the pros and cons of policies, when deciding who to lead Singapore forward.

“That’s usually not easy, because often giving an idea is very easy, just saying it is easy, but when you actually have to implement, when you actually have to deal with stakeholders and balance the needs of different communities, that is the challenging bit,” said Ms Rahayu.

For that, good and trusted people are needed, especially in times like this, she said, emphasising that it is something the ruling party would ask voters to think about.

“We welcome the positions shared with different parties, but we have this to offer to voters: a team that’s strong, that’s committed, has a track record and is willing to go through the difficulties of actually navigating policies, making the necessary trade-offs and delivering something that’s meaningful for Singaporeans,” said Ms Rahayu.