Singapore PM Wong's 'conservatism' delivers landslide, jolts rivals

Analysts say ruling party's focus on track record, weak opposition drove swing

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Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong smiles as he arrives for a speech at the Yio Chu Kang Stadium on May 4, after the country's general election held the day before. (Photo by Suzu Takahashi)

TSUBASA SURUGA and DYLAN LOH

SINGAPORE -- The landslide win by Singapore's ruling party in Saturday's general election reflected voters' preference for stability and continuity, analysts said, giving Prime Minister Lawrence Wong a strong mandate to lead the country through growing global uncertainty.

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