Singapore election: Does the political shake-up change anything?

Singaporeans have never experienced a time where the PAP was not in charge - they have won every election since Singapore was granted self rule by the British in 1959. The party was co-founded by Lee Kuan Yew, considered by many to be the architect of Singapore's rapid economic success. So aligned is the party with "LKY" that his death shortly before elections in 2015 saw a surge of support for the PAP. His son, Lee Hsien Loong, is the current prime minister. While credited with spearheading Singapore's success, the PAP has also been accused of implementing draconian policies such as strictly regulating public assembly and the media. A "fake news" law implemented last year - which allows...