The Progress Singapore Party (PSP) introduced its final batch of candidates today (June 26).

The lineup of 24 candidates thus far leaves out Lee Hsien Yang, however, possibly indicating that he will not stand for election as a PSP candidate.

However, PSP's secretary general, Tan Cheng Bock, added the caveat that "in politics, change can happen", saying that a switch of candidates was still possible.

PSP candidates

In a series of press conferences held on Zoom, the PSP has introduced 23 candidates in four batches, with six in the first batch, six in the second batch, five in the third batch, and another seven in the fourth (and final) batch.

Tan said at the fourth press conference on June 26 that "I will be introducing the last batch of candidates to contest the coming general elections", a batch which included himself.

Lee was not among the list of 24 candidates.

Lee Hsien Yang introduced as a PSP member on June 24

At a breakfast meeting between Lee and senior PSP members on June 24, it was announced that Lee was a PSP member, and had been "for quite some time".

Speaking to the media at the meeting, Lee did not give a definite answer when asked if he was running as a candidate in the upcoming election.

Instead, he said cryptically that "you'll find out".

Lee also said it is "quite possible" that he would be contributing financially to the party or appearing in PSP campaign videos.

Whether or not Lee ends up contesting in elections, here's why his continued involvement with the PSP carries weight:

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