New MP Chia Shi Lu's background as an orthopaedic surgeon meant that he could lend his services to the PAP's screening process for new candidates. An important criterion for selection was a congenital absence of a funny bone.
As someone who became Major-General without ever fighting in a real battle, Chan Chun Sing brings a wealth of experience to his new role as an MP ushered into Parliament without ever fighting in an electoral battle.
On the day following her walkover win in Tanjong Pagar GRC, Indranee Rajah went on door-to-door house visits to collect back the PAP Election Manifesto.