SINGAPORE, April 29 -- Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has accused the Workers' Party (WP) of adopting a "cavalier and irresponsible approach" to the livelihoods of Singaporeans through its criticisms of Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong and the PAP's team contesting in Punggol GRC.

He said it was "regretful and disappointing" that the WP had chosen to attack a Cabinet minister who has long contributed to national policies and continues to serve the country, according to a report in The Straits Times today.

"It is a cavalier and irresponsible approach towards the livelihood and well-being of all Singaporeans," Wong said, calling on voters to reject "negative politics".

WP chief Pritam Singh had questioned Gan's role in the election campa...