SINGAPORE, April 23 -- With less than a day before nomination proceedings close for Singapore's general election, the ruling People's Action Party (PAP) and opposition Workers' Party (WP) have yet to confirm where several of their senior figures will stand.

The PAP has named its line-up for 28 of the 33 constituencies in the May 3 polls but has yet to confirm candidates for East Coast, Punggol and Tanjong Pagar group representation constituencies (GRCs), among others.

According to The Straits Times (ST), the party's silence has fuelled speculation of last-minute tactical shifts.

"This will be backed up by its new recruits, some of whom seem to be relatively accomplished professionals and others who have had time volunteering with it," ...