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section_name: Progress Singapore Party
paragraph_text: Progress Singapore Party
  
  On 6 April, the Progress Singapore Party (PSP) launched its election manifesto "Progress for All", which included a call to revert the GST to 7%. Other proposed measures to deal with costs of living include setting rent guidelines for commercial properties and cap hawker stall rentals at S$500 or 3% of revenue. The party also proposed phasing out social enterprise hawker centres which they regarded as "costly". On healthcare, it called to centralise drug procurement to cut costs, and provide cash support for new mothers to cover confinement expenses. To tackle economic concerns, it was proposed to remove non-compete clauses for retrenched workers and mandate legally enforceable retrenchment benefits. It also called for shorter working hours, more paid leave and public holidays for better work-life balance, and equal parental leave for both parents. On housing, the PSP proposed replacing the current BTO system with its Affordable Homes Scheme, where land costs are excluded unless the flat is resold. It also advocated allowing singles aged 28 to buy BTO and resale flats, introducing a Millennial Apartments Scheme to offer quality rental flats for youths, and building more public housing in advance. Regarding immigration, the PSP proposed setting company-based quotas for Employment Pass (EP) holders. It also advocated strengthening the Fair Consideration Framework and introducing a levy on EP holders to better protect local workers and ensure fairer competition.
  
  The PSP also confirmed that it would field 13 candidates, fewer than 24 from the previous election, due to manpower issues. They announced they would compete in the SMCs of Kebun Baru, Marymount, Pioneer, and the GRCs of Bukit Gombak, Chua Chu Kang, and West Coast–Jurong West. Upon the dissolution of parliament on 15 April, the PSP declared its readiness to face voter scrutiny, highlighting its parliamentary track record of having "fought hard" for citizens' interests. On the following day after nominations, Leong Mun Wai challenged Desmond Lee to a debate about public policies, which the PAP rejected. On 30 April, chief Leong also asked Desmond Lee to address HDB prices and lease decay, to which Lee replied that he had made assertions with "little regards" and that he did not state on housing issues during rallies.
  
  During their first rally on 25 April, Tan and Leong claimed that the PAP's fourth-generation has "lost its way" and added their issues and problems that have arise in the previous term, citing "a general decline in the standards". Minister Tan See Leng defended their claims and advised PSP to "keep up closely" on their policies and current trends, and highlighted said policies to further support it. During a walkabout at Teban Gardens Food Centre on 26 April, the PSP, along with SDP chairman Paul Tambyah, celebrated Tan Cheng Bock 's 85th birthday. At the celebration, PSP vice-chair Hazel Poa outlined the party's leadership succession plans to its younger members.
  
  On 30 April, the PSP urged the release of police findings behind altercations before polling day. Despite raising the incident prior to the election, the government has yet to reply. On that day, The Online Citizen (TOC) indicated that PAP grassroots volunteers supporting Shawn Huang had planned to disrupt a PSP walkabout. The attempt was reportedly canceled after the messages became public and the "TJ PAP" and "Shawn TJ Full Heart&Volunteer Community" message groups were disbanded. Although Huang did not comment, TOC alleged that he subsequently limited his social media presence. TOC also claimed that PAP volunteers planned to disrupt a Singapore United Party 's walkabout in Ang Mo Kio. Poa later criticised the lack of transparency surrounding these incidents, which she termed "Gombakgate".
  
  On theis last rally on 1 May, Leong said that defeated opposition candidates "may be lost forever" unlike the PAP candidates, where they remain as grassroots advisors, further emphasising the need of the opposition. Like SDP and WP on their final rallies, PSP also called for the voters to vote without fear, and they also recited the pledge.