Kaki Bukit became one of the founding constituencies for the brand new East Coast GRC while Tampines North and Pasir Ris became the founding constituencies for the brand new Pasir Ris GRC due to further developments within Pasir Ris New Town and Neighbourhood 4 of Tampines.
The formation of the East Coast GRC and the Pasir Ris GRC was influenced by the expansion of Pasir Ris New Town and Neighbourhood 4 in Tampines. Kaki Bukit became part of the East Coast GRC, while Tampines North and Pasir Ris were chosen as founding constituencies for the new Pasir Ris GRC.