PPP founder Goh Meng Seng steps down as party chief; Stephanie Tan leaves PSP

Ms Tan, who joined PSP in August 2023, contested Pioneer SMC at the 2025 General Election, winning 34.55 per cent of the vote against Mr Patrick Tay of the People’s Action Party in her electoral debut.

“For all who had trusted in me as a candidate for Pioneer SMC in GE2025, whether as a voter or as a volunteer who came to fight alongside my team in the General Elections, thank you for your support, love and encouragement,” she said.

In her post, Ms Tan thanked PSP founder Tan Cheng Bock for “understanding and respecting” her decision. “You set the example not just by what you say, but by what you do, even when no one is looking,” she said.

Ms Tan was co-opted into PSP’s CEC in July 2025 as part of the party’s leadership renewal, which also saw Dr Tan step down as party chairman.

Ms Tan said she would take some time to evaluate her next steps.

“It is important to me that I remain true to my original purpose and I’m excited to find out what lies ahead,” she said.