SINGAPORE: Red Dot United (RDU) has unveiled its manifesto for the upcoming General Election, calling for an “unconditional cash transfer” for all Singaporeans and a comprehensive housing reset, among other measures.

In its 24-page manifesto, the party introduced what it called “a new vision for Singapore”. Its policy proposals will be anchored on five “pillars of progress”: Collective Prosperity, Citizens Dividend, Comprehensive Housing Reset, Caring Healthcare, and Civil Freedom. 

Speaking to journalists at the party’s headquarters in Ubi on Saturday (Apr 19), RDU secretary-general Ravi Philemon said: "These are the new 5Cs – a framework for a Singapore where prosperity is shared, dignity is upheld, and opportunity is a promise for all.

"We believe this is time for a new social contract – one that restores dignity and pride to every Singaporean.”

Mr Philemon added that this social contract would be centred on a “H.E.A.R.T. for Singapore” – namely in the key areas of housing, equitable healthcare, assured prosperity, resilient economy, and transparency.

The party will campaign under the election slogan: “First class citizens, fairer Singapore”. 

This will be RDU’s second time contesting in the General Election. The party, which was founded in May 2020, had put forward a five-member team in Jurong GRC that same year. 

The team obtained 25.39 per cent of the vote against the incumbent People’s Action Party (PAP) slate led by then-Senior Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam, who left politics in 2023 to contest the presidency.

To date, RDU has announced its intent to contest in four Group Representation Constituencies (GRCs) – Holland-Bukit Timah, Jurong East-Bukit Batok, Nee Soon and Tanjong Pagar; and three Single Member Constituencies (SMCs) – Jurong Central, Radin Mas and Jalan Kayu.

Of these, the party has introduced its potential candidates for Holland-Bukit Timah GRC, Jurong East-Bukit Batok GRC, Nee Soon GRC and