And though the share of valid votes for Mr Chiam and Mr Low both saw a drop,the fact that they managed to retain their seats in spite of the unfavourable conditions was already quite a feat.

• 这两区的反对党在任议员得票率固然是下降了，但是，在大环境极为不利的情形下，他们能有如次战果，已算是难能可贵了。