No signs of preparation for the election Knowing that the PE2017 would involve the whole nation to be at the voting booths, it is very unlikely that the government will mobilize its civil service officers at a short notice without…
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Are the PAP actively gathering feedback to determine whether “Madam President” Halimah could win? If the feedback is not good, will they make the other two potential candidates be disqualified to create an uncontested election where it is a walkover…
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By Lin Weijie The ruling party in Singapore, the People’s Action Party (PAP), has governed our country for more than 50 years. PAP has dominated the Parliament since independence. The judiciary has been highly supportive of the government. It can be…
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Only one constituency – Tanjong Pagar – went uncontested in the 2011 General Election. The lack of a contest there is “a very big disadvantage” for the incumbent Members of Parliament there, says Dr Chia Shi-Lu. The consultant orthopaedic surgeon…
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