Tagged: Singapore
Conrad Omodiagbe
Ruling Party in Singapore comes out on Top
The People’s Action Party (PAP) in Singapore has come out on top, despite a drop in its majority and popularity, retaining power following the events of Friday’s general elections – the first major election in the country amidst the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Giving Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, who has led the country since 2004, […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
Singapore Passes COVID-19 Election Bill
A contingency plan seems to be in place for Singapore as the country’s parliament passed a law on Monday that makes provisions for arrangements to be implemented if the next General Elections take place amid the coronavirus pandemic, providing Singaporeans who are on stay-home notices for acute respiratory infections with the option to either participate […]
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Singapore Eyes Bill to Ease Voting
Singapore has continued to make moves that hint at the possibility of an election taking place soon. The latest is a bill in the country’s parliament that seeks to ensure the safety of voters if elections are held during the coronavirus pandemic. Presenting the bill before the National Assembly on Tuesday, Chan Chun Sing, Minister […]
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Covid-19: Singapore May Still Hold Elections
While Singapore has until April 2021 to conduct its general elections, the Southeast Asian country might be heading to the polls sooner than later due to the recent release of its updated electoral boundaries, even as it continues to battle the coronavirus outbreak. Last Friday, Singapore released its new electoral boundaries which, over the last […]