Singapore's next general election must be held by 14 April 2021, but signs are pointing to it being held soon amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
SINGAPORE — Signs are pointing to Singapore’s next general election being held soon amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Under Singapore law, the minimum number of days for electoral campaigning is nine, after which the country goes to the polls. 20191 Apr: Former presidential candidate Dr Tan Cheng Bock’s Progress Singapore Party is formally approved by the Registry of Societies. It is directed to review the boundaries of the current electoral divisions and recommend the number and boundaries of Group Representation Constituencies and Single Member Constituencies .10 Sep: The Elections Department Singapore puts up a tender notice to acquire at least 150 booths by 31 October.16 Oct: Chiam See Tong steps down as secretary-general of the Singapore People’s Party.
26 May: Heng unveils the Fortitude Budget – an unprecedented 4th Budget this year. The total from the four Budgets to combat the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is $93 billion.2 Jun: Singapore enters Phase 1 of reopening. In a media briefing held on the same day, the ELD lays out a series of safety measures for voters and candidates, to be taken in the event that the next election is held amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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