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Singapore's young challengers beg to differ, International Herald Tribune (2006).

This articles deals with young Singaporeans challenging fairness in the political sphere.

Singapore: Elections Dept completes revision of registers of electors, Channel News Asia (2006).

This article deals with electors’ registration prior the election in Singapore.

Singapore unveils electoral map in hint polls could be near, Channel News Asia (2006).

This article deals with Singapore’s release on its electoral boundaries.

Singapore: 3 bills tabled to amend Constitution, Presidential & Parliamentary elections, Channel News Asia (2010).

This article discusses the proposal to amend the Constitution, Presidential and Parliamentary Elections Acts for the 2012 General election in Singapore.

Singapore: Registers of Electors certified with about 2.3 million names, Channel News Asia (2010).

This article discusses the voter registration in 23 electoral divisions in Singapore as well as for the overseas electors.

Singapore: Election battle lines form as opposition increases visibility in constituencies, Channel News Asia (2010).

This article discusses the boundary delimitation and political parties anticipation for the 2012 Singapore elections.

Singapore: Significant changes to the political system with key amendments to 2 bills passed, Channel News Asia (2010).

This article discusses the Amendment Bills for the Parliamentary and Presidential elections in 2012 that changes cooling off day, the Non-Constituency MP (NCMP) scheme as well as internet election advertising.

Singapore: Reform Party, SDA to seek in-principle okay for possible election alliance, Channel News Asia (2010).

This article discusses two opposition parties in Singapore which are set towards an alliance for general elections.

Singapore: Alliance talks between SDA and Reform Party on or off? Channel News Asia (2010).

This article discusses the negotiations for an alliance between the Singapore Democratic Alliance (SDA) and the Reform Party.

Singapore: Elections Dept identifies 1,400 premises for polling & vote counting, Channel News Asia (2010).

This article discusses identification of premises for polling and counting centres by Singapore's Elections Department to be used in the general and Presidential elections.

Singapore: New media tools for polls, The Straits Times (2010).

This article discusses mobile internet access for election officials in polling stations for Singapore General elections scheduled in May 2011.

Singapore: Elections Dept appoints logistics contractors to conduct site recce, Channel News Asia (2010).

This article discusses Singapore’s Elections Department's contractors to visit polling stations for the preparations of the General Election to be held in February 2012.

Singapore: Elections Department offers SMS alerts for election-related news, Channel News Asia (2010).

This article discusses media tools use by Singapore Elections Department for voters to access election related news through mobile phones.

Singapore: New SMS service during GE, The Straits Times (2010).

This article discusses text message feature for voters to locate polling stations for the Singapore general elections.

Singapore: No online or postal voting for next General Election, TODAY Online (2010)

This article reports on the Election Department's decisions regarding online and postal voting. The Department stated that online voting is too vulnerable to hacking and service attacks, and it makes it impossible to audit the voting results in case of a petition. On postal voting, the electoral authorities believe that there is no guarantee of the secrecy of the vote, and logistical problems could undermine the integrity of the elections (delays in the mail, for example). The authorities stated that for now the ballot paper is still the simplest and most transparent method of voting.

Singapore: 1,325 overseas voters registered so far, The Straits Times (2010)

This article reports on the preparations for the general elections in Singapore. The date has yet to be announced (February 2012 at the latest), but preparations are moving on. Deputy Prime Minister Wong Kan Seng announced that 1,325 Singaporeans living overseas have registered to vote (in 2006, only 1,017 did so). The figure is higher than in the past, but it still rather low considering that there are about 180,000 citizens living abroad. The Deputy Prime Minister, however, stated that there are no plans to change the rules to encourage voting from overseas.

Singapore's PM Lee hints of Singapore election date, Xinhua News (2010).

This article discusses statements from Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong regarding the possibility of Singapore’s next general elections, although no dates have been mentioned.

Singapore: First-class candidates', The Straits Times (2010).

This article discusses potential candidates from People's Action Party to contest in Singapore general election, which is due by February 2012.

Singapore: Likely to have more Opposition candidates this time, Today Online (2010).

This article discusses commentary by Singapore Foreign Minister regarding the prediction of opposition candidates to run in the next Singapore general election.

This year, in Singapore politics, Today Online (2010).

This article discusses issues on Singapore politics during the year 2010 which includes; recommendations from Electoral Boundaries Review Committee, talk on election dates, new political parties, and preparation of candidates for upcoming general elections.

Singapore: Voter rolls being updated for third time since 2006 GE, The Straits Times (2011)

This article reports on the process of updating the voters' register in Singapore. The registers are being updated for the third time since the 2006 general elections. The next polls are due by February next year.

Singapore: General election 'looming', Today Online (2011)

This article discusses the possible date of the next general elections in Singapore. As the government decided to update the Registers of Electors once again (the last updated was carried out in March last year), many experts believe that the next elections will be held anytime in the upcoming four months.

Singapore gears up for the polls, Today Online (2011)

This article discusses key themes that emerge prior Singapore General Election that should be held by February 2012.

Singapore: General Election... one step closer, Channel News Asia (2011)

This article discusses the revision and completion of Singapore’s voters registration and the report from Electoral Boundaries Review Committee.

Singapore: Tweeting towards political awakening, The Straits Times (2011).

This article discusses emerging participation by young singaporean in political parties memberships and events in result of the political parties outreach through new media and social networks.

S'pore may curb news website ahead of elections, The Brunei Times (2011).

This article discusses plan to impose restrictions on news website prior to Singapore’s General elections.

Singapore: Registers of Electors open for inspection from Jan 14-27, Channel News Asia (2011).

This article discusses the opening of revised Registers of Electors for 23 constituencies for public inspection which includes registration of overseas voters in Singapore.

Singapore: Some parties do not have Web guidelines, Today Online (2011).

This article discusses guidelines on how political parties engage in social media facing the upcoming General Elections.

Singapore: When will the GE be held? Take our poll, The Straits Times (2011).

This article discusses the statement by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong that no election date has been set up amid speculation for immediate general election.

Singapore: An alliance for the GE, Today Online (2011).

This article discusses two opposition political parties that were discussing an alliance for the upcoming general elections.

Singapore: GE: Counting down to the General Election, Channel News asia (2011).

This article discusses the release of the Boundaries report by the Electoral Boundaries Review Committee.

Singapore: Electoral boundaries drawn for next General Election, The Straits Times (2011).

This article discusses the changes of boundaries of electoral constituencies for the Singapore General Elections.

Singapore: GE: Electoral Boundaries Review Committee report accepted, Channel News Asia (2011).

This article discusses the acceptance by the Singapore Government of the electoral Boundaries Review Committee report which recommended that Singapore be carved out into 27 electoral divisions.

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Singapore: GE: Electoral Division checks ready, Channel News Asia (2011).

This article discusses the opening for public checking of the Electoral Division of Singapore voters.

Singapore: GE: Opposition parties plan to discuss constituency allocation, Channel News Asia (2011).

This article discusses opposition parties in Singapore and discussion on constituencies in the Singapore general election.

Singapore: GE could see contest in all constituencies, The Strait Times (2011).

This article discusses the opposition parties’ participation in 27 constituencies for Singapore's General Elections.

Singapore GE: Opposition parties to contest all seats, Today Online (2011).

This article discusses the agreement among Singapore’s major opposition parties to contest all seats in the next General Election, which is due before February 2012.

Singapore: Retiring army chief to enter politics?, Today Online (2011).

This article discusses potential candidates for the coming General Election.

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Singapore: NSP first to unveil some candidates Out of five introduced yesterday, four previously from Reform Party and fifth formerly from PKMS, Today Online (2011)

This article notes that the NSP is the first party which introduces its candidates to the public for the next general election.

Singapore eases rulings on Internet election advertising, Channel News Asia (2011)

This article notes that political parties, candidates, and their agents are now able to conduct election advertising through the internet e.g. Twitter, Facebook, etc, following the amendments to the Constitution and the introduction of new Parliamentary and Presidential Election Acts.

Singapore Gearing Up For Election, Bernama (2011)

This article discusses Singapore’s preparation for the coming general election in February 2011. The ruling party, PAP, had recently introduced its first batch of candidates.

Singapore: Channel NewsAsia organises two General Election television forums PAP and up to six opposition parties to discuss short and long term challenges facing Singapore, Today Online (2011)

This article notes that Channel News Asia will hold two pre-election television forum aimed to give the voters an insight on the candidates, who will be contesting the general election and who could represent them. The ruling and opposition parties will participate in this event.

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Singapore: GE: Think carefully, calmly before voting, says PM Lee, Channel News Asia (2011)

This article discusses the Singapore PM’s statement with regards to voter’s behavior in the upcoming election. He encouraged the voters to think carefully about the long term future for Singapore before they vote, and not view election as an “overly dramatic” activity. There were recent changes to the Parliamentary and Presidential Elections Acts to pave the way for a Cooling off Day in the upcoming General Election.

Singapore: GE: PAP unveils third batch of new GE candidates, Channel News Asia (2011)

This article reports the introduction of 3 PAP candidates for the upcoming general election.

Singapore: Television forum between PAP and Opposition to be aired unedited, Today Online (2011

This article reports that a television forum entitled “A Political Forum on Singapore's Future” between Singapore’s ruling party, PAP, and four opposition parties, the first of its kind, will be first aired unedited on 2 April 2011 in the run up to the general election. The forum saw discussion between the participants on immediate and long-term challenges facing Singapore.

Singapore: GE: Reform Party in talks to share candidates with other opposition parties, Channels News Asia (2011)

This article discusses the Secretary-General of the Reform Party’s statement that his party is currently in talks with other oppositions parties to share candidates to stand in the General Election.

Singapore : GE: Candidates in contested wards can address supporters at Nomination Centers, Channel News Asia (2011)

This article notes that there are amendments to the Parliamentary and Presidential election. One of which is the candidates are allowed to give a short speech in front of their supporters at Nomination Centres

Singapore: GE: "Lots of debates within PAP", Channel News Asia (2011)

This article reports that Channel News Asia held a TV forum with Singapore’s Prime Minister, a first live dialogue on television between the Prime Minister and voters held ahead of the coming General Election.

Singapore: GE: Members of committees that certify minority candidates appointed, Channel News Asia (2011)

This article reports that the Singaporean President has appointed members of two key committees that will be responsible to declare whether or not the minority candidates in the coming election belong to the communities. It also notes that such an announcement from the government indicates that the election and the dissolution of the House are near.

Singapore calls general election, BBC (2011)

This article reports Singapore will hold its 14th General Election (GE) on May 7. It also reports that nomination day is fixed on Wednesday, April 27, followed by polling day on Saturday, May 7.

Singapore: GE: Singapore's Parliament dissolved for 14th General Election, Channel News Asia (2011)

This article reports that Singapore's Parliament has been dissolved for the 14th General Election in scheduled to be held on 7 May 2011. The Proclamation was issued by President SR Nathan through the government gazette.

Singapore: GE: Nomination papers available for collection starting April 20, Channel News Asia (2011)

This article reports that nomination papers will be available for collection starting 20 April 2011 at the Elections Department, Singapore

Singapore: Election deposit raised to $16,000, Strait Times (2011)

This article reports that each candidate running for the Singapore’s general election on May 7 will have to put up an election deposit of $16,000, which is in accordance with the Parliamentary Elections Act.

Singapore general election to come with several "firsts", Xinhua News (2011)

This article reports that the upcoming general election will introduce several new changes, one of which is the cooling-off day on the eve of polling day.

Singapore: General Election date no surprise for some Opposition parties, Today Online (2011)

This article reports that the oppositions parties were not surprised with the announcement of the election date, and that they are prepared for the general election scheduled on 7 May 2011.

Singapore: GE: Election candidates begin collecting nomination papers, Channel News Asia (2011)

This article reports that some candidates started collecting the nomination papers at the Elections Department soon after the election data was announced. Some also submitted their applications for political donation, minority candidate certificates, etc.

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Singapore: 208 Candidates Vying To Contest In Singapore's 14th General Election, Bernama (2011)

This article notes that there are at least 208 candidates applying to contest the Singaporean general election scheduled in 7 May 2011.

Singapore: GE: Election meeting permit applications to start on Nomination Day, Channel News Asia (2011)

This article reports that candidates or their election agents contesting the Singapore general election may apply for permits to hold indoor and outdoor election meetings to the Police. Outdoor election meetings can only be held at designated places specified in the permit whereas indoor election meeting requires permit as well as written consent from the owner for the use of premises

Singapore: Initial results show 82 of 87 seats contested in Singapore GE, Channel News Asia (2011)

This article reports that candidates have filed their nomination papers to contest the 7 May 2011 Singapore election at the Nomination Centres.

Singapore: Voters to receive poll cards from tomorrow, Today Online (2011)

This article reports that 2.2. million voters from the 26 contested wards in the Singapore general election will start receiving poll cards on 29 April 2011. All eligible voters should have received their poll cards by 3 May 2011.

Singapore: NGO wants to monitor polls, Today Online (2011)

This article reports that Maruah, a local NGO working on human rights, intends to monitor Singapore’s upcoming elections on 7 May 2011, which will be the first time an independent body would be montoring the election process. It will focus on three areas: the polling process, ballot counting, and media coverage. They are still awaiting reply from the Elections Department.

Singapore: GE: Second party political broadcast on May 6, Channel News Asia (2011)

This article reports that the second party political broadcast will be aired on 6 May 2011 over radio and television platforms. The parties in Singapore are given free airtime in proportion to the number of candidates fielded.

Singaporeans worry about reprisal after polls, The Star Online (2011)

This article reports that most Singaporeans are concerned that their votes are not secret, particularly because their ballot papers are numbered in the general election, causing them a fear of reprisal from the ruling party after election.

Singapore: Singapore political parties make final push for votes, Brunei Times (2011)

This article reports that political parties contesting the Singapore’s general election 7 May 2011 parties are putting their last efforts to secure the votes they need to win the run-up to the election. This election will be the first election where the opposition parties will contest 82 out of the 87 seats, the largest number of seats contested ever against the ruling People's Action Party (PAP).

Singapore Polls Close, Bernama (2011)

This article reports that the voters turnout for the Singapore General Election reached 1.8 millions. The voters cast their votes at 792 polling stations in the country. Six Opposition parties are contesting the ruling People's Action Party in the general election. Eighty-two out of 87 seats have been contested.

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Singapore: PAP retains power, winning 81 of 87 parliamentary seats, The Star Online (2011)

This article reports that Singapore’s ruling party, PAP, has retained power by winning 81 of the 87 seats in the general election. The Workers’ Party won five seats in Group Representation Constituencies (GRC), and retained their seat in Hougang Single Member Constituencies (SMC), which gave it a total seat of six seats in the parliament. The result is reported to be the best performance of the opposition since 1965.

Singapore: GE: MediaCorp to provide comprehensive Polling Day coverage, Channel News Asia (2011)

This article reports that MediaCorp would provide comperhansive polling day coverage via television, radio, print and the Internet.

Singapore : GE: UK-based Singaporeans cast their votes in London, Channel News Asia (2011)

This article reports that Singaporeans who are out of the country or travelling abroad can cast their votes on nine overseas polling station located in United States, Australia, Japan, China, Hongkong, and The United Kingdom.

Singapore: The Full Result, The Strait Times (2011)

This article reports on the full result of Singapore’s general election, 7 May 2011.

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Singapore: NCMP seats offered to best-losing opposition candidates, Channel News Asia (2011)

This article reports that the Singapore Elections Department has offered three Non-Constituency Member of Parliament (NCMP) seats to the best-losing candidates in the general election. Three NCMP seats are left for the highest opposition losers, after six seats were already won.

Singapore: Elections Department releases final tally of votes, Channel News Asia (2011)

This article reports that the Singapore Elections Department has released the final tally of the votes for the general election, after adding overseas votes. The voters abroad voted on May 7 at nine polling stations in five countries.

Singapore: Presidential Election likely to be held after the middle of August, say observers, Today Online (2011)

This article discusses the possibility of singapore’s presidential election that should be held by August 31 due to election cannot be held more than three months before the current term expires on Sept 1.

Singapore: Elections Dept to improve its system, The Straits Times (2011).

This article notes the statement from the Singapore Elections Department to improve its systems following a report from a resident that he was not able to vote in the May 7 general election due to technical glitch.

Singapore: Opposition candidates file GE expenses, Today Online (2011)

This article discusses expense reports filed to the Elections Department from all candidates contested in May 7 General Election. The reports are planned to be opened for public.

Singapore: GE expense statements open for public scrutiny, Channel News Asia (2011)

This article notes the statement on e-gazette that expense reports from candidates contested in May 7 general election are open for public and can be checked at the returning office on working days for the period of six months.

Singapore: How the political candidates spent their election budgets ..., Today Online (2011)

This article discusses the May 7 election candidates expense as stated in the report available for public viewing.

Singapore: Why electing a President is different from electing an MP, Today Online (2011).

This article discusses Singapore’s Deputy PM’s comments on the role of the elected President for voters to understand as they will vote in the Presidential election.

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Singapore: Singaporeans 'must have local addresses to be eligible to vote', Today Online (2011)

This article notes that in order to be an eligible voter, Singaporean should have address in Singapore.

Singapore: Presidential hopefuls work out campaign budgets, Today Online (2011).

This article discusses the election campaign budget for presidential candidates to contest the Presidential election.

Singapore: Tony Tan to run for President, Today Online (2011)

This article reports the registration of Former Deputy Prime Minister Tony Tan to election department as candidate to contest in the presidential election.

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Singapore: Presidential hopefuls Tony Tan and Tan Kin Lian submit papers, Channel News Asia (2011).

This article discusses candidates Dr Tony Tan and Tan Kin Lian which submitted their Certificate of Eligibility for the Singapore Presidential election. Another candidate, Dr Tan Cheng Bock, is said to be ready to also submit his Certificates of Eligibility.

Singapore: More swing voters in 2011 General Election, The Straits Time (2011).

This article discusses post election survey by Institute of Policy Studies which result informs that there were more swing voters in the 2011 general elections. The survey also noted that greater pluralism is wanted by voters aged 21 to 29 and over the aged of 65.

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Singapore: Tan Jee Say to contest Presidential Election, Today Online (2011).

This article discusses candidate Tan Jee Say who are to contest in the Singapore Presidential election.

Singapore: Voters with new addresses can vote near home at Presidential Election, Channel News Asia (2011).

This article discusses the voter registration process for the Presidential Election which allow the voters who changed their NRIC address to vote at a polling station near their new address.

Singapore: Writ of Election for PE expected from Aug 3, Channel News Asia (2011).

This article discusses the writ of Election which to be issued from August 3 and possible candidates for the Presidential Election. There are currently five individuals who stated their interest to become candidate in the Presidential Election.

Singapore: Presidential hopefuls out and about, on a mission, Today Online (2011).

This article discusses Singapore presidential candidates’ activities to reach out voters ahead of the Presidential Election.

Singapore's 12th Parliament to start on 10 October, Channel News Asia (2011).

This article reports the schedule for the first session of the 12th Parliament of Singapore that will start on 10 October. The session will elect the House Speaker and swearing-in of 87 Members of Parliament (MPs) and 3 Non-Constituency MPs.

Singapore to hold presidential election on Aug. 27, Xinhua (2011).

This article reports the schedule for Presidential election in Singapore that will be held on August 27, 2011. The nomination day is August 17, 2011.

A Look Into Singapore's Presidential Election, The Jakarta Globe (2011).

This article discusses the coming Presidential Election in Singapore scheduled to be held on August 27, 2011. Nomination day will be on August 17, which gives 9 days for candidates to campaign. The candidates which have applied for certificate of eligibility are Tony Tan, Tan Cheng Bock, Tan Kin Lian, and Tan Jee Say.

Singapore: PE: 2.27m Singaporeans qualify to vote for new President, Channel News Asia (2011).

This article discusses report by the Singapore Elections Department on eligible voters for the August 27 Presidential election. There are 2,274,773 eligible voters and 5,500 overseas eligible voters.

Singapore: Many still appear confused as to what Elected Presidency is all about, Today Online (2011).

This article discusses voters’ confusion on the roles and responsibility of President elect in Singapore.

Singapore: Six Presidential Hopefuls, Today Online (2011).

This article discusses six presidential candidates who have submitted Certificate of Eligibility for the Singapore Presidential Election.

Singapore: PE: Advisory for supporters, public on Nomination Day, Channel News Asia (2011).

This article discusses advisory for public on the opening of the Nomination Centre on August 17,2011.

Singapore: PE: Guidelines on election meetings, vehicle processions, Channel News Asia (2011).

This article discusses the issuance of Presidential Elections’ guidelines on rallies and campaigning from the Police.

Singapore: PM's call for active citizenry 'timely, fitting', The Straits Times (2011).

This article discusses the call from Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to Singaporeans for an active citizenry.

Singapore: Voters to get polling cards from tomorrow, Today Online (2011).

This article notes the poll card to be received by voters for the Singapore Presidential Elections. An electronic poll card can be printed out at Elections Department website. Elections Department also provides polling centres with at least two wheelchairs and polling centres with more elderly voters will have up to six wheelchairs.

Singapore: PE: First Presidential Candidate Broadcast on TV & radio on Aug 18, Channel News Asia (2011).

This article reports the first Presidential Candidate Broadcast over free-to-air radio and television platforms. The platforms are made available in English, Malay, Chinese, and Tamil.

Singapore: PE: Candidates unveil election symbols, Channel News Asia (2011).

This article discusses election symbols of the presidential candidates to be printed on the ballot paper for the Singapore Presidential Elections to be conducted on August 27.

Singaporeans will vote for Tan, but which one? CNN (2011).

This article discusses the candidates to run the August 27th Singapore Presidential Elections. There are four candidates officially to contest the the election.

Singapore: PE: Assembly centres for candidates & supporters on Polling Night, Channel News Asia (2011).

This article reports list sites to serve as assembly centres for the presidential candidates and their supporters.

Singapore: PE: Candidates debate role of President in Channel NewsAsia forum, Channel News Asia (2011).

This article discusses the television debate of four presidential candidates in Channel News Asia Forum.The debate was dominated on the role and function of the Elected President.

Singapore: Rally/Walkabout schedules for Presidential candidates, The Straits Times (2011).

This article reports the schedule for four of Singapore’s Presidential Candidates’ rally/walkabout on August 24-25, 2011.

PE: Dr Tony Tan elected Singapore's 7th President, Channel News Asia (2011).

This article reports Tony Tan which has won singapore’s presidential election by just 0.34 per cent margin, or 7,269 vote

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Singapore: Why not introduce local government elections? Today Online (2011).

This article discusses introduction of local government elections in Singapore.

Singapore swears in new president, Bangkok Post (2011).

This article discusses the sworn in of Singapore’s President elect Tony Tan.

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Singapore: PAP needs to reflect on General Election: PM Lee, Channel News Asia (2011).

This article discusses the statement from Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on the People's Action Party (PAP)’s performance in the May 7 General Election, he also added the need for the party to strengthen its presence in cyberspace and new media. Mr Lee is also the PAP's Secretary General.

Singapore: Non-voters' names to be expunged from register, Today Online (2011).

This article discusses eligible voters who did not vote in last elections will lose their eligibility to vote or stand as a candidate at future elections if their names are not restored to the Registers of Electors.

Singapore: Elections Dept releases PE candidate expense details, Channel News Asia (2011).

This article reports the expense details of the 2011 Singapore Presidential Election candidates as released by the Elections Department.

Singapore: General Election was not an Internet election, says IPS survey, Today Online (2011).

This article discusses a survey by Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) which polled 2,000 Singaporeans to find out how much the Internet influenced views and votes. The result of the poll was that 30 per cent of the respondents relied on social networking site Facebook and blogs for information on the elections and 70 per cent relied on mainstream media - newspapers, television and radio.

Singapore: Have more clarity on criteria' before next Presidential Election, Today Online (2011).

This article discusses the call out to review issues in Singapore’s Presidential Elections which includes qualifications of Presidential candidates, the President's duties and powers, and how the elections should be run.

Singapore: Survey shows S'poreans have limited understanding of Elected Presidency, Channel News Asia (2011).

This article discusses a survey by the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) to understand the factors behind voters' choices. It also mentioned the important role the internet played as a medium of communication.

Singapore: Students to learn about S'pore Constitution? Channel News Asia (2011).

This article discusses the proposal for mandatory learning for students about the Singapore Constitution.

Singapore: 50 proposed to become NMPs, Today Online (2011).

This article discusses the names proposed to the committee considering appointments of Nominated Members of Parliament (NMPs). Enacted in 1990, the NMP scheme provides for persons who have distinguished themselves or have special knowledge, expertise and practical experience to be appointed to Parliament to speak independently on issues and contribute to the political process.

Singapore: Nine Nominated MPs selected, Channel News Asia (2012).

This article discusses the selection of nine Singaporeans for the next batch of Nominated Members of Parliament (NMPs).

Singapore: 2011 Presidential Election ballot papers to be destroyed, Channel News Asia (2012).

This article discusses the ballot papers and other documents used in the August 2011 Presidential Election. The Elections Department has stated that they will be destroyed on March 10th, 2012.

Singapore: Ballot papers incinerated, Today Online (2012).

This article discusses the incineration of all ballot papers and other documents used in the August 2011 Presidential Election. The process was witnessed by returning officer and former presidential candidates.

Singapore: Supreme Court to hear Hougang by-election application, Today Online (2012).

This article discusses a by-election for the Hougang Member of Parliament. According to the Constitution, the Prime Minister has to call for a by-election.

Singapore: Registers of electors to be updated, Channel News Asia (2012).

This article discusses the updating of registers of electors by the Elections Department of Singapore. The list of electors' names to be removed or transferred will be available at the Elections Department, the ELD website, or at any community centres or community clubs.

Tracing the history of by-elections in Singapore, Channel News Asia (2012).

This article discusses by-elections in Singapore. The last by-elections was in 1992. In 2008 and 2010, the death of member of parliament have fuelled talk of by-elections, however it did not take place.

Singapore: Party members, supporters all set for Nomination Day, Channel News Asia (2012).

This article discusses the Nomination Day for the by-election in the single-seat constituency of Hougang. For the nomination day, the supporters and party members arrived at the Nomination Centre in which nomination papers can be filed until noon while the outcome of the nomination proceedings is expected to be known after 12.30pm.