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Politics of Singapore. General elections were held in Singapore on Friday, 10 July 2020 to elect 93 members [c] to the Parliament of Singapore across 31 constituencies. [d] Parliament was dissolved and the general election called by President Halimah Yacob on 23 June, on the advice of Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. [2]
The election process begins when the President, acting on Cabinet's advice, issues a writ of election addressed to the returning officer.On nomination day, the returning officer and their representatives will be present at designated nomination centres between 11:00 am and 12:00 noon to receive prospective candidates' nomination papers, and political donation certificates certifying that they ...
There are currently two types of elections in Singapore. Parliamentary and presidential elections. According to the Constitution of Singapore, general elections for Parliament must be conducted within three months of the dissolution of Parliament, which has a maximum term of five years from the first sitting of Parliament, and presidential ...
After the 2020 general election, Assistant Secretary-General Leong Mun Wai and Vice-Chairwoman Hazel Poa were appointed Non-Constituency Members of Parliament by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. [65] A policy research team, youth, and women wings were also created as part of the reorganisation of the party. [66]
The 14th Parliament of Singapore is the current Parliament of Singapore. It opened on 24 August 2020. [1] The membership was set by the 2020 Singapore General Election on 10 July 2020. The 14th Parliament is controlled by the People's Action Party majority, led by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and members of the cabinet, which assumed power on ...
Singapore's ruling People's Action Party (PAP) has long prided itself on its high ethical standards but two political entanglements within a week have some wondering if the party's reputation of ...
Pritam Singh became the first recognized Leader of the Opposition in Singapore after the 2020 Singaporean general election. In parliamentary systems of government on the Westminster model, the Leader of the Opposition is the MP who is the leader of the largest opposition party able and prepared to assume office if the Government resigns.
Pre-polling day. The following is a list of events that occurred from nomination day (30 June 2020) until the eve of polling day on 10 July 2020. [113] All times below are reflected in Singapore Standard Time (SGT).