Is it compulsory to vote in the elections?

Last updated on April 26, 2011

Yes, it is. Under section 43 of the Parliamentary Elections Act, eligible voters have to vote. Otherwise, their names will be expunged from the register of electors. The names can be restored without penalty provided the person concerned makes a written application and provides a good and sufficient reason for not having recorded a vote. Whether it is a good and sufficient reason or not is decided by the Registration Officer, if it is not a good and sufficient reason, $50 must be paid to the Registration Officer before the name can be restored.

General Election

Conducting the Election
  1. Voting in the Singapore General Election
  2. Singapore General Elections: Voting Criteria and Election Procedure
  3. Explaining the Singapore General Election process in 4 points
  4. Is it compulsory to vote in the elections?
  5. When does a Singapore Parliament election have to be held?
  6. What is section 49, sub section 7E, paragraph A of the Parliamentary Elections Act?
Candidates
  1. Who can be a candidate in the general elections?
  2. Is it better to run as a party candidate or as an independent?
After the Election
  1. What are the Functions and Duties of a Town Council?
  2. Leader of the Opposition in Singapore: Roles and Resources
  3. What is the monthly allowance for a Singapore Member of Parliament (MP)?
  4. What is the monthly allowance for a Non-Constituency Member of Parliament (NCMP)?
  5. Is it possible for Singapore to have a coalition government in the future?