Foreign family members of GE candidates allowed to show support but cannot canvass for votes
But the foreign family members should not actively canvass for political support or do anything that can be interpreted as an attempt to persuade or dissuade voters.
But the foreign family members should not actively canvass for political support or do anything that can be interpreted as an attempt to persuade or dissuade voters.
UPDATED Feb 03, 2025, 09:51 PM
SINGAPORE – In Singapore’s next general election, candidates’ immediate family members will be exempted from a longstanding rule barring foreigners from being involved in election activities.
This means they can show support for candidates during the campaign period – for instance, by accompanying them on walkabouts.
But they should not actively canvass for political support or do anything that can be interpreted as an attempt to persuade or dissuade voters, said the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in a joint statement on Feb 3
Comment: Interesting new rule. Never knew that foreigners including family members were barred from involvement.
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