“While the postponement of any election should be a last resort, and the democratic process must continue as much as possible, there are no clear reasons for the government of Singapore to hold an election during the pandemic,” the group said.
(June 19): Singapore’s government is facing calls from opposition parties and a group of regional lawmakers to hold off on its yet-to-be-announced general elections, citing the health risk to voters amid the coronavirus pandemic and restrictive campaign rules.
The restriction of movement during Singapore’s phased reopening from a partial lockdown – including a ban on large gatherings and rallies – may disadvantage opposition parties, according to a report published on Thursday by Asean Parliamentarians for Human Rights, a group of current and former regional government officials.
