Expat interest in politics in Singapore

Bhavna Team

Member since 01 June 2015

BhavnaTeam05 November 2019 05:35:00

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Hello everyone,

As an expat, your day-to-day life in Singapore is impacted by decision-making at the political level in your host country as well as in your country of origin. We would like to know how involved you think expats should be in the political day-to-day of either their host or home country?

Can expats vote during elections which take place in their country of origin? Can you do so online or through embassies/consulates in Singapore?

What is the administrative process which has been set up in Singapore to enable expats to vote in their country of origin?

To which extent should political life in Singapore include expats and their concerns? Should they be more active as a community to make their voices heard?

Are there any precautionary measures to observe during election period in your host country? Any local prohibitions?

Do you keep up with politics in Singapore?

Thanks for sharing your experience.

Bhavna

jonnielee New member

Member since 06 November 2019

jonnieleeNew member06 November 2019 06:38:00

things are not that 'messy' compared to india, so during the election period, just do whatever you are doing like a normal day.

as expats, just concentrate on doing your job here well and maintain a good working attitude; that should be your primary focus and would be sufficient.

therefore expats do not have to worry too much about the politics here, unless something very earth-shattering regarding foreign workers has happened.

leave the politics to Singaporeans of course.

beppi Germany/Singapore Expert

Member since 08 August 2010

Germany & Singapore Expert

beppiGermany/Singapore Expert06 November 2019 14:24:40

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Foreigners are not allowed to participate in elections or even political movements in Singapore.
Not that it matters much, as Singapore "democracy" is best written in parenthesis due to the lack of choice.
But don't voice too loudly any discontent about the political status quo - this is unliked by those in power and will be dealt with harshly.
As Jonnielee wrote above: Leave the politics to Singaporeans (most of whom are also not interested in it, for good reasons)!