GE2025: More than 2.75 million voters to cast ballot; polling stations open from 8am to 8pm

Singapore General Election: Voter Guide

Key Concepts:

• Eligibility to vote (2.75 million voters)
• Polling card (physical or digital via Singpass)
• Original ID (NRIC)
• Polling station procedures (verification, ballot paper, marking, ballot box)
• Enlarged marking space on ballot paper
• Importance of voting and its impact on Singapore's future

Pre-Voting Preparation

• Eligibility: Over 2.75 million Singaporeans are eligible to vote in the upcoming election.
• Required Documents: Voters need two things:
  • Polling Card: Can be a physical card or a digital version accessible via the Singpass app.
  • Original Identification: An original identification document (NRIC) is required. Photocopies are not accepted.
• Polling Hours: Polling stations are open from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
• Timing Suggestion: To avoid crowds, voters are encouraged to consider voting during lunchtime or in the afternoon (around 5:00 PM) rather than rushing in the morning.

At the Polling Station

• Verification: Upon arrival, an election officer will verify the voter's identity and location.
• Assistance: Help is available for voters who require assistance inside the polling station.
• Prohibited Items/Actions: Photography, smoking, eating, and phone calls are prohibited inside the polling station.

Casting Your Vote: Step-by-Step

1. Identity Verification: Present your physical or digital ID for verification.
2. Receive Ballot Paper: Collect the ballot paper from the election officer.
3. Mark Your Choice: Proceed to the voting booth and mark your choice on the ballot paper.
   • Enlarged Marking Space: The marking space on the ballot paper has been enlarged for this election. Voters are encouraged to use the entire space.
   • Personal Pen: Voters can bring their own pen to mark the ballot paper with an "X."
   • Marking Guidelines: The "X" should be marked boldly within the designated space. No signatures, additional marks, or doodles are allowed, as they may void the vote.
4. Fold and Deposit: Fold the ballot paper neatly and deposit it into the ballot box.
5. Exit the Station: Leave the polling station.

Importance of Voting

• Right and Duty: Voting is presented as both a right and a duty of every eligible citizen.
• Secret Ballot: The voting process is confidential.
• Shaping the Future: Each vote contributes to shaping the future of Singapore.
• Voice Matters: The video emphasizes that every voice matters and the future depends on it.

Conclusion

The video serves as a comprehensive guide for Singaporean voters, outlining the necessary preparations, procedures at the polling station, and the importance of participating in the election. It stresses the accessibility and security of the voting process, encouraging all eligible citizens to exercise their right and duty to vote wisely.