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ASEAN is one sad region that has seen autocracy rule as the dominant type of governance. Fortunately Malaysia and Indonesia have shifted away towards democratic rule governance and though the level of democracy is still evolving, the voice and opinions of the people are relatively more represented than countries such as Singapore,... 

Gerald Giam Many Singaporeans harbour the misconception that their vote during elections is not secret. I’ve talked to many people, both educated and less educated, and the overwhelming majority seem to think this way. This is despite the fact that at every election, the Elections Department takes pains to communicate to voters... 

Let’s be realistic and practical. By getting elected to “parliament” in Singapore is not the “be-all and end-all”. Parliament, just like any other state apparatus, is completely under the control of the authoritarian PAP. It’s just a façade to hoodwink the people that Singapore’s electoral process is based on...