OPINION: Opposition Voices Growing in Singapore's 'New Normal' - Simon Roughneen


The Irrawaddy, 19 Aug 2011
SINGAPORE—Three months after Singaporeans went to the polls in what have been described as landmark parliamentary elections, campaigning is heating up—by local standards—for the Aug. 27 presidential vote.
As announced on Wednesday, four candidates are running on non-party tickets, and the election appears to be more hotly contested than usual, partly due to the outcome of the parliamentary vote. Full story