Singaporeans have limited understanding on the official roles of the elected president, a recent study suggests.
In a post-election survey conducted by the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS), the 2,025 respondents polled were asked to identify, out of 11 statements, the roles of the president.
Only 42 per cent managed to spot six or more of the “correct” roles, viewed as the official interpretation based on the Constitution. On the other hand, 58 per cent only identified five or less. Full story
