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This article is part of the series: Politics and government of Singapore Politics, sometimes defined as the art and science of government[1], is a process by which collective decisions are made within groups. ... Image File history File links Please see the file description page for further information. ... The politics of Singapore is based on a unitary state with some aspects modelled on the Westminster system of parliamentary government. ...

Constitution

Legislative A legislature is a governmental deliberative assembly with the power to adopt laws. ... President: Sellapan Ramanathan Parliament Constituencies Non-Constituency MPs Nominated MPs Political parties

Executive Flag of the President of Singapore - banner of arms The President of Singapore is the head of state. ... Sellapan Ramanathan (born July 3, 1924 in Singapore) is the sixth and current President of Singapore. ... The unicameral Parliament of Singapore is the legislature of Singapore with the President as its head [1]. It currently consists of 94 Members of Parliament. ... The constituencies of Singapore are electoral divisions in the politics of Singapore which may be represented single or multiple seats in the Parliament of Singapore. ... Non-Constituency Members of Parliament (NCMPs) are members of the opposition parties who were appointed as members of the Parliament of Singapore even though they had lost in the parliamentary election. ... A Nominated Member of Parliament (NMP) is an unelected MP that does not represent any electoral district in the Parliament of Singapore. ... Political parties in Singapore lists political parties in Singapore. ... Government Government organisations Prime minister: Lee Hsien Loong Cabinet

Judiciary The government of Singapore consists of several departments, known as ministries and statutory boards in Singapore. ... The Prime Minister of Singapore is the head of government of the Republic of Singapore (and prior to 9 August 1965, the State of Singapore). ... Lee, Hsien Loong (Simplified Chinese: 李显龙; Traditional Chinese: 李顯龍; Pinyin: Lǐ Xiǎnlóng; born February 10, 1952) is the third Prime Minister of Singapore. ... The cabinet of Singapore forms the executive and it is headed by the prime minister, who is the head of government. ... In law, the judiciary or judicature is the system of courts which administer justice and provide a mechanism for the resolution of disputes. ... Judicial system

Elections Judicial power in Singapore is vested in the Supreme Court as well as surbodinate courts by the constitution. ... There are currently two types of Elections in Singapore in Singapore: parliamentary; and (since 1993) presidential. ... National Referendum 1962 Presidential Elections Parliamentary Elections General Election 2006

Women in Singapore politics

See also: History of Singapore

edit The Singapore national referendum of 1962, or also commonly refered to as the Merger Referendum of Singapore was held in Singapore on September 1, 1962, which called for people to vote on the terms of merger with Malaysia. ... Presidential elections in Singapore were first held in 1991 when constitutional admendments allowed Singaporeans to elect the President of Singapore by popular vote. ... The Parliamentary elections in Singapore began with the independence of Singapore from the Federation of Malaysia on 9 August 1965, thus renaming the Singapore State Governments Legislative Assembly as the Parliament of Singapore. ... This article or section needs to be updated. ... Women in Singapore traditionally played a small role in the politics of Singapore and Singapores public life. ... The history of Singapore had a relatively minor role in the greater history of Southeast Asia until 1819, when the Englishman Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles founded a British port on the island. ...

Alliance logo

The Singapore Democratic Alliance (SDA) is an alliance of political parties in Singapore. It was formed just months before the 2001 General Elections to form a common opposition front against the ruling People's Action Party (PAP). Its 'spiritual leader' is believed to be the current head of the Singapore People's Party and 22 year Member of Parliament Chiam See Tong. The constituent parties are: Image File history File links Sda_logo. ... Image File history File links Sda_logo. ... A political party is an organization that seeks to attain political power within a government, usually by participating in electoral campaigns. ... Singapore general election, 2001, was held on 3 November 2001. ... Party logo with a symbol of red lightning that signifies action. ... Party logo The Singapore Peoples Party is a left of centre party in Singapore. ... Chiam See Tong Chiam See Tong (Chinese: 詹时中; Pinyin: Zhān Shízhōng; born March 12, 1935) represents the Potong Pasir Single-Member Constituency in the Parliament of Singapore. ...

• National Solidarity Party
• Singapore Malay National Organization
• Singapore People's Party
• Singapore Justice Party (absorbed into the Singapore People's Party after 2001)

The SDA currently has 2 members in parliament. They are Chiam See Tong of the Singapore People's Party and Steve Chia of the National Solidarity Party, who is a Non-Constituency Member of Parliament (NCMP). The National Solidarity Party is a centrist party in Singapore. ... The Singapore Malay National Organisation (PKMS, short for Pertubuhan Kebangsaan Melayu Singapura in Malay) is a political party in Singapore. ... Party logo The Singapore Peoples Party is a left of centre party in Singapore. ... The Singapore Justice Party is a party which is based mostly in Marine Parade district of Singapore since the party had taken part in general elections after 1988 by fielding its candidates only at Marine Parade Group Representation Constituency (GRC). ... Chiam See Tong Chiam See Tong (Chinese: 詹时中; Pinyin: Zhān Shízhōng; born March 12, 1935) represents the Potong Pasir Single-Member Constituency in the Parliament of Singapore. ... Party logo The Singapore Peoples Party is a left of centre party in Singapore. ... Steve Chia Kiah Hong Chia Kiah Hong Steve (Chinese: 谢镜丰) is a Non-Constituency Member of Parliament in Singapore. ... The National Solidarity Party is a centrist party in Singapore. ... Non-Constituency Members of Parliament (NCMPs) are members of the opposition parties who were appointed as members of the Parliament of Singapore even though they had lost in the parliamentary election. ... Non-Constituency Members of Parliament (NCMPs) are members of the opposition parties who were appointed as members of the Parliament of Singapore even though they had lost in the parliamentary election. ...

People

• Chairman: Chiam See Tong
• Vice-chairman: Muhamad Ali Aman
• Secretary General: Yip Yew Meng

Chiam See Tong Chiam See Tong (Chinese: 詹时中; Pinyin: Zhān Shízhōng; born March 12, 1935) represents the Potong Pasir Single-Member Constituency in the Parliament of Singapore. ... Muhamad Ali Aman is the Secretary General and leader of the Singapore Malay National Organisation, which is also known as Pertubuhan Kebangsaan Melayu Singapura (PKMS), a major political party in Singapore. ...

Singapore general election, 2001

The SDA faced its 1st challenge in the 2001 elections. It fielded 13 candidates in 2 GRCs and 3 SMCs, becoming the leading opposition party, ahead of the Singapore Democratic party. When the results came out, the SDA was the leading opposition party, securing 12.0% out of the 675,306 who were voting. It kept Potong Pasir SMC, where Mr Chiam See Tong won by 751 votes. Mr Steve Chia, being the best losing opposition candidate, became a NCMP. Singapore general election, 2001, was held on 3 November 2001. ... Potong Pasir is an area sandwiched between Toa Payoh and Sennett Estate in the Central Region of Singapore. ... Chiam See Tong Chiam See Tong (Chinese: 詹时中; Pinyin: Zhān Shízhōng; born March 12, 1935) represents the Potong Pasir Single-Member Constituency in the Parliament of Singapore. ... Steve Chia Kiah Hong Chia Kiah Hong Steve (Chinese: 谢镜丰) is a Non-Constituency Member of Parliament in Singapore. ...

Singapore general election, 2006

On 16 April 2006, SDA announced that in the upcoming election, it is aiming to win 15 seats in the coming General Election. The SDA also wants to set up a viable shadow Cabinet if it wins two GRCs and four single-seat wards. The target was outlined in a soft launch of its manifesto online, on the website of the Singapore People's Party (SPP). ^[1] This article or section needs to be updated. ...

The SDA has candidates running for 3 GRCs and 4 SMCs. They are Jalan Besar GRC, Tampines GRC, Pasir Ris-Ponggol GRC, Chua Chu Kang SMC, Yio Chu Kang SMC, MacPherson SMC and Potong Pasir SMC, of which only Potong Pasir is held by Mr Chiam. ^[2] In total, the SDA is contesting 20 seats. What is notable is that most of the areas contested by the SDA lies in the north-eastern part of Singapore. Tampines (or Tampines New Town) is the largest residential area of the city-state of Singapore and is located in the East of the main island. ... Potong Pasir is an area sandwiched between Toa Payoh and Sennett Estate in the Central Region of Singapore. ... Potong Pasir is an area sandwiched between Toa Payoh and Sennett Estate in the Central Region of Singapore. ...

SDA Chairman, Mr Chiam See Tong, read the political broadcast for the SDA on 29 April. Chiam pointed out that in this election, the PAP is aiming to win all seats. He asked voters whether they want a one-party system. Chiam argued that a multi-party system is needed for democracy to survive in Singapore, and that a free Singapore with room for diverse views and opinions is necessary for the social, cultural and political well-being of the people. Chiam urged the people to act divisive to vote for the opposition, to ensure that Singapore will not degenerate into a one-party state. He said that "a vibrant and cosmopolitan Singapore needs creativity of the mind" and that "these can only flourish in an atmosphere of freedom and an environment where there is no fear." He reminded viewers of the old saying, "absolute power corrupts absolutely."

Reference

1. ^ "SDA 'soft' launches manifesto, gunning for 15 seats in GE", Channel NewsAsia, 16 April 2006.
2. ^ "SDA Candidates", Channel NewsAsia, 27 April.