SINGAPORE, May 3 — Approximately 1,261,449 Singaporeans have cast their votes at the 1,240 polling stations across the country as of 12pm today, according to the Elections Department.
It said this figure represents 48 per cent of the 2,627,026 eligible voters in all contested electoral divisions.
Voters are choosing from 11 political parties and two independent candidates to contest the remaining 92 Parliamentary seats across 32 constituencies.
On nomination day, the People’s Action Party secured five uncontested seats at the Marine Parade–Braddell Heights Group Representation Constituency.
Polling stations are open from 8am to 8pm. Voting is compulsory in Singapore.
In addition to domestic polling, 10 overseas polling stations operate from 8am to 8pm local time in their respective cities. These stations must close no later than the official closing time in Singapore.
The overseas polling stations are located in Dubai, London, Washington D.C., New York, San Francisco, Canberra, Tokyo, Beijing, Hong Kong, and Shanghai.
Meanwhile, the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority said there was very heavy departure traffic at the Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints this morning.
Travellers can expect delays up to five hours and are advised to check traffic conditions before their journey.
— Bernama
