Singapore in 2011: A "new normal" in politics?

Kenneth Paul Tan

doi:10.1525/as.2012.52.1.220

Singapore in 2011: A "new normal" in politics?

Kenneth Paul Tan

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Abstract

In 2011, Singaporeans voted in parliamentary and presidential elections. The social networking media, dominated by alternative reporting and commentary, played a significant role in generating political interest and mobilizing oppositional thinking and support. Faced with a stronger oppositional presence and a politically emboldened electorate, the People's Action Party government won the elections but achieved its worst results ever.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	220–226
Number of pages	7
Journal	Asian Survey
Volume	52
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1525/as.2012.52.1.220
Publication status	Published - 1 Feb 2012

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