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Ballot papers and other documents used in 2023 Presidential Election destroyed

The destruction of ballot papers and other documents used in Presidential Election 2023 took place on March 2 at the Supreme Court.
The destruction of ballot papers and other documents used in Presidential Election 2023 took place on March 2 at the Supreme Court.

Over $1.1m spent by PE2023 candidates on campaigns, bulk of it went to advertising

Candidates were allowed to spend up to $812,822.10 in election expenses.
Candidates were allowed to spend up to $812,822.10 in election expenses.

Voters speak: How S'poreans chose their president

President-elect Tharman Shanmugaratnam together with his wife, Ms Jane Ittogi meeting his supporters at the Taman Jurong Market & Food Centre located at Yung Sheng Road on Sep 1, 2023. This was shortly before the sample count showed Mr Tharman clinching the presidency with a landslide win.
President-elect Tharman Shanmugaratnam together with his wife, Ms Jane Ittogi meeting his supporters at the Taman Jurong Market & Food Centre located at Yung Sheng Road on Sep 1, 2023. This was shortly before the sample count showed Mr Tharman clinching the presidency with a landslide win.

How President-elect Tharman’s ‘ong lai’ rolled into hearts and minds of voters

President-elect Tharman Shanmugaratnam receiving a pineapple from a supporter upon his arrival at Taman Jurong Market and Food Centre on Sept 2.
President-elect Tharman Shanmugaratnam receiving a pineapple from a supporter upon his arrival at Taman Jurong Market and Food Centre on Sept 2.

Traditional campaigning still works, says ST team covering PE2023

Our correspondents sit down to talk about the presidential elections behind the scenes and their personal experiences while with the candidates.
Our correspondents sit down to talk about the presidential elections behind the scenes and their personal experiences while with the candidates.

Ng Kok Song lost. But he did Singapore a favour running for president

It’s been an uphill climb for Mr Ng Kok Song but he fought a valiant fight and closed off with a most magnanimous conclusion, says the writer.
It’s been an uphill climb for Mr Ng Kok Song but he fought a valiant fight and closed off with a most magnanimous conclusion, says the writer.

Singapore’s presidential race and how social media became a key battleground

Each of the three candidates’ social media campaigns highlights the importance of a cohesive campaign strategy that includes social media. 
Each of the three candidates’ social media campaigns highlights the importance of a cohesive campaign strategy that includes social media. 

PE 2023 and brewing questions over the elected presidency system

Posters of two presidential candidates Tharman Shanmugaratnam Tan Kin Lian, and a phone with a a screenshot of Mr Ng Kok Song's website at French Road on Aug 29, 2023.
Posters of two presidential candidates Tharman Shanmugaratnam Tan Kin Lian, and a phone with a a screenshot of Mr Ng Kok Song's website at French Road on Aug 29, 2023.

Voters say Tharman’s landslide victory reflects ‘mature and thoughtful’ electorate

Many of those who had voted for Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam cited his track record in public service and his good standing internationally.
Many of those who had voted for Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam cited his track record in public service and his good standing internationally.

Commentary

Tharman rises above the fray despite a politically charged election

Former senior minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam won the presidential election with 70.4 per cent of the vote.
Former senior minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam won the presidential election with 70.4 per cent of the vote.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.