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Singapore's ELD Issues Updated Campaign Guidelines for GE2025

The Elections Department stresses responsible campaigning, bans misinformation, and reinforces rules to protect electoral integrity ahead of May 3 polls.

Overview

  • Candidates are urged to avoid negative campaigning and refrain from denigrating opponents to ensure a dignified election process.
  • False statements, including unfounded allegations of corruption or criminal activity, and rhetoric inciting racial or religious tensions, are strictly prohibited.
  • New regulations require political parties to declare banners, flags, and posters, which can only be displayed in designated locations by authorized individuals.
  • Candidates must remain vigilant against foreign interference, with the ELD emphasizing that only Singaporeans can participate in election activities.
  • The prohibition on deepfakes and digitally manipulated content, enacted in 2024, has been reiterated to safeguard the integrity of campaign messaging.

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