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The Singapore Electoral Department (ELD) said in a statement on Friday morning, “Voting will continue until 8 pm, so voters are advised to come to the polling station a little later in the day, especially in the afternoon when the queues are shorter.” The department said, “We expect voters to have patience and understanding in dealing with the morning queues.” This is the first presidential election in Singapore since 2011. Indian-origin Singapore-born economist Shanmugaratnam, 66, formally launched his presidential campaign last month with a pledge to develop the country’s culture to keep it a “shining spot” in the world.

Shanmugaratnam is one of the three candidates selected under strict criteria. Singapore has a rigorous qualification process for candidates running for the presidency. Shanmugaratnam, who entered politics in 2001, has held public sector and ministerial positions with the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) for more than two decades. The first presidential election in Singapore was held on 28 August 1993.