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.

Keywords:
general elections, presidential elections, social networking media, political salaries, People's Action Party
This content is only available via PDF.
© 2012 by the Regents of the University of California
2012
You do not currently have access to this content.