Deadpoet’s Cave

Mr Wang works very fast. He’s already commented on what I wanted to say. 66.1% of the votes from AMK is not a crushing victory. Against a bunch of GE newbies, not one of whom is older than 31, no less.

No incumbent Prime Minister has failed to get at least 70% of his constituency’s support, apparently. Until now.

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What’s this about calling your name and number out loud at the polling station? I’ve never voted before so I have no idea about the procedure.

Elections Department, please explain: What is the rationale behind this reading of names aloud? Why are some names called out and not others? Isn’t there a SOP to be adhered to?

UPDATE: An unnamed civil servant has clarified that reading of names and numbers is the correct procedure. This is done so that another elections officer can strike the name off the list. According to the unnamed source, the procedure is carried out to ensure that the wrong name is not struck off the list.

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