How to be a Singapore Election Superstar

Bertha Henson
Paperback, 280 pages
9789819442409

This book is intended for anyone curious about the inner workings of Singapore’s parliamentary elections, from the first-voter and seasoned political observer to aspiring candidates. Whether you’re a political junkie or simply looking for some comic relief in the political drama of elections, you will find something to delight and enlighten.

Through playful prose, irreverent illustrations and information graphics, Bertha Henson, a former political reporter who has kept close tabs on Singapore’s elections over the past 30 years, demystifies the rules of engagement, spotlights the evolving landscape and invites the reader to navigate the process with confidence - and humour. Her alter egos, fictional civil servants Chin and Chai, which she created 10 years ago, play their parts here.

Contents
1 So you want to be a what?
2 Can tahan* or not?
3 Choice, Choices Everywhere
4 It's Complicated
5 Excuse me, are you my voter?
6 Magic Numbers
7 Manifestos and Masterplans
8 Ready, Set, Wait...
9 Nomination Day
10 Keep calm and... Rally on!
11 Meet Your Demanding Voters
12 You vs the Mainstream Media
13 You vs Online Media
14 The End? Or the Beginning