Singapore Voter Is Largely Content But Undecided As Poll Nears
The average Singaporean voter is content and prioritizes bread-and-butter issues ahead of geopolitics in their voting considerations, according to a BlackBox Research survey.
Over 80% of about 1500 respondents are satisfied with the city-state's trajectory, a sign of confidence in the government with a national vote to be held by November. Optimism among younger citizens aged 21-29 was 'particularly pronounced,' based on the survey conducted March 28 to April 8.
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