SingPass App is Now Updated With ePoll Card Details
Yesterday (23 August 2023), three men, Ng Kok Song, Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Tan Kin Lian, gave us the extra public holiday that we’ve all been waiting for: Polling Day.
Historically, Singaporeans awaited their polling card in their mailboxes. These cards have always been a key component of the election process, detailing essential information such as polling locations, timings, and other pertinent details.
However, 2023 marks a departure from tradition as the election process gets a technological facelift.
You Can Now Know Where to Vote Through Your ePoll Card in SingPass
When citizens open their SingPass app now, they will find a new addition – an ePoll card button. This initiative has been launched to simplify the voting process.
ut for those thinking of taking a screenshot and sharing the new feature, don’t bother: Security measures prevent users from capturing this information to maintain the integrity of the system.
Eligible voters will easily access their ePoll card by tapping on the new button on their SingPass homepage. This ePoll card will present important details, including the polling station address, electoral division, voter serial number, and polling district.
Now you know what number to buy for this week’s 4D.
An added advantage for voters this year is the ability to check the queue number at their polling station. However, this feature is reserved for the actual polling day, scheduled for 1 September 2023.
For those who prefer a paperless approach, the SingPass app is all they need. Voters can access both their digital NRIC and ePoll card through the app, eliminating the need to carry a physical wallet on Polling Day, as they’ll now accept both in digital format this year.
But what about those who can’t make it to the polling station on 1 September?
If you’re traveling or have valid reasons for missing the vote, there’s no obligation to cast your ballot.
However, it’s important to note that the Elections Department of Singapore (ELD) will label such individuals as “non-voters”. Their names will be removed from the Register of Electors but can be restored via SingPass without any charges.
he ELD has highlighted various acceptable reasons for missing the vote, such as overseas vacations, work-related trips, studying abroad, or medical issues.
However, it’s not as straightforward for those without valid reasons for missing out. They will incur a S$50 administrative charge.
Additionally, it’s crucial for non-voters to act quickly if they wish to rejoin the register. Delaying this past the announcement of the next Writ of Election means they forfeit their voting rights.
The next election is the General Elections, which are scheduled to take place before 23 November 2023.