The Elections Department has announced that all candidates from the General Election 2025 have submitted their election expenses and declarations by the 16 June 2025 deadline. These submissions, mandated under the Parliamentary Elections Act 1954, ensure transparency and accountability in election financing. The public can now inspect these documents online via the Elections Department’s website for a period of six months.
The requirement for candidates and their election agents to submit detailed returns and declarations within 31 days of the election results—published on 16 May 2025—aims to maintain the integrity of the electoral process. The documents are accessible through the Elections Department’s digital service, which requires a Singpass login for verification.
This initiative underscores the commitment to transparency in the electoral process, allowing the public to scrutinise the financial conduct of candidates. The availability of these records online marks a significant step in promoting open governance and public trust in the electoral system.
The inspection period will last until December 2025, providing ample time for interested parties to review the financial disclosures. This move is part of broader efforts to enhance public confidence in the democratic process by ensuring that election financing is conducted openly and responsibly.
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