| ID | 160410 |
| Title Proper | Singapore in 2017 |
| Other Title Information | structural changes and political challenges |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Ganesan, Narayanan |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Singapore introduced structural changes to its elected presidency that reserve an election for minority candidates. Halimah Yaacob then became the country’s first female Malay president, after running unopposed. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s siblings were involved in a protracted quarrel over allegations of abuse of power by the prime minister. |
| `In' analytical Note | Asian Survey Vol. 58, No.1; Jan-Feb 2018: p.188-193 |
| Journal Source | Asian Survey Vol: 58 No 1 |
| Key Words | Elected Presidency ; Halimah ; YaacobLee Hsien Loong ; Aljunied-Hougang Town ; CouncilIsland Defence Training Institute |