Estimated Number of Singaporeans Qualified for Election as President

Debated in Parliament on 10 May 2023.

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Leong Mun Wai asked the Prime Minister for an estimated number of Singaporeans qualified for presidential election as of December 2022, broken down by those meeting public sector service requirements and those meeting private sector requirements, including chief executives in GLCs and non-GLCs.
Chan Chun Sing, speaking for the Prime Minister, stated that the Elections Department does not track the number of qualified Singaporeans, but noted there are about 50 public service positions that may fulfil the public sector requirement.
He added that for the private sector requirement, over 1,200 companies have average shareholders' equity of at least $500 million.
The response indicated no specific breakdown or total estimate of qualified individuals is available, as the data is not actively monitored by authorities.

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Leong Mun Wai

Mr Leong Mun Wai asked the Prime Minister what is the estimated number of Singaporeans qualified to be elected as President as of 31 December 2022 as broken down by (i) those who fulfil the public sector service requirement, (ii) those who fulfil the private sector requirement, serving as chief executive in Government-linked companies (GLCs) and non-GLCs respectively.

Chan Chun Sing (for the Prime Minister)

The Elections Department does not track the number of Singaporeans qualified to be elected as President. There are currently about 50 Public Service positions that may fulfil the public sector service requirement. For persons relying on the private sector service requirement, there are currently more than 1,200 companies with average shareholders’ equity at or exceeding $500,000,000.

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Leong Mun Wai asked the Prime Minister for an estimated number of Singaporeans qualified for presidential election as of December 2022, broken down by those meeting public sector service requirements and those meeting private sector requirements, including chief executives in GLCs and non-GLCs.
Chan Chun Sing, speaking for the Prime Minister, stated that the Elections Department does not track the number of qualified Singaporeans, but noted there are about 50 public service positions that may fulfil the public sector requirement.
He added that for the private sector requirement, over 1,200 companies have average shareholders' equity of at least $500 million.
The response indicated no specific breakdown or total estimate of qualified individuals is available, as the data is not actively monitored by authorities.

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Estimated Number of Singaporeans Qualified for Election as President

Debated in Parliament on 10 May 2023.

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Leong Mun Wai asked the Prime Minister for an estimated number of Singaporeans qualified for presidential election as of December 2022, broken down by those meeting public sector service requirements and those meeting private sector requirements, including chief executives in GLCs and non-GLCs.
Chan Chun Sing, speaking for the Prime Minister, stated that the Elections Department does not track the number of qualified Singaporeans, but noted there are about 50 public service positions that may fulfil the public sector requirement.
He added that for the private sector requirement, over 1,200 companies have average shareholders' equity of at least $500 million.
The response indicated no specific breakdown or total estimate of qualified individuals is available, as the data is not actively monitored by authorities.

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Leong Mun Wai

Chan Chun Sing (for the Prime Minister)

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Leong Mun Wai asked the Prime Minister for an estimated number of Singaporeans qualified for presidential election as of December 2022, broken down by those meeting public sector service requirements and those meeting private sector requirements, including chief executives in GLCs and non-GLCs.
Chan Chun Sing, speaking for the Prime Minister, stated that the Elections Department does not track the number of qualified Singaporeans, but noted there are about 50 public service positions that may fulfil the public sector requirement.
He added that for the private sector requirement, over 1,200 companies have average shareholders' equity of at least $500 million.
The response indicated no specific breakdown or total estimate of qualified individuals is available, as the data is not actively monitored by authorities.

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