The lack of clear evidence of the efficacy of “fake news” regulations in Singapore hasn’t stopped other governments from drafting copycat laws.

For the first time in our independent history, a leader of the opposition has officially been named. The position is so new to Singaporean politics that no one really knew what it meant until parliament opened and the details were announced.

Given the People’s Action Party’s popularity and structural advantages, no one in Singapore is going to bet against their victory in the upcoming vote, whenever it may be. The contest, then, is not about whether the PAP will emerge victorious; instead, it’s a question of how complete a victory they’ll be able to claim.