Machines to soup up counting at Singapore's next polls
Voters will also register to vote electronically, by scanning their identity cards. Both changes are aimed at improving the election process and smoothening it for voters
Singapore
VOTERS at the next election in Singapore will be able to register electronically at polling stations, and votes will be tallied using counting machines.
These initiatives will help to improve the election processes and give voters a smoother experience at polling stations, the Elections Department (ELD) said on Thursday.
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