In Singapore, ministers are starting Facebook pages to connect more with the citizens. Even the prime minister and presidents are using the pages to connect to their citizens. News and updates on Singapore are being posted all over the pages. Even political parties have their own Facebook pages to keep the netizens and citizens updated with what they are doing and going to do.
With all these pages being set up, the influence and wide spread of news will be so much easier. News travel faster via online sources as compared to other sources.'
However, there are some limitations to using political campaigning online. Pictures can be edited and then posted up onto these pages. They are also unable to reach the older populations in Singapore who are not using Facebook or the Internet.
With all these being said, it's safe to say that the power of internet for politics is really very big. With most of the citizens of Singapore being connected to the internet. Using these platforms during general elections will be very useful.
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