Singapore polls: Singaporeans in UK among first to cast ballot

Scientist Faezzah Baharom, who cast her vote in Washington, said that what grabbed her attention about this election was the energy of the youth. - ST/ANN

LONDON/WASHINGTON (The Straits Times/ANN): Singaporeans living in the United Kingdom were among the first to cast their votes in this year's general election.

The Singapore High Commission in London opened its doors at 8am (3pm Singapore time) on Thursday (July 9), but a queue of about 15 people had already formed 10 minutes earlier outside the building in the Belgravia area of the city.