General Elections 2011

I remember attending a Workers Party rally in 2006 at Serangoon stadium and was completely overwhelmed by the energy in the air. Back then, I hadn’t discovered photography and only had one picture snapped on my old Nokia handphone of myself in the crowd. This time round, I was excited to be able to use my photos to show my friends overseas the excitement going on at home because I wished that they were here to experience it with me.

Particularly, I was drawn to the intensity of passion in the air. I wanted my photographs to convey the feelings I felt — whether it was the anxiety in the air at Hougang Stadium on Polling Day or the heart-tugging moments centered around Mr Chiam See Tong. I made it a point to attend rallies to listen to speakers whom I felt for as I wanted to witness and be a part of decisions that would shape Singapore’s future.

Tension grips supporters of the Workers Party in Hougang Stadium wait anxiously for the results of Aljunied GRC on Polling day.

Tension grips supporters of the Workers Party in Hougang Stadium wait anxiously for the results of Aljunied GRC on Polling day.

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A Wokers Party supporter listens to Mr Low Thia Khiang speak at Hougang Stadium on the first day of rallies on 28 April 2011.

A Wokers Party supporter listens to Mr Low Thia Khiang speak at Hougang Stadium on the first day of rallies on 28 April 2011.

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The crowd rushes forward to shake Mr Chiam See Tong's hand at the Singapore People's Party's rally at Bishan Stadium.

The crowd rushes forward to shake Mr Chiam See Tong's hand at the Singapore People's Party's rally at Bishan Stadium.

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National Solidarity Party rally at Tampines Stadium, 04 May 2011.

National Solidarity Party rally at Tampines Stadium, 04 May 2011.

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History is made as the Workers' Party wins Aljunied GRC with 54.71 per cent of votes.

History is made as the Workers' Party wins Aljunied GRC with 54.71 per cent of votes.

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Workers Party Chairman Sylvia Lim is overcome with emotions after it is announced that her team has won over Aljunied GRC.

Workers Party Chairman Sylvia Lim is overcome with emotions after it is announced that her team has won over Aljunied GRC.

The Singapore People's Party loses Potong Pasir to the ruling party for the first time since 1984.

The Singapore People's Party loses Potong Pasir to the ruling party for the first time since 1984.

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Mr Chiam See Tong sits quietly in the front of a lorry as residents come up to thank and comfort him.

Mr Chiam See Tong sits quietly in the front of a lorry as residents come up to thank and comfort him.