First-Time Voters: What's Their Move for GE2025?

Why GE2025 Matters to First-Time Voters

For many of us, GE2025 will mark the first time we get to vote—making it a personal milestone in our journey to becoming adult Singaporeans, especially as we graduate from polytechnic or university. It’s not just about showing up at the polls (which we know is mandatory). It’s about making our voices heard, and taking an active part in shaping the future Singapore we want to live in. Unlike other Singaporean milestones—like National Service, or …

First-Time Voters: What's Their Move for GE2025?

They’ve grown up on TikTok explainers and storytime tea on Instagram. They’ve got sharp opinions, built-in bullshit detectors, and a pulse on everything—from climate change to cancel culture. But when it comes to local politics, how much do they really know? Do they even care? RICE dives into the confusion, quiet anxieties, and invisible pressures surrounding a Gen Z rite of passage in 2025—casting their first vote in Singapore’s general electio…