'I secretly recorded it': TikToker videos herself at polling station, shows off ballot paper

A woman filmed her experience at a polling station, showed her ballot paper, and uploaded it to TikTok on Polling Day, despite being aware that it was against the regulations.

The video was shared by Ms Sylvia Zhang, who regularly posts videos of her life in Singapore, sharing tips about education, housing and permanent residence.

Ms Zhang started the video by sharing that she was heading to the polling station.

"Today is Polling Day and I'm on my way to vote. You can cast your vote at 8am."

She explained that photography was prohibited, but she decided to film nonetheless: "Technically, you're not supposed to take photos at the polling station.

"But I secretly recorded it from afar to share it with everyone so that you know what the voting points in Singapore look like."

After showing the polling station from afar, Ms Zhang showed viewers her ballot paper.

The ballot paper showed the candidates of the Sengkang Group Representation Constituency.

Ms Zhang ended the video by sharing that the process was smooth and quick.

According to the Elections Department Singapore, voters are not permitted to bring or use any camera, video or photographic equipment in the polling station.

The video enraged netizens, with many pointing out her wrongdoing and tagging the Singapore Police Force in the comments.

A Redditor who claimed to have been an election official for several elections said that "she must not have been spotted".

He revealed that most people caught recording at the station would comply.

"For non-compliant people who act up, we're told to get the police to intervene. After that, it becomes a case of what the police choose to do, and if it's bad enough, what the public prosecutor chooses to do."

The New Paper spoke to Mr Koh, a 21-year-old first-time voter, who shared that he and his peers knew about the rules at the polling station.

"Your vote is supposed to be a secret. If people take pictures, record, then it's no longer private," he said.

"There were multiple volunteers present at the voting station. Someone would've definitely stepped in if anyone attempted to do so."