Singapore, July 10 -- Voting began on Friday for the Singapore general elections, where the city-state's ruling People's Action Party (PAP) is contesting all 93 seats.

Polling stations opened at 8 am and will close at 8 pm, reported Xinhua news agency.

Some 2.65 million people are eligible to vote in these elections, the 13th since independence.

A total of 191 candidates from 11 political parties and an independent candidate are competing for the 93 seats at stake.

Meanwhile, the Elections Department (ELD) has asked voters to vote within the recommended time bands. ELD has announced the approach for voting by certain groups of voters in view of the prevailing COVID-19 situation.

Voters on Stay-Home Notice or medical certificates for ac...