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Pathetic PAP attempt to trick Tan Wah Piow into coming back to S'pore

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Singapore exile, Tan Wah Piow wins return tickets to Singapore at NUS Alumnus dinner in London
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By onlinecitizen on April 24, 2016 Opinion

By Ghui

When renowned Singaporean doctor, Dr Ang Swee Chai was honoured as an inductee to the Singaporean Women’s’ Hall of Fame, it was a bitter twist of irony of Singapore’s own making when she was unable to return to Singapore to witness her own induction. (read more)

At the NUS Alumnus London Chapter dinner attended by High Commissioner Foo Chi Hsia in the Millennium Gloucester Hotel last night, ironical history was to repeat itself when Tan Wah Piow won the top prize at the raffle draw in aid of cancer research – Two return tickets to Singapore! As the audience broke into a smattering of applause, bemused glances were exchanged. Tan has just bagged himself a prize that he could never utilise!

As most readers would be aware, the government of Singapore revoked Tan’s citizenship when he fled Singapore after serving a prison sentence of one year on the basis of trumped up charges of rioting. (read more) It is also noteworthy to remember that it was upon the testimony of a man of questionable morals and honesty, Phey Yew Kok, that Tan was convicted in the first place. (read more)

As Singapore moves forward as a modern international democratic city, it seems petty and incongruous that Singaporeans such as Ang and Tan are still prohibited entry into the country of their birth.

While they both live meaningful and successful lives in London, they still very much identify as Singaporean. They still speak with the distinctive Singaporean accent and socialise actively within the Singaporean community. Indeed, as you see them mingle with fellow Singaporeans including government representatives at the NUS Alumnus dinner last night, there was no hint that they have been effectively barred from entering the country of their birth!

In Tan’s case, his citizenship was revoked over a series of events that have now been called into question after the arrest of Phey Yew Kok. Should the reasons that led to the revocation of his citizenship not be revisited and set aside?

In Dr Ang’s case – surely the incongruity is obvious in itself. Clearly, Singaporeans respect her and look up to her achievements. In wishing to honour her as an inductee to the hall of fame, they have irrevocably claimed her as one of their own. Why then has the government not followed suit? Why have they allowed an administrative loophole to hamper what should have been a glorious return?

Tan’s lucky draw victory highlighted the ridiculousness of the situation and reminded me of Dr Ang’s similar plight. Is it not high time for the government to lift their bans? The very reasons cited by the government to keep them out were, amongst other things, that they were communists or had communist links. Communism is no longer a viable threat in Singapore. Why not let them in then?

While Tan knows that he will not be able to utilise the prize that he has won, he saw the funny side of things. As he received his prize from the High Commissioner, he graciously quipped that it was God’s will that he be allowed to return home.

Whatever the case, God certainly has a sense of humour.
 

scroobal

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Have a look at the photo where the photo is taken with Tan Wah Piow's wife, the Singapore High Commissioner and Dr Ang. The photo is rare as it shows one of the most mysterious figure in Singapore Politics. No, it is not Dr Ang Swee Chair who is so well known and well regarded internationally and neither is Tan or the High Commissioner. It is Tan's wife.

Tan's wife Chew Beng Lan was with Jurong Industrial Mission that was set up by the Catholic Church. Christian Churches to look after workers welfare when Vincent Cheng (detained under Operation Spectrum) first joined in 1971. Tan was Piow while a student then joined a year later. She was the influence for both of them as they went down their respective journeys in life. The Mission was closed down by the authorities that same year.
 

GoldenDragon

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Have a look at the photo where the photo is taken with Tan Wah Piow's wife, the Singapore High Commissioner and Dr Ang. The photo is rare as it shows one of the most mysterious figure in Singapore Politics. No, it is not Dr Ang Swee Chair who is so well known and well regarded internationally and neither is Tan or the High Commissioner. It is Tan's wife.

Tan's wife Chew Beng Lan was with Jurong Industrial Mission that was set up by the Catholic Church. Christian Churches to look after workers welfare when Vincent Cheng (detained under Operation Spectrum) first joined in 1971. Tan was Piow while a student then joined a year later. She was the influence for both of them as they went down their respective journeys in life. The Mission was closed down by the authorities that same year.

When Francis Seow was alive, CSJ was one of the few to touch base with him on a regular basis. I wonder if CSJ has a line to TWP.
 

scroobal

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They all do bro. Many from Singapore sort of seek out TWP especially in the early days. It includes other dissidents who went into exile or forced out. Partly novelty of meeting people like that, partly to get the other side of the story and party to explore oneself within the political space. One such example is the current Chairman of SDP who met TWP.

Ironically it makes easy for the Intelligence guys to monitor as their homes and work places become a honey trap. Thats how Tharman ended up giving his story to ISD over 1 week.

When Francis Seow was alive, CSJ was one of the few to touch base with him on a regular basis. I wonder if CSJ has a line to TWP.
 

borom

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Apt reminder of the heavy price we are made to pay under the present regime

"Freedom is our most precious commodity and if we are not eternally vigilant, government will take it all away. Individual freedom
demands individual responsibility
. " Lyn Nofziger


I guess 70% will trade their freedom for things like cheaper catheters/vitamins , enhanced barrier-free access, parks, and walkways. Never mind if they have to work to the bone to survive against the favoured foreigners , have to resort to collecting cardboards to exercise and cannot withdraw their lifelong savings(being locked under the minimum sum).
The 70% feels shiok that they don't even have the freedom/right to withdraw ALL your own savings (CPF balance) at 55!
 
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Papsmearer

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Apt reminder of the heavy price we are made to pay under the present regime

"Freedom is our most precious commodity and if we are not eternally vigilant, government will take it all away. Individual freedom
demands individual responsibility
. " Lyn Nofziger


I guess 70% will trade their freedom for things like cheaper catheters/vitamins , enhanced barrier-free access, parks, and walkways. Never mind if they have to work to the bone to survive against the favoured foreigners , have to resort to collecting cardboards to exercise and cannot withdraw their lifelong savings(being locked under the minimum sum).
The 70% feels shiok that they don't even have the freedom/right to withdraw ALL your own savings (CPF balance) at 55!

Don't be too harsh on them. Singaporeans have never known true political freedom or true freedom of any sorts. They were subjugated and colonized by the Brits and collared and leashed with such laws as the ISA. Then right after the Brits, they jump into the frying pan with the PAP and Old Fart Dictator Lee. Sinkies don;t know freedom if it bit them in the ass. They don't know they have lost their freedom when they never had it in the first place. The only person who was morally upright to give them freedom was david marshall.
 

JohnTan

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Tan Wah Piow should come back, serve NS and answer the charges that are awaiting him. He will be given a fair trial. Our courts are well-known for their impartiality and incorruptibility.
 

eatshitndie

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i would encourage him to return to sg on a british passport and face the music. need to flush out the isd and former civil service goons who have retired or surfing sbf injecting their thuggish insights. these goons tarnish the image of the isd and security apparatus. :wink:
 

jw5

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i would encourage him to return to sg on a british passport and face the music. need to flush out the isd and former civil service goons who have retired or surfing sbf injecting their thuggish insights. these goons tarnish the image of the isd and security apparatus. :wink:

After they are flushed out, what next? Flush them down the toilet? :biggrin:
 

eatshitndie

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After they are flushed out, what next? Flush them down the toilet? :biggrin:

they should be tarred, feathered and shamed in public for believing (and using) a crook like phey to justify the ends. it's time for all parties to cum forward and confess. using the spouse's background to justify the shenanigan is a different matter altogether and agent provocateurs should cum clean before they suffer old age and disgraceful demise. now that the hatchet man is long gone.
 
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