Lee Kuan Yew's forgotton enemies are returning to revenge

[crossbow_sg]

One by One, One After Another. The 1960s long forgotten political enemies are back to revenge on LKY before he die. V For Vendetta!


http://news.asiaone.com/News/AsiaOne+News/Singapore/Story/A1Story20101223-254317.html

Ex-ISA detainee to sue government


SINGAPORE - An ex-Internal Security Act (ISA) detainee has decided to sue the Singapore Government for damages incurred during his imprisonment from 1963 to 1974.

Michael Fernandez, who was a leftist union activist in 1963, led a month-long strike involving 11,000 workers the same year.

He was detained under the ISA the following year for undermining the security, stability and economic well-being of Singapore.


Fernandez said at a press conference in his lawyer's office yesterday that he wanted younger Singaporeans to be aware of the experiences that the detainees went through.

In the writ of summons his lawyer M. Ravi is filing with the High Court today, he claims to have suffered pain, suffering, humiliation and loss of reputation from the period of incarceration.

In the writ, he also claimed he was manhandled by guards, deprived of sleep and force-fed with tubes down his throat while being shackled to a chair. It also alleged that his cell condition was not humanely habitable, with blood stains and pest infestations.

He also claimed he was denied medical help despite physical injuries sustained during his incarceration.

As a result, Fernandez claims to suffer from sleep disorders, hallucinations of being strangled or choked to death and lumps on his stomach - due to mistreatment by the prison authorities.

The writ names the Attorney-General (AG) as the defendant in his case.

The AG's chambers has eight days from the writ's submission to respond.

Who is Michael Fernandez?

Michael Fernandez, 77, was a former trade unionist and alleged member of the Communist United Front in the 1960s.

He joined the Naval Base Labour Union as its acting secretary-general in 1963. In that same year, he led a strike which involved 11,000 workers over issues like overtime, annual leave and pay.

Later, he became the paid secretary of the Singapore Commercial House and Factory Employees' Union, and adviser to the Singapore European Employees' Union.

He was detained under the Internal Security Act in 1964. The Government accused him of being a member of the Communist United Front, which was a part of the underground Communist Party of Malaya - an organisation which used terror and violence to subvert the democratic process and overthrow the elected governments of Singapore and Malaysia.

Fernandez maintains that he merely had socialist leanings and was helping to champion workers' rights.

He has been working in insurance and education consultancy since his release. He is married with four grown children.

 

[myo539]

Since he was detained in 1963 when Singapore was part of Malaysia, shouldn't he sue the Malaysian government instead?

This Ah Neh Ravi again want to be in the spotlight to irritate the government.

 

[Coolsaint77]

Since he was detained in 1963 when Singapore was part of Malaysia, shouldn't he sue the Malaysian government instead?

This Ah Neh Ravi again want to be in the spotlight to irritate the government.

Including the years 1965 to 1974 in a Singapore prison? :oIo:
Who else have the guts to take up his case? smlj spotlight???

 

[mako65]

Got the wrong lawyer but I admire his guts n balls!

 

[middaydog]

This Ah Neh Ravi again want to be in the spotlight to irritate the government.

this fella katoey or not huh? saw him over the weekend dressed up like one

 

[halsey02]

LKY enemies who are gone, are waiting at the cul de sac on the other side of the River Styx, with hatchets.

 

[Lee5604]

Since he was detained in 1963 when Singapore was part of Malaysia, shouldn't he sue the Malaysian government instead?

This Ah Neh Ravi again want to be in the spotlight to irritate the government.

He should sue the one who signed the detention order. In this case it is most likely to be none other than LKY!

Just my two-cents.

 

[HTOLAS]

'Rivals' perhaps, 'victims' certainly, but not 'enemies'.

One by One, One After Another. The 1960s long forgotten political enemies are back to revenge on LKY before he die. V For Vendetta!

 

[cleareyes]

Since he was detained in 1963 when Singapore was part of Malaysia, shouldn't he sue the Malaysian government instead?

This Ah Neh Ravi again want to be in the spotlight to irritate the government.

Was this joker been detained underv the direction of the Singapore, Malaysian or british goverment?

Later end up suing the wrong person.

 

[hairylee]

Anyone who goes against the gov.sg during that period were classed as "communists".
The ISA is just a lazy way by LKY to deal with those activists that spoils his day.
I hope after Ah Lee Baba is gone will the gov.sg then come clean and admit they handled things wrongly and that it was a honest mistake. If they do this PAP would have really come of age.

 

[HTOLAS]

Sir, though a state in Malaysia during the time of the arrest, the PAPzi government of Singapore had control over its internal security, and was responsible. In any case, Mr Fernandez was held until way after independence, removing any doubt that the PAPzis were accountable.

Was this joker been detained underv the direction of the Singapore, Malaysian or british goverment?

Later end up suing the wrong person.

 

[knnpapccb]

As old farts balls shrinks further from small to tiny to micro, his foes' balls grows from small to big to large to huge. Good sign these days.

 

[Lee5604]

Sir, though a state in Malaysia during the time of the arrest, the PAPzi government of Singapore had control over its internal security, and was responsible. In any case, Mr Fernandez was held until way after independence, removing any doubt that the PAPzis were accountable.

Well said HTOLAS, In 1959, Singapore became independent from British Rule and in 1963, Singapore became part of Malaysia and in 1965 was kicked out of Malaysia (though the PAP says Singapore 'broke away from Malaysia'.)

Yes, Mr Fernandez as held way after 1965 (separation from Malaysia), so the PM at that time or during that period was LKY, who is undoubtedly responsible for Mr Fernandez's dentention without trial.

LKY or no one can push the blame to the British or Malaysian governments. LKY is undoubtedly accountable for Mr Fernandez's dentention without trial.

Just my two cents.

 

[Lee5604]

Anyone who goes against the gov.sg during that period were classed as "communists".
The ISA is just a lazy way by LKY to deal with those activists that spoils his day.
I hope after Ah Lee Baba is gone will the gov.sg then come clean and admit they handled things wrongly and that it was a honest mistake. If they do this PAP would have really come of age.

The ISA was used by LKY not as a 'lazy way' but it was a very well-planned attack on his rivals or opponents. The ISA was his ace card, and he used it whenever he needed to get rid of his opponents, but again always cleverly saying that the ISA was not from his making but it was left by the British, and hence inherited it, so implying that 'don't blame him from using it'.

The truth is, he as a PM should be accountable for all his actions.

 

[boundThunter]

Looks like oldman's world is getting smaller and smaller but he has the trumpcard of senility.
Asks his best buddy Tun M.

 

[methink]

As old farts balls shrinks further from small to tiny to micro, his foes' balls grows from small to big to large to huge. Good sign these days.

I love your analogy. His loony son's balls will shrink further and maybe even disappear once the old man is gone!