THE police confirmed with The Straits Times on Wednesday night that website The Online Citizen (TOC) has been told to apply for three licences for its fundraising event scheduled this Saturday.
Said the police in a statement issued: 'In response to media queries, police confirm that The Online Citizen was asked to provide details of its intended event and advised accordingly, to apply for the requisite permits where necessary.'
TOC had announced on its site on Tuesday, that it plans to hold its fundraising event - billed as 'TOC Cassetted, Not a Political Party' - on Saturday.
Later, on the same day, the police contacted the site's maintainers, saying they were required to obtain three licences before they would be allowed to go ahead with the event. This request was also documented on the website itself.
The licences TOC was told to apply for, are the Public Entertainment Licence, the House To House and Street Collections Licence, and a notification to conduct a lucky draw under the house gaming rules licence.
TOC said on its website its fundraising party would feature a live performance, games and a lucky draw. The planned live performance is a set by a three-piece acoustic band, The UnCassetted. All three lucky draw prizes are worth less than $30 each.