Five people assisting police investigations after illegal protest at Merlion Park

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Five people assisting police investigations after illegal protest at Merlion Park

POSTED: 09 May 2013 11:57 AM

SINGAPORE: Five Malaysians are now assisting police in their investigations following an illegal outdoor protest on Wednesday night at Merlion Park.

Police said the individuals are believed to have organised the illegal outdoor protest.

Police said they received a call at about 9.50pm on Wednesday night about a group of people that had gathered to stage the illegal protest. About 100 people had gathered illegally in the park with placards and other paraphernalia.

The police advised the group that such an activity is illegal in Singapore. The group subsequently dispersed peacefully.

Police would like to remind the public that conducting an outdoor protest without a police permit is illegal in Singapore, and stressed that while foreigners -- including Malaysians -- are allowed to work or live here, they have to abide by the laws here.

Foreigners should not import issues from their own countries into Singapore, which can disturb public order as there can be groups with opposing views.

Police warned that authorities will act firmly, adding that those who break the laws will face action, which could include termination of their visa or work passes.

- CNA/ac

 

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It is time for sinkees to demand freedom of assembly and expression.

 

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Merlion Park illegal gathering: 9 get police warning

POSTED: 10 May 2013 6:09 PM

SINGAPORE: Police have issued conditional warnings to nine persons who actively participated in the illegal gathering at Merlion Park on Wednesday night.

Police said their work passes and visit passes in Singapore are being reviewed by the authorities and that their employers will be informed of this.

On 8 May, police said they received a call at about 9.50pm about a group of people who had gathered to stage the illegal protest.

About 100 people had gathered illegally in the park with placards and other paraphernalia.

Police advised the group that such an activity is illegal in Singapore. The group subsequently dispersed peacefully.

Police remind the public that conducting an outdoor protest without a police permit is illegal in Singapore.

Police stress that while foreigners including Malaysians are allowed to work or live in Singapore, they have to abide by laws here.

Foreigners should not import issues from their own countries into Singapore, which can disturb public order as there can be groups with opposing views.

Police warn that authorities will act firmly, adding that those who break the laws will face action which could include termination of their visa or work passes.

Further investigations are ongoing.

- CNA/ir