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Yahoo
04-07-2025
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- Yahoo
Man to be charged after he allegedly damaged PAP campaign materials on GE2025 Polling Day
SINGAPORE – A 57-year-old man will be charged in court on July 4 for a litany of offences that he committed on Polling Day. In a statement on July 3, the police said the man had allegedly damaged campaign materials belonging to a political party in Hougang Avenue 5 on May 3. He allegedly broke flag poles and tore down campaign posters, which The Straits Times understands belonged to the PAP. The area where the incident took place falls under Hougang SMC, where criminal lawyer Marshall Lim represented the ruling party against the WP's Dennis Tan, who is also a lawyer. Mr Tan, who was the incumbent MP of Hougang SMC, secured a second consecutive term in Parliament after securing 62.17 per cent of the vote during the general election. Mr Lim had been late to arrive at Bedok Stadium on the night of May 3, where PAP supporters had gathered to await the election results. He said he had been held back by some acts of vandalism at the PAP's branch in Hougang. The man who allegedly committed them had torn up the party's flags and posters attached to a perambulating vehicle, and Mr Lim said he stayed back to make sure that his volunteers were well taken care of. No injuries were reported. In their statement, the police said the man was also alleged to be verbally abusive towards party volunteers who were present at the scene, and had allegedly pushed two of them. They added that the man appeared to be intoxicated during the incident, and was subsequently arrested. He faces multiple charges, which consist of committing mischief, intentional harassment, using criminal force and causing annoyance while drunk. If found guilty of committing mischief, a person can be jailed for up to two years, fined, or both. Those found to have committed intentional harassment can be jailed for up to six months, fined up to $5,000, or both. Using criminal force carries a jail term of up to three months, a fine of up to $1,500, or both. If convicted of causing annoyance while drunk, first-time offenders can be jailed for up to six months, fined up to $1,000, or both. Source: The Straits Times © SPH Media Limited. Permission required for reproduction Discover how to enjoy other premium articles here
CNA
04-07-2025
- Politics
- CNA
Man charged with damaging PAP campaign posters in Hougang on Polling Day
SINGAPORE: A 57-year-old man was charged in court on Friday (Jul 4) with breaking flag poles and damaging People's Action Party (PAP) campaign posters on GE2025 Polling Day. Seng Guan Heng was handed five charges: Mischief, intentional harassment, causing annoyance while drunk and two counts of criminal force. According to charge sheets, the Singaporean broke the flag poles of two PAP flags and damaged five posters worth about S$205 (US$161) at an open carpark at Block 328, Hougang Avenue 5 at about 11.20pm on May 3. He then allegedly cursed at a group of PAP volunteers, using Hokkien vulgarities and pointed his middle finger at them. Seng is also accused of pushing two men on their chests, and shouting while drunk at the carpark. He appeared alone in court on Friday and said he would plead guilty. He told a Mandarin interpreter that he has to travel regularly for work, giving dates for travel to Vietnam and Indonesia. "Mr Seng, once you are charged in court, you cannot travel freely, and each time you travel you have to make an application to the court for permission, and that requires an increase in bail amount ... it is not a matter of you informing (the court)," said the judge. The case was adjourned to August for a further mention. In response to queries from CNA, PAP's candidate for Hougang SMC Marshall Lim said the matter is now before the courts, and "we should let the legal process take its course". "Politics can and should involve passionate debate and advocacy, but there is no place for violence in our discourse. Let us always remember that regardless of our political views, we are all fellow Singaporeans," said the lawyer. "Our differences should inspire meaningful dialogue and a search for common ground, reflecting our commitment to unity in diversity." He had obtained 37.85 per cent of the vote share in Hougang against Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong from the Workers' Party. If convicted of mischief, Seng can be jailed for up to two years, fined, or both. If convicted of intentional harassment, he could be jailed for up to six months, fined up to S$5,000, or both. If found guilty of using criminal force, he can be jailed for up to three months, fined up to S$1,500, or both.
Straits Times
03-07-2025
- Politics
- Straits Times
Man to be charged after he allegedly damaged PAP campaign materials on GE2025 Polling Day
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Members of the Singapore Police Force seen taking evidential photographs of vandalised PAP flags in the early hours of May 4. SINGAPORE – A 57-year-old man will be charged in court on July 4 for a litany of offences that he committed on Polling Day. In a statement on July 3 , the police said the man had allegedly damaged campaign materials belonging to a political party in Hougang Avenue 5 on May 3 . He allegedly broke flag poles and tore down campaign posters, which The Straits Times understands belonged to the PAP . The area where the incident took place falls under Hougang SMC, where c riminal lawyer Marshall Lim represented the ruling party against the WP's Dennis Tan , who is also a lawyer. Mr Tan, who was the incumbent MP of Hougang SMC, secured a second consecutive term in Parliament after securing 62.17 per cent of the vote during the general election. Mr Lim had been late to arrive at Bedok Stadium on the night of May 3, where PAP supporters had gathered to await the election results. He said he had been held back by some acts of vandalism at the PAP's branch in Hougang. The man who allegedly committed them had torn up the party's flags and posters attached to a perambulating vehicle, and Mr Lim said he stayed back to make sure that his volunteers were well taken care of. No injuries were reported. In their statement, the police said the man was also alleged to be verbally abusive towards party volunteers who were present at the scene, and had allegedly pushed two of them. They added that the man appeared to be intoxicated during the incident, and was subsequently arrested. He faces multiple charges, which consist of committing mischief, intentional harassment, using criminal force and causing annoyance while drunk. If found guilty of committing mischief, a person can be jailed for up to t wo years, fined, or both . Those found to have committed intentional harassment can be jailed for up to six months, fined up to $5,000, or both. Using criminal force carries a jail term of up to three months, a fine of up to $1,500, or both. If convicted of causing annoyance while drunk, a person can be jailed for up to six months, fined up to $1,000, or both for first-time offenders.
Business Times
03-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Times
Singapore election 2025: WP retains Aljunied GRC with 59.68%, Hougang with 62.17% of votes
[SINGAPORE] The Workers' Party (WP) has retained its strongholds Hougang SMC and Aljunied GRC. The opposition party holds Aljunied GRC for a fourth term, winning 59.68 per cent of valid votes. This is marginally lower than the 59.95 per cent it secured in GE2020 against the ruling People's Action Party (PAP). WP received 78,847 votes in Aljunied GRC, while 53,263 voted for PAP. There were 1,341 rejected votes. In Hougang SMC, WP incumbent Dennis Tan secured 62.17 per cent, extending the party's 34-year hold on the Single-Member Constituency. There were 16,900 votes for WP, and 10,285 for PAP new face Marshall Lim. There were 296 rejected votes. BT in your inbox Start and end each day with the latest news stories and analyses delivered straight to your inbox. Sign Up Sign Up This is an improvement over its GE2020 result at 61.21 per cent. At that time, Tan was up against PAP's Lee Hong Chuang, who was moved to Jurong East-Bukit Batok GRC for this year's polls. WP's line-up in Aljunied GRC consisted of secretary-general and Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh, party chair Sylvia Lim, incumbent Gerald Giam, as well as lawyer Fadli Fawzi and first-timer Kenneth Tiong, who is the founder of an artificial-intelligence startup. Fadli took over from Faisal Manap, who leads WP's team in Tampines GRC, while Tiong replaced Leon Perera, who resigned in 2023 over an extramarital affair with fellow party member Nicole Seah. The People's Action Party (PAP) team was led by Chan Hui Yuh, who contested there in the previous election, and comprised four first-timers: Chye Thiam Maintenance director Adrian Ang, managing director of an urban planning consultancy Daniel Liu, dental surgeon Faisal Abdul Aziz and unionist Jagathishwaran Rajo. Aljunied GRC became the first Group Representation Constituency to be won by the opposition in GE2011, when WP's historic victory unseated three political heavyweights in one fell swoop, including then foreign affairs minister George Yeo. The PAP has not been able to reclaim the constituency since, even though it came very close in 2015. For more election coverage, visit our GE2025 microsite
Business Times
03-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Times
Singapore election 2025: WP holds Hougang with 62.17% of votes; leads in Aljunied GRC sample count
[SINGAPORE] The Workers' Party (WP) has retained its strongholds Hougang SMC and Aljunied GRC. The opposition party holds Aljunied GRC for a fourth term, winning 59.68 per cent of valid votes. This is marginally lower than the 59.95 per cent it secured in GE2020 against the ruling People's Action Party (PAP). WP received 78,847 votes in Aljunied GRC, while 53,263 voted for PAP. There were 1,341 rejected votes. In Hougang SMC, WP incumbent Dennis Tan secured 62.17 per cent, extending the party's 34-year hold on the single member constituency. There were 16,900 votes for WP, and 10,285 for PAP new face Marshall Lim. There were 296 rejected votes. BT in your inbox Start and end each day with the latest news stories and analyses delivered straight to your inbox. Sign Up Sign Up This is an improvement over its GE2020 result at 61.21 per cent. At that time, Tan was up against PAP's Lee Hong Chuang, who was moved to Jurong East-Bukit Batok GRC for this year's polls. WP's line-up in Aljunied GRC consisted of secretary-general and Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh, party chair Sylvia Lim, incumbent Gerald Giam, as well as lawyer Fadli Fawzi and first-timer Kenneth Tiong, who is the founder of an artificial-intelligence startup. Fadli took over from Faisal Manap, who leads WP's team in Tampines GRC, while Tiong replaced Leon Perera, who resigned in 2023 over an extramarital affair with fellow party member Nicole Seah. The People's Action Party (PAP) team ws led by Chan Hui Yuh, who contested there in the previous election, and comprised four first-timers: Chye Thiam Maintenance director Adrian Ang, managing director of an urban planning consultancy Daniel Liu, dental surgeon Faisal Abdul Aziz and unionist Jagathishwaran Rajo. Aljunied GRC became the first Group Representation Constituency to be won by the opposition in GE2011, when WP's historic victory unseated three political heavyweights in one fell swoop, including then foreign affairs minister George Yeo. The PAP has not been able to reclaim the constituency since, even though it came very close in 2015. For more election coverage, visit our GE2025 microsite
