Threatening words cost man S$2,000

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Threatening words cost man S$2,000
By Shaffiq Alkhatib | Posted: 14 December 2010 1748 hrs
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SINGAPORE : A 57-year-old man was fined S$2,000 for using threatening words on the chairman of the Young PAP Marine Parade Branch.

He claimed that he would incite hatred among the different races in Singapore.

Peethambaran Dilip also indicated to 36-year-old Nancy Quah Suat Lay that he would sow discord between Singaporeans and Malaysians.

The unemployed man did so at the party's Marine Parade Branch at Block 46 Marine Crescent as he was not satisfied with the level of aid provided to him.

Peethambaran had been visiting the branch since July last year as he needed help from relevant government agencies after being unemployed for some time.

He visited it at around 11pm on 28 October 2009 to follow up on his previous applications for aid and was served by Ms Quah.

However, Peethambaran soon became agitated and threatened her as he was not satisfied with the service he received.

Alarmed by his words, Ms Quah referred the matter to the branch secretary, 42-year-old Ong Shang Jim, who then informed the police.

Peethambaran's lawyer Noor Mohamed Marican told the court that his client has realised his mistake.

Based on a report from the Institute of Mental Health dated September 20 this year, Peethambaran is also suffering from delusional disorder.

He has a history of mental problems and was first sent to the old Woodbridge Hospital in July 1976.

For using threatening words on Ms Quah, Peethambaran could have been fined up to S$5,000.

- CNA/ms