21 M'sians arrested for staging protest at Merlion Park

Barin · May 13, 2013

21 M'sians arrested for staging protest at Merlion Park

By Monica Kotwani
POSTED: 11 May 2013 9:43 PM

SINGAPORE: Police have arrested 21 Malaysians for staging a protest at the Merlion Park on Saturday afternoon. The arrest was made after the group gathered at about 4.50pm on Saturday.

Police said those who break the law will be seriously dealt with.

The protest comes after nine Malaysians were issued conditional warnings for participating in an illegal gathering at the same place on Wednesday night. That incident was to protest the Malaysian election results.

A police statement issued on Saturday evening said foreigners must abide by Singapore laws, and should not import their domestic issues from their respective countries into Singapore.

The police also reminded social activist Jolovan Wham on his plan to hold a demonstration at Hong Lim Park on Sunday in a bid to show solidarity with Malaysians unhappy with the results of the country's recent general election.

The police said that it is his responsibility as an organiser to take appropriate measures to ensure laws are complied with.

The statement added that a police permit must be obtained if foreigners participate in the demonstration.

- CNA/ac

Barin · May 14, 2013

Published: Monday May 13, 2013 MYT 10:37:00 PM
Updated: Monday May 13, 2013 MYT 10:38:06 PM

Report: 21 Malaysians arrested in Singapore over GE13 protest out on bail

PETALING JAYA: The 21 Malaysians who were arrested on Saturday for staging a protest over the May 5 general election results at the Merlion Park have been released on bail, according to The Straits Times.

The daily understands that investigations are still ongoing. It is not known when they were released, how much bail had been set at, or whether their work and visit passes will be reviewed.

Singapore police have issued a strong statement which said that foreigners have to abide by Singapore's laws.

"They should not import their domestic issues from their countries into Singapore and conduct activities which can disturb public order. Those who break the law will be seriously dealt with," a police spokesman said in the statement.

The arrests came after nine Malaysians had been warned for protesting in a similar illegal gathering last Wednesday, also held at the Merlion Park. The police said the work and visit passes of the nine were being reviewed by the authorities.

Malaysian High Commissioner to Singapore Datuk Md Hussin Nayan has said that the protest was illegal and those who knowingly organised and participated in such an illegal activity should face the consequences.

"I hope Malaysians working or studying in Singapore will reflect more on their situation before acting illegally," he said.

Barin · May 14, 2013

Malaysians arrested for Merlion Park protest out on bail

Published on May 13, 2013

The 21 Malaysians who were arrested on Saturday for staging an illegal protest at the Merlion Park have been released on bail. -- PHOTO: ZAOBAO

By Charissa Yong

The 21 Malaysians who were arrested on Saturday for staging an illegal protest at the Merlion Park have been released on bail.

The Straits Times understands that investigations are still ongoing. It is not known when they were released, how much bail had been set at, or whether their work and visit passes will be reviewed.

They had staged the illegal protest on Saturday against the outcome of Malaysia's recent general election. On the same day, the police issued a strong statement which said that foreigners have to abide by Singapore's laws. "They should not import their domestic issues from their countries into Singapore and conduct activities which can disturb public order. Those who break the law will be seriously dealt with," a police spokesman said in the statement issued on Saturday.

The arrests came after nine Malaysians had been warned for protesting in a similar illegal gathering last Wednesday, also held at the Merlion Park. The police said the work and visit passes of the nine were being reviewed by the authorities.

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