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PAP MP Seng Han Thong, who was set on fire last year by a resident of his constituency, has largely recovered from his injuries. He is now able to drive a car, read a book and write an email.
In an interview with Lianhe Wanbao, Mr Seng said he is trying hard to forget the day of the incident which happened on 11 January 2009.
His attacker, a 70 year old man by the name of Ong Kah Chua was described to be mentally deranged by the media. He is now currently held in IMH at the President’s pleasure.
Instead of sympathizing with him, some netizens had gloated over Mr Seng’s misfortune, prompting a strong rebuke from Minister of Information, Communication and Arts Lui Tuck Yew.
One deputy police superintendent even threatened to take action against those who spread “rumors” on the internet.
Mr Seng said he would be donating an undisclosed sum of money to the burns unit at Singapore General Hospital to thank their staff for their dedicated care during his one month stay there.
He said some residents have approached him for assistance in various aspects such as getting a job and footing of medical expenses and he hopes he will be able to continue to serve them in the new year ahead.
He would also try his best to help the new citizens integrate into local society.
The pro-foreigner ruling party has recently unveiled a $10-million dollars Community Integration Fund sponsored by Singapore taxpayers to help the new citizens and PRs integrate into Singapore.
A grassroots organization in Yew Tee had already tapped on the fund to organize free English language courses for its new citizens. It is not known what plans Mr Seng’s constituency Yio Chu Kang has for the new citizens.
News source: Lianhe Wanbao
http://www.temasekreview.com/2010/0...lp-new-citizens-integrate-into-local-society/
PAP MP Seng Han Thong, who was set on fire last year by a resident of his constituency, has largely recovered from his injuries. He is now able to drive a car, read a book and write an email.
In an interview with Lianhe Wanbao, Mr Seng said he is trying hard to forget the day of the incident which happened on 11 January 2009.
His attacker, a 70 year old man by the name of Ong Kah Chua was described to be mentally deranged by the media. He is now currently held in IMH at the President’s pleasure.
Instead of sympathizing with him, some netizens had gloated over Mr Seng’s misfortune, prompting a strong rebuke from Minister of Information, Communication and Arts Lui Tuck Yew.
One deputy police superintendent even threatened to take action against those who spread “rumors” on the internet.
Mr Seng said he would be donating an undisclosed sum of money to the burns unit at Singapore General Hospital to thank their staff for their dedicated care during his one month stay there.
He said some residents have approached him for assistance in various aspects such as getting a job and footing of medical expenses and he hopes he will be able to continue to serve them in the new year ahead.
He would also try his best to help the new citizens integrate into local society.
The pro-foreigner ruling party has recently unveiled a $10-million dollars Community Integration Fund sponsored by Singapore taxpayers to help the new citizens and PRs integrate into Singapore.
A grassroots organization in Yew Tee had already tapped on the fund to organize free English language courses for its new citizens. It is not known what plans Mr Seng’s constituency Yio Chu Kang has for the new citizens.
News source: Lianhe Wanbao
http://www.temasekreview.com/2010/0...lp-new-citizens-integrate-into-local-society/
