WTF?!

Singapore detains opposition at Burma rally

Singapore - Four leaders of an opposition party were arrested Monday while protesting the Singapore government's involvement in Burma, the group said.

Each of the Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) participants held a placard saying, "No Deals," "No Arms," "With the Junta," and "Free Burma."

The group was composed of Chee Soon Juan, the most vocal opposition leader and secretary general of the SDP; Gandhi Ambalam, SDP chairman; John Tan, assistant secretary general; and member Chee Siok Chin, Chee Soon Juan's sister.

Chee Soon Juan has been rendered bankrupt for remarks made about Singapore's leaders during a general election campaign and has been in and out of jail on several occasions for speaking without a police permit.

The SDP said the four were arrested by plain-clothed police once they began their protest in front of the Istana, where Singapore's top leaders have offices.
The four "were taken to the police vans waiting nearby," the SDP said in a statement.

Abstracted from Bangkok Post

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and if you're wondering why I'm cursing.. Mr John Tan is (hopefully will no longer be) a lecturer at my school. like WTFH?!?! like what the hell was he thinking? the reason why i chose Bangkok post was because they stated his position in the SDP. *in shock* i knew he was quite anti-govt, but this is a little too much! and he's bringing down the school's name, who fought SO BLOODY HARD to make a name/good rep for itself!! ARGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!