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Singapore Warns Malaysian Politicians Not To Interfere In Its Domestic Affairs
The Star reported that Singapore warns Malaysian politicians not to interfere in its domestic affairs.
In the article, DAP’s Kulai MP, Teo Nie Ching argued that “the person she was fighting for was unfairly punished” by Singapore, adding:
“It’s not that we want to interfere with (Singapore’s) internal affairs. If (the one person) only attended one protest, then that is unfair,” and that Singapore’s reaction was too harsh.”
But I thought that PR leaders, members and supporters especially DAP and PKR always praise Singapore as democratic, not corrupted and love the country till they use a Singapore-like flag for their Sang Saka Malaya.
But now, after their supporters were punished for taking part in an illegal protest, a DAP’s MP said that Singapore is unfair.
How confused are the PR supporters that they think they can also break the laws of other country as what they are doing in Malaysia.
I think if the incident happened in Malaysia, they’ll organise another ‘Candlelight Vigil’ and more demonstration asking for freedom of speech and calling the government as undemocratic.
Below is the report by The Star:
Published: Wednesday May 29, 2013 MYT 11:06:00 AM
Updated: Wednesday May 29, 2013 MYT 12:24:44 PM
Singapore warns Malaysian politicians not to interfere in its domestic affairs
By PATRICK LEE
PETALING JAYA: Singapore has warned Malaysian politicians to stay out of its affairs, in the light of the arrests of 21 Malaysians for demonstrating in the island republic.
A joint statement by the Ministries of Home (MHA) and Foreign Affairs (MFA) said demands by Malaysian Members of Parliament for Singapore to let off those arrested was seen as foreign interference.
“Actions to involve foreign parties are attempts to seek special treatment and to further politicise what is essentially a domestic law and order issue in Singapore,” it said in a statement on its website.
Singapore added that it had always taken a strong stand against foreign issues or politics brought into the island nation.
It added that it did not interfere in domestic affairs of other countries, and expected similar treatment in return.
Previously, Malaysians gathered at Singapore’s Merlion Park on May 8 and 11 to protest against the May 5 general election results.
They were a rendition of the Blackout 505 rallies that took place in major cities around Malaysia.
On May 11, 21 Malaysians were arrested by Singaporean police. The work pass of one and visit passes of two others were revoked. The remaining 18 are currently being investigated by authorities there.
Several Malaysians have since approached their political representatives, including DAP’s Kulai MP Teo Nie Ching, for aid.
Last week Thursday, several Pakatan Rakyat MPs also petitioned the Singapore High Commission in Kuala Lumpur for leniency against the 21.
Meanwhile, in response, Teo said she was only fighting for the one whose work pass was revoked, arguing that the person was unfairly punished.
She said that the particular person only attended one rally, adding that Singapore’s reaction was too harsh.
“It’s not that we want to interfere with (Singapore’s) internal affairs. If (the one person) only attended one protest, then that is unfair,” she said.
Teo said that eight of the 21 had approached her over the matter, and with some telling her that they accepted their punishment.
She added that there was a spate of miscommunication in the episode, and asked Singapore to re-investigate the case.
“We’re only pleading for the one person…I don’t think this amounts to interfering. They are Malaysian citizens, and we have a duty to them,” she said.
Flash Floods In Puchong And Petaling Jaya On Feb. 18, 2013
Water, water everywhere: Cars are partially submerged in flood waters at the car park of IOI Mall.(The Star)
There was a 30-minute flash flood in Petaling Jaya which hit two southbound sections of the Damansara-Puchong Highway (LDP) on Monday, February 18, 2013.
The flash flood was caused by heavy rains and a back flow from blocked drains feeding into the Klang River.
According to the LDP concessionaire Litrak, the flash floods hit KM21.36 and 23.50 of the southbound-side of the LDP at 5.22pm yesterday.
The flood water was 0.8m high at parts of KM21.36, causing several cars to stall.
The basement floors of IOI Mall Puchong, opposite the affected section, were flooded too.
Dr Choong Bee Li who found her car “floating” said that she was panic during the incident.
This is a disaster and it caused lots of trouble to the people around the area when the matter won’t be that bad if the authorities do their parts to make sure that the drains are not blocked.
The scene along the southbound section of the LDP on Monday.(The Star)
Massive clean-up: Workers at a fast-food joint near IOI Mall, Puchong cleaning up the mess caused by the flash floods.(The Star)
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