Why the NKF scandal matters to the IBA.....
If any proof be needed that civil defamation suits can and are being misused, the NKF scandal should be a shining example. The bone of contention is that such suits are used to silence critism and create a climate of fear, even when things are not going right.
The fact that the NKF CEO's high salary, the use of defamation suits and the non-transparency of the organisation bear striking similarities to the way our executive wing of the government is running.
This pervasive mindset not only exist in the public or private sector but has spread like wildfire to, of all communities, charitable organisations.
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
No bail for Richard Yong
Richard Yong denied bail
FORMER National Kidney Foundation chairman Richard Yong Kun Da, described by the prosecution as a flight risk on Wednesday, has been denied bail.
The 66-year-old bankrupt will be remanded until his next court date on Friday.
Continued....
FORMER National Kidney Foundation chairman Richard Yong Kun Da, described by the prosecution as a flight risk on Wednesday, has been denied bail.
The 66-year-old bankrupt will be remanded until his next court date on Friday.
Continued....
Richard Yong returns to Singapore
Finally...
Richard Yong escorted back to Singapore
Does this mark the end of the NKF Inc.? Did Durai's NKF have a secret investment wing? Strangely, I could not even find it on the stock market. Maybe some clandestine investments in Burma? Who knows?
Only time and interrogation will tell....
Richard Yong escorted back to Singapore
Does this mark the end of the NKF Inc.? Did Durai's NKF have a secret investment wing? Strangely, I could not even find it on the stock market. Maybe some clandestine investments in Burma? Who knows?
Only time and interrogation will tell....
welcome back 22 Aug
Welcome Back
It is time to kick start this blog once again! Just imagine how time flies....guess what's around the corner? The IBA(International Bar Association) conference in Singapore.
The date suggested is 14 - 19 Oct. Of their five days spent here, one day is set aside for the "rule of law" day. This presents a great opportunity to engage them of the situation in Singapore. More importantly, I would like to take this opportunity to focus and reflect on two important issues. For one I like the IBA to address the use of defamation suits by establishment leaders. The other is the impartiality
in hearing of such lawsuits.
Oh, and perhaps a last issue would be the misuse of the authorities for crushing dissent. Take for example in 2005, a group of 4 (four) protestors who demanded more transparency from public institutions were forced to disperse by a police riot squad.
I thought the legal maximum for public gatherings in Singapore is 5 (five)?
Other issues are secondary.
Unlike the IBA/World Bank meetings held around this time last year, things are looking up to be manifestly be different this year. No threats of caning for protesters. No deportations (keep your fingers cross) and no scuffles at the speaker's corner with police. A sign of hope there will be for a inclusive meaningful debate on such issues.
Will keep you posted.
Brendan Chong
It is time to kick start this blog once again! Just imagine how time flies....guess what's around the corner? The IBA(International Bar Association) conference in Singapore.
The date suggested is 14 - 19 Oct. Of their five days spent here, one day is set aside for the "rule of law" day. This presents a great opportunity to engage them of the situation in Singapore. More importantly, I would like to take this opportunity to focus and reflect on two important issues. For one I like the IBA to address the use of defamation suits by establishment leaders. The other is the impartiality
in hearing of such lawsuits.
Oh, and perhaps a last issue would be the misuse of the authorities for crushing dissent. Take for example in 2005, a group of 4 (four) protestors who demanded more transparency from public institutions were forced to disperse by a police riot squad.
I thought the legal maximum for public gatherings in Singapore is 5 (five)?
Other issues are secondary.
Unlike the IBA/World Bank meetings held around this time last year, things are looking up to be manifestly be different this year. No threats of caning for protesters. No deportations (keep your fingers cross) and no scuffles at the speaker's corner with police. A sign of hope there will be for a inclusive meaningful debate on such issues.
Will keep you posted.
Brendan Chong
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