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The behaviour of the protesters at Hong Lim Park last Saturday was downright reprehensible, not because of their vitriol but because of the circumstances ("Chaos at Hong Lim Park charity carnival"; Sunday). The expression of alternative views must not be divorced from the context under which they are delivered. By that benchmark,... 

Chia Seng Jiang, Director of Parks 1 of the Parks Division in NParks, attempts to intimidate Roy and Hui Hui to move their site at the 11th hour. I am writing to express my disgust and disappointment in the events which unfolded at Hong Lim Park during the CPF Protest held last Saturday (27 September 2014). My disgust and disappointment... 

While community events, charity functions, night markets and even getai shows can be held side by side, events that can draw emotive crowds, such as the Central Provident Fund rally at Hong Lim Park last Saturday, should be held in isolation and with security measures in place in case of unforeseen incidents ("Chaos at Hong...