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Survey finds 30% of Singapore secondary school students claim they have been bulliedSurvey finds 30% of Singapore secondary school students claim... I refer to the CNA report, “An underreported problem? Survey finds 30% of Singapore secondary school students claim they have been bullied.” (May 30) and “Jail for man who punched taxi driver for overtaking him” (June 05). Most of us don’t like to see the occurrences of bullying in schools, as it reflects where...

Trump blinked again on tariffs, but China isn't in the clearTrump blinked again on tariffs, but China isn't in the clear I refer to the CNA’s Commentary: Trump blinked again on tariffs, but China isn't in the clear. (May 15) One deniable fact: There are no winners on either side (between China and the United States) in the trade and tariff war. Yet, Trump still persists to do it. It is not surprising that Trump has increased China's...

Podcasts didn't decide GE2025Podcasts didn't decide GE2025 I refer to the CNA’s Commentary: Podcasts didn't decide GE2025, but they changed how Singaporeans engage with politics (May 9). The 2025 General Election has several features/characteristics that deserve our attention, discussion and reflection: In today era, technological revolution, innovation and advancement...

GE2025: Stunning victory for PAPGE2025: Stunning victory for PAP I refer to the CNA’s report, “GE2025: Stunning victory for PAP, winning 87 of 97 seats with higher national vote share in PM Wong's first electoral test” (May 4). GE2025 has clearly delivered the following key messages/notes from the vast majority of voters: The Workers’ Party (WP) has done a fantastic good...

This is not a game of cardsThis is not a game of cards I can appreciate parties wanting to hold their cards close to their chest, but the smoke and mirrors games on nominations day, the shuffling of the DPM from a seat he had openly been declared to be defending, and other ministers shuffling constituencies leaves one feeling the PAP thinks it is playing a game of cards. Constituency...

Is a Parliament full of PAP MPs really better for Singaporeans?Is a Parliament full of PAP MPs really better for Singaporeans? I refer to The Online Citizen GE2025 news report, “Lee Hsien Yang: Is a Parliament full of PAP MPs really better for Singaporeans?” - (April 14), and “The Straits Times’ report, “GE2025: Singaporeans will go to the polls on May 3, Nomination Day on April 23” (April 15), and The Online Citizen GE2025 report,...

𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝... Is the PAP of today exceptional, with unmatched competence and delivery? Afterall, that is their justification for the highest salaries in the world. Let’s look at its more recent track record. Large numbers of NRIC numbers were recently unmasked, leaving Singaporeans exposed to identity theft, fraud, abuse and scams....

GE2025: Red Dot United to contest in Holland-Bukit TimahGE2025: Red Dot United to contest in Holland-Bukit Timah I refer to the CNA news, “GE2025: Red Dot United to contest in Holland-Bukit Timah GRC but may make way for Singapore Democratic Party” (April 10), “More opposition 'star catches' are emerging. Is Singapore's political scene maturing?” (April 10) and “PSP says government response to Trump tariffs 'overblown',...

GE2025: Why Singapore's high-flying bureaucrats are recruited into politicsGE2025: Why Singapore's high-flying bureaucrats are recruited... I refer to CNA’s news, “GE2025: Why Singapore's high-flying bureaucrats are recruited into politics” (Mar 28). It is not surprised to notice that in recent weeks, two NMPs and top ministry officials have resigned, fuelling speculation they could be fielded as potential candidates for the ruling People's Action...

More than 2.75 million Singaporeans eligible to vote in GE2025More than 2.75 million Singaporeans eligible to vote in GE2025 I refer to The CNA’s News, “GE2025: More than 2.75 million Singaporeans eligible to vote” (Mar 25). As Singapore’s General Election is due to be held within this year, the following factors will more or less influence the election situation this year: A)The general mentality of voters Voters are generally...

How the end of Ukraine war could be secured, even with waning US supportHow the end of Ukraine war could be secured, even with waning... I refer to the CNA’s commentaries, “How the end of Ukraine war could be secured, even with waning US support” (Mar 4), “Lessons from the Trump-Zelenskyy meltdown- for friends and foes” (Mar 1) and “Will Trump tariffs push China to change economic tack?” (Mar 3). Foremost, we need to recognise the reality...

Singapore Army Recruits Deserve a Minimum WageSingapore Army Recruits Deserve a Minimum Wage Singapore Army Recruits Deserve a Minimum Wage: National Service Should Not Come at the Expense of Opportunity Costs Singapore’s National Service (NS) has long been a cornerstone of the nation’s defense, requiring young men to dedicate two years of their lives to military, civil defense, or police service. While...

Trump-Putin deal on Ukraine will be Europe’s moment of reckoningTrump-Putin deal on Ukraine will be Europe’s moment of... I refer to the CNA’s Commentaries, “Trump-Putin deal on Ukraine will be Europe’s moment of reckoning” (Feb 20) and “Ukraine can survive with the ‘least worst’ peace” (Feb 22). Now, In the eyes of European Union, they have lost trust and confidence in the United States, it is solely due to the flip flop...

From Deepseek to Huawei, US tech restrictions on China are backfiringFrom Deepseek to Huawei, US tech restrictions on China are... I refer to the CNA’s Commentary, “From Deepseek to Huawei, US tech restrictions on China are backfiring” (Jan 31). Would it be practical, useful and effective for the United States to continually pursue an aggressive containment strategy to hobble China’s tech push? Undoubtedly, the answer is obviously not. There...

Don't get distracted by Trump's outlandish Cabinet picksDon't get distracted by Trump's outlandish Cabinet picks I refer to the CNA’s Commentary: “Don't get distracted by Trump's outlandish Cabinet picks” (Nov 25), and “'No one will win a trade war’, China says after Trump tariff threat” (Nov 26). As everyone knows, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump will return to power on January 20, 2025. Trump has dismissed...

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Iran’s 'Terrifying' New Arsenal Brings Israel To...

Iran’s 'Terrifying' New Arsenal Brings Israel To...

Iran’s military might continues to keep the world guessing. No one truly knows the full extent of its...
Iran unleashes

Iran unleashes "Doomsday Weapon" the Khorramshahr

After firing 'Fattah 1' hypersonic missiles toward Israel, Iran has now reportedly unleashed the "Doomsday...
Pakistan to nuke Israel if...

Pakistan to nuke Israel if...

Pakistan has conveyed to Iran that if Israel nukes Tehran, Islamabad will launch a nuclear weapon against...
Iran rejects ceasefire, vows retaliation that would...

Iran rejects ceasefire, vows retaliation that would...

Tensions in the Middle East have reached a boiling point as Iran firmly rejects ceasefire negotiations...
Iran burns Tel Aviv with fresh barrage of missiles

Iran burns Tel Aviv with fresh barrage of missiles

In a dramatic escalation, Iran launched a fresh barrage of over 100 missiles targeting the Israeli city...
Iran targets multiple cities in Israel after pounding...

Iran targets multiple cities in Israel after pounding...

Iran dealt a severe blow on Israel for the second straight night on June 14-15. Israel was hit by a barrage...
Iran targets Israel's Dimona Nuclear Power Plant

Iran targets Israel's Dimona Nuclear Power Plant

In a dramatic and unverified claim, Lebanon’s Al Mayadeen news outlet reports that Iran has launched...
Iran's pulverises Tel Aviv with barrage of Hypersonic...

Iran's pulverises Tel Aviv with barrage of Hypersonic...

Iran launched a powerful third wave of overnight missile strikes on Tel Aviv, targeting military bases...
Israel's air defenses breached by Iran's missile barrage

Israel's air defenses breached by Iran's missile barrage

Operation True Promise III intensifies as Iran launches multiple waves of missile attacks targeting major...
Iran launches major retaliatory missile strikes at...

Iran launches major retaliatory missile strikes at...

Iran has launched a significant ballistic missile attack on Israel, with hundreds of missiles raining...
Iran launches hundreds of drones at Israel

Iran launches hundreds of drones at Israel

Following the unprovoked air strikes by Israel on Iran's nuclear facilities, Iran has retaliated by launching...
Israel launches air strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities

Israel launches air strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities

Explosions have been reported northeast of Iran’s capital Tehran, according to the state-run news agency...
Real Footage of China's 2025 Flood Crisis in Yunnan...

Real Footage of China's 2025 Flood Crisis in Yunnan...

Devastating floods and geological disasters have struck Gongshan County, Nujiang Prefecture in Yunnan...
Strong hailstorm strikes China's Xi'an causing airport...

Strong hailstorm strikes China's Xi'an causing airport...

On the evening of May 8, Xi’an, the capital city of China’s Shaanxi Province, was struck by a powerful...
Four parties lost their election deposits in GE2025

Four parties lost their election deposits in GE2025

A total of four opposition parties, the Singapore United Party (SUP), People's Power Party (PPP), People’s...
Level 16 super typhoon devastates multiple cities in...

Level 16 super typhoon devastates multiple cities in...

Northern China was hit by an extreme weather event on Thursday as a massive cold front swept south, colliding...
Level 15 winds destroy buildings rooftops and cause...

Level 15 winds destroy buildings rooftops and cause...

On April 30, northern China was struck by an extreme weather event as a massive cold vortex surged southward,...
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TR Emeritus to 'shut-up' on 2nd May 2025

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Opinions
Don’t Rock The Boat

Don’t Rock The Boat

Singaporeans are, by and large, practical people, being mainly immigrant stock. They value security,...
Trump and his ilk are at it again

Trump and his ilk are at it again

Trump and his ilk are at it again. They are not going to back down. Yes, it’s Harvard, his eyesore,...
我们是否该重新思考国防开支的优先顺序?

我们是否该重新思考国防开支的优先顺序?

新加坡政府近日宣布将采购两艘额外的“无畏级”潜艇,引发了一个重要问题:我们的国防力量,到底需要多强? 毫无疑问,一个强大且可信的军队对于保障国家主权与威慑潜在威胁是不可或缺的。新加坡地处战略要冲,国土面积有限,因此需要一支现代化的武装部队。然而,当我们对比邻国——马来西亚拥有两艘潜艇、印尼正逐步扩展至十二艘——新加坡在水下战力上已处于领先地位。这不禁让人质疑,我们是否正引领着一场无声的区域军备竞赛? 问题在于:当威慑的需求被满足后,继续扩军是否已经超出必要? 一艘“无畏级”潜艇的估价超过十亿新元,还不包括长期的运营与维护成本。这两艘新潜艇的资金,若能转用于迫切的民生需求,例如医疗保健、老龄化支援、教育及弱势群体扶助,或许对社会的整体韧性更具意义。 政府一再强调国防开支是经过审慎规划的,但当生活成本日益上升,政府却仍需将消费税(Gst)提高至9%甚至更多,这种矛盾不禁令人困惑。如果某些战略性国防项目能够延后或循序推进,节省下来的资源是否可以用于社会发展呢? “全面防卫”不仅仅是硬件实力,更是要赢得人民的心与信任。让人民感到安心、有保障、受到重视,这种安全感无法靠潜艇来衡量,而是通过每一位国人的生活实感体现出来。 这并非是在呼吁削弱我们的国防,而是呼吁我们重新思考国家的优先事项。当我们继续推进军事现代化的同时,也不要忽视同样重要的任务——巩固社会契约、增强国民凝聚力。   Cwc-Ai  
The three of threes about DPM Heng Swee Kiat

The three of threes about DPM Heng Swee Kiat

The first part of the threes is about the when, the how and the why? And it is about his retirement...
我们是否该重新思考国防开支的优先顺序?

我们是否该重新思考国防开支的优先顺序?

新加坡政府近日宣布将采购两艘额外的“无畏级”潜艇,引发了一个重要问题:我们的国防力量,到底需要多强? 毫无疑问,一个强大且可信的军队对于保障国家主权与威慑潜在威胁是不可或缺的。新加坡地处战略要冲,国土面积有限,因此需要一支现代化的武装部队。然而,当我们对比邻国——马来西亚拥有两艘潜艇、印尼正逐步扩展至十二艘——新加坡在水下战力上已处于领先地位。这不禁让人质疑,我们是否正引领着一场无声的区域军备竞赛? 问题在于:当威慑的需求被满足后,继续扩军是否已经超出必要? 一艘“无畏级”潜艇的估价超过十亿新元,还不包括长期的运营与维护成本。这两艘新潜艇的资金,若能转用于迫切的民生需求,例如医疗保健、老龄化支援、教育及弱势群体扶助,或许对社会的整体韧性更具意义。 政府一再强调国防开支是经过审慎规划的,但当生活成本日益上升,政府却仍需将消费税(Gst)提高至9%甚至更多,这种矛盾不禁令人困惑。如果某些战略性国防项目能够延后或循序推进,节省下来的资源是否可以用于社会发展呢? “全面防卫”不仅仅是硬件实力,更是要赢得人民的心与信任。让人民感到安心、有保障、受到重视,这种安全感无法靠潜艇来衡量,而是通过每一位国人的生活实感体现出来。 这并非是在呼吁削弱我们的国防,而是呼吁我们重新思考国家的优先事项。当我们继续推进军事现代化的同时,也不要忽视同样重要的任务——巩固社会契约、增强国民凝聚力。   Cwc-Ai  
Cutting down reliance on US military equipment

Cutting down reliance on US military equipment

There is a rampant rumor going around that claims Egypt has ordered 48 J10C with a price tag of USD$25B...
2025大选—明确授权,变化中的政治格局

2025大选—明确授权,变化中的政治格局

2025年大选结果无可争议,政府再次赢得了强有力的授权,稳固了其在新加坡政治格局中的主导地位。尽管选举结果并不令人意外,但胜利的过程却并非没有争议和复杂性。 值得注意的是,选区划分的变化在本次选战中发挥了重要作用。陈清木医生与徐顺全医生等资深反对派人物,因选区重划而受到显著影响——传统支持基础被分割或并入他区,无疑左右了某些关键选区的最终结果。虽然选区调整在新加坡选举历史上并不罕见,但其公平性与透明度仍持续引发讨论。 工人党虽稳守东北区的传统堡垒,但未能在本届大选中攻下新的选区。不过,该党仍获得两个非选区议员(Ncmp)席位,虽属安慰性质,却在象征意义上维持了国会内多元声音的存在。 更值得关注的是,本届大选所处的人口背景正经历剧烈变化。新加坡人口从2000年的约300万增长至2025年的超过500万。考虑到多年来出生率持续偏低,这一增长几乎可以肯定主要归因于移民流入,尤其可能在华人群体中增长显著。这一趋势对国家的社会结构和政治生态产生了深远影响。 展望2030年大选,各政党不仅要面对一如既往的选区调整与突发的全球事件,更需正视一个不断演变的社会结构。随着越来越多新移民成为国民,选民构成日益多元,政党在政策制定与信息传递上必须更具包容性与前瞻性。他们必须同时争取老一代公民与新加坡新公民的认同,回应共同关切,并跨越代际与文化差异的鸿沟。 在新加坡持续向前迈进的过程中,其政治也必须与时俱进——反映日益多元的人口现实,同时坚守国家的核心价值观:团结、韧性与务实。 Cwc-Ai
A jaw-dropping election

A jaw-dropping election

This is a jaw-dropping election. For the opposition. SDP’s Dr Chee and PSP’s Leong were deeply disappointed....
The Nation has rejected multi-party Parliamentary representation

The Nation has rejected multi-party Parliamentary representation

Our party suffered great losses and I personally have suffered the greatest hit. But these personal losses...
A False Analogy That Insults the Intelligence of Singaporeans

A False Analogy That Insults the Intelligence of Singaporeans

Minister Ong Ye Kung’s recent assertion that a “co-driver” bears no responsibility if a car crashes...
There is a cost to losing

There is a cost to losing

There is a cost to losing. At least in PAP’s books. And one of the costs is a policy of priority. That...
Hougang Belongs to the People

Hougang Belongs to the People

Thank You for the Reminder, Mr Marshall Lim. It is with no small measure of amusement that one reads...
Its all about trust

Its all about trust

Dr Ng Eng Hen from PAP has pointed out the most important key point about this General Elections, it...
Misunderstanding What Singaporeans Truly Expect from...

Misunderstanding What Singaporeans Truly Expect from...

The government's repeated assertion that it is "easy for the opposition to ask the government to give...
Punggol GRC

Punggol GRC

Punggol GRC is without question one of the most hotly watched, followed and contested constituency in...
Should Singapore Be Concerned About David Neo’s “Action-Takers,...

Should Singapore Be Concerned About David Neo’s “Action-Takers,...

Singaporeans should pause and reflect on the recent remark by PAP candidate David Neo, who said that...
Why Singaporeans Must Reconsider the Dismissal of SDP’s...

Why Singaporeans Must Reconsider the Dismissal of SDP’s...

The Singapore government’s blunt assertion that the Singapore Democratic Party (SDP)’s proposals...
Expect the exchange of barbs in politics

Expect the exchange of barbs in politics

In a political contest, expect the exchange of barbs. And we do not lack any of it in the rallies held...
Letters
Survey finds 30% of Singapore secondary school students...

Survey finds 30% of Singapore secondary school students...

I refer to the CNA report, “An underreported problem? Survey finds 30% of Singapore secondary school...
Trump blinked again on tariffs, but China isn't in...

Trump blinked again on tariffs, but China isn't in...

I refer to the CNA’s Commentary: Trump blinked again on tariffs, but China isn't in the clear. (May...
Podcasts didn't decide GE2025

Podcasts didn't decide GE2025

I refer to the CNA’s Commentary: Podcasts didn't decide GE2025, but they changed how Singaporeans engage...
GE2025: Stunning victory for PAP

GE2025: Stunning victory for PAP

I refer to the CNA’s report, “GE2025: Stunning victory for PAP, winning 87 of 97 seats with higher...
Is a Parliament full of PAP MPs really better for Singaporeans?

Is a Parliament full of PAP MPs really better for Singaporeans?

I refer to The Online Citizen GE2025 news report, “Lee Hsien Yang: Is a Parliament full of PAP MPs...
GE2025: Red Dot United to contest in Holland-Bukit...

GE2025: Red Dot United to contest in Holland-Bukit...

I refer to the CNA news, “GE2025: Red Dot United to contest in Holland-Bukit Timah GRC but may make...
GE2025: Why Singapore's high-flying bureaucrats are...

GE2025: Why Singapore's high-flying bureaucrats are...

I refer to CNA’s news, “GE2025: Why Singapore's high-flying bureaucrats are recruited into politics”...
More than 2.75 million Singaporeans eligible to vote...

More than 2.75 million Singaporeans eligible to vote...

I refer to The CNA’s News, “GE2025: More than 2.75 million Singaporeans eligible to vote” (Mar...
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Risk and Bonus Management | Strategies at 1Win Casino

Risk and Bonus Management | Strategies at 1Win Casino

Top Casino Strategies Singaporean Players Use on 1Win Users of the 1win platform are increasingly...
Why More Singaporeans Want to Stay Single and Child-Free

Why More Singaporeans Want to Stay Single and Child-Free

Singapore is full of individuals living life in this fast-paced world. The social shift of many individuals...
Singapore’s Sports Industry: A Rising Powerhouse...

Singapore’s Sports Industry: A Rising Powerhouse...

Singapore’s sports industry is on the cusp of greatness, leveraging cutting-edge infrastructure and...
What are the most popular hobbies in Singapore in 2025?

What are the most popular hobbies in Singapore in 2025?

As work-life balance remains a constant talking point in the fast-paced city-state of Singapore, residents...
10 Most Popular Mobile Games in Singapore

10 Most Popular Mobile Games in Singapore

Singaporeans can't get enough of their phones these days, spending tons of time battling opponents, building...
Langkawi to Koh Lipe Ferry: Complete Travel Guide

Langkawi to Koh Lipe Ferry: Complete Travel Guide

Planning a tropical escape from Malaysia to Thailand? The journey from Langkawi to Koh Lipe offers a...
This is not a game of cards

This is not a game of cards

I can appreciate parties wanting to hold their cards close to their chest, but the smoke and mirrors...
𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝...

𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝...

Is the PAP of today exceptional, with unmatched competence and delivery? Afterall, that is their justification...
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SDP’s National Day Message 2010 – The Young Ones (Video)

SDP’s National Day Message 2010 – The Young Ones (Video)

What kind of a society are we building for our young ones? What are their aspirations? Are they going to live in a country that is different from ours, one which is free and democratic? We hear from them in this year's National Day Message from the SDP.     by Jarrod Luo  Read More →

Young Singaporeans hurled expletives at YOG

Young Singaporeans hurled expletives at YOG

Despite the grand "wayang" put up by the PAP regime and the state media to promote the inaugural Youth Olympic Games (YOG), the majority of Singaporeans remain nonchalant about it with an increasing number of young Singaporeans venting their frustrations at the inconveniences caused by the YOG online. The membership of the "I hate YOG" Facebook doubled in less than a week to more than 750 members, some of whom are NTU undergraduates who felt let down by NTU for giving priority to the YOG delegates at their expense. One frustrated student Darren Tan wrote: "All of NTU's sports teams have been inconvenienced by the YOG. We've been forced off campus facilities when I've paid school fees ($6000+++) for this man. I mean, I'm fine with the YOG, but why have NTU's own students been demoted to a class lower than 14-18 year olds that Singaporeans don't really care about?" A few hurled expletives at the YOG: "Fxxk you YOG. FxxK YOU. If this is for "ALL" of Singapore, where the hell do we citizens benefit from this? International fame and glory goes to the Country, so G-Men treats foreigners like angels by using OUR money and forever treating us like crap. WTF man." There are also concerns about the shocking $389 million dollars splurged on the YOG so far which has exceeded three times its original budget. Obviously oblivious to the public disquiet, PAP Minister Dr Vivian continues to plead with Singaporeans to "rally" around the YOG, prompting one netizen to remark sarcastically: "If you give me & my whole family an all-expenses paid round the world trip on chartered jet, stay at 6-star hotels, wine & dine at world-famous restaurants, eat caviar and lobster everyday, ride in stretched limousines — yeah, I might be inclined to join you in the celebration. Heck I’ll even volunteer to carry that damn torch and walk 3 steps behind you."   Related articles: >> Dr Vivian wants Singaporeans to celebrate YOG >> NTU students complain about YOG >> Dr Vivian: Sports is not about “petty politics” >> More than 300 Singaporeans joined “I hate YOG” Facebook >> CNA poll: 90 percent of Singaporeans “not interested” in YOG >> Slovak YOG Ambassador slams YOG venues of “school standard” only >> Two Facebook groups calling for boycott of YOG >> Free condoms for YOG officials and athletes >> Singapore helping to repair Jamaica’s stadium in return for YOG marketing >> Former stripper to choreograph opening ceremony of YOG >> Desperate PAP wants Singaporeans to get “passionate” about YOG >> PAP to Singaporeans: Give way to YOG vehicles or get fined $130 >> PM Lee wants Singaporeans to do their part for YOG >> Only six teams in YOG soccer tournament Please join our Facebook page here and invite your friends to do so to create awareness of the current affairs affecting Singaporeans. Please use our online web form to contact us.  Read More →

林福寿医生演说稿全文

林福寿医生演说稿全文

作者:林福寿医生 译者:新加坡文献馆 前言:2009年11月14日,林福寿医生在一个新书发布会上演说,这是他在获释多年后的首次公开谈话。这一天,恰巧是美国总统奥巴马到访新加坡出度亚太经合组织首脑会议。 演说稿全文: 我对这本书所作出的贡献是不多的。因为我的健康欠佳,我的体力局限了我的写作。这些主要是我在1972年期间即被囚禁9年后所发表过的声明书。 我们都知道,我是在1963年2月2日在一场冷藏行动中被逮捕,我是在近20年囚禁之后被释放,是当年遭逮捕众人中的最后一名获释者。这些声明主要是表白我对被囚禁事件的观感立场。 在 经过了9年的囚禁后,他们要我发表一篇声明书,首先,要表达支持所谓的新加坡民主体制,其二,要表示放弃从事政治。我告诉他们,这两个要求是相互矛盾的, 因为如果确实是有国会民主,我就没有必为要放弃政治话动。他们于是说:‘你必须讲一些悔悟的话,要不然李光耀会很没有面子。’ 对我而言,这并非是一个自尊的问题,而是一个原则的问题。 首 先,如果一个人是为了要挽救自己的面子而去剥夺其他人的基本权力,那么,这个面子是不值得去挽救的。要知道,最主要的民主权力就是新加坡人的基本宪法权 力。任何人的这一个权力都不能够被剥夺,然后向他勒索去敲诈一份表示悔悟和忏悔的声明书。这整个事件为的是要发表一份悔过声明书,我断然拒绝这个要求。 之后,声明书事件的过后,我又被囚禁了另外的近10个年头。因此,总共是19年又8个月,这远比一个无期徒刑来得更长。无期徒刑犯获得1/3减刑后,在囚禁13年后获释。但是,我是在没有罪状,没有法庭审讯的情况下却要遭受比无期徒刑犯更长的囚禁。 最近有一些杂七杂八的有关政治拘留人士有权向咨询委员会进行上诉的言论。我要告诉你们我的一些有关这个咨询委员会的经验。 在囚禁了约1年过后,在一个下午的4点钟,我被召唤到监狱的大门,那儿有一份通告告示我会在隔天出庭会见咨询委员会,他们给了我两张全页的所谓罪状单。我告诉他们我要保留这些罪状单以便我在明天出庭时使用。他们说:‘不行,你不可以保留它,在你读完后我们要把它收回’。 我告诉他们我要把这件事通知我的律师,他们说,‘不可以,你有权力去通知你的律师,但是你现在不可以打电话给他’,我回应说:‘这样的话,我要如何去通知我的律师?’他说:‘这就是法律’。 于是第二天早上我被拷上手铐带往最高法庭出席由三人组成咨询委员会的开庭听审。一名法官,他是Judge Winslow以及另外两人。一人是一位叫什么Elias的,我猜想他是名律师,以及另一名华人绅士,但我忘了他的名字叫什么。 看看这些所谓的罪状单,上面有着许多空空的留白,我问Judge Winslow这些留白有着什么的意识?他说:‘唉呀,这些就是罪状,由于这些都是非常敏感的内容,所以只可以让咨询委员会知道,但你不可以知道’。 我说:‘天底下岂有这样的事,不知道自己的罪状又如何去进行辩护?’,我向他请教如何是好,他耸耸肩膀要说话,我于是质问:‘这岂不是在开司法的玩笑’。他回应说:‘这就是法律’。 你 看,整个事件就是一场司法闹剧。我的意识是,这真是令人难以置信的,竟然会有人见证了这般的对所谓的司法进行嘲弄。在现实上,把一名高等法院的法官摆上咨 询委员会的主席位置,会给于公众一种印象,以为这是一种判决,里头有着公平正义。我于是告诉他,如果我是名高院法官,我是不会为了让人信服这种嘲弄场合而 出席。 然后,这名Elias警告我说这是蔑视法庭的尊严。我对蔑视法庭的说法感到高兴,因为我已经被囚禁在牢房里,这种告诫对我而言是没有什么分别的。 顺便一提,在我的20年囚禁生活里,我曾被关押在新加坡各处的全部牢房里,除了归女监狱之外。 结 果,那位法官说,‘不必,不必,让这位医生说他想要说的话,这里头并没有蔑视法庭的一回事’。于是我用了3个小时的时间逐一的对全部的所谓罪状提出反驳。 其中一条罪状是虚构的,我被指控为8名华惹诽谤事件的学生之一,我说:‘真实的情况是,我并没有身为这8位学生之一的殊荣,事实上,我觉得能够被看成是当 中一员就是件值得荣幸之事,但是,我并非8人中的一人。当时这8名学生在无答辩情况下获得无罪释放,而其辩护律师就是李光耀本人,他不就是如今囚禁我的那 一个人?’ 他说:‘这就是法律。’ 所有的一切都是法律。 你们最近常听到所谓的依法执法。看看现时的内部安全法令,这条法令是在嘲讽依法执法的概念。这条法令是在依法执法的范畴之外。一旦你在内部安全法令下被拘捕,你就完全无法寻求任何法律上的庇护。 我 曾两次尝试寻求人身保护令的庇护。其中一回是由于政府的错误让我从技术上取得了胜利 – 他们并没有签署我的拘捕令。这文件原本应该是由部长签署,但却让一名公务员去代签。因此,在这一回里头法庭因为技术性错误而释放我。当我获释时,内政部在 女皇镇的监狱门口等候着我。我在获释后的一分钟又再遭到逮捕。这是一个开玩笑的释放。为了这件人身保护令的事,我遭受到惩罚,把我关进所有囚禁中心里最声 名狼藉的囚禁所,中央警署的总部。 这个地方根本不适合即便是用来关畜生,更何况是人类。这个地方很阴深,臭气熏天,严重缺乏空气 流通,人在里头很难呆过24个小时,但是,我却每天24个小时的被关押在里边。这个地方到处是爬虫,我有许许多多的爬虫相伴,没有阅读的书籍,其光线阴暗 到我无法看见我手上的纹理。于是我们5个人进行绝食,我因溃疡出血而被转送医院。那里是有着所谓的人身保护令,可以冒险的去尝试使用它,你会遭受严峻的惩 罚。 我第二次尝试人身保护令是当他们要强迫我去从事手工粗活。那时是1972年。他们说所有拘留者都必须去干体力劳工,这是改过 自新的训练计划之一。我被指派从事木工,那位警监告诉我说,这样做会对身位医生的你有益,你的手会变得更为敏捷。于是,我回应:‘你没有进入一所医学院的 资格,而你现在却是在告诉一名医生,什么样的毕业后专业训练会对他有益。你是否太过高估了你自己的能耐?他说:‘这就是法律,你每天必须获得8分钱的酬 劳。’于是我们进行了绝食,我们群中的一些人进行了3个月的绝食,为的是要挫折他们把我们当成刑事罪犯去进行劳改。我在进行了3个星期的绝食行动后,他们 进来对我说,‘那好吧,我们免除你的劳改。’ 那一群囚禁在明月弯的女性拘留者进行了130天的绝食,她们遭受强迫喂食。她们当中 有些人被用吸管抽入食道喂奶后引发呕吐。警监下令狱警把一位呕吐后女拘留者抬走,并用她的裤子去拖地。就是用这样的方法去对待拘留者。当然的,这些都遭到 报章的隐瞒掩盖,但是这些就是我们的遭遇和经历。 我们都经历过单独囚禁。根据李光耀本人的说法,单独囚禁是一种最恶劣的酷刑。让我向你们读出李光耀所说的有关单独囚禁‘给予一个人的最大惩罚是完全隔绝在地牢里,阴暗,完全没有任何的生命激励因素。这是一个真实的酷刑。’李光耀,2008年1月。 虽 然他知道这是一种真实的酷刑,他毫不感到负疚的对所有的拘留者使用这种真实的酷刑,无一幸免。我们都要经历这种真实的酷刑,并非只是一天,两天,而是6个 月。要知道,在法令下,是有一定的保护即使是对刑事罪犯行使这种酷刑。一个刑事犯一旦违反了监狱的条例会遭受到单独囚禁,但为期不可长于2个星期,因为这 将会带来严重的精神健康上的损伤。然而,对政治拘留者而言,他们並不受到保护。 那位李有成,南洋商报的总经理,被单独囚禁,不是 一次而是两次,他坚强的挨过了这些真实的酷刑。T T 拉惹,一名律师,他被囚禁两年半,其中两次单独囚禁6个月。赛、扎哈利的17年囚禁里共经历4次的单独囚禁。我们都引以为荣,我们虽然面对千辛万苦的艰 难,我们没有退缩。我们站稳我们的立场,我们保住了自已的尊严。 今天,他们呼吁我们要有雅量。宽宏大量是什么意思?只有那些经历 过苦难折磨,才可享有道德的权利,道德的地位去展现雅量风范,不是那群犯错者。做错事的人要寻求宽恕,如果他们承认犯错,就要道歉。並不是由酷刑下的受害 者去乞求宽恕。我们是那群具有雅量风范的人,我们可以宽宏大量,如果犯错者承认错失,并且寻求宽恕。 1972年我通过妻子 Beatrice Chen发表了一份声明书,当然的,报章都压抑了这件事,但学生组织却广泛传阅 – 我说正确的解决方法是在没有条件要求的情况下释放我们。无条件释放。此外,你要对我们的长期囚禁作出赔偿并进行道歉。我说我愿意放弃这最后的两项条件,既 赔偿和道歉,因为我不相信像李光耀这样自大傲慢的人会轻易的让步。对于无条件释放的一项 – 我们的立场是坚定的。我坚持了立场,为此而遭受了20年的苦难。这就是我为了我们的尊严而付出的代价。 在新加坡,我们有一个现 象,那就是政府领袖自认有廉正,这廉正是用全世界最高的薪金去支撑,然而,对政治上的异议者和拘留者而言,政府领袖的廉正却是以全世界最长的监狱囚禁去维 持。这两种廉正是不同的,就好象天和地的比较。有什么理由需要别人作出如此的牺牲去维护他的廉正与信仰?政府为什么要以如此的高薪去酬劳自已。这是当今新 加坡政治现实里的一个不道德层面。 看吧,无审讯的囚禁是反和平的行为,这是一祌暴力行为。他们并非在白天的时候礼貌的投帖拜访。 他们在凌晨时分的4点钟。这个时段里一般正常的人都在睡眠,但却是政治恐怖分子与独裁者进行勾当的时机。一旦你被逮捕,你就面对各种名样的精神以至于身体 上的酷刑。这並非单独发生者1963年的那一批拘留者,这也发生在其他不同时期的拘留者:如1972年,甚至于迟至1987年。当张素兰和她的那一批所谓 的马克思主义拘留者也同样面对精神与内体上的刑罚。当这几位女律师在获释后发表了她们遭受虐待的声明书之后,它们又再遭逮捕並被迫收回他们的指责。 那门子的依法执法会允许起诉的原告者受到被指控的被告政府的惩罚,还被迫收回他们的指控?这不就是一个上下颠倒的司法体系吗?看啊,对着这样的一种情况,律师公会却连一句话也不敢说。之所以变得如此无能是因为律师公会在1987年遭到了他们的修理。 现在,傅树介写了一篇有关冷藏行动的好文章,里边,他揭露了好些从英国档案局解密的文件,展示了英国当局如何与李光耀密谋的共同合作在1963年大选之前摧毁反对党阵营。合并的整个目的就是在1963年大选之前毁灭反对党。 到 了今天,那个人民行动党要站立在道德的据高点,要求其他国家讲求人权,甚至于向缅甸要求释放他们的政治拘留者。但是,他们究竞有什么可以站立的道德据高点 去提出这种要求?翻开他们的过往记录来看,他们所站立着的座墩里头充满了蠕虫和害虫。让他们先去忏悔自已的不光彩人权记录,之后,你或许才会有道德上的权 力去坪击别人缺乏人权。 博树介也撰写了本书的最后一章[华惹一代],有关社会主义的未来。你们之中必然有人会置疑,在俱乐部成立 50年后,社会主义到了现今的年代,还会有什么作为。社会主义运动在世界各地遭受到许多的挫折,甚至于失败,所以有人怀疑这些理论是否还有效用。近期的经 济危机,近日的金融风暴都再次的暴露了资本主义的贪腐与不道德行为,人类应该享受一个比由贪婪与贪污支撑着的体系,来得更好的体系。 近 来你们经常听到有人说当你年青时你是个理想主义者,当你年长后你是个现实主义者。这些都是胡说八道的垃圾废话,是那些要不是己经失去理想,就是那些已经把 理想出卖了的自私自利者。一个人不应该让他自已的理想与信仰消失掉。不论何种情况,他应该更坚持的去巩固自已的信念。如果这和年龄有关,这只是在表达方式 上,对这些理想和信仰有了更多的演绎方式,毕竟他们有经历过青春年少时的种种体会。一个生命如果没有了信念,没有了理想主义,那只是一个毫无意义的生存, 而我相信你们中的许多人会同意,一个人的生命意义要远比这种情况来得更精彩。 谢谢。 原文来源:http://barnyardchorus.blogspot.com/2010/07/transcript-of-dr-lim-hock-siews-speech.html  Read More →

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