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2/06/2009
Nuisance complaint against Siew Kum Hong
'My ministry and the police are not intending to let that asset be debased by allowing the police to become a tool for petty politics.' K Shanmugam
He added, 'The integrity and impartiality of the police force should be beyond reproach and that has been and will be our policy.' Shanmugam was responding to Siew Kum Hong's complaint that while the latter was conducting a street survey, 2 policemen were watching him and he was later told to stop his survey. He was only allowed to do so half an hour later after checking with their superiors. It seemed that the police received some complaints on Siew Kum Hong causing a nuisance to the public.
And Shanmugam assured him that the police has a duty to investigate all complaints even if they do not merit an investigation.
I just got two nagging doubts. Who would complain about Siew Kum Hong conducting a survey? He looks like a very nice guy, very polite and very learned, as handsome as any of the MPs. He does not bear tattoes or carry a parang around. Who was the complainant and what was his background or intent? I think all the mothers will let him carry their babies.
Secondly, would the police do the same if a nuisance complaint is made against any MP or the grassroot leaders or anyone walking along the street? Ok, MPs should be safe. Low Thia Khiang or Denise Phua need not worry. Correct or not? Hey, Siew Kum Hong is also an MP, albeit an NMP!
Was Siew challenging anyone on the streets or carrying a loud hailer blowing at top volume?
I trust Siew Kum Hong (even though I don't know him personally) more than the law minister, who speaks as a politician would. The NMP should continue to bring up such issues on behalf of concerned citizens.
ReplyDeleteSiew Kum Hong is a practising lawyer and a nominated parliamentarian.
ReplyDeleteDoes he know less Laws than Poice Officers??
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My apology;
ReplyDeletetypo error, Poice Officers should read Police Officers.
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