Pakistanis angry over detentions in Times Sq. case Monday, May 24, 2010
ISLAMABAD – Relatives of three men detained by Pakistan for alleged links to the suspect in the attempted Times Square bombing say the men are innocent.
They
AFP - Thursday, August 6TAIPEI (AFP) - - Taiwan's Beijing-friendly government on Wednesday denied boycotting an Australian film festival amid a row over the e
BERLIN (Reuters) - Chancellor Angela Merkel suffered a double blow on Thursday as a senior party ally in east German
Minister seeks closure of anti-Berlusconi websites Wednesday, December 16, 2009
ROME (AFP) - – The Italian government moved Tuesday to close down Internet sites encouraging further violence against Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, who
By ELAINE KURTENBACH,AP Business Writer AP - Wednesday, March 18SHANGHAI - Asia's stock market rally seemed to be running out of steam Wednesday, despite an
Navigation
Primary Navigation
Home
Singapore
Asia Pacific
World
Business
Entertainment
Sports
Technology
Top Stories
Most Popular
Secondary Navigation
Government
Education
Search
Search:
Yio Chu Kang residents express concern over attack on MP
Channel NewsAsia - 2 hours 18 minutes ago
SINGAPORE: Residents of Yio Chu Kang and those who have been working closely with Member of Parliament Seng Han Thong have expressed concern over Sunday’s incident where a man threw thinner at the MP and set him on fire.
They described Mr Seng, who is also the adviser to the Taxi Operators’ Association, as someone who is always willing to help. In fact, Mr Seng announced several measures to help taxi drivers tide over the economic downturn last Friday.
The MP underwent a skin graft operation on Monday after suffering burns on about 10 per cent of his body. His condition is now stable and he is expected to stay in hospital for at least 15 days.
Mr Seng’s attacker, 70—year—old Ong Kah Chua, has been charged with voluntarily causing grievous hurt.
Describing the incident as a senseless act, Albert Ong, president of the Trans—cab Operators’ Association, said: "We are very saddened to hear about this because Mr Seng always helped a lot of taxi drivers and this type of violent act should not have happened."
Robin Ng, president of the City Cab Operators’ Association, said: "He did a lot to help our drivers and fight for our benefits. He also helped us to solve a lot of daily operations problems."
Residents in Mr Seng’s ward were also taken aback by the attack. One of them said: "MP Seng Han Thong is very kind to all the residents here. This case is very unfortunate."
"I feel that he’s a good man — not proud and very approachable," another added.
Residents also recalled how Mr Seng had helped them in one way or another when a fire broke out at the old Ang Mo Kio Market last year. The MP was involved in setting up the current temporary market and food centre.
Fellow unionist and MP for Jurong GRC, Halimah Yacob, found the incident "extremely disturbing". She said: "I want to appeal to residents and to those who come to us for help — if you do have any concerns, there is a way of dealing with them. There is no need to resort to violence and aggression.
"As MPs, we have to make decisions all the time. Some decisions are favourable to residents, but some decisions are tough. It is not that we want to make it tough for them.
"Sometimes it is the situation, the circumstances... I don’t think we can completely insulate ourselves, that’s not possible and that’s really not necessary."
— CNA/so
Email Story
IM Story
Printable View
Blog This
Recommend this article
Average (1 vote)
Sign in to recommend this article »
Most Recommended Stories »
Related Articles: Singapore
Two S’poreans protesting at MOM arrested for criminal trespassChannel NewsAsia - 29 minutes ago
AMK GRC MPs to handle MP Seng Han Thong’s Meet—The—People sessionsChannel NewsAsia - 35 minutes ago
Consumer demand for faster download speed pushes mobile broadband to 21MbpsChannel NewsAsia - 53 minutes ago
PM Lee announces comprehensive plans to develop table tennis in S’poreChannel NewsAsia - 1 hour 2 minutes ago
5 firms to receive S$7.6m from MDA for new media projectsChannel NewsAsia - 1 hour 7 minutes ago
Enlarge Photo
Yio Chu Kang residents express concern over attack on MP
Most Popular – Singapore
Viewed
Britain's Prince Harry apologises for racist language
Israeli troops push deeper into Gaza's main city
Is Tintin gay? Cartoon birthday boy dogged by rumours
Swiss bank set to announce record loss: report
Kate Winslet wins Golden Globe supporting actress
View Complete List »
Search:
Home
Singapore
Asia Pacific
World
Business
Entertainment
Sports
Technology
Top Stories
Most Popular