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Straits Times
4 days ago
- Politics
- Straits Times
Multiple charges for man accused of damaging PAP campaign materials on GE2025 Polling Day
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox On July 4, Seng Guan Heng, 57, was also charged with two counts of using criminal force on another person. SINGAPORE – A man who allegedly damaged campaign materials belonging to PAP in Hougang Avenue 5 on Polling Day on May 3 has been charged with one count each of harassment, mischief and causing annoyance while drunk. On July 4, Seng Guan Heng, 57, was also charged with two counts of using criminal force on another person. According to court documents, the Singaporean was at an open space carpark near Block 328 at about 11.20pm on May 3 when he allegedly caused annoyance to another person by shouting while drunk. He also allegedly damaged the poles of two of PAP's flags and five of its posters worth around $200 in total. Minutes later, Seng allegedly used his hands to push two men, both party volunteers, in the chest. He was also said to have made an obscene gesture and hurled vulgarities at a group of PAP volunteers. In court, Seng, who was unrepresented, said that he intends to plead guilty. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Seller's stamp duty rates for private homes raised; holding period increased from 3 years to 4 Asia Japan urges evacuation of small island as 1,000 quakes hit region World Trump's sweeping tax-cut and spending Bill wins congressional approval World Trump eyes simple tariff rates over complex talks, says letters will start going out on July 4 Sport A true fans' player – Liverpool supporters in Singapore pay tribute to late Diogo Jota Singapore Jail for man who recruited 2 Japanese women for prostitution at MBS Business More Singapore residents met CPF Required Retirement Sum when they turned 55 in 2024 He added that he plans to travel to Indonesia and Vietnam for work, but did not disclose details about his occupation. District Judge Wong Li Tein told him that he has to make an online application for approval to travel. Seng then told the court that he intends to seek legal advice and his case has been adjourned to Aug 1. The area where the incident allegedly took place falls under Hougang SMC, where lawyer Marshall Lim represented the ruling party against the WP candidate Dennis Tan, who is also a lawyer. Mr Tan secured a second consecutive term in Parliament after winning more than 60 per cent of the vote during the general election. Mr Lim arrived late at Bedok Stadium on the night of May 3, where PAP supporters had gathered to await the election results. He said then that he had been held back by some acts of 'vandalism' at the PAP's branch in Hougang. He stayed behind to make sure that his volunteers were well taken care of. No injuries were reported at the time.
Malay Mail
4 days ago
- Politics
- Malay Mail
Singaporean charged with breaking PAP flags, harassing volunteers in Hougang on GE2025 polling night
SINGAPORE, July 4 — A 57-year-old man was charged in court in Singapore today after he allegedly vandalised People's Action Party (PAP) flags and campaign posters and harassed party volunteers in Hougang on Polling Day. According to Channel News Asia, Seng Guan Heng is facing five charges, including mischief, intentional harassment, using criminal force and causing annoyance while drunk. The incident took place late at night on May 3, the day of the Singapore General Election 2025. According to charge sheets, Seng damaged five PAP posters and broke the flag poles of two party flags at an open-air carpark at Block 328 Hougang Avenue 5 around 11.20pm. The posters were worth about S$205 (RM680). He allegedly hurled Hokkien vulgarities at a group of PAP volunteers, pointed his middle finger at them and pushed two men on their chests. Seng was also said to be shouting while drunk during the confrontation. Appearing alone in court today, Seng said through a Mandarin interpreter that he intends to plead guilty. He added that he needs to travel frequently for work and cited upcoming trips to Vietnam and Indonesia. However, the judge cautioned him that court permission is required for travel once charges are filed. 'Mr Seng, once you are charged in court, you cannot travel freely, and each time you travel you have to make an application to the court for permission, and that requires an increase in bail amount ... it is not a matter of you informing (the court),' said the judge. The case has been adjourned to August for further mention. If convicted, Seng faces up to two years' jail, a fine, or both for the mischief charge. The intentional harassment charge carries up to six months' jail or a fine of up to S$5,000. For using criminal force, the penalty is up to three months' jail or a S$1,500 fine. Causing annoyance while drunk can lead to six months' jail, a S$1,000 fine, or both.
CNA
4 days ago
- Politics
- CNA
Man charged with damaging PAP campaign posters in Hougang on Polling Day
SINGAPORE: A 57-year-old man was charged in court on Friday (Jul 4) with breaking flag poles and damaging People's Action Party (PAP) campaign posters on GE2025 Polling Day. Seng Guan Heng was handed five charges: Mischief, intentional harassment, causing annoyance while drunk and two counts of criminal force. According to charge sheets, the Singaporean broke the flag poles of two PAP flags and damaged five posters worth about S$205 (US$161) at an open carpark at Block 328, Hougang Avenue 5 at about 11.20pm on May 3. He then allegedly cursed at a group of PAP volunteers, using Hokkien vulgarities and pointed his middle finger at them. Seng is also accused of pushing two men on their chests, and shouting while drunk at the carpark. He appeared alone in court on Friday and said he would plead guilty. He told a Mandarin interpreter that he has to travel regularly for work, giving dates for travel to Vietnam and Indonesia. "Mr Seng, once you are charged in court, you cannot travel freely, and each time you travel you have to make an application to the court for permission, and that requires an increase in bail amount ... it is not a matter of you informing (the court)," said the judge. The case was adjourned to August for a further mention. In response to queries from CNA, PAP's candidate for Hougang SMC Marshall Lim said the matter is now before the courts, and "we should let the legal process take its course". "Politics can and should involve passionate debate and advocacy, but there is no place for violence in our discourse. Let us always remember that regardless of our political views, we are all fellow Singaporeans," said the lawyer. "Our differences should inspire meaningful dialogue and a search for common ground, reflecting our commitment to unity in diversity." He had obtained 37.85 per cent of the vote share in Hougang against Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong from the Workers' Party. If convicted of mischief, Seng can be jailed for up to two years, fined, or both. If convicted of intentional harassment, he could be jailed for up to six months, fined up to S$5,000, or both. If found guilty of using criminal force, he can be jailed for up to three months, fined up to S$1,500, or both.
