Issues of Civil Rights in Singapore

This entry marks the end of the two-week hiatus. If not for the splitting headache and bouts of nausea, I would have elaborated on my vacation plans. I will however talk about two legal issues: Section 377A and ISA. Repeal Section 377A Had you read my earlier posts, you would know I intended to discuss the issue of the repealing Section 377A of Singapore’s penal code. To start off, I am for repealing this section of the penal code. This section is a mark of discrimination towards gay people. It criminalises sexual acts between two males, even though it has not been actively enforced. And assumingly, the sole reason for the lack of enforcement is to attract foreign talents, of which, some are gay. Expressed by the government about why this law is kept,...

Imprisoned Without A Trial

There was a civil rights demonstration in KL, Malaysia, by a minority race. They have warned that the ISA (Internal Security Act) will be used if necessary. These set of laws allow the imprisonment of a person, without trial, for a certain period. Originally evoked to keep Communism at bay, they have been wrongfully used to quell opposition. I’m disgusted that fear of opposition has justified this injustice. The ISA may have been well-intentioned but it ought to be tightened. There must be no room for it to be abused. Imprisonment without a trial would mean no analysis if the guilty is actually guilty. And that the purpose of imprisonment was actually for security. We may be talking about Malaysia here, but Singapore have this set of laws. It was inherited...