where's the support?

Wednesday, 26 January 2011
Singapore Democrats


Dear Friends,

You may know that the Judiciary has rejected Dr Chee Soon Juan's appeals against his conviction for speaking in public without a permit — incidents that date as far back as 2005. He was sentenced to $20,000 fine or 20-weeks imprisonment in default. He has until 10 Feb 2011 to pay up or to go to jail. (See here for details.)

The High Court's decision is not unexpected but its timing is most unfortunate. The SDP is in the midst of preparing for the General Election which is expected to be called within the first half of this year.

With Dr Chee at its helm, the SDP has grown tremendously in the last few years. It has attracted many credible candidates and energetic young people who are eager to help the party do well in the elections and serve the people.

We cannot afford to have Dr Chee incarcerated during this crucial period. We urge you and your friends to help us ensure that he will continue to lead our party to victory this GE. Please give generously. (See here for ways to help.)

In solidarity,

Gandhi Ambalam
Chairman Francis Yong
Vice-Chairman John Tan
Asst. Secretary-General
Gerald Sng
Treasurer Jeffrey George
Asst. Treasurer Chee Siok Chin
Member, CEC
Mohd Jufrie Mahmood
Member, CEC Mohd Isa Abdul Azizy
Member, CEC Slvester Lim
Member, CEC

Johnny Hoe
Member, CEC Laurence Lai
Member, CEC



Ways to give

Paypal or credit card
(pls goto SDP site at http://yoursdp.org/index.php/news/singapore/4538-stop-dr-chee-from-going-to-prison-this-election)

Bank transfer or deposit (to Dr Chee's spouse's account)

Account Name: Ms. Huang Chih Mei
Bank Name: United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB)
Account No: 314-106-026-9 (savings account)
Bank Address: UOB Ltd, Thomson Branch, 251/253 Upper Thomson Road, Singapore 574376
Swift Code: UOVBSGSG

(Note: No ATM card required if you use a UOB cash deposit machine)

Cheque

You can write a cheque made payable to Ms. Huang Chih Mei and mail it to 12A Jalan Gelenggang, Singapore 578192.

Others

If non of the above methods works for you, please email us at sdp@yoursdp.org This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to make alternative arrangements.


when i saw this appeal, i was quite flabbergasted. chee had claimed that there were increased support but when it comes to donation, there is very little to prove it.

another thing, he had written a personal "condolence"letter to lau lee on the demise of the latter's wife. in that letter he claimed that his wife and he were mostly living separated. she's taiwanese. why now is the appeal for donation be channelled into mrs chee's account?

finally, chee created those folly knowing that he would be charged but yet he still did those public clowning. now that - just as he had anticipated that he was being charged to the tune of 20k, he appealed for donation. maybe this time he underestimated the gravity of his antic resulting in such heavy fine. that was his silly action and he should be responsible for it. it just contradicts to the "causes" that he always prides himself to be. and in this case, it seems again that he is hoping that his punishment (the fine) be shouldered by his supporters, that is, if he has those willing paying and cash-rich supporters.

if everytime he flouts the law, his supporters are compelled to cough out the money to settle for his predicament, then what the hell is chee really fighting for? himself orfor the benefits of his supporters. is this chee guy for real to begin with?

please note: it's his supporters and followers who are obsessed by chee's antics. most singaporeans just couldn't give a damn!