Martyn See’s application to the Singapore Police Force (SPF) in April for permission to hold a People Against Poverty (PAP) rally in Civic Plaza, has been rejected.
When approached by Coconuts Singapore, the local blogger and filmmaker had this to say about his motivations behind his proposal: “I wanted to highlight the plight of the working poor in Singapore, including migrant workers, and also to push for more space for Singaporeans to assemble peaceably for socio-political causes.”
In his application, See mentioned that the rally would “involve a gathering of an estimated 500 people clad in black holding placards in silent protest”.
Despite its seemingly unthreatening nature, compliance management officer Lenon Li of the Tanglin Police Division, responded in an email citing risk of public order as reasons for rejection.
Read the original online application, followed by rejection letter below.
