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SINGAPORE: Three men are being investigated for allegedly participating in a public assembly without a permit outside the Myanmar Embassy in Singapore, the Singapore Police (SPF) said on Sunday (February 14).
The three people include two Japanese men, ages 48 and 61, as well as an Indonesian man, 49 years old.
Police were alerted around 3:45 pm Wednesday about three men who were allegedly protesting outside the embassy to “show their support for the people of Myanmar.”
Two banners, three mobile phones and a letter were seized, and police investigations are ongoing.
“The police would like to remind the public that organizing or participating in a public assembly without a police permit in Singapore is illegal and constitutes a crime under the Public Order Act,” the SPF said on Sunday.
“The police will not grant any permission for assemblies that advocate for political causes in other countries. Foreigners visiting Singapore or living in Singapore must comply with our laws. “
Police issued a warning on February 5 against plans to hold protests in Singapore in relation to the current political situation in Myanmar.
“The police are aware of online postings from Myanmar citizens working or residing in Singapore planning protests in Singapore in connection with recent events in Myanmar,” said SPF, adding that the online postings encouraged women people to participate in the protests.
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“Foreigners visiting, working or living in Singapore are also reminded to respect our law. They should not import the politics of their own countries into Singapore. “
Those who break the law will be “dealt with firmly” and their visas or work passes may be canceled, police said in the warning.
Myanmar’s military seized power on February 1 and arrested several political figures, including former leader Aung San Suu Kyi, on allegations of election fraud.
Warlord Min Aung Hlaing assumed power and a state of emergency was imposed for a year. Many in Myanmar have protested against the coup.
