January 8, 2010 by admin
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Written by Our Correspondent
PAP MP Seng Han Thong, who was set on fire last year by a
resident of his constituency, has largely recovered from his
injuries. He is now able to drive a car, read a book and write an
email.
In an interview with Lianhe Wanbao, Mr Seng said he is trying
hard to forget the day of the incident which happened on 11 January
2009.
His attacker, a 70 year old man by the name of Ong Kah Chua was
described to be mentally deranged by the media. He is now currently
held in IMH at the President’s pleasure.
Instead of sympathizing with him, some netizens had gloated over
Mr Seng’s misfortune, prompting a strong rebuke from Minister of
Information, Communication and Arts Lui Tuck Yew.
One deputy police superintendent even threatened to take action
against those who spread “rumors” on the internet.
Mr Seng said he would be donating an undisclosed sum of money to
the burns unit at Singapore General Hospital to thank their staff
for their dedicated care during his one month stay there.
He said some residents have approached him for assistance in
various aspects such as getting a job and footing of medical
expenses and he hopes he will be able to continue to serve them in
the new year ahead.
He would also try his best to help the new citizens integrate
into local society.
The pro-foreigner ruling party has recently unveiled a
$10-million dollars Community Integration Fund sponsored by
Singapore taxpayers to help the new citizens and PRs integrate into
Singapore.
A grassroots organization in Yew Tee had already tapped on the
fund to organize free English language courses for its new
citizens. It is not known what plans Mr Seng’s constituency Yio Chu
Kang has for the new citizens.
News source: Lianhe Wanbao