Joseph Ong, linked to Temasek Review Emeritus, has been arrested
and released on bail. (Straits Times image)
Joseph Ong Chor Teck, linked to socio-political
website Temasek Review Emeritus (TRE), was arrested last month for
offences under the Parliamentary Elections Act.
A police spokesman told The Sunday Times he has been
released on bail pending further investigations but said it was
inappropriate to comment further as investigations are
ongoing.
Ong was arrested on 3 September for conducting a general election
exit poll on the TRE website, previously named Temasek Review,
asking people to share how they voted, the paper reported.
It is illegal to publish opinion polls during an election and exit
polls on Polling Day before results are announced.
Ong was previously reported to be the founder of TRE and its
predecessor, The Wayang Party. TRE, which has been suspended since
last month, is known for its articles critical of the
government.
If found guilty, Ong can be fined up to $1,500 or jailed for a term
not exceeding 12 months, or both.
Last October, Ong was warned by the police after a smear campaign
against Member of Parliament Lee Bee Wah.