Singapore has the finest legal system in the world. It is based
on important principle enshrined in our pledge that all judgements
are based on "JUSTICE and EQUALITY". Indeed, we can see the success
of the system in the low crime rates. Singaporeans are so lucky to
have such a fine legal system. Under Yong Pung How, the legal
system is even better now than ever!
Take the case of 53 yr old Mdm Yong who was given a jail sentence
of 11 years for shoplifting, it goes to show how much advancement
our judicial system has made since the 1990s. In the 1990s, a crook
by the name of Nick Leeson, stole $1.3 billion and was only given
6.5 years jail term by our legal system. See how much we have
advanced...
Now we are able to jail Singaporeans for shoplifting wallets and
bangles for 11 years. The shoplifters makes a mockery of other
Singaporean's favorite pasttime of shopping by taking and not
paying... this is heinous indeed, it is such an evil crime and our
enlightened courts knows it.
As for Nick Leeson, he was released after less than 5 years. He is
now Commercial Manager of Galway United Football Club.
