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Ms He Ting Ru, Workers’ Party Member of Parliament for Sengkang GRC, expressed concern regarding the proposed amendment to the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) Act (MHCTA), which grants the police authority to apprehend individuals perceived as posing a danger to themselves or others. During her participation in the debate for the Law Enforcement and Other Matters Bill on Tuesday (2 April), Ms He raised apprehensions about the potential consequences of reducing the threshold from a condition of reasonably imminent risk to one of reasonable likelihood under the MHCTA. “I am worried that the amendments to the MHCTA unnecessarily perpetuate stigma against persons living with mental health conditions.” Furthermore, she sought clarification on the recourse available to those who believe they have been wrongly detained or subjected to excessive force or trauma. In response to Ms He’s concerns, Ms Josephine Teo, the Second Minister for Home Affairs (MHA), reassured that the Police do not intend to exacerbate the challenges faced by individuals with mental health conditions or their families. She emphasized that both MHA and the Police strongly oppose any misuse of authority by officers and affirmed that appropriate action will be taken in cases of misconduct. The amendment allows Police to apprehend individuals with mental health conditions for medical treatment One key amendment to MHCTA empowers the police to apprehend individuals with mental health conditions deemed hazardous to themselves or others and facilitate their transfer for medical treatment. Under this Act, rather than arresting such individuals, the police can now apprehend them to seek medical assistance, avoiding incarceration. During her parliamentary address introducing the bill, Josephine Teo highlighted that the High Court had differentiated between apprehensions and arrests under the Criminal Procedure Code. As a result, police officers lacked certain essential powers typically associated with arrests, notably the authority for search and seizure to ensure the absence of dangerous items. “In particular, the High Court determined that the police do not have powers of search and seizure to ensure that the person is not hiding dangerous weapons or items.” This posed a challenge, as police were expected to transfer individuals to medical facilities while ensuring they were not concealing any weapons, said Mrs Teo. To address this issue, the bill also amends the Police Force Act to explicitly grant relevant powers, including search and seizure capabilities, to the police during apprehensions under the MHCTA or other related Acts. “This does not mean that the person will be needlessly roughed up. On the contrary, having assessed that the person may be suffering from mental health conditions, police officers are minded to carry out search and seizure with due care and respect,” noted Mrs Teo. High Court judgment on Mah Kiat Seng’s case in January 2023 Ms He in her speech highlighted the precedent set by the High Court judgment in January 2023, citing the case of Mah Kiat Seng who was wrongly detained for less than a day in 2017. In that case, the court held that the use of the word “danger” implies a degree of imminence, meaning that without police intervention, such behaviour is likely to occur within a short time frame, typically a matter of hours rather than days. The court clarified that there must be a reasonably imminent risk of physical harm to the person apprehended or others. She then discussed the new amendment proposed in the Bill, which empowers police and special police officers to apprehend a person if they believe that person may endanger their own or another person’s life or personal safety. Additionally, a new sub-clause 2(aa) is introduced, stating that it is sufficient for the danger to life or personal safety to be reasonably likely to occur, without the need for it to be imminent, and actual harm is not required. While acknowledging the Minister for Home Affairs’ previous statement in the House that laws should not inadvertently result in defensive policing, Ms He stressed the importance of ensuring that amendments reducing the threshold to apprehend a person are subject to safeguards. “With the proposed amendments, I would like to seek clarification from the minister, of my understanding that these changes are in response to the high Court’s ruling in Mah’s case.” She expressed concern about the lowering of the threshold from a “reasonably imminent risk” to a “reasonable likelihood” of danger to life or personal safety, particularly in its application to individuals with mental health conditions. She asked if the government has considered its obligations under the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) in proposing these amendments and how they align with Singapore’s CRPD commitments. Ms He also inquired whether individuals suspected to be suffering from mental health crises and falling under the new threshold would be subject to background checks for a history of mental disorder In addition, She asked about safeguards, guidelines, training, and support provided to police officers in applying the new threshold, particularly concerning situations involving individuals with mental illness and conditions. “After all we are drawing a delicate balance between Public Safety on the one hand, and the proper treatment and approach to those living with mental illness and conditions.” She referenced an article by Chan Li Shan, who shared personal experiences of being arrested during a psychotic episode in an article published on Jom, expressing concerns about the potential trauma inflicted on individuals with mental illness during arrest procedures. Ms He sought clarification on redress for alleged erroneous detention and excessive force Ms He then transitioned to the issue of recourse for individuals who believe they were erroneously detained or subjected to excessive force or trauma. Again she referring to the High Court ruling in Mah’s case in January 2023, where discrepancies were found between police statements, evidence, and medical reports. “The Mah case was one where the officer was found to have made certain statements which were later withdrawn after being contradicted by BWC footage, and the judge also expressed concerns about the discrepancies between the medical report produced by the examining doctor and the evidence later submitted. ” “The safeguards and guidelines I asked about are thus extremely important if an occasion arises where the conduct of the arrest and subsequent procedures are problematic, ” Ms He stressed, reiterating concern that the amendment might perpetuate stigma against persons living with mental health conditions. MHA 2nd Minister assured govt’s effort to destigmatize mental health conditions In response, MHA Second Minister Josephine Teo reiterated the government’s commitment to advancing mental health and recognized individuals with mental health conditions as part of society, emphasizing efforts to destigmatize mental health conditions and ensure individuals do not hesitate to seek help. She clarified that the police do not seek to burden individuals with mental health conditions or their families, emphasizing that the police’s involvement is only when called to prevent harm from happening. She addressed misconceptions about the use of Section 7 of the MHCTA for mental health management, stating that apprehension under the MHCTA is not a criminal offence and individuals are brought to medical practitioners for assessment, not placed in lock-ups. Ms Teo also explained the role of the police in assessing whether the threat of physical harm is attributable to a mental disorder and highlighted the consultation with mental health professionals and updates in police training to identify and respond to mental health conditions. On Ms He’s question on redress for alleged erroneous detention and excessive force, Ms Teo said, “Let me state categorically that MHA and the Police do not condone officers abusing their powers or acting inappropriately. ” “Police ground response force officers don body-worn cameras which ensure accountability and transparency. Their actions can be audited very easily because it’s recorded.” If the officers have breached the law and committed criminal offences, the Police will refer the matter to the AGC for criminal prosecution. If the officers are guilty of misconduct but it is not a criminal offence, the Police will conduct internal investigations and take disciplinary action as necessary. In serious cases, the officers are dismissed, she added. https://gutzy.asia/2024/04/03/wp-mp-he-ting-ru-voices-concern-over-mhcta-amendment-citing-wrongful-arrest-case/

A viral Facebook post detailing the tragic demise of an Indian national, known only as Ramadas, who had been employed in Singapore’s offshore sector, has gone largely unaddressed after two weeks of posting. It raises serious allegations about employment practices in the marine industry. Authored by a friend of the deceased, the post not only delves into the specifics of Ramadas’s death but also highlights the alleged conditions and treatment contributing to his decision to end his life. Described as a highly skilled mechanic, fitter, oiler, and electrician, Ramadas reportedly worked for over a decade in a demanding role with no days off, according to the post. His friend describes him as both mentally and physically strong yet outlines the severe work conditions he faced. Furthermore, the post criticizes the compensation structure, indicating that the wages paid to these workers are significantly inadequate for the volume of work expected of them. The friend accuses the “purely profit-driven bosses” of Singapore’s marine companies of disregarding their workers’ lives and well-being, subjecting them to “the worst living conditions and food” with no attention to their mental health. Calling for the conscience of the maritime industry and Singaporean authorities to take immediate action, the post advocates for the formation of unions, stating that such organizations could champion improved wages, employment contracts, off days, leave entitlements, and mental health support for these workers. The formation of associations or societies to promote the rights of migrant workers is highly restricted in Singapore. Additionally, the Trade Unions Act prohibits foreigners from forming their own unions. The friend of the deceased highlights the invaluable contribution of foreign workers to Singapore’s growth and calls for intervention by the relevant authorities. Despite the viral nature of the post, no POFMA (Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act) correction direction has been issued regarding the allegations made, suggesting no dispute by authorities over the claims presented. Gutzy Asia wrote to the employer on 17 March seeking clarification on the status of the alleged employee and the circumstances surrounding his death but has yet to receive a response. https://gutzy.asia/2024/04/03/authorities-silent-on-viral-post-alleging-foreign-workers-suicide-due-to-poor-conditions/

Singapore man gets life imprisonment for murdering 4-year-old stepdaughter in anger Yesterday (2 April), a 31-year-old man was sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering his then four-year-old stepdaughter, after the Court of Appeal overturned his conviction on a lesser charge. He was also sentenced to 12 strokes of the cane, The Straits Times (ST) reported Muhammad Salihin Ismail had previously been acquitted of murder and convicted of voluntarily causing grievous hurt in March 2022. He was sentenced to nine years’ jail and 12 strokes of the cane at the time for kicking his stepdaughter in anger leading to her death. However, prosecutors appealed against the High Court decision, requesting that he be convicted of murder. Kicked stepdaughter as he was upset that she urinated outside toilet bowl The incident took place on 1 Sept 2018 at the family’s rental flat located in Bukit Batok. Salihin had assaulted his stepdaughter, Nursabrina Agustiani Abdullah, on two occasions. According to TODAY, his wife and himself had been trying to toilet-train her during that period. During the first incident, Nursabrina had urinated on the floor. Agitated, the accused placed her on the toilet bowl and struck her stomach. Source: Freepik, for illustration purposes only In the second instance later that day, Salihin had instructed Nursabrina to go to the toilet by herself. Once again, she urinated on the ground. This triggered him to push her down onto the floor and forcefully kick her abdomen twice. Girl passed away the following day The girl began vomiting that evening, and continued to do so overnight. Salihin and his wife applied ointment to her abdomen, but to no avail. She subsequently fell unconscious on the morning of 2 Sept 2018. TODAY also noted that resuscitation efforts were in vain, as she was pronounced dead in the hospital around 10am. Her autopsy revealed that she died from blunt force trauma to the abdomen. In his defence, Salihin suggested that there could have been other causes for the fatal injuries, such as the vomiting action, when her twins “bounced” on her stomach, or when he performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation on her. Accused was sentenced to life imprisonment Yesterday (2 April), the Court of Appeal allowed the prosecution’s appeal. Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon pointed out that the lower court judge erred in understanding and applying the law, said the ST report. He also stressed that the evidence revealed that Salihin kicked the girl forcefully as he wanted to teach the girl a lesson. His sentence has been adjusted to life imprisonment. https://mustsharenews.com/sentenced-life-stepdaughter/

From 2020 to 2022, resident employment grew by more than 110,000, while foreign employment declined by 3,000 during the same period. Manpower Minister Dr. Tan See Leng stated that this demonstrates the Government’s efforts to safeguard resident employment. This statement was made in response to inquiries from Gerald Giam, Workers’ Party Member of Parliament for Aljunied GRC, who asked for a breakdown of the 4,900 growth in resident employment in 2023 and how many of these were Singaporean workers. Despite repeated queries from Mr Giam and Mr Leong Mun Wai, the Progress Singapore Party’s Non-Consituency Member of Parliament, Dr Tan declined to disclose the figures of Singaporean workers employed in 2023. The minister noted that although the majority—83,500—of the 88,400 workers added in 2023 were foreigners, higher-skilled Employment Pass (EP) and S Pass holders accounted for about 18,700, or 22.4 percent, of that foreign employment growth. This suggests that, including the data for 2023 with that from 2020 to 2022, resident employment grew by more than 114,900 (110,000 + 4,900), and foreign employment increased by 80,500 (-3,000 + 83,500). Since “resident employment growth” includes Permanent Residents (PRs) and Singaporeans, what is the breakdown between PRs and Singaporeans? According to government statistics, 95,398 new PRs were granted from 2020 to 2022. In 2022 alone, 34,493 individuals were granted PR (with 2023 statistics not yet available). When a foreigner in the workforce is granted PR status, he or she is counted as part of the resident employment growth due to the status conversion from non-resident to resident. For illustrative purposes, if the number of PRs granted in 2023 was similar to 2022’s figure of 34,493, this would total 129,891 (95,398 + 34,493) from 2020 to 2023. If about 60% were in the workforce, does it mean that approximately 77,935 (60% of 129,891) could be counted as resident employment growth from 2020 to 2023? Therefore, how many of the 114,900 resident employment growth from 2020 to 2023 were Singaporeans? https://gutzy.asia/2024/04/03/how-many-of-the-114900-resident-employment-growth-from-2020-to-2023-were-singaporeans/