In Singapore, the death penalty is normalised within a segment of society where state-sanctioned killings are rationalised while showing little empathy for those condemned. How big and constant a “segment” still remains to be determined. In the meantime, the pro-death penalty discourse in Singapore reveals a disturbing trend, where people

The passing of M. Ravi, and the negative reporting surrounding his death, is unlikely to diminish Singapore’s anti–death penalty movement or its broader critique of state overreach. If anything, the movement is poised to become more focused, disciplined, and less encumbered by personality-driven controversy. Malaysia Kini. “LFL condemns S’pore’s contempt

Dr. Chee Soon Juan, Secretary-General, Singapore Democratic Party (SDP), distinguished speakers, SDP colleagues, fellow Singaporeans, and friends. A very warm welcome to all of you. Allow me to first extend my gratitude to SDP’s Project Reform team, which made this gathering possible. As you know, the sad and sudden closure of The