Singapore Court Fines 3 Activists $2,341 Each
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- Justice See Kee Oon allowed the prosecution’s appeal, overturning the acquittals and imposing a $2,341 fine on each activist.
- Public Order Act was invoked to charge the women for organising a procession in the prohibited perimeter of the Presidential Palace (Istana).
- Annamalai Kokila Parvathi – the Indian‑origin activist – was among the three fined, highlighting diaspora implications.
- Presidential Palace – the site of the February 2, 2024 pro‑Palestine march that triggered the Public Order Act charges.
Why it matters: Singapore’s government tightens enforcement of the Public Order Act, costing each activist $2,341 and deterring future dissent, while the Indian diaspora faces heightened scrutiny that will strain diplomatic ties.
