3 men probed for allegedly taking part in illegal protest outside Myanmar embassy

SINGAPORE — Two Japanese men, aged 48 and 61, and one Indonesian man, aged 49, are being investigated for allegedly taking part in a public assembly without a permit outside the Embassy of Myanmar.

The police said in a statement on Sunday (Feb 14) that they were alerted to the incident on Feb 10 at about 3.45pm.

The three men were allegedly protesting outside the Embassy of Myanmar to show their support for the people of Myanmar.

Two placards, three handphones and a letter were seized. Police investigations are ongoing.

The police reminded the public that organising or participating in a public assembly without a police permit in Singapore is illegal and constitutes an offence under the Public Order Act.

"The police will not grant any permit for assemblies that advocate political causes of other countries. Foreigners visiting or living in Singapore should abide by our laws," the police said.

M

yanmar’s military seized power on Feb 1 and arrested several political figures — including state counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi — over allegations of election fraud.

Military chief Min Aung Hlaing took power, and a one-year state of emergency was imposed.