Mr JB Jeyaretnam passed away on 30 September 2008. The following is an interview he gave to the Far Eastern Economic Review before his death. In it, he speaks of the Workers’ Party which he agreed is a “docile” party, Singaporeans’ fundamental rights and Dr Chee’s civil disobedience campaign.

“If the people can’t do anything, what is going to happen to the country?” – JBJ

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