That we may dream again: Chiam’s finest hour

Media release

“In the whole of Singapore, 2.6 million people, who will speak up for these 15? Somebody has to do the job. It is a necessary job.” – Chiam See Tong.

To mark the 25^th anniversary of Operation Spectrum in which 15 (later 16) Singaporeans were detained under the Internal Security Act, the Singapore People’s Party with 'Achtung! Productions' – a student initiative – will present a staged re-enactment of the parliamentary session in which Mr Chiam See Tong, the sole opposition MP at that time, tabled a motion calling for the release of the alleged Marxist conspirators who were detained without trial.

The details of the staged re-enactment titled 'That we may dream again: Chiam's finest hour', are as follows:

20th May 2012 (Sunday) | 4pm to 6pm | Sinema Old School

Venue: Sinema Old School

11B Mount Sophia

Singapore 228466

This is a free but 'by invitation only' event. Email [email protected] to be invited for the event.

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