Three women were detained in court on Thursday ( Jun 27 ) for allegedly organizing a group of about 70 people who allegedly delivered letters to the Istana in support of the Palestinian cause.  ,
The three are Annamalai Kokila Parvathi, 35, Siti Amirah Mohamed Asrori, 29, and Mossamad Sobikun Nahar, 25.
All were accused under the Public Order Act of organizing a gathering or march without a force on February 2 along the Istana, a prohibited region, along the boundary.  ,
Annamalai, a known legal activist, is said to have abetted the reported crime.
Jolovan Wham, a well-known advocate, and all three of them showed up in court and were accompanied by a group of more than 10 persons.  ,
The women reportedly staged a parade in front of the Singapore Police Force to demonstrate their support for the Arab cause, including asking for attendees to sign up online.
Around 2 p.m., about 70 persons had gathered along Orchard Road outside a store on February 2 and made their way to the Istana. In support of the Arab cause in the midst of the Israel-Hamas conflict, they carried tents with fruit images.  ,
The color of the fruit is the same as that on the Arab flag, and the fruit has come to represent Arab solidarity.
Participants in the Words for Palestine function reportedly walked from Plaza Singapura to the Istana to hand out words to then-Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, according to social media posts.  ,
The authorities added that Annamalai had recently received a 24 month contingent warning on November 30, 2021 and a harsh warning on December 5, 2017, for her participation in various common assemblies without a permit.  ,
Siti Amirah is under investigation for crimes in a separate event, the authorities said without elaborating.
Authorities are still looking into possible contributors to the same incident.  ,
The police warned the public to refrain from engaging in activities that would endanger the cultural unity, public order, and serenity that Singaporeans have worked hard to achieve.  ,
We recognize that some people have strong opinions about the Israel-Hamas conflict, but they should n’t defy the law to express their opinions or follow the protestors in other nations, they said.
They could otherwise take part in the numerous boards, dialogues, and donation drives that have been properly organized on the subject.
If convicted, each faces a jail term of not more than six months, or a fine of up to S$ 10, 000 ( US$ 7, 364 ).  ,