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Following a blog on the legal situation of a former Wah! member, an office-bearer of the Law Society of Singapore has sparked an online backlash on Linked In. Actor from Banana who was found guilty of sexual abuse.  

In a social media post over the weekend, attorney Chia Boon Teck, the vice-president of the Law Society, made a comment about the well-known event involving Lev Panfilov, but his words have drawn criticism from the legitimate community, with lawyers  calling his remarks “victim-shaming.”  

In a reply to CNA, Mr. Chia, who was not Panfilov’s defense attorney, has since removed the article and made inquiries about his remarks.    

A High Court judge found Panfilov guilty last Friday ( Mar 21 ) of raping, molesting, and sexually assaulting a woman he met through Tinder on January 12, 2021. Panfilov is a permanent resident of Singapore and a resident of Russia.  

Before the match returned to his chamber where he sexually assaulted the sufferer, Panfilov met the target at a Wine Connection restaurant the day of the crime. Panfilov has not yet received a sentence for the atrocities.  

Justice Pang Khang Chau, who handed down the guilty verdict on Friday, stated that the victim had been an “unusually convincing” witness, but he also noted that her account of her evidence was” not without difficulty.” He cited a number of arguments in favor of this, but he finally accepted that there were valid reasons.

Mr. Chia, who is the co-managing chairman of the law company Chia Wong Chambers, made a comment on the situation in a LinkedIn post, stating that some inquiries had come up from a media statement he had read about it. The initial article is no longer accessible, but additional LinkedIn users have shared it in pictures.  

In his opening post, Mr. Chia said,” People who take one night stands does want take note of themselves from assault, or accusations of attack.”  

Finally, Mr. Chia continued to list ten of the report’s details, each with his comments. He pointed out the four crimes that Panfilov was found guilty of and said,” Wow. She remained alive throughout the workout. ”  

In another, Mr. Chia cited the defendant’s age and her role as an actress and model, adding,” But not simply a babe in the trees,” “

The victim also stated that she “hoped to get some script-writing advice from ( Panfilov)” and that she had just met him on Tinder at that late hour. “

Among his comments, popular attorneys, including TSMP Law Corporation’s combined managing partner, Ms. Stefanie Yuen Thio, have criticized him. In a profligately phrasing LinkedIn post, Ms. Thio criticized Mr. Chia’s remarks, claiming that the conversation went beyond” just comment on a legal situation.”  

Ms. Thio compared Mr. Chia’s remarks to victim-shaming, which, according to her, “goes against what the authorities have really said is correct cross-examination.”  

” I’m disgusted by this perspective from someone who holds the position of a head of the table. I ask him to reveal himself to the legitimate brotherhood, both men and women. He may step downward from Council of the Law Society if there is an appropriate reason, she continued.  

Her article, which echoes similar sentiments, has been responded to by other well-known attorneys, including criminal defense attorney Shashi Nathan from Withers KhattarWong and lawyer Clarence Unit from Fervent Chambers. Some have demanded that Mr. Chia resign from his position with the Law Society and make an apology.    

Mr. Chia has served as the Law Society’s vice-president since August 2023 and was its manager due to that. His page on his law firm’s website indicates that he has done so since then.  

The Law Society responded to inquiries from CNA by saying it was informed of Mr. Chia’s social media post and is considering the situation.  

MR CHIA Listens

Mr. Chia responded to questions from CNA on Monday night, saying that his initial article was intended to draw people’s attention to their contextual consciousness and not to blame any particular party.

He claimed that the media report on the event “raised some red-flag situations” that the sufferer and Panfilov experienced at the time of the offence.

My goal with this article was to draw attention to people’s contextual attention so they can avoid being assaulted or accused of assaulting. He said,” I was expressing my opinions as a legal attorney.”  

I have always provided remark on criminal cases and insights on how to avoid situations where legal action may not always be enough. “

He continued to say that he appreciated the points raised regarding his position.

As a criminal lawyer, my goal was not to blame anyone, but to highlight the value of situational awareness in order to protect against being assaulted and to prevent deeds that might eventually be taken as a bad thing.

My remarks were intended to spur discussion on how people can better defend themselves in social settings. It’s more important to comprehend real-world challenges than to shift role. ”

AWARE WEIGHS IN

In a Facebook post on Monday, the Association of Women for Action and Research ( AWARE ) expressed its disapproval of Mr. Chia’s remarks, noting that they are offensive. It is risky. ”

The women’s rights organization claimed none of these components were assent to sex in light of the same assertions made by Mr. Chia.  

The true harm is not just the commentary’s mocking voice. Even after 13 weeks of cross-examination, a High Court judge will also find a victim as ‘unusually encouraging ’ and will still be publicly doubted, dissected, and discredited. that her years, career, and dating history are all good. The team claimed in its publish that saying “no” wasn’t enough.  

The team added that it was informed by  patients grappling every day at its Physical Assault Care Centre; seven out of ten sufferers choose not to record their suffering, which is ultimately followed by seven others.

The concern of astonishment is the most prevalent purpose, according to the article. When those in older legitimate positions share these beliefs, it perpetuates the victim-blaming mentality that we need to end. It has an impact on how people perceive the justice program. Whether victims report to the fairness system is affected, according to the organization.  

This is not just negative for individuals, he said. It harms the justice system’s people confidence. These kinds of information are not available everywhere, especially from those in power. When a person has been sexually assaulted, she shouldn’t have to defend her figure, her outfit, her career, or her dating background. A crime is murder. Let’s stop blaming the target for their rape. “

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When you make the decision to getting married, you may make a to-do list to ensure that everything goes smoothly on your wedding day. A marital health screen might be something couples would like to add to this list.

This makes it possible for you to live a long, happy life together and makes you better prepared for any potential medical problems, especially if you intend to have children.

Premarital health monitoring, according to Dr. Teo Cheng Rong, a family doctor at Healthway Medical, is different from regular health testing because it concentrates on issues that may affect fertility, conception, and the health of the newborn baby.

In normal health examinations,” the focus is on detecting serious illnesses like high cholesterol, diabetes, and/or cancer,” said Dr. Irene Gay, HealthConnexion’s in-house public specialist at Farrer Park Medical Centre.

According to Dr. Jessica Beh, a general practitioner at DTAP Clinic, marital health checks involve tests to assess essential health factors that may influence a child’s coming up.

These include tests for genetic blood disorders, fertility issues, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs ), and other potentially serious medical conditions, especially if there is a significant family history of them.

Many of these health problems, such as those involving blood, like anemia, “fly under the sensor, making them unfamiliar to people without proper testing,” she told CNA Women. A condition known as Thalassaemia may cause lower red blood cell counts and other problems.

NOT SPECIFICALLY FOR FAMILY PLANNING

Premarital wellness testing is not only required for married couples who want children.

Dr. Teo explained that some diseases that were found during the screen, such as infection, can be spread during sexual activity. Whether or not a couple intends to start a family, early detection is essential to avoid possible health risks and ensure that both partners are kept informed about their wellbeing.

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They faced the PAP and People’s Voice ( PV ) in a three-cornered fight at GE2020, and they came out on top with 23 points. 67 % of the votes cast.  

Their group included business analyst Harminder Pal Singh, PKMS leader Abu Mohamed, electric engineer Kuswadi Atnawi, services manager Kelvin Ong, and business analyst Harminder Pal Singh.  

They fell short of the PAP group, which included top minister Teo Chee Hean, Sharael Taha, Desmond Tan, and Yeo Wan Ling, who had earned 64 and other members of the parliament. 16 % of the votes cast.  

Following the conclusion of GE2020, Mr. Lim had initially announced his intention to step down as SDA chair.

Mr. Lim claimed he was talked into continuing in his position in response to CNA’s question about why he had chosen to stay on.  

Every group ought to resume their relationship. My group colleagues believe that I should remain on to help them and help manage the party, though.

And I believe that the party’s visiting and the nation’s interests are greater than mine as an entity. ”

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Mr. Xie emphasized that Lawrence Wong, the leader’s People’s Action Party ( PAP ) secretary-general, is the one who decides whether or not he will run for office. &nbsp,

But, Mr. Xie added that he anticipates having the chance to serve Jurong Central people further.

Jurong GRC has long been viewed as a PAP redoubt, with the group’s groups that emerging as the group’s best-performing GRC in terms of voter turnout in the previous two primaries.

The five-member group that included Mr. Xie and was led by subsequently party stalwart and senior minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam, won more than 74 % of the vote in opposition to the newly established RDU in 2020.

In order to compete for president, Mr. Tharman resigned from his political, party, and government posts in 2023.

Jurong GRC may be divided and merged with another divisions for the future general election, which must be held by November, even though political pundits anticipate it taking place as early as May.

On Sunday night, Mr. Xie addressed journalists at Jurong West Street 41, along with a awol.

When CNA asked him if he had any ideas on his possibilities and whether he would be acting differently now that he might be running for the SMC without Mr. Tharman, he replied,” My mantra is, we take good care of people. The remainder is left to itself, we say.

He claimed that over the past five years, he and his team had constantly walked the basis and have implemented various initiatives to assist residents.

” Every vote, every battle, is unique. We’ll just get it one step at a time, and finally, what we want to do is go out there and win people’s hearts and minds, he said.

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It’s just a calling, for the longtime animal lover, for which she put very hard work.

She had to go through more than 10 years of clinical school, apprenticeship, and specialized residency training to become a board-certified animal physician, one of only around 500 like professionals worldwide.

To help pay for her animal studies, she needed to work four part-time jobs as a live-in clinical nurse, pet shop assistant, school tutor, and lab demonstrator to assist offset the high costs.

During her residency training in Australia, she actually set out on an ambitious mission to find a treatment for canine corneal vascular degeneration, a condition that causes swelling and humidity, which impairs vision and, in extreme cases, causes blindness.

This typically occurs in older dogs or varieties with a genetic disposition. Although it is less prevalent, cats may also be affected by the state.

In 2015 to 2018, Dr. Boo worked on an adaptation of a human clinical technique for a limited canine cornea transplant, and as part of her innovation, created the medical device – Boo-K9 AAC, which is named after her, to change the cornea’s broken region. Her method is still being employed all over the world.

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SMC SPLIT GRASSROOTS ARE READY FOR

Mr. Wong and Dr. Khor traveled to Bukit Batok West Hawker Center, which was officially inaugurated this month, following the Tengah Community Club’s start.

Mr. Wong interacted with customers at the stall center, many of whom posed for photos with him. He therefore made a visit to the stall center next to Harmony Village@Bukit Batok, where residents were staying.

Harmony Village@Bukit Batok, which was inaugurated in 2021, is Singapore’s initial public housing project for assisted living.

In order to participate in the recently formed Jurong East-Bukit Batok GRC for this year’s General Election, the stall center and its surrounding property are located within the portion of Hong Kah North SMC. &nbsp,

Polling districts from the former Yuhua SMC, which are now led by Grace Fu, the secretary for sustainability and the environment, did join Mr. Wong and Mr. Fu will visit on Saturday.

Dr. Khor responded to the media’s question about Ms. Fu’s appearance by saying,” She would like to get to hear Hong Kah North better because she’s really not familiar with this area.”

Ms. Fu stated in a radio interview this week that she wants to learn more about Hong Kah North and its people in the upcoming weeks.

Dr. Khor noted that some people in the west, as well as Singaporeans, are already familiar with Ms. Fu given her supervisory position.

” But of course, I will introduce her ( to residents ) when she comes here, wherever possible.”

Ms. Chua and Ms. Melissa Tan have recently been spotted on the ground in the south, at Fengshan SMC and East Coast GRC, and both have been seen in the north Coast GRC.

When CNA inquired about the presence of these fresh faces at the event earlier in the day, Dr. Khor responded that topic to group leaders.

She even discussed Hong Kah North for a long time.

She served the hospital after it became an SMC in 2011 and participated in the Hong Kah North GRC groups in the 2001 and 2006 public elections.

She described her experience as “humbling, but very significant and satisfying” and said she was proud to witness former Edusave award recipients grow up, begin families, and decide to remain in the constituency.

Given that Hong Kah North SMC will get absorbed into two GRCs, Dr. Khor reiterated that Mr. Wong’s responsibility for making vote implementation choices lies with him when he is the PAP’s secretary-general.

” But in the meantime, I’ll keep focusing on serving the Hong Kah North people,” said Dr. Khor, thanking her for her enviable network of community individuals.

She continued, adding that given the population growth, she and the community organizations had anticipated that the area would be” cut up.”

” We have been able to, happily, recruit new volunteers from among the people,” she said.

” And we have really divided up the grassroots, so that there is a team that cares for Tengah, a team that cares for Bukit Batok West, and there is even a group that really cares for the older portion of Hong Kah North.”

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Deryne Sim, a 40-year-old intellectual property attorney, was spotted walking along with Nee Soon GRC Members of Parliament ( MPs ) from the PAP in January. &nbsp,

Ms. Sim is the executive producer of Similar But Different, a team that provides legal assistance to the LGBTQ community in Singapore. She was originally a council member of the LGBTQ activist group Pink Dot. &nbsp,

Mr. K. Shanmugam, who is in charge of the PAP group in Nee Immediately, did not give an interview to the internet in January regarding Ms. Sim’s fielding. &nbsp,

A STRANGER TO BE EARTH SOON.

Mr. Philemon told the media on Sunday that the group has 25 potential candidates who have been” training” with them since February 2024. &nbsp,

” We have the power and ability to challenge Nee Quickly GRC,” we say. We won’t produce deceptive and unfaithful claims.

However, Mr. Philemon kept his remarks to himself and said he is” not a man to Miss Soon.” He declined to name any candidates. &nbsp,

The original lead editor of The Independent and The Online Citizen claimed that Mr. Shanmugam approached him in 2009 to assist him in his work there and that he had worked with the Home Affairs and Law Minister for a number of times.

” Some people believe they may change the program by being inside it. However, I thought the PAP was too much of a gigantic to completely transform, and I thought it would be preferable to go outside.

He said,” We had this conversation, which is why we ended it peacefully.” &nbsp,

Ms. Kala Manickam was also introduced as the party member on Friday night by Mr. Philemon as the leader of the party’s efforts in Jalan Kayu Single Member Constituency ( SMC). &nbsp,

Former Progress Singapore Party ( PSP) candidate, Ms. Manickam, ran for office in the Nee Soon GRC in 2020. &nbsp,

Mr. Philemon said that his side’s candidate placements are” not set” and that the party may decide when the Nomination Day date is announced in response to CNA’s question about why Ms. Manickam led the party in Jalan Kayu SMC as opposed to Miss Quickly GRC. &nbsp,

In GE2020, both the RDU and PPP contested in just one district. &nbsp,

In the five-member Jurong GRC, RDU fielded its prospects and received 25.39 percent of the vote-gathering vote against a powerful PAP team led by former top secretary Tharman Shanmugaratnam. &nbsp,

Their RDU squad included legitimate expert Nicholas Tang, businessman and writer Liyana Dhamirah, theatre producer Alec Tok Kim Yam, educator and councilor Michelle Lee Juen, and lawyer and author Mr. Philemon. &nbsp,

In a dropping bid to the PAP’s Tin Pei Ling in MacPherson SMC, its chief, Mr. Goh, received 28.26 percent of the vote. &nbsp,

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