What does Monday of Palestine Solidarity seek to achieve by disrupting Meet-the-People Sessions (MPS) at these specific PAP branches? Let’s examine this with curiosity, an open mind, and a compassionate heart.
Targeted PAP Branches & MPs:
- Kreta Ayer-Kim Seng – Indranee Rajah
- Pasir Ris East – Sharael Taha
- Punggol West – Sun Xueling
- Bukit Timah – Sim Ann
- Nee Soon South – Carrie Tan Huimin
- Ulu Pandan – Christopher de Souza
- Zhenghua – Liang Eng Hwa
- Bukit Batok East – Murali Pillai
- Bukit Gombak – Low Yen Ling
- Jurong Central – Shawn Huang
- Telok Blangah – Joan Pereira
- Taman Jurong – Rahayu Mahzam
- Chong Pang – K. Shanmugam
Context & Background
PAP has reported that Monday of Palestine Solidarity has disrupted over ten MPS sessions in recent months, including those of cabinet ministers such as:
- Desmond Lee (National Development Minister, Boon Lay)
- Josephine Teo (Minister for Digital Development and Information, Kreta Ayer-Kim Seng)
They have also appeared in divisions led by PAP backbenchers, such as:
- Edward Chia (Zhenghua)
- Sharael Taha (Pasir Ris East)
(As reported by Malay Mail)
However, several MPs, including Alex Yam, Ang Wei Neng, Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim, and Mariam Jaafar, have already addressed the Palestine issue and expressed support for humanitarian efforts in Gaza. Furthermore, Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan has reaffirmed Singapore’s stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, advocating for a negotiated two-state solution. (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
A Call for True Peace
As a volunteer at Mr. Baey Yam Keng’s MPS, I find the disruptive actions of Monday of Palestine Solidarity deeply concerning. While the pain and frustration behind these demonstrations are understandable, escalating hostility only fuels more division and suffering.
Advocating for peace must be rooted in compassion, dialogue, and constructive action—not anger or aggression. True justice cannot be achieved through vitriol. If we genuinely desire peace, we must lead with understanding, not destruction.
To those in Monday of Palestine Solidarity, I pray for inner peace for you. Your pain is real, and you are not alone in your sorrow. Let’s channel our collective grief into meaningful, peaceful change rather than perpetuating more pain.
Thank you.