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The Speakers' Corner in Singapore is an area located within Hong Lim Park at the Downtown Core district, where Singaporeans may demonstrate, hold exhibitions and performances, as well as being able to engage freely in political open-air public speeches, debates and discussions.
Dunman's Green was one of the earliest public parks in Singapore. [2] It was named after the first Superintendent of Police Thomas Dunman who retired in 1871. In 1876, it was renamed as Hong Lim Green in honour of Cheang Hong Lim (Chinese: 章芳林; pinyin: Zhāng Fāng Lín), a wealthy Chinese Hokkien businessman and philanthropist who bought and donated the land to the government.
An empty Speakers' Corner in Singapore. The Speakers' Corner in Singapore was opened on 1 September 2000, to allow Singapore citizens to speak freely. They are ...
In 2008, Speakers' Corner was the scene for meetings held over several weeks by Tan Kin Lian, former chief executive of insurance company NTUC Income, to advise people of their legal recourse after structured products they had purchased became virtually valueless upon the collapse of Lehman Brothers.
The only place in Singapore where outdoor public assemblies do not require police permits for citizens is at the Speakers' Corner, similar to Hyde Park, London. However, foreigners still require a permit to speak at the park, and one must still register personal details with the National Parks Board before speaking or protesting at the Speakers ...
More than 3000 Singaporeans gathered at the Speakers' Corner, Singapore at Hong Lim Park for a non-partisan protest against the government's Population White Paper which projected a possible 6.9 million people in Singapore by 2030. 24 June: Haze in Singapore reaches 401 PSI, the worst in Singapore history. 8 December
Speakers' Corner in Singapore is the only venue where rallies and other restricted events may be held without permits under the Public Entertainments and Meetings Act [36] and Public Order Act, [37] except during an election period
The Supreme Court (left) and the Parliament House (right) where the Singapore Parliament convenes The Speakers' Corner at Hong Lim Park provides a public demonstration area, which are often restricted in other parts of the country. Singapore is a parliamentary republic based on the Westminster system.