The Police Elections Permits Office has issued a permit for the following Assembly Centre where the candidate, supporters and other members of public may gather to wait for the results of the By-Election to be announced:
Party |
Assembly Centre |
Singapore Democratic Party |
Bukit Gombak Stadium |
The Assembly Centre will be opened from 8pm on Counting Night (7 May 2016) until 30 minutes after the announcement of the result of the By-Election.
Any other public gathering of supporters at indoor or outdoor locations without a permit may constitute an offence of unlawful assembly. The Police will not hesitate to take necessary action to maintain law and order.
As large crowds are expected at the Assembly Centre, supporters and members of public are advised to take public transport. Motorists travelling within the vicinity of the Assembly Centre should be prepared for traffic diversions or lane closures. Motorists can tune in to the radio for real-time updates on the traffic situation.
The Police seek the cooperation of supporters and members of public to assemble at and disperse from the Assembly Centre in an orderly manner. Police officers will be deployed at the Assembly Centre to maintain law and order. The Police will not hesitate to take action against any person who is unruly or who commits any offence. The operation of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles or drones at Assembly Centre is prohibited for public safety reasons. The Police will take action against any person who does so.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
06 May 2016 @ 4:30 PM