[New Event] High Notes Investor Meeting, 18 Oct

Taken from: http://tankinlian.blogspot.com/2008/10/meeting-of-high-notes-investors.html

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Organisers have decided to call off the meeting at DBS headquarters tomorrow (Wednesday).

They are arranging a meeting at Speaker's corner on Saturday from 5 - 7 p.m.

Investor of the High Notes will be asked to sign a Collective Letter to DBS Senior Management requesting a meeting to address:

1) To review the Statement of Account for each of the High Notes as to the total amount collected, the amount paid out as commission, the premium collected from the list Credit reference list and the Credit Debt Obligations and the expenses incurred.

2) To discuss how DBS propose to remedy our investments.

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[Event Update] Gay Pride Parade, TBC

Originally scheduled for 15 Nov 2008.

Date of event to be re-confirmed closer to the date.

p.s. Thanks Roy

[New Event] Tan Kin Lian Weekly Speeches at Speakers' Corner

Taken from: http://tankinlian.blogspot.com/2008/10/weekly-speeches-at-speakers-corner.html
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Weekly Speeches at Speaker's Corner
I have registered to speak at Speaker's Corner, Hong Lim Green as follows:

Date: Sat 18 Oct, 6 to 7 pm
Date: Sat 25 Oct, 6 to 7 pm
Date: Sat 1 Nov, 6 to 7 pm
Date: Sat 8 Nov, 6 to 7 pm

My speech will be short, for about 10 mins.

After hearing my speech, the investors can gather in groups (according to distributor, product or postal district) to exchange views and discuss collective action.
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p.s. Thanks Andrew for the heads up!

[Event Update] Petition to Singapore Government on Credit Linked Securities, 11 Oct

Taken from : http://tankinlian.blogspot.com/2008/09/speakers-corner-saturday-11-october-5-7.html

Speaker's Corner, Saturday 11 October, 5 - 7 pm
CONFIRMED:Venue: Speaker's Corner, Hong Lim Green

Date: Saturday 11 October from 5 to 7 pm.

Topic: Petition to Singapore Government on Credit Linked Securities.

Speakers:
1. Tan Kin Lian
2. Leong Sze Hian

As a large crowed is expected, it may not be possible for some investors to hear the speakers. The authority allow a loud hailer to be used, but not a powered loudspeaker. I will keep my speech short and give a handout to people who are not able to hear me.

Signs will be put up for the attendees to meet other investors who have invested in similar products, e.g. Minibond, High Notes, Pinnacle Notes, Jubilee Notes. The main purpose of this event is to show a large gathering of investors.

[New Event] The Big Hong Lim Show, 5 Oct 08

Event: The Big Hong Lim Show

Organisers - Clarence Chua, Kiezin Teng & Choo Zheng Xi (Facebook group admins of "Stand Up for Media Freedom on Campus")

Contact: kiezin@gmail.com

Agenda: A group of NTU students and alumni will be protesting against NTU’s recent censorship of a campus newspaper article

They will make a series of speeches mainly to:

1. Raise awareness on this issue for both the public and the university population

2. Talk about the experience of having a neutral news article cut for fear of its subject

3. State their values and stand on press freedom

4. What they have done thus far regarding this issue, and what they hope to see regarding higher levels of freedom of information in the future

5. Highlight how this incident has undermined the very education that the University hopes to provide to students

6. Engage university or school professors if possible

Sources: http://theonlinecitizen.com/2008/10/ntu-students-to-hold-stand-up-for-media-freedom-event-at-speakers-corner/
http://www.new.facebook.com/event.php?eid=39594160711

[New Event] In Memoriam: JB Jeyaretnam, 4 Oct 08

Event: In Memoriam: JB Jeyaretnam

Agenda: In Memory of JB Jeyaretnam

Organisers: Melvin Tan & Jacob George

Details: Bring flowers & candles. Wear black. No speeches

Sources: http://www.new.facebook.com/event.php?eid=37798650773
http://theonlinecitizen.com/2008/10/remembrance/

31 registrations at Speakers' Corner

If anyone has information on any of theses 31 registered events, please email me so that I can add them to the calender.

The attached report highlights that the demographic for attendees at speakers' corner events largely do not use the internet and get their information form the Mainstream media or through word-of-mouth.

Times are changing and I'm sure everyone is well aware of the benefits of using the Internet to spread information.

I hope this platform can help cross some of these informational divides. If successful, I will explore other means to keep interested parties informed of event changes in schedule.

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31 registrations at Speakers' Corner one month after relaxed rules
01 October 2008 1746 hrs
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/379598/1/.html
SINGAPORE: It has been one month since rules were relaxed to allow public outdoor demonstrations at the Speakers' Corner and it seems the site, which is Singapore's version of London's Hyde Park, is seeing a little more activity.

Singapore's National Parks Board which took over the management of the Speakers' Corner from the Police said it received 31 registrations in September - of which 11 were indicated as public protests.

This is a far cry from the seven or so registrations received each month, over the past three years.

One group, called Hearers of Cries made history in Singapore on September 1. They were the first to hold a legal public outdoor demonstration here. Despite a brief appearance to raise awareness on the plight of abused maids, the group did manage to gain some exposure for its cause.

Some critics may want to see civil and political space in Singapore open up beyond the Speakers' Corner.

But this group said it's really up to Singaporeans to make Speaker's Corner a success.

Mike Goh, founder, Hearers of Cries, said: "We can complain that nobody goes there but if you really want to make it work, you can send an e-mail to inform your friends, relatives to lend support to go there or even advertise."

Observers said the new rules have given netizens a face.

Gillian Koh, senior research fellow, Institute of Policy Studies, said: “Now you can actually mobilise to make sure that there's an audience and that's what's different. Previously if you mobilised, it would be viewed as an illegal demonstration. Clearly the online activists are trying to see how they can make a real world impact.”

Speaking on the topic of Singapore's public transport system, bloggers of The Online Citizen - a socio-political website, attracted what could perhaps be one of the biggest crowds seen at the Speakers' Corner in recent years.

The website's editor Choo Zheng Xi said : "I think it's important for The Online Citizen not to barricade ourselves behind an online platform, but bring our discussions offline once in a while.

“Many of those we interacted with at the Speakers' Corner were passers-by or people who had heard of our event through the mainstream media or word of mouth, who actually don't use the internet. It's a different demographic out there."

“So perhaps the key is in Singaporeans taking full advantage of the liberalised rules.”

Before demonstrating, Singaporeans must register at the National Park's website at http://www.nparks.gov.sg/.

And those who've done so said it was a breeze and they might even make a re-appearance at the site. Now the true measure of success for this space is how it will impact the lives of singaporeans.

Observers said this should be a space where people can voice issues and educate fellow Singaporeans to make some real-world impact. - CNA/vm