Workers’ Party Town Councillors Raise Over $1 Million to Fight the Legal Battle
By the way, this is no ordinary fundraiser – it’s a battle against the law.
What went down
- The trio – Sylvia Lim, Secretary‑General Pritam Singh and former chief Low Thia Khiang – kicked off an online crowdfunding drive on Wednesday evening.
- They’re juggling two lawsuits that claim the group misused $33.7 million in public funds.
- As the case drags on, the team’s personal savings and friends’ contributions have already “depleted our resources.” They say they need more cash to keep fighting – or to confront the risk of bankruptcy.
- The cases: one from the Aljunied‑Hougang Town Council, directed by an independent panel, and the other from Pasir Ris‑Punggol Town Council. Both allege that the councillors breached their fiduciary duty and should repay the alleged improper payments.
- The High Court trial began on 5 October and is slated to wrap up on 2 November.
Fund‑raising milestone
By 10 am Saturday, 27 Oct, the trio’s campaign had gathered a whopping $1,008,802 – more than a million dollars in a few short days.
How they’re using the money
In a heartfelt update on the In Good Faith blog, they said:
“We are closing the appeal for now, as the amount raised substantially covers the legal fees required at this point in time. We’ll keep you posted on how these funds are spent.”
They added a big thank‑you: “We thank you from the bottom of our hearts. The financial support is crucial, but the moral support you’ve given is incalculable.”
Key takeaways
- Law suits over alleged improper payments are dragging on.
- Local politicians are turning to the public for help.
- They’ve netted over $1 million – enough to cover immediate legal costs.
- Expect updates on how the money is being deployed.
Stay tuned for further updates – they’re not just fighting for the law, but for a piece of their own hearts as well.
