Hazel Poa, first vice-chair of the Progress Singapore Party (PSP), has urged authorities to release the outcome of the investigation into an alleged altercation between PSP and People’s Action Party (PAP) volunteers.
Speaking at a doorstop interview before a party walkabout at Block 964 Jurong West Street 91, Poa described the matter as “very serious.”
She stated that the police had completed their investigation and the findings were submitted to the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC).
“Since police have completed their investigation, we urge for the outcome of the investigation to be released to the public so that we can know the truth,” Poa said.
Her call was echoed by PSP chairman Tan Cheng Bock, who expressed hope that the findings would be disclosed within the election period.
Tan, a former PAP MP, stressed that political conduct should be respectful and dignified.
“I’m very strict. I don’t like people to shout and fight [with] each other,” he said. “We are a country of very educated people. We must behave ourselves.”
The incident in question dates back to 4 January 2025 during a PSP walkabout in Bukit Gombak.
PSP volunteer Stella Stan Lee filed a police report the following day, alleging that she was harassed during outreach efforts.
Her report described being followed and filmed closely by three individuals — a man in black, a man in yellow, and a woman in white — whom she said filmed her and photographed car number plates.
Stella characterised the experience as a “direct invasion of my privacy” and urged stronger protections for women and political volunteers.
PSP founding member S Nallakaruppan supported Stella’s account in a Facebook post, alleging a recurring pattern of harassment during walkabouts.
He referenced a similar event in November 2024 and suggested that the conduct of certain PAP volunteers warranted broader scrutiny.
On 8 January, PAP MP Low Yen Ling countered these claims in a Facebook post, accusing PSP members of assaulting a PAP volunteer.
Low alleged that one PAP volunteer was slapped twice by a PSP member and that another was pulled by the shirt.
The following day, PAP volunteer Azman Ibrahim identified himself as the alleged victim and released two edited video clips purporting to show the incident.
However, the footage did not capture any actual slap and was heavily edited, with critics highlighting the lack of continuity and reliance on subtitles.
In response, PSP released unedited footage showing Azman filming PSP members throughout the walkabout and allegedly provoking them.
Chairman Tan and Poa both issued statements on 10 January rejecting the allegations.
Dr Tan asserted that the PSP did not condone violence but would defend its members if wrongly accused, and called on Low to release full evidence.
Hazel Poa reiterated earlier concerns about consistent harassment during outreach events, noting the November 2024 incident as a troubling precedent.
TOC understands that the police had completed their investigation as of 17 February and referred the findings to the AGC by mid-February.
As of 25 March, no public statement has been made by the AGC regarding charges, closure, or next steps.
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