Denise Phua says she will help family

March 30, 2009

Threat to hurt MP case

MP says she will help family

MP FOR Jalan Besar GRC Denise Phua (left) on Monday said she is sorry to hear that rag-and-bone man Ng Kim Ngweng was sentenced to six months' jail, shortly after he was convicted of threatening to cause her hurt. --ST PHOTO: NG SOR LUAN

MP FOR Jalan Besar GRC Denise Phua on Monday said she is sorry to hear that rag-and-bone man Ng Kim Ngweng was sentenced to six months' jail, shortly after he was convicted of threatening to cause her hurt.

The 49-year-old was found guilty after an eight-day trial.

Said Ms Phua of the sentence: 'I am sorry to hear that Mr Ng has been sentenced to six months.

'Let me stress that I am not the party who asked for Mr Ng to be charged. Whatever the situation, the Judge has made the decision.

'I maintain my stand that I will help Mr Ng and his family members, as their MP. Up till now, I am still in contact with his family members and assisting them.

'Mrs Ng took the trouble to visit me at my Meet-The-People's session recently to apologise to me. I am glad she has found a job and the family's financial situation has improved.

'I will continue to assist Mr Ng upon his release to the best of my ability.'

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