‘What is he thinking?’ Singaporeans react to Lim Tean’s arrest in Malaysia
Lim Tean was supposed to surrender himself to the State Courts on Aug 3 but could not be contacted by his lawyer or bailor. He was later arrested in Johor Bahru and handed over to Singapore authori... This article ( ‘What is he thinking?’ Singaporeans react to Lim Tean’s arrest in Malaysia ) first appeared on The Independent Singapore News .
Singaporeans online have been reacting to the arrest of lawyer Lim Tean in Malaysia, expressing a range of emotions from sympathy to criticism. Lim had been convicted in July 2024 for practising law without a valid license and was initially sentenced to six weeks' jail and a S$1,000 fine, with his appeal dismissed in February 2026.
Despite being sentenced to three months and one week, Lim was supposed to have surrendered on August 3 but was arrested by the Royal Malaysia Police on August 6. Some sympathizers expressed understanding, pointing out that the law applies to everyone and that Lim, given his background and public role, should have been more mindful of his actions.
Others, however, emphasized the importance of accountability and expressed disappointment in Lim's decision to flee, stating that evasion of the law will not change its existence.
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