WP’s Jackson Au calls out ‘internet brigading’ campaign to discredit Aljunied MP Kenneth Tiong
Mr Au wrote that Kenneth Tiong "faced intense scrutiny. Some of this has taken the form of civil and robust debate, but the majority has descended into unwarranted character attacks, fuelled by wh... This article ( WP’s Jackson Au calls out ‘internet brigading’ campaign to discredit Aljunied MP Kenneth Tiong ) first appeared on The Independent Singapore News .
The Workers' Party's Jackson Au defended Aljunied MP Kenneth Tiong (Aljunied) after he faced intense scrutiny online due to a post questioning Singapore Airlines' investments. The controversial post came in the wake of Air India seeking an additional US$1.5 billion (S$1.9 billion) due to large losses. Tiong pointed out that both Singapore Airlines and Temasek, which have significant control over the airline, would bear the financial burden of any support.
This led to accusations of dog-whistling and questions about Tiong's qualifications. In response, Au accused a coordinated "internet brigading" campaign of producing racist, vitriolic, and tasteless content, including AI-generated videos depicting Tiong assaulting airline staff and crashing a plane. Au called for the individuals responsible to be identified and dealt with publicly.
He emphasized that Tiong is fearlessly questioning difficult issues on behalf of the Singaporeans who elected him. Many Singaporeans agreed with Au's stance, emphasizing the need for constructive dialogue and zero tolerance for racism and personal attacks.
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