Man, 72, to be charged for sending abusive emails to Marsiling-Yew Tee MP & town council staff

A 72-year-old man will be charged on Jun. 11 for allegedly using abusive language towards public servants.

According to investigations, he had apparently sent multiple emails to the Marsiling-Yew Tee Town Council between Aug. 19 and Oct. 6, 2025, the police said in a Jun. 10 release.

The emails purportedly contained accusations of unlawful conduct and abusive comments directed at a Member of Parliament (MP) for Marsiling-Yew Tee GRC and a town council employee.

The man was also previously investigated for similar offences under the Protection from Harassment Act 2014 for abusive conduct directed at the same MP and various town council employees.

He will be charged for using or communicating abusive words or materials towards a public servant.

These offences carry a jail term not exceeding 12 months, a fine not exceeding S$5,000, or both.

The police reminded members of the public who have concerns regarding municipal or public service matters to raise them through appropriate official channels.

The police also said it has zero tolerance for harassment and abusive conduct directed at public officers and town council personnel who carry out their duties in the service of the community.

It will not hesitate to take firm action against those who engage in such conduct in accordance with the law.