Man, 72, charged over alleged abusive emails targeting MP Hany Soh and town council staff
A 72-year-old man was charged in court on 11 June 2026 over allegedly sending abusive emails to the Marsiling-Yew Tee Town Council. The messages reportedly contained accusations of unlawful conduct and abusive remarks directed at MP Hany Soh and a town council employee.
- A 72-year-old man faces six harassment-related charges over alleged abusive emails.
- The emails were sent to Marsiling-Yew Tee Town Council between August and October 2025.
- Police reaffirmed that harassment of public officers and town council staff will not be tolerated.
A 72-year-old man was charged in court on 11 June 2026 for allegedly using abusive language towards public servants.
Manickam Manohar faces six charges under the Protection from Harassment Act. The charges relate to multiple emails allegedly sent to the Marsiling-Yew Tee Town Council between 19 August and 6 October 2025.
According to court documents, the emails contained accusations of unlawful conduct and abusive comments directed at Marsiling-Yew Tee GRC MP Hany Soh and a town council employee.
In a statement issued on 10 June 2026, police said Manickam had previously been investigated for similar offences under the Protection from Harassment Act involving the same MP and various town council employees.
“Members of the public who have concerns regarding municipal or public service matters should raise them through appropriate official channels,” police said.
Police added that they have “zero tolerance” for harassment and abusive conduct directed at public officers and town council staff carrying out duties in service of the community.
Under the law, offenders charged with using or communicating abusive words or materials towards a public servant may face a fine of up to S$5,000 and a jail term of up to 12 months if convicted.
