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Chia Thye Poh (born 4 April 1941) is a Singaporean former politician. A former member of the Barisan Sosialis, he was the Member of Parliament (MP) for the Jurong SMC between 1963 and 1966. He was the 4th de facto Leader of the Opposition in 1966.
Chia Thye Poh (b. 1941–) is a former member of parliament and political detainee. He was arrested and detained under the Internal Security Act (ISA) in October 1966, and was not charged or tried until his conditional release in May 1989.
Oct 5, 2015 · This is Dr Chia Thye Poh. Over the weekend, it was announced that he has been nominated for the prestigious international Nobel Peace Prize by Singaporeans First chief Tan Jee Say and Bangkok...
Jan 19, 2016 · SINGAPORE - A group of political activists and opposition politicians have nominated former political detainee Chia Thye Poh for the Nobel Peace Prize, saying his fight for political rights here...
Oct 5, 2015 · Imprisoned for 23 years away from friends and family without charge nor trial, Dr Chia Thye Poh is known as Singapore’s longest-held political prisoner.
Oct 3, 2015 · Singapore dissidents said on Saturday they had nominated the city state’s longest-held political prisoner for the Nobel Peace Prize to highlight his role in the fight for greater political...
Oct 3, 2015 · Chia Thye Poh, Singapore’s longest-held political prisoner, is a nominee for this year’s Nobel Peace Prize. Speaking at a media conference on Saturday (3 Oct), academic James Gomez, who nominated...
Spending 23 years behind bars and 9 years under strict rules not to leave Sentosa, Mr Chia Thye Poh was Singapore's longest held political prisoner.Find out ...
Oct 3, 2015 · Singapore dissidents say they have nominated the city state's longest-held political prisoner, Chia Thye Poh, for a Nobel Peace Prize to highlight his role in the fight for greater political freedom.
Oct 4, 2018 · Local artist Seelan Palay has been sentenced to two weeks imprisonment in lieu of a S$2500 fine after he was found guilty of conducting a procession without a permit under the Public Order...
