A 44-year-old Malaysian man was charged on Saturday with “intentionally causing harassment” to Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong by threatening to burn technology firm Seagate Singapore, according to The Straits Times.
Man named Chai Fui Chet allegedly made the threatening communication via Facebook Messenger to PM Lee on Nov 7 at about 1.51 pm at the Istana, ST reported.
The man faces one charge under the Protection from Harassment Act.
He is remanded at the Institute of Mental Health for medical examination.
Chai Fui will return to court on Dec 9.
If found guilty, he can be jailed for up to six months, fined up to $5,000, or both.
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