So killing somebody is nothing?

[Thugstercena]

SINGAPORE: Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has said it is puzzled by comments made to the media by the former Romanian Charge d’Affaires linked to a hit—and—run case here.

 

Dr Silviu Ionescu had said that prosecutors in Singapore were accusing him long before they had the right to do so.

 

The Ministry said this in response to Dr Ionescu’s remark that there should be a preliminary inquiry first and that this was clearly a sign that he should not return to the island—state.

 

In a statement released Friday, MFA said no charges have been made and no judgement has been passed on Dr Ionescu.

 

"As Singapore has made clear, the Coroner’s Inquiry to be held from 3 to 10 March 2010 into the death of Mr Tong Kok Wai is not a criminal trial. The Coroner’s Inquiry is simply to ascertain the facts and circumstances of the death," MFA said.

 

It reiterated that police investigations have revealed that the driver of the vehicle at the time of the two accidents was Dr Silviu Ionescu.

 

It noted that Dr Ionescu has denied this.

 

"As we have said many times, if Dr Ionescu was not the driver as he claims, then he should take the opportunity to attend the Inquiry to give his account of the events and pose questions to the witnesses, in order that the true circumstances surrounding the accidents may be determined," MFA said.

 

"Singapore’s legal system is well—known internationally for its integrity and transparency. The Coroner will make a finding based on the evidence presented before him."

 

There is a Coroner’s Inquiry next Wednesday into the death of Tong Kok Wai.

 

MFA has sought the assistance of the Romanian Embassy to request Dr Ionescu to return to Singapore to attend the Coroner’s Inquiry as an "interested person" and not as a potential defendant.

 

It said that the Public Prosecutor has not decided whether it is appropriate to charge Dr Ionescu for any offences.

 

It added that the decision will be taken only after all the facts have been clarified at the Coroner’s Inquiry.

 

"If the Coroner rules that Dr Ionescu was not the driver, no charges against him will be made. For this reason, it is in Dr Ionescu’s interest to return to Singapore to put his version before the Coroner or to appoint a lawyer in Singapore to do so on his behalf," MFA said.

 

It also said found another comment made by Dr Ionescu "shocking".

 

Dr Ionescu had reportedly said: "Someone died. It’s not something solitary, but happens all over the world. There are bigger stories out there".

 

"We trust the Romanian authorities do not share Dr Ionescu’s irresponsible and callous attitude," MFA said.

 

— CNA/yb

 

Source

Edited February 27, 2010 by Thugstercena

[Requiemdk]

SINGAPORE: Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has said it is puzzled by comments made to the media by the former Romanian Charge d’Affaires linked to a hit—and—run case here.

 

Dr Silviu Ionescu had said that prosecutors in Singapore were accusing him long before they had the right to do so.

 

The Ministry said this in response to Dr Ionescu’s remark that there should be a preliminary inquiry first and that this was clearly a sign that he should not return to the island—state.

 

In a statement released Friday, MFA said no charges have been made and no judgement has been passed on Dr Ionescu.

 

"As Singapore has made clear, the Coroner’s Inquiry to be held from 3 to 10 March 2010 into the death of Mr Tong Kok Wai is not a criminal trial. The Coroner’s Inquiry is simply to ascertain the facts and circumstances of the death," MFA said.

 

It reiterated that police investigations have revealed that the driver of the vehicle at the time of the two accidents was Dr Silviu Ionescu.

 

It noted that Dr Ionescu has denied this.

 

"As we have said many times, if Dr Ionescu was not the driver as he claims, then he should take the opportunity to attend the Inquiry to give his account of the events and pose questions to the witnesses, in order that the true circumstances surrounding the accidents may be determined," MFA said.

 

"Singapore’s legal system is well—known internationally for its integrity and transparency. The Coroner will make a finding based on the evidence presented before him."

 

There is a Coroner’s Inquiry next Wednesday into the death of Tong Kok Wai.

 

MFA has sought the assistance of the Romanian Embassy to request Dr Ionescu to return to Singapore to attend the Coroner’s Inquiry as an "interested person" and not as a potential defendant.

 

It said that the Public Prosecutor has not decided whether it is appropriate to charge Dr Ionescu for any offences.

 

It added that the decision will be taken only after all the facts have been clarified at the Coroner’s Inquiry.

 

"If the Coroner rules that Dr Ionescu was not the driver, no charges against him will be made. For this reason, it is in Dr Ionescu’s interest to return to Singapore to put his version before the Coroner or to appoint a lawyer in Singapore to do so on his behalf," MFA said.

 

It also said found another comment made by Dr Ionescu "shocking".

 

Dr Ionescu had reportedly said: "Someone died. It’s not something solitary, but happens all over the world. There are bigger stories out there".

 

"We trust the Romanian authorities do not share Dr Ionescu’s irresponsible and callous attitude," MFA said.

 

— CNA/yb

 

Source

 

So who cares even if he died tomorrow right? There're bigger stories out there.

 

He needs to hire a speech-writer. In the local context, his comment would've come out as "It was an honest mistake. Let's move on." or "It shouldn't have happened but it did. Let's move on." or just... "Move on."

Edited February 27, 2010 by Requiemdk

[Picanto]

the culprit is not coming back to spore. so forget about it and move on. there is nothing the spore govt can do at all.

[Nutsack]

Romanian GDP per capita: $12,000+

Singapore GDP per capita: $51,000+

Romanian military spending as % of GDP: 2.05%

Singapore military spending as % of GDP: 4.9%

 

Heard they got good weather. Nice scenery. Let's invade them, capture our dear doctor and hand him over the the victims' families.

And leave Romania.

 

It'd be like a European vacation for SAF!

[Nutsack]

the culprit is not coming back to spore. so forget about it and move on. there is nothing the spore govt can do at all.

 

You said it tongue-in-cheek right?

[Zyrofillica]

"Singapore

[Kezg1]

You said it tongue-in-cheek right?

 

 

 

 

NO,I don't think he is joking.......we lived here long enuf to know that.

 

[Spurman]

So who cares even if he died tomorrow right? There're bigger stories out there.

 

He needs to hire a speech-writer. In the local context, his comment would've come out as "It was an honest mistake. Let's move on." or "It shouldn't have happened but it did. Let's move on." or just... "Move on."

 

He cant care, coz hes dead liao....

 

 

[Kusje]

Romanian GDP per capita: $12,000+

Singapore GDP per capita: $51,000+

Romanian military spending as % of GDP: 2.05%

Singapore military spending as % of GDP: 4.9%

 

Heard they got good weather. Nice scenery. Let's invade them, capture our dear doctor and hand him over the the victims' families.

And leave Romania.

 

It'd be like a European vacation for SAF!

 

GDP per capita =/= GDP. Romania's total GDP is likely to be higher than Singapore's and even if their total defence spending is less, it won't be much lower than Singapore's and the bulk of Singapore's is spent on upkeep for usless NSmen and NSFs.

 

Add in the defender's advantage and I think the SAF is going to get raped even if they can project their force all the way to Romania.

[Scoots]

I wonder if someone will visit Romania and do 'nothing'?

Edited February 27, 2010 by Scoots

[Babyt]

our gov works by the books, inflexible. no wonder that fatass can leave singapore cause he was not the suspect yet. our useless gov allows him to go coz he is 'innocent' at that time.

 

why cant our gov just detain all suspects first and if detained wrongly, just apologise to romania embassy later? now the embassy also bochap liao...and our gov only LL suck thumb.

[Nom107]

"why cant our gov just detain all suspects first and if detained wrongly"

for u n me yes they can keep u for as long as 48hrs or years n ISA !!!!!! BUT tis do not apply to those PPL.......

[Babyt]

i know...but thats so sad...why cant we just detain la and apologise later...

[Nom107]

no LP to do

[Picanto]

You said it tongue-in-cheek right?

 

 

personally i feel that justice is not done. even if the widow engage the best lawyer in spore, there is nothing the courts can do.

 

[Nom107]

court is not in sg may b

[Doosan]

his age aleady told u that he had been brought up during communist regime.

 

which means human life is jz a piece of sh****t.

 

communism means NO God, rules of Law, ghosts, spirits, responsibilty, nothing but self centred ownself.

 

communism means guns, power, evil, violent of forces, finding scape goats.....

 

husband can screw up wife, children over their love on communism......

 

look at how he speaks.......like beast with human features

 

what we can do is to drive and kill atleast 1of their ppl, then wait & see wat they wud say.......