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On 27 September 2014, a ''Return Our CPF'' protest organised by activist Han Hui Hui at Hong Lim Park coincided with the YMCA Proms @ the Park charity event, leading to a controversial clash between the two groups. | On 27 September 2014, a ''Return Our CPF'' protest organised by activist Han Hui Hui at Hong Lim Park coincided with the YMCA Proms @ the Park charity event, leading to a controversial clash between the two groups. | ||
Roy Ngerng participated as a speaker in the "Return Our CPF" protests organised by blogger Han Hui Hui at Hong Lim Park. The first protest, held on 7 June, saw Ngerng calling for greater transparency and accountability in the management of CPF funds. | [[Roy Ngerng]] participated as a speaker in the "Return Our CPF" protests organised by blogger Han Hui Hui at Hong Lim Park. The first protest, held on 7 June, saw Ngerng calling for greater transparency and accountability in the management of CPF funds. | ||
Organisers claimed that 6,000 people attended, while international news outlets reported approximately 2,000 attendees. Ngerng also spoke at subsequent protests on 12 July and 23 August, which reportedly drew smaller crowds. | Organisers claimed that 6,000 people attended, while international news outlets reported approximately 2,000 attendees. Ngerng also spoke at subsequent protests on 12 July and 23 August, which reportedly drew smaller crowds. | ||