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Roy Ngerng Yi Ling, born on 9 May 1981, is a Singaporean blogger, activist, and former politician known for his outspoken advocacy on social justice, government transparency, and LGBT rights. | Roy Ngerng Yi Ling, born on 9 May 1981, is a Singaporean blogger, activist, and former politician known for his outspoken advocacy on social justice, government transparency, and LGBT rights. | ||
== '''Career''' == | == '''Career''' == | ||
After graduation, Ngerng worked with Autism Partnership for six months before joining the Health Promotion Board’s Communicable Diseases department, where he won an Employee of the Year award in 2011 for his innovative contributions. In 2012, he became a patient coordinator at Tan Tock Seng Hospital, advocating for HIV awareness and understanding. | After graduation, Ngerng worked with Autism Partnership for six months before joining the Health Promotion Board’s Communicable Diseases department, where he won an Employee of the Year award in 2011 for his innovative contributions. In 2012, he became a patient coordinator at Tan Tock Seng Hospital, advocating for HIV awareness and understanding. | ||
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During his university years, he was actively involved in community service, helping autistic children and those with mental health conditions. | During his university years, he was actively involved in community service, helping autistic children and those with mental health conditions. | ||
== '''Blogging and Activism''' == | == '''Blogging and Activism''' == | ||
Ngerng launched his sociopolitical blog, [https://thehearttruths.wordpress.com/ ''The Heart Truths'',] in 2012, gaining recognition for his critiques of Singapore’s Central Provident Fund (CPF) and calls for greater government accountability. His blog made him a prominent figure in Singapore's activist circles and the top Singapore newsmaker of 2014, according to Yahoo Singapore. | Ngerng launched his sociopolitical blog, [https://thehearttruths.wordpress.com/ ''The Heart Truths'',] in 2012, gaining recognition for his critiques of Singapore’s Central Provident Fund (CPF) and calls for greater government accountability. His blog made him a prominent figure in Singapore's activist circles and the top Singapore newsmaker of 2014, according to Yahoo Singapore. | ||
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His activism led to controversy, particularly during a 2014 protest that disrupted a YMCA charity event, resulting in charges of public nuisance and organising an unauthorised demonstration. He was fined S$1,900 in 2015. | His activism led to controversy, particularly during a 2014 protest that disrupted a YMCA charity event, resulting in charges of public nuisance and organising an unauthorised demonstration. He was fined S$1,900 in 2015. | ||
== '''Defamation Lawsuit with Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong''' == | == '''Defamation Lawsuit with Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong''' == | ||
In May 2014, Ngerng published a blog post alleging mismanagement of CPF funds and comparing it to a misappropriation case involving City Harvest Church leaders. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong accused him of defamation, claiming the post implied criminal misappropriation. Ngerng apologised but refused to pay damages initially, leading to a lawsuit. | In May 2014, Ngerng published a blog post alleging mismanagement of CPF funds and comparing it to a misappropriation case involving City Harvest Church leaders. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong accused him of defamation, claiming the post implied criminal misappropriation. Ngerng apologised but refused to pay damages initially, leading to a lawsuit. | ||
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Ngerng's attempt to become a Nominated Member of Parliament (NMP) earlier in 2014 was also unsuccessful. | Ngerng's attempt to become a Nominated Member of Parliament (NMP) earlier in 2014 was also unsuccessful. | ||
== '''Life in Taiwan''' == | == '''Life in Taiwan''' == | ||
In 2016, Ngerng relocated to Taipei, Taiwan, citing the political climate in Singapore. He has since continued his advocacy and writing, contributing to publications and participating in discussions about democracy, governance, and LGBT rights. | In 2016, Ngerng relocated to Taipei, Taiwan, citing the political climate in Singapore. He has since continued his advocacy and writing, contributing to publications and participating in discussions about democracy, governance, and LGBT rights. | ||
He also appeared in Al Jazeera’s 2018 documentary ''Singapore: The House That Lee Built'', which explored Singapore's political landscape. | He also appeared in Al Jazeera’s 2018 documentary ''Singapore: The House That Lee Built'', which explored Singapore's political landscape. | ||