Think Centre is gravely concerned over the recent news of a Singaporean man, Cher Wei Hon, reportedly sentenced to death in Vietnam... Drug trafficking remains a serious problem in the ASEAN region. However, it is manifestly clear that the death penalty remains a poor solution to the problem. We urge countries like Singapore and Vietnam to seek a better path through collaboration and developing a better understanding of the social root causes driving drug consumption.
Think Centre is gravely concerned over the recent news of a Singaporean man, Cher Wei Hon, reportedly sentenced to death in Vietnam over charges of trafficking methamphetamine. Despite Singapore’s tough stance on drugs, we reiterate our trust in that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will treat all Singaporeans in distressed situations fairly regardless of the circumstances, and that it would have provided the necessary consular assistance.
We do not condone drug trafficking. We also do not support the use of the death penalty to deter drug crimes. News reporting of the case indicate that he is more likely to be a drug mule due to debt bondage. Drug trafficking remains a serious problem in the ASEAN region. However, it is manifestly clear that the death penalty remains a poor solution to the problem. We urge countries like Singapore and Vietnam to seek a better path through collaboration and developing a better understanding of the social root causes driving drug consumption.
