Episode

#852 The Lawyer Fighting Singapore’s Hardest Battles

Podcast: Plan B
Published: May 8, 2026
Duration seconds: 1877
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Summary

Singapore recently saw a record turnout at the Labour Day rally at Hong Lim Park, with more than 1,500 people in attendance. Among those present was Derek Wong, best known as the lawyer who represented the trio fined over the Istana procession. Beyond the courtroom, however, Derek is also part of anti-death penalty group Transformative Justice Collective. While some causes attract widespread public support, others remain deeply unpopular. So how does Derek continue fighting for issues that can often feel like an uphill battle?