Miss Singapore World Ris Low Guilty of credit card fraud

[louisoh]

She is swee mah. Swee can get away with more things than one not so swee.

Cham... then i better be goodboy and dun do anything funny...

[pet]

Cham... then i better be goodboy and dun do anything funny...

dont get it... for 2K+ items nia ...

come to me ... i will gv her more, in exchange for ..ah hemm......u know wht.... hahahaha

if u? forget it ... hhhahahahahha

[wolfeyes1974]

She is swee mah. Swee can get away with more things than one not so swee.

she swee meh? freaking ah lian! her ang mo solid one! i straaddyyy merical toowerism and horsepritarity..couldn'tt decide whether want to slang or not during the interview with the reporter...and didn't how to express herself at all...if the pagent is held in chinese/hokkien, maybe she'll stand a higher chance...otherwise she can continue wearing her leprod preens and ralk arong orchard road...

[116520]

You want to cane her???

I was wondering..how come her sentence so lenient?? I tot for fruad it is quite serious. no jail term ? I tot probation only for those below legal age?

[louisoh]

[louisoh]

Ris Low: I'm disappointed with myself, but will not give up crown



Miss Singapore World 2009 has confirmed her conviction of five charges of misappropriation, cheating using illegally obtained credit cards, and impersonating their users' identities in interviews with two Chinese evening dailies, Shin Min Daily News and Lianhe Wanbao.

Below are the questions and answers between Miss Low and Lianhe Wanbao:

Reporter: Is it true you have been convicted of misusing and cheating using illegally obtained credit cards?
Ris: Yes, it is all true.

Reporter: Do you think you have disappointed Singaporeans?
Ris: Not really, but I am disappointed with myself. If I can do it again, I will not make the same mistake.

Reporter: Will you give up your crown and withdraw from the Miss World pageant?
Ris: Of course I am not willing. I don't want to give up my dreams. But if the organisers want me to, I will accede to their request. It would only be fair.

Reporter: Do you regret entering the pageant now, since your past has been exposed?
Ris: No, how many people out there would continue to pursue their dreams, fully aware of their shortcomings, and not give up despite the pressure? If there are any regrets, then I only have myself to blame for doing those things in the past.

Reporter: Are you worried that this spate of bad publicity will affect your future?
Ris: Of course I'm worried about my career, but I'm not so concerned when it comes to relationships. I believe the man who loves me will be able to overlook my past, especially since I am truly remorseful.

Reporter: Do you have any thoughts about this whole matter?
Ris: Who does not have a past? Who has not committed wrongs? Actually, being sentenced to probation does not make it a criminal record, but it is made serious because it is a legal one. This incident has made me appreciate the love and support from my family members.

[wind128]

Her "rad" and loud "bigini" did not seem to accentuate her assets.

[wind128]

Hmmm... I think she may not know that quite a majority of the singaporeans did not have a "past" and have committed no "wrongs".

Being poor is one thing; stealing from another person is another.

[Taipan]

The Moral Higher Ground

I don't know much about beauty contest rules. But they should make it clear if they are canvassing for Judge Judy hopefuls and not PYTs. If they are expected to be UN ambassadors then they could screen applicants. If they are to be role models to other gals in society, what better example than one who has the courage to admit it and move on?

Miss Ris Low said, "Who does not have a past? Who has not committed wrongs? Actually, being sentenced to probation does not make it a criminal record, but it is made serious because it is a legal one. This incident has made me appreciate the love and support from my family members."

I agree with vedder007. Everyone deserves a chance and this was exactly why the yellow ribbon campaign was started. Imagine what would happen if all those who had committed mistakes discover that they are condemned no matter how hard they try to pick themselves up again. Is it ever a wonder why they talk about having to face the 2nd prison after they are dealt with by the courts?

After this debacle, with all the generous criticisms, one wonders what dignity Miss Low is going to be finally left with. Thanks to all those who have intractably decided to punish her yet further at every given opportunity. Will it make anyone happier if she were to succumb to pressure and sink to new lows? I hope Miss Low has enough IQ to get the idea from this saga that this can be a rather unforgiving society. But that she will need a thicker skin or foundation to survive in this world. Thanks to all those who consider themselves to never be tempted and impossible to make mistakes with their moral high ground.

A famous book says, "Let he who has not sinned cast the first stone." Also, "Judge not the splinter in your brother's eye until you take out the plank in your own." A Japanese saying says, "Fall 7 times but get up 8 times." Confucious said, "What is more important is not about whether a man falls, but whether he arises again."

[feudallordcult]

people may forgive but unfortunately they dun forget.

[Paneraii]

Ris might have offened people. Or else why she kena wack until so jialat ?

[Muachee]

don't think she offended anyone.. just because ppl jealous ah lian can won ms singapore world...

[Frogmen]

To be fair the both judges and Miss Ris should be blame. Organizer did mentioned and underline the terms and conditions to be disclosed as stated before taking part in the contest.

Miss Ris failed to disclosed the truth of her wrong doing before the contest, knowing the facts she should have done so (strong reason why her crown should be remove). Unfortunately, Miss Ris was picked the winner instead of the runner up. If she is being chosen as the runner's up then she wouldnt be highlightened or even not detect in her wrong doing. Just my 2 cents.

[seiko.citizen]

You want to cane her???

i can cane her with something else (and it isnt made of rotan)

[pet]

i can cane her with something else (and it isnt made of rotan)

izzit meaty ??