The 49-year-old was found guilty after an eight-day trial.

Said Ms Phua of the sentence: 'I am sorry to hear that Mr Ng has been sentenced to six months.

'Let me stress that I am not the party who asked for Mr Ng to be charged. Whatever the situation, the Judge has made the decision.

'I maintain my stand that I will help Mr Ng and his family members, as their MP. Up till now, I am still in contact with his family members and assisting them.

'Mrs Ng took the trouble to visit me at my Meet-The-People's session recently to apologise to me. I am glad she has found a job and the family's financial situation has improved.

'I will continue to assist Mr Ng upon his release to the best of my ability.'

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