 Speakers ' Corner at Hong Lim Park , which was introduced on 1 September 2000 , is a platform for the expression of views in an open @-@ air venue , and was intended to " liberalise our society , to widen the space for expression and participation " , as Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong stated in his National Day Rally speech in 2008 . Most assemblies , demonstrations , exhibitions and speeches organized by Singapore citizens and participated in by only citizens and permanent residents may be held at Speakers ' Corner without the need for any permit under either the Public Entertainments and Meetings Act or the Public Order Act . All that is required is prior registration with the Commissioner of Parks and Recreation before engaging in an event at the venue . However , permits are required if the event concerns matters directly or indirectly relating to any religious belief or religion generally , or which may " cause feelings of enmity , hatred , ill @-@ will or hostility between different racial or religious groups in Singapore " ; or involves the display of any banner , film , photograph , placard or poster containing violent , lewd or obscene material . 
