Siti Amirah Mohamed Asrori
Siti Amirah Mohamed Asrori | |
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| Education | Honors in Fashion Media and Industries |
| Alma mater | LASALLE College Of The Arts |
Siti Amirah Mohamed Asrori (born 1995) is a Singaporean human rights activist and community organiser known for her advocacy on issues such as Palestinian solidarity, abolition of the death penalty, and reform of the criminal justice system. She gained national attention in 2024 for organising a pro-Palestinian procession to the Istana, which led to legal charges under Singapore's Public Order Act. She is active on her Instagram account (@camira.asrori) where she posts about her lifestyle and has 32.2k followers.[1]
Education background
Siti Amirah is a member of the Transformative Justice Collective (TJC), an informal civil society group focused on criminal justice reform in Singapore. She has been involved in various campaigns addressing issues like poverty, sexual violence, and the abolition of the death penalty.[2][3] She is also an alumna of Pioneer Junior College and LASALLE, having graduated with a Honors in Fashion Media and Industries.[4]
Career
Before her legal case, Siti Amirah had already established a name for herself in the local fashion scene. She discovered her passion for fashion at the age of 12 and is the founder and boss of her eponymous womenswear brand, Camira Asrori.[5]
The brand, launched in 2017, is built to empower women with garments that reflect "loud and merry personalities." It is known for its signature use of prints and bright colors, featuring flowy and feminine silhouettes that cater to vacationers and beachgoers . In the same year her brand launched, she was also a nominee for Miss Universe Singapore.[5]
The Istana Walk and legal proceedings
Siti Amirah, along with two other activists, Mossammad Sobikun Nahar and Annamalai Kokila Parvathi was charged in June 2024 for organizing a public procession without a permit, an offence under Singapore's Public Order Act.[6][7][8]
On February 2, 2024, a group of about 70 people gathered and walked from a shopping mall on Orchard Road to the Istana, Singapore's presidential palace, to deliver letters to the Prime Minister. The letters expressed solidarity with Palestinians and demanded the government end ties with Israel.[9][10] Some participants carried umbrellas painted with watermelon images, a symbol of Palestinian solidarity.[7][9]
The prosecution argued that the walk was an illegal procession that passed through a prohibited area along the perimeter of the Istana.[8][10] The police emphasized that the charge was related to violating the Public Order Act in a prohibited area, not for the views expressed.
In a verdict that surprised many, District Judge John Ng acquitted all three women on October 21, 2025.[10] The judge found that the prosecution failed to prove the women knew they were in a prohibited area, noting there were no signs identifying it as restricted. He stated they had an "honest and reasonable belief" they were not breaking the law and were "trying their best to comply".[11][12] The Attorney-General's Chambers has stated it will appeal the verdict.
Public reaction and support
The acquittal was met with cheers and applause from supporters in the courtroom. Siti Amirah expressed gratitude for the community's support, while Annamalai described the ruling as "an incomplete victory," emphasising the ongoing struggle for civil liberties and Palestinian freedom.[3][6]
References/Citations
- ↑ “@camira.asrori” Instagram. n.d. Accessed 10 November 2025.
- ↑ “Singapore: Judicial harassment of three activists over organisation of a pro-Palestinian peaceful protest” International Federation of Human Rights, 20 October, 2025. Accessed 10 November 2025.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Pek, Gawain. “3 women, 26, 30 & 37, acquitted of organising walk to Istana to support Palestinian cause” Mothership.sg, 21 October, 2025. Accessed 10 November 2025.
- ↑ "In conversation with: Siti Amirah on taking the road less travelled" LASALLE, 10 March, 2016. Accessed 10 November 2025.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Ler Jun. “12 Homegrown Brands That Deserve Our Fellow Singaporeans’ Love and Support (#supportlocal)” hoolah. n.d. Accessed 10 November 2025.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Alkhatib, Shaffiq. “Woman accused of organising procession outside Istana granted permission to go to Batam” The Straits Times, 3 December, 2024. Accessed 10 November 2025.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 “Indian-origin activist among three women charged for staging protest in Palestinian’s support in Singapore” Indian Express, 27 June, 2024. Accessed 10 November 2025.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 “Issuance of Correction Direction and Targeted Correction Direction Under the POFMA Regarding Statement by the Singapore Democratic Party on the Charges Brought Against Three Women for Their Alleged Involvement in Organising a Procession to the Istana” Ministry of Home Affairs Singapore, 29 June, 2024. Accessed 10 November 2025.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Kelly Ng and Tessa Wong. “Singapore charges activists over pro-Palestinian letters” BBC, 28 June, 2024. Accessed 10 November 2025.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 “These three women expected to be convicted for organising a march for Palestine. Then something extraordinary happened” Independent, 3 November, 2025. Accessed 10 November 2025.
- ↑ “Singapore court acquits three women over Palestine solidarity walk to Istana” Malay Mail, 22 October, 2025. Accessed 10 November 2025.
- ↑ Lim, Kolette. “3 Singaporeans acquitted of holding pro-Palestinian procession without permit” SCMP, 21 October, 2025. Accessed 10 November 2025.