Speaker's Corner at Hong Lim Park has come alive since rules governing the use of the park was liberalised on 1 September 2008. Taking over from the Police, the NParks now manages the application for permits at its website - www.nparks.gov.sg. Usage can be for speeches, demonstration or public performance and exhibition. More than 60 applications have since been received since September 1.

Todate, Mr Tan Kin Lian, former NTUC Income CEO, is believed to hold the 'record' of attracting more than 500 listeners for each of his 4 rallies, speaking on 'mis-selling' by financial institutions of complex financial products after the collapse of Lehman Brothers.

Where Izzit? : Speaker's Corner, Hong Lim Park, Singapore