Iris Koh’s husband Raymond Ng declared vexatious litigant, barred from starting lawsuits

Raymond Ng, husband of anti-vaccine advocate Iris Koh, was deemed a vexatious litigant by a High Court judge on August 4, barring him from initiating new civil legal actions. A written judgment from Justice Hoo Sheau Peng stated that Ng had "habitually and persistently" initiated proceedings without valid reason. This ruling prevents him from continuing his existing lawsuits until granted permission by the High Court.

Meanwhile, Koh received a two-year general civil restraint order, which restricts her from starting new civil actions without court approval. However, she can continue her ongoing legal disputes, such as her defamation case against former Nominated MP Calvin Cheng. The judge found that the requirements for declaring Koh as a vexatious litigant were not fully met, as there was insufficient evidence to prove her habitually instigated legal proceedings.

In contrast, Ng's behavior, including his use of AI to facilitate lawsuits and his threats to sue various government entities, led to his declaration as a vexatious litigant. The Attorney-General's Chambers had argued that the couple's actions were part of a systematic effort to annoy, embarrass, and pressure opposing parties, treating litigation as a source of income.