Woman, 62, to be charged for participating in public assemblies in S’pore on 6 occasions without a permit
She had prior convictions of similar offences in 2001, 2005, and 2007.
Ng Chye Huay, a 62-year-old woman, has been charged with participating in unauthorized Falun Gong gatherings in Singapore. She faces six charges for attending public assemblies at Merlion Park and Anderson Bridge without a permit between October 2024 and February 2026. Prior to this incident, Ng had been convicted of similar offenses in 2001, 2005, and 2007.
In July 2020, she received a 12-month warning for the same offense. Despite her prior convictions and the warning, the woman allegedly continued to participate in permit-less public assemblies, according to the police. Ng's defense lawyer requested additional time to secure legal representation, and her case will be heard at a pre-trial conference on October 26.
According to Singapore's Public Order Act, any public protest involving five or more people without a police permit is illegal, especially if it advocates political causes of foreign entities. The maximum penalty for this offense is a fine of up to S$3,000. The police urge the public to refrain from activities that could disrupt peace, public order, and social harmony in the city-state.
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