S’porean woman, 62, charged for participating in public gatherings to support Falun Gong following past convictions
Practising Falun Gong in Singapore is legal, but any public demonstration with at least five people without a police permit is illegal.
A 62-year-old Singaporean woman, Ng Chye Huay, was charged on September 25 for allegedly participating in unlawful public assemblies supporting Falun Gong from October 2024 to February 2026, according to a report by Mothership. She faced six charges under the Public Order Act, with demonstrations occurring at Merlion Park and Anderson Bridge on six separate occasions.
Ng's lawyer stated that she was contesting all charges, and her case is set for a pre-trial conference on October 26. If found guilty, she could face a fine of up to S$3,000. Ng has a history of similar offenses, including unlawful assembly and distributing VCDs without a license in 2004, as well as previous convictions in 2001, 2005, 2007, and a 12-month conditional warning in July 2020 for participating in a public assembly without a permit.
Falun Gong, a Chinese spiritual practice, is legal in Singapore, but public demonstrations without a police permit are illegal.
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