Woman charged with taking part in Falun Gong public gatherings without permit after multiple convictions
Ng Chye Huay, 62, allegedly took part in six public assemblies in support of the Falun Gong spiritual group without a permit at Merlion Park and Anderson Bridge. She was convicted 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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