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.
A 62-year-old woman, Ng Chye Huay, has been charged with participating in six public assemblies supporting the Falun Gong spiritual group without a permit, according to the Singapore police. Ng has a history of similar offences dating back to 2001, 2005, and 2007, resulting in convictions. In July 2020, she received a 12-month conditional warning for the same violation.
Despite these past convictions and warnings, the police allege that Ng continued to engage in these assemblies without a permit. She will contest all charges and has requested time to obtain legal representation. Ng's case is scheduled for a pre-trial conference on October 26. The police emphasized that while Falun Gong is not illegal in Singapore, public protests with more than five people without a permit are against the law. The maximum penalty for this offence, under the Public Order Act, is a fine of up to S$3,000.
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