A 62-year-old woman has been charged over her alleged participation in six public assemblies without a permit, including gatherings held at Merlion Park and Anderson Bridge.
Ng Chye Huay was handed six charges under the Public Order Act at the State Courts on Friday (25 September 2026). The charges relate to alleged incidents between October 2024 and February 2026 that were in support of the Falun Gong spiritual group.
She is accused of taking part in the assemblies without a permit on six occasions, including five alleged gatherings at Merlion Park and one at Anderson Bridge near the same area.
Woman Disputes Charges, Case To Return To Court
In court, Ng indicated through her lawyer that she disputes the charges and is seeking legal representation. She is expected to have a pre-trial conference on 26 October.
The charges are allegations, and she has not been convicted of the offences.
Under the Public Order Act, participating in a public assembly without a permit is an offence. The police said the offence carries a maximum fine of up to S$3,000.
Police Said Woman Had Previous Convictions
The Singapore Police Force said Ng had previously been convicted of similar offences in 2001, 2005 and 2007. She was also issued a 12-month conditional warning in July 2020 for participating in a public assembly without a permit.
The police said the latest alleged offences took place on 12 October 2024, 25 June 2025, 10 October 2025, 25 October 2025, 24 November 2025 and 14 February 2026.
Falun Gong itself is not illegal in Singapore, but public assemblies are regulated under the Public Order Act. Authorities have said organisers or participants must obtain the required permits before holding or joining such gatherings.
The police said they would take enforcement action for breaches of the Public Order Act, including cases involving repeated offences.
