SINGAPORE — A 62-year-old woman is set to appear in court on Sept. 25 after allegedly participating in public assemblies without a valid permit on six separate occasions, according to Singapore police.
The alleged offences took place between October 2024 and February 2026, with the first reported incident occurring at Merlion Park.
Police said the woman had also previously been convicted of similar offences in 2001, 2005 and 2007 and received a 12-month conditional warning in July 2020.
Six Alleged Offences Over 17 Months
According to police, the first of the six alleged offences occurred on Oct. 12, 2024, at Merlion Park.
Five further alleged offences occurred on:
- June 25, 2025
- Oct. 10, 2025
- Oct. 25, 2025
- Nov. 24, 2025
- Feb. 14, 2026
Police said the woman is expected to face six counts of participating in a public assembly without a permit.
Previous Convictions Cited by Police
Authorities said this is not the woman’s first encounter with Singapore’s rules governing public assemblies.
Police said she was previously convicted of similar offences in 2001, 2005 and 2007. In July 2020, she was also issued a 12-month conditional warning concerning participation in a public assembly without a permit.
The latest charges concern the six alleged incidents from 2024 to 2026.
What the Law Provides
If convicted of participating in a public assembly without a permit, she could face a fine of up to S$3,000, according to police.
The court proceedings will determine the outcome of the charges. The announcement of charges does not itself establish guilt.
Police Reiterate Public-Order Rules
Police also reiterated Singapore’s position that permits will not be granted for assemblies advocating the political causes of other countries or foreign entities where authorities assess that such activities could stir emotions and lead to public-order incidents.
Authorities urged members of the public not to participate in activities that could undermine peace, public order and social harmony.
Court Appearance Set for Sept. 25
The case is scheduled to move to court on Sept. 25, 2026, where the six charges are expected to be addressed.
The proceedings will provide the next step in determining how the allegations are handled under Singapore law.
For now, the case puts Singapore’s rules governing public assemblies back in the spotlight — with six alleged offences and a court appearance now ahead.
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