SINGAPORE — Two people have been charged in separate cases over their alleged participation in unauthorised public assemblies, with the cases involving gatherings connected to Falun Gong and opposition to the death penalty.
The charges were brought on September 25, 2026, under Singapore’s Public Order Act, according to court reports and police information.
Woman Faces Six Charges Over Alleged Falun Gong Gatherings
Ng Chye Huay, 62, faces six charges for allegedly participating in public assemblies without permits in support of Falun Gong, a Chinese spiritual practice.
Five of the alleged gatherings took place at Merlion Park between October 2024 and November 2025, while another allegedly occurred at Anderson Bridge near the park in February 2026.
Ng’s case is scheduled for a pre-trial conference on October 26.
CNA reported that Ng told the court she would dispute all six charges and requested time to obtain legal representation.
Practising Falun Gong itself is not illegal in Singapore. However, public demonstrations involving five or more people generally require a police permit under the country’s public-order rules.
Police also said Ng had previous convictions for similar offences in 2001, 2005 and 2007, and received a conditional warning in 2020. These are allegations and prior legal proceedings reported by authorities, not findings about the current charges.
NGO Executive Charged Over Candlelight Vigils
In a separate case, S. Suraendher Kumarr, 32, a vice-president of the Humanitarian Organisation for Migration Economics (HOME), was charged over his alleged participation in three unlawful assemblies.
Two involved candlelight vigils near Changi Prison connected to the executions of two convicted drug traffickers.
The third alleged assembly took place near the State Courts on February 3, 2025, where Suraendher is accused of publicising a cause calling for the abolition of capital punishment in Singapore.
The vigils were held on November 29, 2024, and January 23, 2025, according to the court report.
His next court mention is scheduled for October 20. The court also granted him permission to travel to Britain from September 25 to October 4 for his honeymoon, with his passport to be surrendered within 24 hours of his return.
Singapore’s Public Assembly Rules
Under Singapore’s Public Order Act, participating in an unauthorised public assembly can result in a fine of up to S$3,000 for each charge, according to The Straits Times.
Taking part in an assembly or procession in a prohibited area can carry a financial penalty of up to S$5,000 for each charge.
The cases come shortly after six women were charged earlier in September over alleged unauthorised public assemblies and processions, including events linked to the Gaza conflict.
The Cases Are Still Before the Courts
The September 25 cases involve allegations that have not yet been determined at trial.
For Ng, the next stage is her October 26 pre-trial conference. Suraendher’s case will next be mentioned on October 20.
The proceedings highlight Singapore’s continuing enforcement of its public-assembly rules, while the court process will determine the outcome of the individual allegations.
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