S’porean woman, 62, charged for participating in public gatherings to support Falun Gong following past convictions

A 62-year-old Singaporean woman was charged on Sep. 25 for allegedly taking part in unlawful public assemblies demonstrating support for Falun Gong on six occasions from October 2024 to February 2026.

Ng Chye Huay faced six charges under the Public Order Act.

Demonstrations

In charge sheets seen by Mothership, on Oct. 12, 2024, at about 4:45pm, Ng allegedly took part in a demonstration supporting Falun Gong at Merlion Park.

She did not have a permit.

This was followed by five other alleged demonstrations of similar nature on Jun. 25, Oct. 10, Oct. 25, and Nov. 24, 2025, at the same location.

On Feb. 14, 2026, at about 3pm, she also took part in similar demonstrations at Anderson Bridge.

Dispute

Ng’s lawyer said she was disputing all the charges.

She did not indicate a plea.

Her case was scheduled for a pre-trial conference on Oct. 26

If found guilty of taking part of an unlawful public assembly, Ng could be fined up to S$3,000.

Prior offences

According to reports from media outlets advocating Falun Gong, Ng was previously on trial after being charged with unlawful assembly and handing out VCDs without a licence in 2004.

Ng also had prior convictions of similar offences in 2001, 2005, and 2007.

Additionally, in July 2020, Ng was issued a 12-month conditional warning for participating in a public assembly without a permit.

Falun Gong

Falun Gong, also known as Falun Dafa, is a Chinese spiritual practice that combines meditative exercises.

The practice stems from moral teachings linked to Buddhism and Taoism.

In 1999, China cracked down on practitioners following a ban on Falun Gong.

While practising Falun Gong in Singapore is legal, any public demonstration with at least five people without a police permit is illegal.