Politics · Singapore Bureau
Six people charged for unlicensed assembly at Changi Prison and State Court
Two Singapore actors are among six individuals charged with participating in public assemblies without permits at Changi Prison and outside the State Courts.
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The charges relate to separate gatherings at the two locations, according to court documents. Lim Kay Siu and Neo Swee Lin, both established figures in Singapore's entertainment industry, were named among the six accused persons.
Public assemblies in Singapore require permits under the Public Order Act. The charges suggest the gatherings proceeded without the necessary authorization from authorities. Details regarding the dates, nature, and size of the assemblies were not immediately available.
The case highlights ongoing enforcement of Singapore's assembly regulations, which require organizers to obtain permits from the police before conducting public gatherings. Breaches of these requirements can result in criminal charges.
The matter is being heard at the State Courts, where proceedings will determine the outcome of the charges. This is not the first instance of public figures facing such charges in Singapore.