Six people in Singapore, among them two television actors, are set to face charges over public assemblies held without a permit, according to the South China Morning Post. The Straits Times reports that the six are accused of taking part in an unlawful assembly at Changi Prison and at the State Courts.
CNA names two of those charged as Lim Kay Siu and Neo Swee Lin, actors known for the Singaporean series Phua Chu Kang. AsiaOne reports that the group includes repeat offenders. The cases stem from gatherings tied to death penalty protests, per the South China Morning Post.
The reports describe the allegations as involving public assemblies held without a permit. Further details of the charges were not included in the material available.
Singapore requires permits for public assemblies, and prosecutions over unpermitted gatherings have drawn attention in the past. The coverage of this case has come from several outlets, including The Straits Times, CNA and AsiaOne, each framing the matter around the assembly charges rather than the underlying protest subject.
What to watch next: whether the charges proceed in the State Courts and how the accused respond.
