Singaporean authorities have taken the three young children of activist Han Hui Hui into protective care amid ongoing police investigations, according to a joint statement released March 7 by the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) and the police.
Concerns for Children’s Safety
The children, aged three, five, and six, were taken to the hospital on February 15 for medical assessment and care after an alleged “altercation” involving Ms. Han’s mother-in-law. Police determined it was unsafe for the children to remain in Ms. Han’s household.
The situation stems from multiple reports received by police since August 2025, including allegations of violence made by Ms. Han, her husband, and her mother-in-law against one another. Ms. Han publicly addressed the situation in a Facebook live stream on February 28, alleging that her children were taken from her and had become ill while in the care of authorities.
Initially, a safety plan was put in place with Ms. Han and her husband’s agreement, involving oversight of the children’s care by Ms. Han’s mother-in-law. However, police continued to receive reports with mutual allegations between Ms. Han and her mother-in-law.
The children were subsequently taken to the hospital on February 15 following an “altercation” between the mother-in-law and the children. Authorities stated the hospital serves as a designated safe facility in cases of suspected child abuse, particularly when the caregiver is involved in an “incident” with the children and no other “safe adult” is available.
On February 19, Ms. Han and her husband signed a voluntary care agreement with MSF’s Protective Service (PSV) for the children to remain hospitalized. This agreement allowed for weekly supervised visits with their parents, while PSV explored alternative safe care arrangements.
Supervised visits took place on February 20, 21, 26, and 27. On February 28, Ms. Han was informed that two of her children had a fever. She had another supervised visit on March 1.
Authorities state investigations are ongoing and have declined to provide further details. They confirmed that all three children “remain safe and well at the hospital” and that efforts to uncover alternative care arrangements are continuing.
Ms. Han, 33, previously ran for office in the 2025 General Election as part of the People’s Alliance for Reform team in Tanjong Pagar GRC, and as an independent candidate in 2015 in Radin Mas SMC. She also contacted the police on February 15, alleging abuse of her children by her husband and mother-in-law.
Frequently Asked Questions
What prompted the authorities to take the children into protective care?
The authorities took the children into protective care due to safety concerns following an alleged “altercation” between them, and Ms. Han’s mother-in-law, and after receiving multiple reports of violence within the family since August 2025.
What is the current status of Ms. Han’s access to her children?
Ms. Han and her husband have been allowed weekly supervised access to their children since February 19, as part of a voluntary care agreement with MSF’s Protective Service.
Where are the children currently located?
The children are currently at the hospital, where they are receiving medical assessment and care, and where authorities have deemed them to be safe.
As the investigation continues, what role will the long-term well-being of these children play in the decisions made by authorities?
