Activist wanted in Hong Kong for national security offences denied entry into Singapore

Hong Kong political activist Nathan Law, who is wanted by the city's authorities for national security offences, was denied entry into Singapore because it is "not in (the country's) national interests", said the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).

- Lok Jian Wen Correspondent

In response to queries, an MHA spokesman on Sept 29 said Mr Law touched down at Changi Airport from San Francisco on Sept 27.

The spokesman said: “He was referred for questioning, and immigration and security assessment. Law was then refused entry. He was placed on the earliest flight back to San Francisco on Sept 28.”

Mr Law fled Hong Kong in 2020.

The Hong Kong police then issued a warrant of arrest against him for offences under the city’s national security law, the spokesman said.

“Law’s entry into and presence in the country would not be in Singapore’s national interests,” said the spokesman.