Societies Denied Registration by Registrar of Societies

Mr Leon Perera asked the Minister for Home Affairs how many societies have been denied registration by the Registrar of Societies in 2005-2015 and what is the breakdown of cases by different types of reasons for rejection.

Mr K Shanmugam: The Registrar of Societies refused 20 society applications from 2005 to 2015. The applications were refused on grounds provided within the legislation, under the Societies Act. They have been refused where the society was likely to be used for purposes that were unlawful or prejudicial to public peace, welfare or good order in Singapore; the applications did not comply with provisions under the Societies Act or its regulations; or where registration of the society would be contrary to the national interest.