Tan Chong Hong, aged 74, appeared in court on June 10, 2026, facing charges under the Wildlife Act for feeding pigeons and crows in Yishun without written approval from the director-general of Wildlife Management [1, 2, 3, 4, 5].
The alleged feeding took place on three dates: November 28, 2025, when Tan fed pigeons at Yishun Street 11; December 24, 2025, feeding pigeons and crows near Yishun Primary School under the MRT tracks; and on March 20, 2026, around 4:25 a.m., when she reportedly fed bread to pigeons at Yishun Park Connector [1, 2, 3, 4, 5].
At the hearing, Tan did not admit to the charges. She requested guidance on submitting a written explanation. The judge instructed the prosecutor to provide her with an email address to send her statement, then adjourned the case to July 8, 2026 [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]. Tan said, "I do not admit to the charges and I would like to write in to explain. How do I do so? I need an e-mail address" [1].
Under the Wildlife Act, anyone who intentionally feeds wildlife without written approval faces a maximum fine of $5,000 [1, 2, 3, 4, 5].
The next court date for Tan Chong Hong's case is scheduled for July 8, 2026, when her written representations are expected to be considered [1, 2, 3, 4, 5].
