Han Hui Hui’s children returned with MSF safeguards

Before that, Ms Han and her husband each lodged police reports against the other between August and December 2025. Following investigations, police had issued a 24-month conditional warning to both of them. This means they can both be prosecuted for the original offence if they commit another crime during the two-year period.

The statement did not say what the couple was given the warnings for, but The Straits Times understands that the warning against Ms Han was based on her actions against the children. Further details on what happened cannot be revealed to protect the minors, who are covered under the CYPA.

Ms Han told ST on March 17 that she and her husband had a fraught relationship, and he has not lived under the same roof with her and their children for the past few years.

She added that she could not get along with her mother-in-law, who moved into the home as a designated safe adult for the children in October 2025 as part of a plan by a child protection specialist centre.

A safe adult is someone, usually within the family, who can watch out for the children. The mother-in-law subsequently moved out of the home, and Ms Han said she is the only person living with her children now.

After Ms Han called for police assistance on Feb 15, the police assessed that there were immediate concerns about the children’s safety.

Given the history of family violence, and that the safety plan involving the mother-in-law was no longer feasible, police decided to remove the three children from the household and took them to the hospital the same day for medical assessment and care.

The hospital is a designated facility to shelter children who require temporary care and protection.

Ms Han and her husband agreed to the care arrangement, and both of them signed a voluntary care agreement on Feb 19 for the children to remain in KKH.

This arrangement was made while the Protective Service, which investigates child abuse cases, explored alternative care arrangements.

Ms Han saw her children in hospital under supervision on five occasions between Feb 20 and March 6. Her husband was also granted separate supervised access.

Ms Han subsequently put up videos she took of her children during one of the supervised visits despite MSF’s reminders not to do so.

Under the CYPA, no one can publish identifiable information about a child who is subject to investigation under the Act without proper approval, though parents can take photos or videos of their children as personal keepsakes.

When an MSF protection officer reminded her of this again during another hospital visit on March 11, she started live-streaming their interaction despite being told to stop. Therefore, the visit could not continue.

“MSF has never threatened to deny Madam Han access to her children unless she deleted her social media posts that are not aligned with existing government policies,” said the statement.

MSF said it prioritises children’s interests, emphasises early intervention and family preservation, and works to strengthen the family before considering removal of the child.

Removing children from their family is the last resort, and used only when there is immediate danger to their well-being.

“The ultimate goal remains safe reunification whenever possible,” it added.