Joint media statement on Gilbert Goh and Love Aid Singapore

Joint media statement by Office of the Commissioner of Charities, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Home Affairs on 22 September 2026.

First, in relation to Mr Goh’s intent to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with one of LAS’ proposed partners, the Al-Awda Hospital (AAH), the COC’s Office clarified that it was LAS’ decision to make. However, the COC’s Office highlighted the importance of LAS conducting proper due diligence on its proposed partners for collaboration. It informed Mr Goh that the Palestinian Authority (PA) has indicated that AAH is not affiliated with the PA, and that the PA has no role in its management.

On Mr Goh’s request for MFA’s endorsement to aid in his registering LAS as a NGO in Gaza, MFA has since sought clarification from the PA, which advised that organisations carrying out humanitarian operations in the West Bank and Gaza have to register with the PA Ministry of Interior. The PA had further advised that such organisations are not required to obtain the endorsement of their respective governments for the registration.

The Singapore Government encourages Singaporeans to continue supporting humanitarian efforts for Gaza through credible channels such as the PA, international agencies such as UNICEF and the World Food Programme, and local charities such as the Singapore Red Cross and Rahmatan Lil Alamin Foundation Ltd.