My Community Limited Executive Director Arrested for Suspected Forgery
Kwek Li Yong, the founder and executive director of My Community Limited, has been arrested for suspected forgery, according to The Straits Times. The Singapore Police Force (SPF) confirmed that a report was lodged, leading to Mr. Kwek's arrest on September 25th.
Details of the Arrest and Investigation
The SPF stated on October 4th that investigations are currently ongoing. However, they did not release further details regarding the nature of the report or specific details surrounding the forgery allegations. Mr. Kwek has been released on police bail, which is a common procedure for individuals arrested but not formally charged.
CPF Claims Against My Community Limited
In a separate matter, the Central Provident Fund Board (CPF Board) has revealed that former employees of My Community Limited have filed claims concerning owed CPF contributions. The CPF Board stated, "We have taken prosecution actions against the company and the case is now before the courts." They added that they have recovered a portion of the arrears and are actively pursuing the remaining balance. The specific amounts owed were not disclosed.
Mr. Kwek's Response
When contacted on October 6th, Mr. Kwek stated that his discussions with both the CPF Board and the SPF "are preliminary discussions which have not produced any tangible conclusion." He further added, "We are working with the parties on the respective matters."
About My Community Limited
My Community Limited is a company limited by guarantee, registered on January 3, 2020. It was registered as a charity on May 8, 2020. It is affiliated with My Community, a heritage organization registered as a society on August 26, 2010. My Community is well-known for its free guided tours in areas like Queenstown, Clementi, and Telok Blangah. Since 2020, they have organized the annual My Community Festival.
Services and Projects
My Community Limited provides arts and heritage-related research and consultancy services, as well as exhibition and museum design services. In 2025, the company was awarded contracts to establish heritage galleries in at least three secondary schools and the Accountant-General’s Department. The completion date for these projects, awarded between May and July, is scheduled for November.
Financial Status and IPC Status
According to the latest publicly available annual report from 2022, My Community Limited planned to complete its transition to a company limited by guarantee by the end of the following financial year. The report emphasized that the new entity would maintain its charitable mission and remain a non-profit organization, with activities being financially sustainable. The report also stated that charitable initiatives were self-sustaining in 2021 and 2022, requiring no additional grants or donations. Checks indicate My Community Limited held IPC (Institution of a Public Character) status from June 1, 2022, to May 31, 2023, allowing it to issue tax deduction receipts for qualifying donations.
