When Egg Power Meets Politics
Ase Wang’s Brave (and Slightly Illegal) Fight for Fertility
Back in 2017, fellow actor Ase Wang hit a real‑life plot twist: her doctor warned her that her egg reserves were dropping faster than a hot potato at a bargain sale. Naturally, everyone’s instinct is to hope for a golden chance, but a clinical prognostication can feel like a death‑bed roll‑call.
Instead of surrendering the story, Ase spun it on her terms. In 2018, she made a bold move that flipped the conventional script—she buried her eggs in a legally frowned‑upon social egg‑freezing session. Singapore’s law has been playing a strict “no–free‑zing–style” card when it comes to fertility, but Ase saw an opportunity to take her fate into her own hands.
- 2018 Decision: The woman turned her doctor’s cautious forecast into an empowering, albeit illegal, legal manoeuvre.
- Social egg freezing remains a big no-go in the city-state’s regulatory playbook—a “this is only for medical necessity” stance.
- She stayed stuck to the agenda, ready to challenge the status quo while staying under the radar.
Most recently, Ase slipped into a certified CNA interview with MP Cheng Li Hui, and they dove deep into the thorny issue: Why Singapore’s policy stalls ahead of global trends? The conversation revealed how the ban keeps many talented women afraid of their own future.
Take‑Away Talking Points
- Singapore’s chicken‑footstitching policy still lags behind modern fertility law.
- Are we, as a community, missing the chance to let young professionals plan for the version of their lives that matter most?
- We need to beef up the dialogue on women controlling their reproductive choices—so the future can look bright instead of being a rawcard.
In short, Ase Wang shows you can freeze the journey to keep your future choices out of court, even if you’re breaking the law just a little. She keeps pushing, keeping the conversation, and most of all—she keeps hoping each day the world will catch up.
“Egg freezing is not a very cheap procedure,” says Ase Wang
Ase Wang’s Sneaky Super‑Plan: Freezing Eggs Before Finding Mr. Right
Why the Act One Was Time‑Management
Back in 2018, the actress was juggling auditions, shoot schedules, and the relentless pursuit of “career first.” She decided her eggs could wait—so she stabbed the “wait for the right guy” script and took control.
Taking Charge of the Waiting Game
Instead of sitting around hoping for the perfect moment and a perfect “Mr. Right”, Ase reminded herself, “If I want something, I can surely find a way to do it.” That mental pep talk triggered the next act.
Bangkok’s Egg‑Freezing Road‑Trip
- She consulted a top‑tier medical squad in Bangkok.
- Underwent three cryo‑cycles.
- Locked away 17 precious eggs—essentially a future‑kids safety net.
It’s No Cheap Procedure, But Spot On
“It doesn’t hurt, but what hurts is your bank account,” she laughed, describing the humongous cost that can leave you feeling as cold as the eggs. Yet she didn’t back down; the future was worth every splash in her savings.
Women avail the facility from neighbouring nations
Why Singapore Can’t Freez Your Eggs – And Why It Matters
Hey, folks! You might have heard that you can freeze your eggs in Singapore – but that’s only for medical reasons, not for the “put it on hold” thing many women want to do.
Medical‑Only Freezing Is the Rule
In Singapore, the law says you can only freeze eggs if you’re facing treatment that could wipe out your fertility, like chemotherapy. The government wants to keep the practice strictly for when your health is at risk.
No Egg Bank, No Options
Because the country bans “social” egg freezing, there isn’t an egg bank around. That means:
- Older or poor‑quality egg donors must outsource to foreign egg banks.
- Women who lost the chance to freeze their eggs early on are left with just one path: egg donation.
Singapore – The Medical Hub That Stuck Its Neck
Interviewer Cheng Li Hui pointed out that even though Singapore is a top medical destination, it refuses to set up non‑medical egg‑freezing clinics. The result? Women have to look to nearby countries where the process is fully available.
What This Means for Women
- Those who didn’t get to freeze eggs at a younger age now rely on donor eggs and IVF.
- There’s no middle ground – no “just in case” option in the homeland.
All in all, Singapore’s strict policy leaves many families either juggling hormone‑intensive treatments or traveling abroad to get the gift of life.
Pandemic made it difficult for women to opt for the procedure
Flipping the Egg Conundrum: Why Frozen Babies Are a Real Cold‑Blooded Vexation
When the world went into lockdown, a group of women who had dreamed of freezing their eggs suddenly found themselves in a real‑life “egg‑ploratory” nightmare.
What Beads of Suffering Do We Talk About?
- Oddball hurdles – Even those who had already frozen their eggs or embryos and were taking them to a neighbouring country ran into roadblocks. Treatment boxes had to be shipped through islands of madness, and some folks ended up with no eggs at all.
- Temp‑monsters rule the day – In Singapore, a few egg shipments bounced back with a chilly fate. Too low a temperature and the eggs go from “freezing” to “frozen” to “gone‑vomit”! It seems the ladles of cryo‑cool‑creativity have a temperamental side.
- Chilling rhetoric – Traditional attitudes in their homeland call egg‑freezing a big “taboo”. But Ase Wang found a bright twist: her family
aligned responses made the journey smoother.
Game‑changer: “A Chill‑free way to pass through these troubles”
MP Cheng Li Hui hammered the point that simplifying the whole egg-lot process would give sparkly relief to these travelers. A traditional, “take this and be content” approach is just not cutting it.
Takeaway at a glance:
- Collect, ship, and store eggs — all the steps require a cool, clever, and clear workflow.
- Friends and families can become the secret sauce, easing the taboo rhythm that pets use to go in stress‑free.
- Egg transport should keep the right sublime temperature; the omelet never stands a chance otherwise.
For a society that’s still adjusting to the idea of egg‑freezing, a smooth, layman‑friendly system is the essential pivot point.
Ase Wang hopes the ban to be lifted this time around
Breaking the Ice: A Star Advocates for Got-Your-Back Social Egg Freezing
Last week, the actress Ase Wang dropped a hot take in an interview, saying she wants the ban on social egg freezing to be lifted and for the government to actually listen. “Singapore is supposedly a cosmopolitan hotspot,” she quipped. “Our bodies are our own, and it’s high time the government stepped up to the plate.”
Parliamentarians Get Involved
- Sarah Cheng Li-Hu has joined the chorus, rallying Parliament for a reform.
- More women in Parliament are waking to the call – an encouraging wave of support.
A Glimpse Into Ase’s Personal Journey
Just a year ago, Ase achieved motherhood via IVF on the first try – no setbacks, no delays. She also revealed that the eggs she froze in 2018 stayed cold, never to be used.
What We Can Take Away
When it comes to reproductive choices, the actress humbly reminds us that society, policy, and personal agency must collide. If Singapore lifts that sweet‑buffed ban, the playground might finally open up to women feeling the pressure to cook up a genuine choice… and a little less drama.
