[LIVE] Parliament to debate motion on Pritam Singh’s suitability as Leader of the Opposition

0 January 9, 2026 02:14

Leader of the House Indranee Rajah has filed a motion for the Singapore Parliament to consider whether Workers’ Party chief Pritam Singh should continue as Leader of the Opposition following his conviction for lying to a parliamentary committee. The motion, to be debated at a sitting on or after Jan 13, states that his continuation in the role “would undermine the standing of Parliament and public confidence in the integrity of Singapore’s political system”. It expresses regret over conduct described as “dishonourable and unbecoming of a Member of Parliament”.

Mr Singh was convicted in February last year over statements related to the Raeesah Khan case and fined S$14,000, with his appeal dismissed by the High Court. The motion also notes implications arising from the judgment for WP leaders Sylvia Lim and Muhamad Faisal Abdul Manap, to be considered separately. As Leader of the Opposition, Mr Singh receives confidential government briefings and additional resources.

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