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Parliament To Debate Pritam Singh’s Suitability To Remain Leader of the Opposition

The motion cites a High Court ruling upholding his conviction for lying to a parliamentary committee.

Overview

  • Leader of the House Indranee Rajah filed the motion, which will be taken up in the January sitting and raised on or after Jan 13.
  • The text asserts that Mr Singh’s continuation in the role would undermine Parliament’s standing and public confidence in Singapore’s political system.
  • The motion notes the Committee of Privileges’ finding that he guided former MP Raeesah Khan to persist with a false statement in Parliament.
  • Mr Singh was convicted in February 2025 and fined S$14,000 in total, with the High Court upholding the verdict on Dec 4, 2025.
  • The motion also notes separate implications for WP MPs Sylvia Lim and Muhamad Faisal, while the Workers’ Party has formed a disciplinary panel to review Mr Singh’s conduct.