Pritam Singh Found Guilty of Lying to Parliament, Fined Maximum Amount

The Workers' Party leader's conviction is not expected to significantly alter voter sentiment ahead of Singapore's upcoming General Election.

Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh was convicted on two counts of lying to parliament and fined S$7,000 for each charge, the maximum penalty allowed.
The case stemmed from Singh's false testimonies during a parliamentary inquiry into former Workers' Party MP Raeesah Khan's conduct.
Political analysts suggest the guilty verdict may minimally impact Singh's reputation but is unlikely to drastically affect voter sentiment or the Workers' Party's standing.
Singh has announced plans to appeal the conviction and confirmed his intention to contest in the upcoming General Election, which must be called by November 2025.
Observers note that voters are more focused on pressing national issues, such as cost of living and housing, rather than Singh's legal troubles.