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Singapore ruling party faces crisis as parliament speaker, lawmaker resign over misconduct

  • Speaker of parliament Tan Chuan-Jin resigned over inappropriate conduct and language.
  • Lawmaker Cheng Li Hui also resigned due to an inappropriate relationship with Tan Chuan-Jin.
  • Resignations are highly unusual for Singapore's long-ruling People's Action Party.
  • Comes amid other scandals like graft probe of cabinet minister.
  • Seen as major crisis for PAP amid leadership succession, voter unhappiness over costs.
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