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Singapore's parliament affirmed an amended motion on the nation's economic future after nearly nine hours of debate, though the opposition Workers' Party rejected the final version, highlighting disagreements over how growth should benefit workers and local enterprises.
Singapore's Law Society will pursue the striking off of Workers' Party chief Pritam Singh from the legal rolls at a disciplinary hearing on August 13, following his conviction for lying under oath to Parliament's privileges committee.
Singapore's Parliament has formally closed the case against Workers' Party leaders Sylvia Lim and Faisal Manap for parliamentary dishonesty, as legal time constraints prevent further disciplinary action. The decade-long saga originated from a lie by former MP Raeesah Khan.
Singapore's Workers Party has solidly backed Pritam Singh as secretary-general despite his conviction for lying to Parliament, with 82 of 106 cadres voting for his retention. The party now faces scrutiny over whether political pragmatism has eclipsed accountability.
Singapore's Workers' Party re-elected chief Pritam Singh unopposed on June 28 after dissident cadres failed to force his resignation. Singh secured over 80 per cent support in a secret ballot, cementing his leadership of the city-state's largest opposition party.
Singapore's Workers' Party faces a leadership crisis as over 100 cadres prepare to vote on Pritam Singh's future following his High Court conviction for misleading a parliamentary committee. A challenge appears imminent.