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WP Leaders Confirm Resignations Following Admission of Inappropriate RelationshipSINGAPORE: The Workers’ Party announced on Wednesday (Jul 19) that Aljunied GRC MP Leon Perera and senior party member Nicole Seah have resigned from their party and parliamentary positions. The decision followed a video circulated online, suggesting an "inappropriate exchange" between the two.WP Chief Pritam Singh revealed …

Pritam Singh Speaks on Leon Perera and Nicole Seah’s Exit Amid a Political StormSINGAPORE: Amid a stormy political week, the Workers’ Party (WP) held a press conference to address the resignations of Aljunied GRC MP Leon Perera and senior WP member Nicole Seah. Their exit came after a video surfaced online suggesting an inappropriate relationship, …

From Extramarital Scandals to CPIB Investigations, Singapore’s Political Landscape Faces Intense ScrutinySINGAPORE: July has proven to be a whirlwind for Singapore politics, marked by a series of scandals and controversies that have gripped public attention. Typically, political discussions in Singapore are seen as dry, but recent events have unfolded like a political thriller, sparking spirited …

A Look at the Career of Singapore’s Interim Transport MinisterSINGAPORE: Following the recent Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) probe involving Transport Minister S Iswaran, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong appointed Senior Minister of State Chee Hong Tat as Acting Minister for Transport. Mr. Iswaran, along with businessman Ong Beng Seng, was arrested on July 11 …

PM Lee Confirms No Plans for an Early Election Amid PAP IssuesSINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong affirmed that the People's Action Party (PAP) will address recent controversies involving its Members of Parliament with transparency and rigor. Responding to public concerns about a potential slip in PAP standards, Mr. Lee emphasized that “no system is …

PM Lee Directs Iswaran’s Leave of Absence During Anti-Graft InquirySINGAPORE: Transport Minister S Iswaran is assisting the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) in an investigation following the discovery of a case by the anti-graft agency. CPIB has not disclosed details regarding the investigation, which involves multiple individuals, including Mr. Iswaran.Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, who …

Parliament Acknowledges Tharman’s Legacy as He Retires to Run for PresidentSINGAPORE — Leader of the House Indranee Rajah led Parliament in paying tribute to Senior Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam on his final day as a Member of Parliament, following his decision to retire and contest in the upcoming Presidential Election. Tharman, also the Coordinating Minister for …

Forum to Discuss Freedom of Expression and Accountability for Online HateSINGAPORE: A panel of academics, lawyers, and media professionals will gather on Saturday (July 8) to discuss the unchecked rise of political hate sites in Singapore and the need for accountability. Hosted at Palms Bistro, this event is organized by The Asia Centre, The Independent …

Liability Findings May Lead to Damages Owed by Workers' Party Leaders and Town Council StaffSINGAPORE: The Court of Appeal has ruled that Workers' Party leaders Sylvia Lim and Low Thia Khiang are liable for negligence regarding the Aljunied-Hougang Town Council (AHTC) payment processes. However, WP chief Pritam Singh was cleared of any negligence in this …

Delays due to tighter Indonesian border controls and additional checks to prevent human trafficking.SINGAPORE: Families in Singapore seeking to hire new Indonesian domestic workers may face delays of up to two months, as Indonesia enforces stricter border controls in response to concerns about human trafficking. These enhanced measures include more rigorous checks on citizens traveling …