SINGAPORE, Feb. 17 -- A Singapore court is poised to deliver a ruling on Monday regarding opposition leader Pritam Singh, who stands accused of lying under oath before a parliamentary committee - a decision that holds significant weight ahead of the country's national elections.

Singh, 48, the head of Singapore's main opposition Workers' Party, faces two charges of lying under oath, according to a report published on Bloomberg today.

The case revolves around his testimony to a parliamentary committee that was investigating a former lawmaker from his party, who had lied in parliament concerning a sexual assault case.

Singh has pleaded not guilty to the charges.

If convicted, prosecutors have indicated that they will seek a fine for Singh...