Singapore, July 12 -- Workers' Party chief Pritam Singh yesterday pledged to do his best as the Leader of the Opposition, responding to the announcement by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong that the WP leader would be appointed to a newly created position and given staff and resources.

Posting on Facebook the morning after his party made historic gains in the general election, he wrote: "I look forward to serving as the Leader of the Opposition and will carry out my duties to the best of my abilities. I will endeavour to ensure that the Workers' Party under my leadership will remain loyal to Singapore and all Singaporeans."

The WP had won Sengkang GRC in one of the surprise results of election night, and it also consolidated its majorities...