Singapore, Jan. 19 -- Singapore's Workers' Party chief Pritam Singh has been removed from his position as the Leader of the Opposition, a day after the Parliament voted that he was unsuitable to continue in the role following his conviction for lying to a parliamentary committee.
In a statement issued on January 15, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said the decision was necessary to uphold the rule of law as well as the dignity and integrity of Parliament. He noted that after careful consideration, Singh's criminal convictions, together with the Parliament's assessment of his unsuitability, made it untenable for him to remain in the post, and that the designation would cease with immediate effect.
The Prime Minister also invited the Workers' ...