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Pritam Singh

Pritam Singh
The latest news and top stories on Pritam Singh, the Leader of the Opposition in Singapore's parliament. He was formally appointed to the role in 2020, and has been the Secretary-General of the Workers’ Party since 2018. As a Member of Parliament for Aljunied GRC since 2011, he has been instrumental in strengthening the opposition’s presence in Parliament, notably securing 10 seats in recent general elections. He is a lawyer and author by profession.
Workers’ Party secretary general Pritam Singh (left) addresses the media in Singapore on Sunday. Photo: Jean Iau
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Singapore’s Pritam Singh wins vote of no confidence by landslide

The Workers’ Party chief defeated a challenge from 25 cadre members demanding his resignation for breaching its constitution.

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How Singapore opposition risks ‘becoming its own worst enemy’ amid Pritam rift

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Cash cow: biogas from dung solves India’s cooking fuel shortages

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Lawrence Wong warned of ‘storm clouds’ for Singapore. Was it an understatement?

Wong and his team have to prove they are ‘more than equal’ to the task of helping Singapore navigate coming headwinds, analysts say.

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Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong during the general election in May last year. Photo: Reuters
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Solidarity or showmanship? Singapore politicians’ train rides split opinion

Public transport posts by ministers and MPs have drawn praise from some Singaporeans and accusations of ‘wayang’ from others.

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Singapore’s Workers’ Party finishes probe into chief Pritam Singh’s conduct

The disciplinary panel will present its final report and recommendations to the Central Executive Committee later in April.

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Envoy slams Australian radio show for calling Singapore an ‘autocracy’

Anil Nayar criticised an ABC programme for making ‘baseless claims’ about the city state’s political system and judiciary.

Singapore’s skyline. The city state’s envoy to Australia has defended the Asian financial hub’s political system and judicial integrity. Photo: Xinhua
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Singapore budget surplus: poor ‘fiscal marksmanship’ or prudent forecast?

MPs have questioned whether the GST rise was necessary after the government projected a US$12 billion surplus in the current financial year.

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Pritam Singh seeks clarity on Singapore’s public spending as surplus widens

The Workers’ Party chief said ‘public cynicism’ can grow when Singaporeans do not see a clear accounting of how these funds are used.

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Singapore PM accepts Workers’ Party’s rejection of Leader of the Opposition role

The PMO says the LO office will ‘remain vacant until such time that the WP is ready to nominate someone to take on this responsibility’.

Singapore’s opposition Workers’ Party Secretary General Pritam Singh (centre) with his party’s members at Serangoon Stadium as they wait for the results of the 2025 general election. Photo: AFP
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Malaysian road rage video goes viral, Pakistan’s arms deals: 7 Asia highlights

From visa suspensions to Pakistan’s arms deal, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.

This screengrab from a dashcam video shows the moment the Stoned & Co co-founder is honked at to get out of the way. Photo: Instagram/sensual.96s
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Singapore’s opposition chief debate draws comparisons with Westminster system

The post is vacant after Pritam Singh’s removal, sparking discussions on its non-statutory nature and executive control.

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Singapore’s PM Lawrence Wong removes Pritam Singh as Leader of the Opposition

Wong invites the Workers’ Party to nominate another elected MP to serve as the next Leader of the Opposition.

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Singapore MPs back motion deeming Pritam Singh unfit to be opposition leader

The 11 WP MPs present opposed the motion, while the rest of the House, mainly PAP MPs, voted to deem Singh unsuitable for his role.

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Pritam Singh, secretary general of the Singaporean opposition Workers’ Party, leaves the Supreme Court in November during an appeals hearing against his conviction and sentence for lying to a committee. Photo: AFP
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Matricide in Indonesia, Philippine Airlines’ viral video: 7 Asia highlights

From India becoming the world’s fourth largest economy to Philippine Airlines’ viral safety video, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.

Screenshot from Philippine Airlines’ new soap opera-styled safety video. Photo: Philippine Airlines
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Could Singapore remove Pritam Singh as Leader of the Opposition?

Parliament will soon debate a motion to consider whether Singh’s ‘conviction and conduct render him unsuitable to continue’ in the role.

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Singapore to debate motion on Pritam Singh’s role as opposition chief

Singh’s conviction for lying to a parliamentary panel renders him unsuitable to continue in his role, leader of the House Indranee Rajah says.

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Workers’ Party in Singapore orders disciplinary panel for Pritam Singh’s case

The move follows the opposition leader’s recent court conviction for lying to a parliamentary committee.

Singapore’s Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh speaks to the media outside the Supreme Court after his appeal was dismissed last month. Photo: Reuters
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Singapore’s Pritam Singh faces leadership test as party seeks special meeting

The request comes after the opposition chief and party secretary general’s conviction for lying to a parliamentary panel.

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Singapore in 2025: election fever, courtroom drama, pickleball mania

Local politics, tariff concerns, a horrific child abuse case and noise disputes dominate the headlines this year.

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Singapore’s Pritam Singh apologises, Mediacorp pulls show over contempt claims

The episode of ‘The Assembly’ was aired while the court was deciding on the opposition leader’s appeal against a false testimony conviction.

Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh leaves the Supreme Court after his appeal was dismissed in Singapore on December 4. Photo: Reuters
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Singapore’s Pritam Singh loses appeal against conviction for lying

The Workers’ Party chief was in February found guilty of two counts of giving false testimony to a parliamentary committee and fined.

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Workers’ Party chief Pritam Singh speaks to the media outside Singapore’s Supreme Court after his appeal was dismissed on Thursday. Photo: Reuters
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Singapore’s Pritam Singh appeals against conviction for lying to parliament

The Workers’ Party chief was in February found guilty of two counts of giving false testimonies to a parliamentary committee and fined.

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Singapore doubles down on zero tolerance for identity politics

Speaking in parliament, Minister K Shanmugam and opposition leader Pritam Singh disagreed over a preacher’s support for a WP candidate.

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Singapore’s Wong warns against exploiting race and religion in future elections

Singapore’s leader said that the government would engage with opposition views in parliament and create new opportunities for public participation.

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Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong speaks during his swearing-in ceremony in May. Photo: AFP
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Gap between Singapore’s PAP, WP credibility scores narrows: survey

A rise in the proportion of young conservative voters has helped the ruling PAP to win the May 3 general election, an IPS survey shows.

Supporters of the opposition Workers Party and the ruling People’s Action Party show support for their political party at a nomination centre in Singapore on April 23. Photo: EPA-EFE
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Singapore politicians lead sold-out durian tours to Malaysia as peak season hits

With itineraries featuring all-you-can-eat fruit buffets, the trips are a popular way for members of parliament to thank constituents.

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