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Pritam Singh’s comments on court of public opinion are outrageous, wrong, unacceptable: Edwin Tong

"No one is above the law," said Mr Tong, adding that Mr Singh's statements undermine public trust in Singapore's system.

Mr Edwin Tong was speaking at the sidelines of a community event, held at the National Community Leadership Institute.

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