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Singapore politicians

LO office to remain vacant till WP is ready to nominate someone to take on the responsibility: PMO

The Government has accepted the Workers' Party’s decision not to nominate another elected MP to the position of the Leader of the Opposition.
The Government has accepted the Workers' Party’s decision not to nominate another elected MP to the position of the Leader of the Opposition.

WP rejects PM Wong’s invitation to nominate another elected MP as Leader of the Opposition

The Workers' Party said it takes the view that the leader of the largest opposition party in Parliament is the LO.
The Workers' Party said it takes the view that the leader of the largest opposition party in Parliament is the LO.

WP disciplinary panel on Pritam Singh comprises MPs He Ting Ru, Jamus Lim; former MP Png Eng Huat

(Clockwise from top left) Workers’ Party leader Pritam Singh, Sengkang GRC MPs He Ting Ru and Jamus Lim, and former Hougang MP Png Eng Huat.
(Clockwise from top left) Workers’ Party leader Pritam Singh, Sengkang GRC MPs He Ting Ru and Jamus Lim, and former Hougang MP Png Eng Huat.

Pritam Singh, Sylvia Lim seen at outreach event as WP deliberates Leader of the Opposition nomination

Workers' Party chairwoman Sylvia Lim (centre, left) speaking to Mr Pritam Singh at the party's community outreach event in Serangoon North on Jan 18.
Workers' Party chairwoman Sylvia Lim (centre, left) speaking to Mr Pritam Singh at the party's community outreach event in Serangoon North on Jan 18.

News analysis

LO or no? WP faces tough trade-offs in decision over Leader of the Opposition role

Workers' Party chief Pritam Singh was visiting homes in his Eunos ward of Aljunied GRC just hours after he was removed as Leader of the Opposition.
Workers' Party chief Pritam Singh was visiting homes in his Eunos ward of Aljunied GRC just hours after he was removed as Leader of the Opposition.

WP will ‘deliberate carefully’ on PM Wong’s letter asking it to nominate a replacement as LO

WP chief Pritam Singh (left) and chairwoman Sylvia Lim at an election rally in 2025. The WP had announced earlier in January that it would form a disciplinary panel.
WP chief Pritam Singh (left) and chairwoman Sylvia Lim at an election rally in 2025. The WP had announced earlier in January that it would form a disciplinary panel.

Incoming NMP Haresh Singaraju says he’s no longer a party member after photo of him in PAP T-shirt surfaces

Incoming Nominated MP Haresh Singaraju said the photo from September 2023 was of a party activity he had previously volunteered at. 
Incoming Nominated MP Haresh Singaraju said the photo from September 2023 was of a party activity he had previously volunteered at. 

Tommy Koh’s new book reveals he was asked to run for UN secretary-general and for president

The milestone episode is quickly skimmed over in 1½ pages in Professor Tommy Koh's new autobiography.
The milestone episode is quickly skimmed over in 1½ pages in Professor Tommy Koh's new autobiography.

Most Valuable Party approved as new political party in Singapore

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Mr Chia Yun Kai, leader of Most Valuable Party, next to Block 73 Bedok South Avenue 3 on April 19, 2025. 

(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)
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Mr Chia Yun Kai, leader of Most Valuable Party, next to Block 73 Bedok South Avenue 3 on April 19, 2025. 

(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)

Pritam Singh, Mediacorp apologise after comments on CNA show which AGC said are in contempt of court

The episode aired on Nov 5, a day after Mr Pritam Singh’s appeal against his conviction was heard, with the court reserving its judgment.
The episode aired on Nov 5, a day after Mr Pritam Singh’s appeal against his conviction was heard, with the court reserving its judgment.

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