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Singapore Politics

WP disciplinary panel invites party members to give views on Pritam Singh’s conviction

The invitation is understood to be open to all members.
The invitation is understood to be open to all members.

Live: Parliament continues debate on land transport Bill

Parliament to discuss rising rents in heritage areas, food safety in school central kitchens

Parliament will also discuss two Bills, one on coastal protection and another on land transport.
Parliament will also discuss two Bills, one on coastal protection and another on land transport.

Why Singapore needs a Leader of the Opposition

The Leader of the Opposition role is especially significant in Singapore where, since independence, the PAP has held a dominant position in Parliament, says the writer.
The Leader of the Opposition role is especially significant in Singapore where, since independence, the PAP has held a dominant position in Parliament, says the writer.

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.

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