A settlement between the two councils and the WP leaders was reached after mediation on July 24.
SINGAPORE – The long-running civil suits brought by two town councils against the leaders of the Workers’ Party have come to a close, with both sides announcing on July 24 that they had
Aljunied Hougang Town Council and Sengkang Town Council dropped their claims for damages and costs against WP chief Pritam Singh, party chair Sylvia Lim, and former party leader Low Thia Khiang, as well as town councillors Kenneth Foo and Chua Zhi Hon. Likewise, the three WP leaders and two town councillors dropped their claims for costs against the town councils.An independent panel appointed by AHTC had initiated the legal proceedings, after an audit by KPMG in 2016 found that some $33.7 million in improper payments had been made to FMSS and its subsidiary.
The Straits Times understands that FMSS, which was also sued by the town councils, has also reached a settlement with the town councils.The Workers’ Party wins Aljunied GRC in the general election, as well as retains Hougang, which it has held since 1991. Shortly after, FMSS is formed. At around the same time, AHTC’s existing managing agent, CPG, informs the WP it wishes to terminate its contract early.
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