He pleaded not guilty to the two charges under Section 31(q) of the Parliament (Privileges, Immunities and Powers) Act
SINGAPORE: In Singapore news today, Mr Pritam Singh, the secretary-general of the Workers’ Party, pleaded not guilty to two counts of lying to a parliamentary committee in connection to the case of former WP MP Raeesah Khan, who stepped down from the party and from Parliament on Nov 31, 2021.
Over a year later, Mr Singh pleaded not guilty to the two charges under Section 31 of the Parliament Act and claimed trial. Meanwhile, the Attorney-General’s Chambers and the police said on Tuesday that WP vice-chair Faisal Manap will not be charged.Transport Ministers Unveil Bukit Panjang LRT Line Was Born of"Political Pressure", Set for Overhaul to Address Frequent Breakdowns
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