Tan Chuan-Jin says that he has “fallen short” in some areas and must step away from politics to devote himself to his family.
SINGAPORE: Speaker Tan Chuan-Jin on Monday informed Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong of his decision to resign from the People's Action Party as well as his duties as Speaker and as Member of Parliament for Marine Parade.I am writing to you as a member of the People’s Action Party, and to inform you of my resignation as Speaker of Parliament and Member of Parliament for Marine Parade GRC with immediate effect.
When such mistakes happen, all Members, myself included, will have to apologise and withdraw their comments. However, as Speaker, I should have known better and held myself to higher standards. The issue at hand isn’t just about the mistake itself. My mistake raised broader questions over my neutrality and impartiality as Speaker. The credibility of Parliament and the Chair is critical and cannot be compromised.
I apologise to my fellow Singaporeans, residents, volunteers, colleagues and friends for having let them down. I appreciate your admission that you have fallen short in the matter of your personal conduct, and understand your desire to step away from politics and help heal your family. I have spoken to you previously on this. You admitted that what you did was wrong and offered to resign. I accepted, with your resignation to take place after I had made arrangements to continue to take care of the residents in Marine Parade GRC and your own Kembangan-Chai Chee ward.
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