Pritam Singh disagrees his conduct was dishonourable, says he will continue as Aljunied MP whatever Parliament decides
"I disagree that my conduct was dishonourable and unbecoming of an MP, as I disagree with the finding of guilt by the courts and the COP," Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh said, explaining that he would refer to statements taken by the police from former MP Raeesah Khan's aide, Loh Peiying, which had been denied use in court.
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"I disagree that my conduct was dishonourable and unbecoming of an MP, as I disagree with the finding of guilt by the courts and the COP," Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh said, explaining that he would refer to statements taken by the police from former MP Raeesah Khan's aide, Loh Peiying, which had been denied use in court.
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Motion on WP chief Pritam Singh's suitability as Leader of the Opposition: A timeline of events
A domino effect of mistakes beginning with former Workers' Party MP Raeesah Khan's lies in the House in 2021 has put Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh's parliamentary position in doubt.
Leader of the House Indranee Rajah tabled a motion which was heard in Parliament on Wednesday (Jan 14) questioning Singh's suitability to continue in the role.
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A domino effect of mistakes beginning with former Workers' Party MP Raeesah Khan's lies in the House in 2021 has put Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh's parliamentary position in doubt.
Leader of the House Indranee Rajah tabled a motion which was heard in Parliament on Wednesday (Jan 14) questioning Singh's suitability to continue in the role.
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😋 China's popular More Yogurt opening first Singapore outlet on Jan 30
More Yogurt is China's largest fresh-made yogurt beverage chain and a household name, with over 21 million cups sold annually.
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More Yogurt is China's largest fresh-made yogurt beverage chain and a household name, with over 21 million cups sold annually.
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🥰 Grace Fu 'promoted', becomes grandmother
Singapore's Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu has ascended the "family ranks" to become a grandmother. The minister, who will turn 62 in March this year, is married to technopreneur Ivan Lee. They have three children.
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Singapore's Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu has ascended the "family ranks" to become a grandmother. The minister, who will turn 62 in March this year, is married to technopreneur Ivan Lee. They have three children.
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Tasha Low reunites with former manager and member of her K-pop girl group, recalls her stress back then
Local actress Tasha Low, who was the leader of now-defunct Singapore-South Korean girl group SKarf, recounted her experiences in the first episode of local talk show Those Days Those Places, which aired on Jan 13.
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Local actress Tasha Low, who was the leader of now-defunct Singapore-South Korean girl group SKarf, recounted her experiences in the first episode of local talk show Those Days Those Places, which aired on Jan 13.
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Indian singer Zubeen Garg swam without life vest, drowned near Lazarus Island: Coroner's court
Indian singer Zubeen Garg, 53, had consumed alcohol and refused a life vest before jumping off a yacht in September 2025, said Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) David Lim, who was testifying during a hearing at the coroner's court.
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Indian singer Zubeen Garg, 53, had consumed alcohol and refused a life vest before jumping off a yacht in September 2025, said Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) David Lim, who was testifying during a hearing at the coroner's court.
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🤩 Mediacorp holds wardrobe and props sale, open to public on Jan 15
Mediacorp is holding its annual public wardrobe and props sale on Jan 15, with celebrity outfits and show props priced from $1 at Mediacorp Theatre.
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Mediacorp is holding its annual public wardrobe and props sale on Jan 15, with celebrity outfits and show props priced from $1 at Mediacorp Theatre.
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🇹🇭 At least 19 killed after crane falls on train in Thailand, 80 injured
The accident took place on Wednesday morning in the Sikhio district of Nakhon Ratchasima province, 230km northeast of Bangkok, on a train from the capital bound for Ubon Ratchathani province.
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The accident took place on Wednesday morning in the Sikhio district of Nakhon Ratchasima province, 230km northeast of Bangkok, on a train from the capital bound for Ubon Ratchathani province.
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📱 'Are you dead?' Chinese app for single living goes viral
An app called "Are you dead" targeted at people living alone has gone viral in China, with surging downloads and widespread commentary on social media, prompting the company to introduce a subscription fee and change its name for a global audience.
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An app called "Are you dead" targeted at people living alone has gone viral in China, with surging downloads and widespread commentary on social media, prompting the company to introduce a subscription fee and change its name for a global audience.
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☀️ Good morning! Here are some stories you might have missed yesterday:
📓 O-level 2026 results: 86.9% of students score at least 5 passes https://asia1.news/4aVdkRq
😮 Taylor Swift donated 'generous gift' to Brad Paisley's non-profit organisation
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🇰🇭 Cambodia to keep up crackdown on scam centres after arrest of alleged mastermind https://asia1.news/4qmv8db
📓 O-level 2026 results: 86.9% of students score at least 5 passes https://asia1.news/4aVdkRq
😮 Taylor Swift donated 'generous gift' to Brad Paisley's non-profit organisation
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🇰🇭 Cambodia to keep up crackdown on scam centres after arrest of alleged mastermind https://asia1.news/4qmv8db
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😮 Parliament backs motion stating that Pritam Singh is unfit to continue as Leader of the Opposition
The motion was passed by a voice vote of ayes. All 10 other WP MPs and NCMP who were present stood up after Singh requested that the Speaker record the dissenting votes; the Workers' Party had lifted the party whip.
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The motion was passed by a voice vote of ayes. All 10 other WP MPs and NCMP who were present stood up after Singh requested that the Speaker record the dissenting votes; the Workers' Party had lifted the party whip.
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🥫 Diced beetroot product recalled due to potential rust within can
The Singapore Food Agency said that the potential presence of rust is due to a packaging fault.
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The Singapore Food Agency said that the potential presence of rust is due to a packaging fault.
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😱 Twice in one day: 2 sent to hospital in second accident near Tuas Checkpoint
Following an accident along the Ayer Rajah Expressway (AYE), after Tuas Checkpoint (towards MCE), on Wednesday (Jan 14) morning, another accident has occurred along the AYE.
This time, the accident - involving a van and a motorcycle - took place in the direction of Tuas, before the Tuas Checkpoint. Two persons were conveyed to the hospital.
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Following an accident along the Ayer Rajah Expressway (AYE), after Tuas Checkpoint (towards MCE), on Wednesday (Jan 14) morning, another accident has occurred along the AYE.
This time, the accident - involving a van and a motorcycle - took place in the direction of Tuas, before the Tuas Checkpoint. Two persons were conveyed to the hospital.
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🧐 Fact check: Did the woman who masqueraded as a Batik Air flight attendant get hired by Garuda Indonesia?
Was there really a fairy tale ending for the 23-year-old woman who masqueraded as a Batik Air flight attendant? Let's find out: https://asia1.news/4pHqc1o
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Was there really a fairy tale ending for the 23-year-old woman who masqueraded as a Batik Air flight attendant? Let's find out: https://asia1.news/4pHqc1o
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🤣 Filipina spends 4 years worshipping green statue before finding out it's Shrek? Netizens amused, sceptical
3D-printed Shrek becomes Buddha? Amitabha 🙏
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3D-printed Shrek becomes Buddha? Amitabha 🙏
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🥰 Charlene Choi confirms romance with fitness instructor
Hong Kong singer-actress Charlene Choi's love life is looking up again.
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Hong Kong singer-actress Charlene Choi's love life is looking up again.
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🥁Takaichi and Lee end first day of summit on a high note with drum session
In a short video posted on the Japanese Prime Minister's office Youtube channel on Wednesday morning, the two leaders played the drums to global hits "Dynamite" and "Golden" from the likes of BTS and Kpop Demon Hunters.
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In a short video posted on the Japanese Prime Minister's office Youtube channel on Wednesday morning, the two leaders played the drums to global hits "Dynamite" and "Golden" from the likes of BTS and Kpop Demon Hunters.
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🔴 2025 was the world's third-warmest year on record, EU scientists say
According to EU scientists, average temperatures have exceeded 1.5 deg C of global warming over three years, the longest period since records began.
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According to EU scientists, average temperatures have exceeded 1.5 deg C of global warming over three years, the longest period since records began.
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🍕 I try Pizza Hut's Season of Spice menu and its Sichuan Roasted Chicken Pizza is a standout
The restaurant chain launches the limited edition "Season of Spice" menu today (Jan 15). Here's our review!
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The restaurant chain launches the limited edition "Season of Spice" menu today (Jan 15). Here's our review!
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🇸🇬 Total Defence exercise 2026: Businesses, communities, homes to face simulated power outages, digital disruptions
Themed "Are you ready for disruptions?", this year's Total Defence exercise, named Exercise SG Ready 2026, will have the ERP2.0 on-board unit (OBU) play a role in broadcasting alert messages for the first time.
The Public Warning System will also sound the "Important Message" alert at 3pm on Feb 1, and several websites and apps such as Workpal and OneNS will be placed on maintenance mode for one-hour at the same time.
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Themed "Are you ready for disruptions?", this year's Total Defence exercise, named Exercise SG Ready 2026, will have the ERP2.0 on-board unit (OBU) play a role in broadcasting alert messages for the first time.
The Public Warning System will also sound the "Important Message" alert at 3pm on Feb 1, and several websites and apps such as Workpal and OneNS will be placed on maintenance mode for one-hour at the same time.
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😢 Thai woman among 32 killed in train-crane collision, was returning home for dad's wake
The crane was being used as part of a high-speed rail project. The crane was lifting a large concrete section which dropped on to the train, causing several coaches to derail, reported Thailand's The Nation.
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The crane was being used as part of a high-speed rail project. The crane was lifting a large concrete section which dropped on to the train, causing several coaches to derail, reported Thailand's The Nation.
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