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A call for equitable accountability: Should a Committee of Privileges investigate PAP’s Tan Chuan-Jin scandal?

Opinion: Recent scandals within Singapore’s political landscape underline the need for equal accountability across parties – urging the question: should a Committee of Privileges probe into the Tan Chuan-Jin scandal as rigorously as it did the Workers’ Party’s Raeesah Khan case?

Malaysian PM claims unity government free from corruption, ushering in new era

Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim recently declared that the unity government, under the watch of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) and police, has remained entirely free from corruption since its inception eight months ago.

Thwarted Thai PM candidate chases support for next vote

Thailand’s liberal reformist leader seeks support for his second attempt at becoming prime minister after facing opposition from military-appointed senators in his initial bid.

PM Lee’s troubling decision: The reappointment and maintenance of Tan Chuan-Jin as Speaker despite knowledge of his affair

Opinion: The recent resignation of Speaker Tan Chuan-Jin, after revelations of an extra-marital affair, has forced Singapore into a state of political introspection. More critically, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s decision to reappoint and maintain Mr Tan in a position of authority, despite knowledge of the affair, has profound implications for Singapore’s political landscape. Could there be instances where individuals are appointed to positions of authority, despite knowledge of their personal indiscretions, potentially subjecting them to undue influence?

Application of POFMA faces criticism for overlooking alleged SLA falsehoods amidst ministerial bungalow rental controversy

Law practitioner Mr. Yeoh Lian Chuan highlighted the uncorrected falsehoods within SLA’s 12 May statement, and Andrew Loh, co-founder of The Online Citizen, criticized these “factually false” claims, questioning POFMA’s selective enforcement. “Yet the Pofma Office does nothing about SLA’s falsehood, and instead goes after others.”

Solomons PM attacks ‘unneighbourly’ China questions

Solomon Islands’ Prime Minister criticized foreign interference over a new police deal with China, calling it “unneighbourly,” while defending the benefits of the agreement and the financial support provided by China.

Before Tan Chuan-Jin and Cheng Li Hui, Other three MPs who left Parliament due to personal indiscretions

On Monday (17 Jul), Singapore’s political landscape was stunned as Speaker Tan Chuan-Jin and MP Cheng Li Hui resigned from both Parliament and the People’s Action Party over an inappropriate relationship. This isn’t the first time MPs have left due to personal indiscretions; three others have done so in the past.

PM Lee: PAP MPs Tan Chuan-Jin and Cheng Li Hui persisted in ‘inappropriate relationship’ despite being advised to stop

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong disclosed during a press conference that the resignations of Speaker Tan Chuan-Jin and MP Cheng Li Hui were driven by their involvement in an inappropriate relationship, which persisted despite prior warnings. In response to media inquiries, PM Lee confirmed that he became aware of their relationship after the last general election in 2020. Although PM Lee confronted both individuals about the matter in February this year, recent information indicated that the relationship between Mr. Tan and Ms. Cheng was still ongoing.

Speaker of parliament Tan Chuan-Jin and MP Cheng Li Hui resign amidst concerns on ‘propriety and personal conduct’

On Monday (17 Jul), Speaker Tan Chuan-Jin and MP Cheng Li Hui announced their resignations from parliament and the People’s Action Party (PAP). Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong accepted both resignations, citing the need to “maintain the high standards of propriety and personal conduct which the PAP has upheld all these years.”

Workers’ Party issues statement over circulated video involving party senior members

The Workers’ Party has issued a statement over a widely circulated video featuring two senior members and will comment once all facts are gathered after its investigations.