SINGAPORE — Three Nominated Members of Parliament (NMPs) have publicly stated that Workers’ Party chief Pritam Singh is unsuited to continue serving as Singapore’s Leader of the Opposition, intensifying parliamentary scrutiny following his conviction related to false testimony. 

During a parliamentary sitting this week, NMP Kuah Boon Theng — a senior counsel with more than 30 years of legal experience — urged Mr Singh to consider voluntarily stepping down from the Opposition leadership. Ms Kuah described such a step as the “clearest sign” that he has recognised and learned from his conduct. 

The comments from the three Nominated MPs come amid a broader motion in Parliament weighing Mr Singh’s suitability for the role following his conviction for providing false evidence to a parliamentary committee. Critics argue that continuing in the leadership position could undermine public confidence in the integrity of Singapore’s political institutions. 

Proponents of maintaining high standards in parliamentary office emphasise that leadership roles carry not just privileges but responsibilities to uphold trust and accountability. The motion itself reflects ongoing debate over how elected representatives should be held to account in light of legal and ethical expectations. 

Mr Singh, who also leads the opposition Workers’ Party, has yet to publicly announce whether he will respond to the NMPs’ calls to step down, with the matter remaining a focal point of political discussion in Singapore.