Singapore’s Workers’ Party reprimands Pritam after internal probe

Party chair Sylvia Lim, vice-chair Faisal Manap, and Pritam recused themselves from the meeting.

“The CEC separately considered that, at all material times, Pritam did not intend to act in a manner contrary to the party’s principles, aims or objectives, or in a way prejudicial to its welfare. His actions ultimately reflected judgment calls he had to make.

“In assessing the range of possible actions, the CEC considered the totality of the circumstances and has issued a formal letter of reprimand,” the party said in a statement.

A Singapore court on Feb 17 last year found Pritam guilty of giving false testimony to a parliamentary committee in 2021 regarding fellow party member Raeesah Khan, who had admitted to lying in parliament about accompanying a sexual assault victim to file a police report.

He was fined S$14,000. Pritam later filed an appeal, which was dismissed in December.

Singapore’s parliament subsequently voted to remove him as opposition leader on Jan 14.