Acting Minister for Muslim Affairs Faishal Ibrahim resigns after interactions with woman ‘fell short of standards’

Both parties subsequently made allegations of harassment against each other, and the matter was referred to the police, who investigated the allegations.

“After carefully considering the facts and circumstances, and in consultation with the Attorney-General’s Chambers, it was assessed that no criminal offence had been committed by either party,” said the prime minister in the statement.

No criminal action will be taken against either of them.

“But there was a separate question of whether Assoc Prof Faishal’s conduct met the standards expected of a political office holder and MP,” said Mr Wong.

“Upon reflecting on the matter, Assoc Prof Faishal accepted that his conduct fell short of these standards, and tendered his resignation.”

Senior Minister of State for Defence and Sustainability and the Environment Zaqy Mohamad will be appointed Acting Minister for Muslim Affairs, and the remaining four MPs in Marine Parade-Braddell Heights GRC will continue to serve residents in Kembangan, the prime minister said.

He noted that Assoc Prof Faishal had made “significant contributions over two decades of public service”, and played key roles in advancing initiatives that strengthened community resilience, supported the rehabilitation and reintegration of ex-offenders and improved the outcomes of vulnerable families.

“He has worked hard as an MP and served his residents diligently. I thank him for his many contributions.”