‘I am deeply sorry’: Faishal Ibrahim apologises to residents after resigning from politics

Assoc Prof Faishal resigned as a Member of Parliament and a member of the People’s Action Party (PAP) over his interactions with a woman, which Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said had fallen short of the standards required of a political office holder.

The matter was brought to Mr Wong’s attention about a month ago when the Prime Minister’s Office received an email from a woman. Most of the interactions between Assoc Prof Faishal and the woman took place through online messages. They also met on the sidelines of public events, Mr Wong said in a statement.

In his Facebook post, Assoc Prof Faishal thanked residents for their support over the years, describing it as a privilege to serve them.

“Over the years, I have had the privilege of walking alongside many of you – meeting your families, listening to your concerns, and working together to build a stronger and better Singapore,” he said.

“Your warmth, friendship and support mean more to me than I can ever express.”