Following the report released by the Committee of Privileges (COP) yesterday (10 February), the Workers’ Party have since responded with a statement released on Facebook earlier today (11 February).
The WP described the recommendations by the COP as being of “grave concern” and that they will be “expressing their views” on the COP report in Parliament, as well as co-operating with the public prosecutor.
The COP recommended that Raeesah Khan be fined $35,000, and for Pritam Singh and Faisal Manap to be referred to the Public Prosecutor for possible criminal charges.
Here is the WP’s full statement
Workers’ Party Media Release: 11 Feb 2022
The Committee of Privileges (COP) has released its final report. The government has filed a motion to debate this report in Parliament next week.
In this report, the COP calls for a fine of $35,000 for Ms Raeesah Khan for lying in Parliament and refers the Leader of the Opposition Mr Pritam Singh and fellow Aljunied GRC MP Mr Faisal Manap to the Public Prosecutor for possible criminal charges.
The Workers’ Party notes these developments with grave concern. The last time criminal charges were brought against an elected Opposition MP relating to their political work was in the 1980s.
Mr Pritam Singh, Ms Sylvia Lim and Mr Faisal Manap will be expressing their views on the COP report in Parliament (which, like the COP, is dominated by MPs from the ruling People’s Action Party). Mr Singh and Mr Faisal will also co-operate with the Public Prosecutor and defend themselves in court in the event that charges are brought.
While the two elected Aljunied GRC MPs, Mr Singh and Mr Faisal Manap, address these matters, the Party will continue to work for Singapore and Singaporeans. All our elected MPs will continue to serve our constituents to the very best of our ability while the Party’s work in other constituencies continues.
Since its founding in 1957, The Workers’ Party has been through many trials and tribulations. We thank all Singaporeans who have supported us through the decades. We are confident that we will persevere and continue our mission of contributing to the building of our democratic society.