Pritam Singh to Testify in Perjury Trial

Pritam Singh, the chief of Singapore's Workers' Party, has been called to present his defense in court after Deputy Principal District Judge Luke Tan ruled that there is a sufficient case against him regarding allegations of lying to the Committee of Privileges. Singh faces two charges related to his testimony concerning former MP Raeesah Khan, who falsely claimed to have accompanied a rape victim to a police station. The prosecution concluded its case on October 24, having called four witnesses, including Khan and former party leaders. Singh's lawyer argued that the charges are legally defective and questioned the credibility of Khan as a witness. Singh opted to give evidence in court on November 5, marking a significant moment in this unprecedented trial that has captured public attention in Singapore.