Singapore Court Rejects Opposition Leader's Appeal, Upholds Lying Conviction

A Singapore court has dismissed an appeal by opposition leader Pritam Singh. The ruling upholds his conviction for lying to a parliamentary committee. The case stems from a 2021 investigation. Singh, the leader of the Workers' Party, was found guilty of giving false testimony under oath. The original parliamentary committee was examining a separate case involving another member of his party. Prosecutors argued that Singh did not tell the truth during that inquiry. Singapore's High Court confirmed the earlier verdict. The judge stated that Singh's appeal had no merit. Sentencing for Singh will occur at a later date. The charge of lying to parliament can carry a financial penalty or a jail term of up to three years.