SINGAPORE, Jan 15 (Reuters) – Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong stripped Pritam Singh of his post as Leader of the Opposition on Thursday after his conviction for lying to parliament and following a house vote against him on his suitability to continue, local media reported. Wong in a statement said this decision was necessary to uphold the rule of law, as well as the dignity and integrity of parliament, reported CNA.
(Reporting by Xinghui Kok; Editing by Martin Petty)
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