As it happened: Raeesah Khan testifies on Day 1 of Pritam Singh's trial
The Leader of the Opposition and Workers' Party chief is accused of lying to a Committee of Privileges over the Raeesah Khan case.
Workers' Party chief Pritam Singh leaves the State Courts at midday on Oct 14, 2024. (Photo: CNA/Jeremy Long)
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SINGAPORE: Ms Raeesah Khan, a former Workers' Party (WP) Member of Parliament, took the stand on the first day of the trial of party chief Pritam Singh. He is accused of lying to a parliamentary committee over his handling of a lie that Ms Khan told in parliament in 2021.
On Monday (Oct 14), prosecutors laid out their case against Singh, who is also the Leader of the Opposition.
Singh, 48, is believed to be the first Member of Parliament to face these particular charges under the Parliament (Privileges, Immunities and Powers) Act.
Here's a recap of what happened on the first day of the trial:
