The disbarment of Workers' Party chief Pritam Singh in Singapore is a professional setback for the opposition figure, but it is not expected to further damage his political standing.

A Singapore court has disbarred Pritam Singh, the chief of the main opposition party, from practicing law following his criminal conviction for lying under oath to a parliamentary committee.

Pritam Singh successfully held onto his position as chief of Singapore's Workers' Party after a secret vote at a special cadres conference. This outcome followed public support from former party chief Low Thia Khiang and saw Singh prevail despite a challenge to his leadership.

Analysts suggest that the Workers' Party's leadership will gain absolute clarity following the special cadre members conference and the biennial Central Executive Committee election on June 28, which could present the 'first overt challenge' to Pritam Singh's leadership.

Workers' Party chief Pritam Singh was observed on a walkabout a week after a disciplinary panel announced the completion of its probe.

Workers’ Party chief Pritam Singh has urged for greater public disclosure and accountability regarding Singapore's billions of dollars in government spending, citing one of the largest fiscal surpluses in decades.

Analysts suggest that the disbarment of Pritam Singh likely signifies the conclusion of the long-running Raeesah Khan saga, emphasizing the importance of upholding honesty in politics despite the significant time and public resources invested.

Singapore's Law Society is applying to have Workers' Party chief Pritam Singh struck off the rolls, following his conviction for giving false evidence under oath, with a High Court hearing scheduled for August 13.

Pritam Singh announced that the Workers' Party cadres voted to retain him as secretary-general, with no one challenging his position.

Singapore's Workers' Party will hold a special cadres conference on June 28 to discuss Pritam Singh's position as party chief, with a secret vote by cadres if he does not step down voluntarily.

The Workers' Party chief, Pritam Singh, has called for full disclosure of billions in public spending, arguing that the public deserves detailed 'report cards' on how taxpayer funds are utilized, especially amid record surpluses.

Pritam Singh has been disbarred as a lawyer by the Law Society of Singapore after he did not contest their application to strike him off the rolls.

A hearing for the Law Society's disciplinary proceedings against Pritam Singh has been scheduled for August 13 before the Court of Three Judges.

Singapore's main opposition, the Workers' Party, is grappling with internal divisions, with questions arising about the leadership role of its chief, Pritam Singh, just over a year after solidifying its opposition status.

Analysts question the Workers' Party's 'slap on the wrist' reprimand of leader Pritam Singh, despite acknowledging a court ruling of wrongdoing, raising concerns about accountability.

The Law Society has initiated disciplinary proceedings against Pritam Singh, though specific details of the allegations were not immediately available.