Pritam Singh, the opposition leader of Singapore's Workers' Party, was convicted for lying to a parliamentary committee, impacting his eligibility for upcoming elections. His conviction comes amidst struggles for the opposition against the ruling People's Action Party, which has dominated since 1959. Singh, found guilty of covering up a scandal involving former MP Raeesah Khan, could face a maximum of three years in prison and significant fines. If sentenced to jail or fined sufficiently, he would be disqualified from running in the national elections expected before November.
"The conviction is a blow to the south-east Asian nation's struggling political opposition, which is seeking to challenge the overwhelming dominance of the ruling People's Action Party (PAP)."
"Singh faces a maximum sentence of three years behind bars and a fine of up to Sg$7,000 on each charge."
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