Pritam Singh Raeesah Khan

2024 - 10 - 17

The Great Political Showdown: Pritam Singh vs. Raeesah Khan! 🎭

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Witness the intense courtroom drama between Pritam Singh and Raeesah Khan unfold! Who will prevail?

The courtroom drama surrounding the trial of Pritam Singh has become a riveting spectacle, drawing much attention and speculation. On Day 3 of the trial, the atmosphere was electric as Raeesah Khan faced pointed questions from defence lawyer Andre Jumabhoy. As the cross-examination continued, Jumabhoy sought to portray Khan as a witness lacking credibility, highlighting alleged inconsistencies in her statements to both the police and the Committee of Privileges. The tension in the courtroom was palpable as the former Sengkang GRC MP grappled with these accusations, attempting to defend her integrity amid a barrage of challenging queries.

Diving deeper into the case, the defence accused Raeesah of a pattern of deceit, asserting that she had lied both in Parliament and in her personal interactions with Singh. This charged environment led to moments of theatricality, as lawyers and witnesses clashed over what constitutes truth in political discourse. Jumabhoy didn’t hold back, boldly stating, "It’s so absurd, it didn’t happen,” when questioning the validity of Khan’s claims. Such fiery exchanges have left the audience on the edge of their seats, wondering who will emerge victorious from this battle of wits.

But not all was just a one-on-one combat; observers noted the intricate web of testimonies. Loh Pei Ying, Khan’s former secretarial assistant, provided insights into her experience, particularly her concerns regarding the party she worked with for a decade. This brought an unexpected twist to the proceedings, as her loyalty and dedication to the party raised questions about the broader implications of the case. What impact will this have on the Workers' Party moving forward? The drama continues to unfold as this trial serves as a magnifying glass for the political climate in Singapore.

As we draw to a close in this unfolding narrative, it’s intriguing to note that courtroom antics often mirror the theatrical elements of a telenovela, where a seemingly straightforward story can unravel into complex emotional conflicts. In the realm of politics, few things are more gripping than a well-fought battle over truth and lies—and in this case, an incredibly public trial serves as the stage. Additionally, it brings to light how trust and accountability in political leadership can be as fragile as a soap bubble, and we’re left pondering: will the reputation of those involved withstand the intense scrutiny of the public and the media? Stay tuned, because there’s much more to come in this dramatic saga!

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Day 3 of Pritam Singh's trial: Raeesah rebuts pointed questions ... (CNA)

On Day 3 of the trial, defence lawyer Andre Jumabhoy continued grilling Ms Raeesah Khan on the stand, throwing out applications to impeach her credibility ...

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Pritam's lawyer continues to raise doubts over Raeesah Khan's ... (The Business Times)

WHETHER former Sengkang GRC MP Raeesah Khan's evidence can be relied upon continued to be the subject of cross-examination on Wednesday (Oct 16), the third ...

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Pritam's lawyer continues to raise doubts over Raeesah's credibility ... (The Straits Times)

Mr Andre Jumabhoy (right) sought to take the court through inconsistencies in Ms Raeesah Khan's statements to the police and the Committee of Privileges.

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Pritam Singh's defence accuses Raeesah Khan of consistently lying (The Online Citizen SG)

Singh's lawyer, Andre Jumabhoy, accused Khan of repeatedly lying, both in parliament and to Singh himself. These accusations relate to Khan's 2021 parliamentary ...

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'It's so absurd, it didn't happen', says defence to Raeesah Khan: 5 ... (AsiaOne)

The third day of Pritam Singh's trial has ended, with former Workers' Party (WP) Member of Parliament Raeesah Khan once again facing hours of ...

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No 'serious discrepancies' that support impeaching Raeesah ... (Mothership.sg)

The third day of the trial of Workers' Party (WP) leader Pritam Singh was marked by discussions between the defence and prosecution as to whether there were ...

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'You're not a teenager': Five key points as defence wraps up ... (The Star Online)

SINGAPORE: The defence completed its cross-examination of former Workers' Party (WP) MP Raeesah Khan on Wednesday (Oct 16), having sought to put into doubt ...

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Pritam Singh trial: Raeesah Khan's ex-assistant testifies about ... (CNA)

Ms Loh Pei Ying, then secretarial assistant to Ms Raeesah Khan, testified about her concerns for the party she had worked with for a decade, as well as her ...

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Pritam Singh trial: 10 key quotes from Loh Peiying, Raeesah Khan's ... (CNA)

Ms Loh Peiying testified about the fear of bugged phones, anger at the management of the aftermath of the lie told by Ms Raeesah Khan in parliament, ...

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Loh Pei Ying: Raeesah had 'poor understanding' of WP history (The New Paper)

Singapore News - Former Workers' Party (WP) cadre Loh Pei Ying is the second witness to take the stand in the trial of WP chief and Leader of the Opposition ...

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Rahayu Mahzam's role in reviewing redacted messages during ... (The Online Citizen SG)

In an ongoing trial involving Workers' Party (WP) leader Pritam Singh, Rahayu Mahzam, a Singapore Member of Parliament (MP) and a member of the Committee of ...

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