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Singapore minister resigns over inappropriate messages · 1 source tracked

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Singaporean Minister Faishal Ibrahim has resigned from his cabinet position, parliament, and the People's Action Party following revelations of inappropriate online messages exchanged with a woman. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong expressed disbelief and shock upon learning of the matter through an email complaint from the woman involved. Although police investigated the harassment accusations made by both parties, no criminal action was pursued. AI

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Singapore minister resigns over inappropriate messages · 1 source tracked

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Jean Iau ·

    ‘Disbelief, shock’: Singapore PM on Faishal’s inappropriate messages with woman

    A married Singapore minister’s sudden resignation amid revelations he had exchanged inappropriate messages with a woman had rocked the city state’s establishment circles, with a groundswell of sentiment calling for him to be retained. Amid online petitions and calls to keep forme…

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