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Woman denies role in Singapore ex-minister's resignation amid online rumors

Rasidah Caudal has denied any involvement in the resignation of former Singaporean minister Faishal Tanjung. Caudal stated she has filed a complaint with Singapore's Online Safety Commission and plans to report the matter to the police. The rumors have caused her concern for her safety and that of her family. Faishal Tanjung resigned from his positions due to inappropriate interactions with an unnamed woman, though he stated there was no physical relationship. AI

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Woman denies role in Singapore ex-minister's resignation amid online rumors

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

    Woman rejects links to Singapore ex-minister Faishal’s resignation

    A Singapore fitness instructor linked to former acting minister-in-charge of Muslim affairs Faishal Ibrahim’s resignation has denied rumours that she was the woman with whom he had inappropriate interactions. Rasidah Caudal told This Week in Asia on Monday that she had filed a co…