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Opposition Leader Pritam Singh Apologizes for Court Contempt

12/13/2025

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Pritam Singh, Singapore's opposition leader, apologized to the court for contemptuous comments in a CNA interview and pledged not to repeat remarks undermining the court's integrity.
The Attorney-General's Chambers informed him of the contempt issue, prompting apologies from Singh and Mediacorp and removal of the interview.
Law Minister Edwin Tong criticized comments, and Singh said he respects the court's judgment and that political differences should not threaten the legal system.

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Pritam Singh, Singapore's opposition leader, apologized to the court for contemptuous comments in a CNA interview and pledged not to repeat remarks undermining the court's integrity.
The Attorney-General's Chambers informed him of the contempt issue, prompting apologies from Singh and Mediacorp and removal of the interview.
Law Minister Edwin Tong criticized comments, and Singh said he respects the court's judgment and that political differences should not threaten the legal system.