Political analysts said that formally entrenching the role in law would properly define the duties and privileges of the office.

Pritam Singh, the leader of Singapore's largest opposition party, has been stripped of his title as the Leader of the Opposition. The move was announced by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Thursday, one day after parliament approved a motion that said Singh was "unsuitable" for the role because he was convicted of lying to a parliamentary committee.

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong stripped Pritam Singh of his post as Leader of the Opposition on Thursday, saying his position had become untenable after his conviction for lying to parliament.

The Workers' Party faces tough decisions regarding the Leader of the Opposition role after Pritam Singh's removal, considering internal unity and voter perception. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.

Singapore's Leader of the Opposition in parliament, Pritam Singh, has been stripped of his title by the prime minister following a vote by lawmakers. The vote took place on Wednesday in parliament, which is overwhelmingly dominated by the ruling People's Action Party (PAP).

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