Singapore Minister Faisal Ibrahim Resigns Over Conduct

Matichon•International•20h ago

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Former acting Minister for Muslim Affairs Faisal Ibrahim has resigned from his political positions in Singapore following criticism from Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.

•Faisal Ibrahim resigned as acting Minister for Muslim Affairs, Member of Parliament, and member of the People's Action Party on July 20.
•Prime Minister Lawrence Wong stated that Faisal Ibrahim's interactions with a woman were below expected standards.
•Faisal Ibrahim apologized via Facebook and stated he would now devote time to his family.

Overview

•Faisal Ibrahim resigned from his political positions on July 20.
•Prime Minister Lawrence Wong stated that Faisal Ibrahim's online interactions and social meetings with a woman were below expected standards.
•Faisal Ibrahim resigned from his role as acting Minister for Muslim Affairs, as a Member of Parliament, and as a member of the People's Action Party.
•Faisal Ibrahim apologized on Facebook for disappointing the people of Singapore and his supporters.
•Faisal Ibrahim stated he will not provide further explanations regarding the matter out of respect for his family's privacy.
•Senior Minister of State Zaqy Mohamad and his team will continue their duties to serve the people.
•Residents in the Kempang constituency will continue to be cared for by Members of Parliament from the Parade-Marshes Group Representation Constituency.

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Key Entities

Person

Faisal Ibrahim(ไฟซาล อิบราฮิม)ℹ️

Former acting Minister for Muslim Affairs, Member of Parliament, and member of the People's Action Party in Singapore.

Lawrence Wong(ลอว์เรนซ์ หว่อง)ℹ️

Prime Minister of Singapore.

Zaqy Mohamad(ซัคกี โมฮาหมัด)ℹ️

Senior Minister of State.

Organization

People's Action Party(พรรคกิจประชาชน)ℹ️

The political party from which Faisal Ibrahim resigned.

CNA(ซีเอ็นเอ)

A news agency that reported on the resignation.

Reuters(รอยเตอร์)ℹ️

A news agency that reported on the resignation.

Place

Singapore(สิงคโปร์)ℹ️

The country where the political resignations occurred.

Kempang(เคมบังกัน)

An electoral constituency in Singapore.

Parade-Marshes(พาเหรด–แบรดเดลล์ ไฮท์ส)

A Group Representation Constituency in the Singapore Parliament.