The episode surrounding Raeesah Khan’s lie has evolved into a Taiwanese drama
I had prevented myself from commenting about the hearing at the Committee of Privileges as it was, like the Honorable Leader of the Opposition said, to be finally resolved within the Parliament. However, as the various people presented their evidence to the committee, the whole episode surrounding Raeesah Khan’s lie has evolved into a Taiwanese […]
Police: significant resources dedicated to investigate into Ms Khan’s claims
The Singapore Police Force (SPF) noted that Mr Pritam Singh had minimised the impact of the false claims made against the police by Raeesah Khan Mr Singh had said at the COP that no wrong had been done to the Police by reason of the false claims made against the Police, and questioned the amount […]
Committee of Privileges hearing on Raeesah’s lies: a timeline of events
No time to read the report or watch the full recording? Here’s a timeline of the events that took place as revealed at the Committee of Privileges. 7 Aug 2021 On 7 Aug 2021, 4 days after her speech in Parliament on 3 August, Ms Raeesah Khan spoke with Mr Pritam Singh, and informed him […]
Sex, lies and video recordings: statements have to be made and questions need to be asked
SEX, LIES AND VIDEO-RECORDINGS POLITICS always has a dirty side, no matter how clean it tries to be. In its worst disposition and desperate defence, it would lie and hide – under the cover of darkness, denial or parliamentary privilege. ITS nemesis is the PUBLIC, stakeholders like us ordinary Singaporeans with no agenda, affiliation or […]
Police investigating Iris Koh and her husband for instigating others to flood public hotlines
The Police said in a statement that they are investigating a 48-year-old man and a 45-year-old woman for their alleged involvement in instigating others to call and overwhelm public hotlines which, among other services provided, help the public with COVID-19 issues. They are Iris Koh and her husband, Raymond Ng. Iris Koh is the founder […]
We need FICA because small states like Singapore are often pawns in a game of global influence
A recent investigation by international news agency Reuters, revealed that China’s embassy in Washington pressured business executives to urge members of Congress to weaken or drop specific Bills that would enhance US competitiveness in the semiconductor industry. In the brazenly worded letters, Chinese officials warned senior executives at US companies that they would risk losing […]
How many times did WP Raeesah Khan lie? Why did she admit to lying?
How many times did WP Raeesah Khan lie? 3 times according to proceedings in Parliament on 1 November. She first made the claim that she had accompanied the rape survivor to make a police report on 3 August 2021. She repeated this claim when asked by Minister of State (Home Affairs) Desmond to provide details […]
First case of deliberate lying in Parliament: Bertha Henson
Anecdotes have been shared in Parliament but this is the first case of deliberate lying in Parliament that has been found out. MPs often use anecdotes of anonymous people to make their point. A recent example was when WP Sylvia Lim and Pritam Singh shared the same anecdote of a resident who had to sell […]
CNB Statement on findings relating to investigation into Justin Lee who died after a fall from height
Investigations into how 17-year-old Justin Lee was questioned and treated in the lock-up has been completed. The Central Narcotics Bureau said Justin was treated “professionally and fairly”. CNB launched the investigation after his mother, Ms Cecilia Ow, alleged that he was mistreated during the process. Earlier this month, she made public a letter she had written […]
Rule of law and WP Raeesah Khan’s refusal to comply with Police’ request to arrange for an interview
Workers’ Party Raeesah Khan has ignored 2 emails sent by the police requesting her to arrange for an interview regarding a sexual assault case she brought up in Parliament. The Serious Sexual Crime Branch of the Criminal Investigation Department said in a police statement that it had sent an email to Ms Khan on 7 […]