PIO becomes Singapore’s first leader of opposition

SINGAPORE: Singapore’s Indian-origin leader Pritam Singh scripted history on Monday when the city-state’s parliament conferred the duties and privileges to him as the country’s first leader of the opposition. Singh’s Workers’ Party won 10 seats out of the 93 it contested in the July polls, making it the biggest opposition presence in Singapore’s parliamentary history.
Addressing the parliament, Singh underlined the need to focus on foreigners and their living conditions. “Their presence gives Singapore a vitality that keeps us economically relevant and provides jobs to Singaporeans.” Singh took the seat directly opposite PM Lee Hsien Loong in the chamber. He will be given the right to ask the lead question to ministers.