Raeesah Khan issue a ‘hiccup’ for Pritam Singh: Low Thia Khiang
Speaking to the media outside the court, former Workers’ Party chief Low Thia Khiang gives Pritam Singh a vote of confidence.
He says: “I think this is a hiccup, it’s a process whether you are a new leader or an organisation, in the process of development there’s always hiccups here and there, we must not forget the whole general direction making progress in Singapore.”
Speaking in English and Mandarin, he adds that it has not been long since Singh took over from him as secretary-general of the Workers’ Party (WP). Singh was elected secretary-general in 2018.
When asked if Singh could have handled the matter better, Mr Low says in Mandarin that he thinks Singh has already tried his best.
He adds that in the course of any political party’s or leader’s development, challenging situations will surely occur, and that it was part of the learning process.
“The most important thing is to know how to unite the party.”
Mr Low added that he thinks Singapore is now a mature democracy and voters are mature.
He said: “Voters can make distinction between who is a good politician and who is not a good politician.
“And I believe Pritam is a good politician, he's a capable competent leader with a heart for Singapore and Singaporeans.”
When asked if the issue will hinder his work with the WP Central Executive Committee, which Mr Low remains a member of after having stepped down as secretary-general in 2018, he said: “No it should not, it will not.”
Singh and Mr Low also shared a brief exchange in the court lobby before Mr Low stepped out.
There, Singh apologised to Mr Low Thia Khiang, saying: “Sorry I didn't have many questions for you.
In response, Mr Low wished him good luck.
