The Committee of Privileges hearing on 13 December 2021 focused on Ms. Sylvia Lim’s involvement in the saga surrounding Raeesah Khan’s false statements in Parliament. Ms. Lim, the Workers’ Party chairperson, testified regarding her knowledge of the falsehoods and the internal handling of the issue by the party.
During the hearing, it was revealed that Ms. Lim became aware of the untruths early on but did not act to correct the false statements immediately. She explained that the Workers’ Party leaders, including Pritam Singh, discussed the matter and decided to give Ms. Khan the opportunity to clarify the issue herself. The Committee probed Ms. Lim on whether the party’s approach was appropriate and whether it demonstrated a lack of accountability.
Ms. Lim maintained that their decision-making process was guided by considerations of Ms. Khan’s emotional state and a desire to allow her to take responsibility. However, the Committee questioned the timeline of events and whether this delay in rectifying the false statements violated parliamentary protocols.
The hearing highlighted the tensions within the Workers’ Party and raised questions about the leadership’s actions in handling the issue.
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