Faishal Ibrahim in talks to return to NUS academia
Former Singaporean acting minister Faishal Ibrahim is in discussions to return to the National University of Singapore as an academic. This follows his resignation from political office in July 2025 due to a lapse in judgment.
Why it matters
The transition highlights the career path of former political figures returning to their professional roots following public scandal.
Former acting minister-in-charge of Muslim affairs Faishal Ibrahim resigned from political office and as an MP on July 20.
Listen SINGAPORE – Former acting minister-in-charge of Muslim affairs Faishal Ibrahim is discussing arrangements for a return to academia with the National University of Singapore.
An NUS spokesperson said this on Aug 24 in response to queries from The Straits Times.
This comes about a month after Faishal resigned from political office and as an MP on July 20 over a “lapse of judgment” in handling his interactions with a woman, who is a member of the public.
He was succeeded by Zaqy Mohamad as acting minister.
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