Singapore Muslim affairs minister resigns over ‘interactions with a woman’
Singapore's acting minister-in-charge of Muslim affairs, Faishal Ibrahim, has resigned following an investigation into his interactions with a woman. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong confirmed that while no criminal offense occurred, the conduct did not meet the standards expected of a political office holder.
Why it matters
This resignation highlights the strict ethical standards maintained by Singapore's ruling party and the political fallout from personal conduct scandals.
Faishal Ibrahim has been a member of parliament since 2006 and became the acting minister-in-charge of Muslim affairs in 2025. (EPA Images pic)
SINGAPORE: Singapore's acting minister-in-charge of Muslim affairs Faishal Ibrahim has resigned from office over his interactions with a woman, prime minister Lawrence Wong said in a statement on Monday.
"Most of their interactions took place through online messages. They also met on the sidelines of public events," wrote Wong.
Both parties later made allegations of harassment against each other, and the matter has been investigated by the police, he added.
The People's Action Party, which prides itself on a "whiter than white" reputation, has been rocked by political scandal in recent years.
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