Pritam Singh's failed appeal may cast WP chief in 'negative light' but political impact limited: Analysts

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The High Court on Thursday (Dec 4) dismissed Mr Singh's appeal against his conviction on two charges of lying to a parliamentary committee. SINGAPORE: The High Court’s dismissal of Workers' Party (WP) chief Pritam Singh’s appeal has cast him in a negative light, some analysts said, although they were divided about the extent of the political fallout. On Thursday (Dec 4), Justice Steven Chong upheld Mr Singh's conviction on two charges of lying to a parliamentary committee about a false anecdote