Singapore Lawmakers Resign Amidst Scandalous Affair

TL;DR
Two lawmakers from Singapore's ruling People's Action Party (PAP) have resigned after admitting to an "inappropriate relationship." Tan Chuan-Jin, the Speaker of Parliament, quit over his use of "unparliamentary language," while Cheng Li Hui also resigned as a member of parliament. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong accepted both resignations, emphasizing the need to maintain high standards of propriety and personal conduct. These resignations come amid a rare political fallout in Singapore, following a corruption probe involving a cabinet minister and a billionaire businessman.
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- In rare political drama, Singapore lawmakers quit over "inappropriate relationship" Reuters
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- PM Lee's Q&A with media on handling of Tan Chuan-Jin and Cheng Li Hui's 'inappropriate relationship' CNA
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