In full: PM Lee accepts Mdm Halimah Yacob's resignation from the PAP
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has accepted Madam Halimah Yacob's resignation from the People's Action Party. In a three-page letter, Mr Lee assured that he will soon appoint replacements to the posts she is relinquishing - due to her decision to run for President - as well as a grassroots advisor to look after Marsiling residents. A separate statement from the Prime Minister's Office also disclosed that Mr Charles Chong will serve as Acting Speaker of Parliament, following Madam Halimah's resignation as Speaker.
Speaker of Parliament Halimah Yacob attends the Marsiling National Day Dinner celebration held on August 6, 2017. Photo: Nuria Ling/TODAY
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has accepted Madam Halimah Yacob's resignation from the People's Action Party. In a three-page letter, Mr Lee assured that he will soon appoint replacements to the posts she is relinquishing - due to her decision to run for President - as well as a grassroots advisor to look after Marsiling residents. A separate statement from the Prime Minister's Office also disclosed that Mr Charles Chong will serve as Acting Speaker of Parliament, following Madam Halimah's resignation as Speaker.
Here are PM Lee's letter and the PMO statement, in full:
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