David Ong resignation due to affair with fellow party member: Zaobao

SINGAPORE – An extramarital affair with a fellow People's Action Party member was behind Mr David Ong's move to resign as the Bukit Batok MP, Chinese daily Lianhe Zaobao reported.

In an online report on Saturday night citing unnamed sources, the Chinese newspaper identified the woman involved in the alleged affair with Mr Ong as Ms Wendy Lim, 41, a senior executive in the logistics industry. She was said to be a member of the Bukit Batok PAP Women's Wing.

Zaobao reported that she was an active PAP member who took part in many grassroots activities in Bukit Batok. She also assisted Mr Ong during the 2015 General Election. TODAY understands that the scandal came to light after Ms Lim's husband lodged a complaint.

Mr Ong has given no detailed explanation, in public, for his resignation. But in a statement to the media earlier on Saturday, he admitted to "personal indiscretion on my part which I deeply regret".

He added: "I feel that it’s the right thing to do to step down for the best interests of the party, my constituents and family....I would appreciate if you can give me and my family the privacy to heal and rebuild."