Singapore GE2020: PAP candidate Ivan Lim pulls out after online controversy


People's Action Party new face Ivan Lim, who was expected to be fielded in Jurong GRC, responded to allegations of elitist behaviour and lack of humility. He will not be a candidate in the general election, after allegations about his past conduct and behaviour emerged online. - ST/ANN

Singapore, June 28 (The Straits Times/ANN): People's Action Party (PAP) new face Ivan Lim will not be a candidate in the general election, after allegations about his past conduct and behaviour emerged online.

The PAP announced yesterday that Mr Lim had written to its secretary-general, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, earlier in the day to withdraw his candidacy.

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