Singapore’s acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs, Faishal Ibrahim, has resigned from his cabinet position and the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) following interactions with a woman, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced on Monday.

Wong stated that most of the interactions occurred through online messages, with the pair also meeting on the sidelines of public events. The situation is currently under police investigation, as both parties have made allegations of harassment against each other.

In his resignation letter, Faishal Ibrahim acknowledged a lapse in judgment regarding his handling of the interactions and a failure to establish clearer boundaries earlier, though he affirmed there was no physical relationship and no intent for one to develop. Prime Minister Wong expressed sadness over the circumstances of Faishal’s departure from politics.

While Wong confirmed that no criminal offense was committed by either party and no criminal action would be taken, he noted that Faishal’s conduct raised questions about whether it met the expected standards for a political office holder and member of parliament. Faishal Ibrahim has served as a member of parliament since 2006 and took on the role of acting minister-in-charge of Muslim affairs in 2025.

The resignation comes as the PAP, a party that emphasizes a reputation for integrity, has been involved in several scandals in recent years. These incidents have led to public scrutiny and concern about the party's image.

Last year, then Transport Minister Subramaniam Iswaran was investigated for corruption. He later pleaded guilty to receiving over S$380,000 (approximately $294,000) in gifts from Malaysian billionaire Ong Beng Seng, including entertainment and travel, in exchange for advancing Ong's business interests.

Other recent scandals within the PAP include the resignations of two senior members of the largest opposition party in 2023 due to an admitted affair. Additionally, two ministers were investigated and subsequently cleared of any wrongdoing concerning their rental of state-owned properties.

These recurring issues have prompted former Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to comment on the damage to the party's image. The ongoing series of events places pressure on the PAP to maintain public trust and uphold its commitment to clean governance.