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Singapore official resigns over affair

By Associated Press

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LAST UPDATED: 04:26 a.m. HST, Dec 12, 2012



SINGAPORE » The speaker of Singapore's parliament has resigned over an extramarital affair with a government employee.

The resignation announced today is the latest scandal to both titillate and shock a country known for its strait -laced image.

Michael Palmer, the speaker and a member of Singapore's ruling People's Action Party, said his conduct was "improper" and a "serious error of judgment."

The woman Palmer had an affair with was employed by a government statutory board and worked in Palmer's constituency.

A new election will be held to fill Palmer's vacant seat in parliament.






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BO0o07 wrote:
Why resign? Just say I did not have sex with that woman. It worked for Clinton.
on December 12,2012 | 07:18AM
HD36 wrote:
Typical government conduct: sucking up to your superior.
on December 12,2012 | 08:40AM
cojef wrote:
Just goes to show you that to err is human. A misjudgement nevertheless, and the consequences are severe. It must be diffucult for these individuals to control their sexual urges. Macho-man, must display his manhood, I guess.
on December 12,2012 | 08:57AM
Grimbold wrote:
An honest culture and an admirable man who takes responsibility for his failure.
on December 12,2012 | 11:18AM
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