{
  "id": 3519012,
  "title": "After resignation due to ‘lapse of judgment,’ ex-Acting Minister Faishal Ibrahim in talks to return to NUS",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/after-resignation-due-to-lapse-of-judgment-ex-acting-minister-faishal",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T00:01:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Independent Singapore",
    "slug": "the-independent-singapore",
    "url": "https://theindependent.sg/after-resignation-due-to-lapse-of-judgment-ex-acting-minister-faishal-ibrahim-in-talks-to-return-to-nus/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Singaporean former Acting Minister Faishal Ibrahim is in talks with the National University of Singapore (NUS) to return to his position, nearly a month after his resignation was announced, according to a report from CNA. Faishal resigned from his roles as a Member of Parliament and the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) on July 20, surprising many Singaporeans who had even circulated a petition requesting his second chance. Faishal has a long-standing connection with the university, having completed his undergraduate and graduate degrees in real estate management, and subsequently becoming a senior tutor, Associate Professor, and researcher. In the wake of his resignation, Faishal admitted to a lapse of judgment in his conduct with a female member of the public, stating that his actions were inconsistent with his responsibilities and leading him to step away from politics to focus on his family. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong accepted Faishal's resignation, and now NUS and Faishal are discussing the terms of his potential return.",
  "summary": "Assoc Prof Faishal is said to be in talks to return to academia; a spokesperson for the National University of Singapore (NUS) has told the media This article ( After resignation due to ‘lapse of judgment,’ ex-Acting Minister Faishal Ibrahim in talks to return to NUS ) first appeared on The Independent Singapore News .",
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
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        "published": "2026-09-02T13:13:35.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}