Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong says, he will consider whether to call a by-election in Punggol East.

NONE The seat for Punggol East fell vacant following the resignation of Michael Palmer ( left ) as member of the People's Action Party (PAP).

Palmer also resigned as Speaker of Parliament, following his admission today of a relationship with a member of the People's Association (PA) staff.

Lee said the constitution did not require him to call a by-election within any fixed time-frame.

"I assure Singaporeans that I will make my decision based on what is best for the constituents of Punggol East and the country," he said in a statement posted on his Facebook.

"We have appointed Teo Ser Luck to oversee Punggol East constituency, and Zainal Sapari to chair the Pasir Ris-Punggol Town Council. Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean, who himself is in Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC, will also take a personal interest in the welfare of Punggol East residents.”

- Bernama