The Straits Times understands that his short-term visit pass, which was issued when he arrived here on a private visit two weeks ago, has been extended by another 14 days.
This development comes as Sri Lanka’s Cabinet spokesman Bandula Gunawardana told reporters on Tuesday that Mr Rajapaksa, 73, was expected to return home, though he gave no timeline.
He emphasised that the former president was not in hiding or in exile.
On July 14, Mr Rajapaksa was issued a 14-day visit pass when he arrived at Changi Airport on a Saudia flight from the Maldives.
He had fled Sri Lanka amid a deepening economic crisis and widespread protests against his government as soaring inflation affected the prices of basic necessities such as food and fuel.
Shortly after he arrived in Singapore on July 14, Mr Rajapaksa tendered his resignation, which was officially announced by the Sri Lanka Parliament on July 15.
This story is from the July 28, 2022 edition of The Straits Times.
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