government agency in Singapore
2 former employees of Sembcorp Marine, now Seatrium, charged with bribing Brazilian officials
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/sembcorp-marine-seatrium-keppel-employees-charged-bribery-brazil-4225691
Lum Kok Seng, the man named in latest charges against Iswaran, was interviewed by CPIB several times
straitstimes.com/singapore/lum-kok-seng-the-man-named-in-latest-charges-against-iswaran-was-interviewed-by-cpib-several-times
Quick Glance: Iswaran Faces 8 New Charges for Receiving S$19,000 Worth of Valuables from Construction Firm Boss
- Former Transport Minister S. Iswaran appeared in court to face eight fresh charges, following his initial corruption charge two months earlier.
- The new charges allege that Iswaran received valuable items from an individual connected to him in an official capacity.
- Items received included whisky bottles, golf clubs, and a Brompton bicycle from Lum Kok Seng, the managing director of Lum Chang Holdings.
- The charges pertain to a period between November 2021 and November 2022, with Iswaran being aware of Mr. Lum's business ties to his ministerial role during this time.
Man bribed SMU Academy associate director with S$62,800 to get marketing services gig
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/smu-academy-associate-director-bribed-62800-over-marketing-services-gig-4136026
CPI-based inflation eases to 5.09% in Feb; Jan IIP growth at 3.8%: Food and beverage recorded an inflation of 8.66 per cent vs 8.3 per cent in January 2024
business-standard.com/economy/news/cpi-based-inflation-eases-to-5-09-inn-feb-jan-iip-growth-at-3-98-124031200753_1.html
Quick Glance: Inflation Decline and Consumer Impact
- Inflation in Germany continues to decline, primarily due to cheaper energy prices. Experts predict a further decrease in the year ahead, but with potential challenges. Higher inflation rates diminish consumer purchasing power.
- In February, energy and fuels decreased in price, while food prices increased. Services also became more expensive. Consumer prices rose by 0.4 percent compared to the previous month.
- The German government forecasts rising consumer prices and wage increases above the inflation rate. The expectation is that employees will spend the money and boost private consumption. However, the Bundesbank President warns against premature interest rate cuts.
- Despite the decline in inflation, the Bundesbank cautions against premature interest rate cuts. The European Central Bank aims for price stability in the medium term. Higher interest rates can curb demand but also burden the economy.
Singapore ranked 5th least corrupt country in 2023: The latest Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index placed Denmark as the least corrupt ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/singapore-ranks-fifth-least-corrupt-country-world-2023-4085011
Quick Glance: Singapore Maintains Top 5 Ranking in 2023 Corruption Index
- Singapore remains in the top 5 as one of the least corrupt countries in the world, according to the Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index.
- The country has been the only Asian nation in the top 10 since the index was first published in 1995.
- Countries are ranked and measured based on their perceived levels of public sector corruption.
- Singapore scored 83 in 2023, the same as the previous year.
Former AON S’pore CEO allegedly obtained $668k in bribes from Fullerton Healthcare Group ex-director
straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/former-ceo-allegedly-obtained-668k-in-bribes-from-ex-director-of-fullerton-healthcare-group
Ong Beng Seng - A billionaire who courted Singapore’s political elite. It backfired.
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/01/28/ong-beng-seng---a-billionaire-who-courted-singapores-political-elite-it-backfired
Global anti-graft watchdog places Singapore as fifth least corrupt country in world index
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/01/30/global-anti-graft-watchdog-places-singapore-as-fifth-least-corrupt-country-in-world-index
Iswaran resigns as minister, MP and PAP member after charges for corruption: He will return the salary and allowances received since start of investigations.
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/iswaran-resigns-minister-mp-pap-member-allowances-salary-cpib-corruption-4056081
Police officer charged with taking another S$36,000 in bribes: Poo Tze Chiang was first charged in 2022 with seven counts of corruption and three counts ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/police-officer-bribes-corruption-cheating-charges-cpib-4073951
Iswaran charged 6 months after CPIB arrest: How the case unfolded: Here's a timeline of the developments since the start of the CPIB investigation.
straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/iswaran-charged-6-months-after-cpib-arrest-how-the-case-unfolded
CPIB probe into Iswaran completed; findings before AGC: Chan Chun Sing: Details about what the Transport Minister is being investigated for have not yet been ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/cpib-probe-into-iswaran-completed-findings-before-agc-chan-chun-sing
Former anti-vape investigation officer charged with molesting suspects, seeking sexual favours
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/cpib-vape-io-investigation-officer-charged-corruption-sexual-favours-4000871
Singapore’s year of living scandalously: Last year was unprecedented in independent Singapore’s history. Difficulties have arisen in past years for the ...
asiatimes.com/2024/01/singapores-year-of-living-scandalously/
MFA director-general charged over mailing Panadol, luxury watches in diplomatic bags
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/mfa-director-general-charged-court-mailing-panadol-luxury-watches-diplomatic-bags-china-singapore-3938861
Ex-SIA employee jailed 10 months for corruption, using ill-gotten gains to buy Microsoft shares
straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/ex-sia-employee-jailed-10-months-for-corruption-using-ill-gotten-gains-to-buy-microsoft-shares
Singapore 'will never let the system go corrupt', says PM Lee: The People’s Action Party will keep itself clean, with its commitment to honesty and ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/singapore-will-never-let-system-go-corrupt-pm-lee-pap-convention-3898131
HDB senior estate manager and construction company director charged with corruption
straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/hdb-senior-estate-manager-and-construction-company-director-charged-with-corruption
Progress Singapore Party's NCMP Hazel Poa filed a motion to suspend Transport Minister S Iswaran from parliament on Tuesday (Sep 19) ... Show more
PSP calls for Iswaran to be suspended as MP, gets rejected by PAP and WP: SINGAPORE - People’s Action Party and Workers’ Party MPs rejected a motion on Tuesday ...
asiaone.com/singapore/psp-calls-iswaran-be-suspended-mp-gets-rejected-pap-and-wp
East Asia Forum issued Pofma order for statements on independence of CPIB, PM Lee’s handling of issues
straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/east-asia-forum-issued-pofma-order-for-statements-on-independence-of-cpib-pm-lee-s-handling-of-issues
PSP’s Hazel Poa files motion to suspend Transport Minister S Iswaran from parliament amid CPIB probe
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/psp-hazel-poa-files-motion-suspend-s-iswaran-parliament-cpib-probe-3755426
Geylang KTV operator gets jail for helping to bribe police officer over rival gang fight
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/geylang-ktv-jailed-bribe-police-secret-society-rival-gang-fight-3744821
'Full speed' ahead for F1 Singapore Grand Prix despite CPIB probe: This year's race attendance is expected to dip by 17 per cent due to the Bay ...
channelnewsasia.com/sport/f1-singapore-grand-prix-cpib-probe-ong-beng-seng-iswaran-3743686
Foreign pressure not behind money laundering arrests and CPIB probe involving Iswaran: Law Ministry
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/pofma-foreign-pressure-money-laundering-arrests-iswaran-cpib-probe-3715056
Heart of the Matter - Money laundering busts: Regulators have to constantly play catch up
channelnewsasia.com/listen/heart-matter/money-laundering-busts-regulators-have-constantly-play-catch-3736416
WATCH: PM Lee Hsien Loong announces that Transport Minister S Iswaran has been interdicted from duty with a reduced pay of S$8,500 a month until further notice ... Show more cna.asia/3QqoyTF
Quick Glance: PM Lee to Deliver Ministerial Statement on Iswaran Probe and MPs' Extramarital Affair
- Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will deliver a ministerial statement in parliament.
- The statement will address the corruption probe involving Transport Minister S Iswaran and the resignation of two ruling party lawmakers over a cheating scandal.
- Several MPs have filed questions on the CPIB probe for Wednesday's parliamentary session.
Ministerial statement: Lee Hsien Loong on CPIB probe involving Minister S Iswaran and resignations of former Speaker and PAP MP
channelnewsasia.com/watch/ministerial-statement-lee-hsien-loong-cpib-probe-involving-minister-s-iswaran-and-resignations-former-speaker-and-pap-mp-3671701
Quick Glance: PM Lee explains approach to Tan Chuan-Jin, Cheng Li Hui affair
- PM Lee admits he should have addressed the issue with Tan Chuan-Jin and Cheng Li Hui earlier.
- Both were spoken to and counseled separately, but the affair was not ended.
- These types of relationships occur from time to time, according to PM Lee.
- The party has taken immediate action in a few cases in the past.
'Deeply offensive': Singapore rebuts Economist column questioning CPIB's independence
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/economist-uk-high-commissioner-cpib-independence-ridout-road-iswaran-3662036
CPIB did not announce Iswaran's arrest initially as it wanted to establish more facts, hear his side: Chan Chun Sing
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/cpib-didnt-announce-s-iswaran-arrest-establish-facts-chan-chun-sing-ccs-3671761
Recent scandals a 'setback' for PAP, government; response matters more when things go wrong: DPM Wong
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/scandals-pap-singapore-government-lawrence-wong-3658211
Timeline: Transport Minister S Iswaran, property tycoon Ong Beng Seng arrested as part of CPIB probe
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/timeline-iswaran-ong-beng-seng-corruption-probe-cpib-arrests-3632186
Quick Glance: HPL Managing Director Ong Beng Seng Arrested in CPIB Probe with Minister S Iswaran
- Ong Beng Seng, Managing Director of Hotel Properties Limited (HPL), has been arrested by the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB).
- He will surrender his passport to CPIB and provide updates to the board.
- HPL's nominating committee has determined that Mr. Ong is suitable to carry out his duties as managing director.
Singapore ruling party 'takes a hit' over recent scandals - PM: Singapore's prime minister on Wednesday said his ruling party had "taken a hit" over a spate of ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/singapore-pm-lee-minister-under-graft-probe-barred-duty-until-further-notice-2023-08-02/
Quick Glance: Singapore PM defends governance amid scandals
- Lee Hsien Loong acknowledges ruling People's Action Party's setback ahead of leadership change.
- Singapore's prime minister defends the country's reputation for clean governance following a corruption investigation and an 'inappropriate' parliamentary relationship that tarnished its image.
- The Speaker of Singapore's parliament and a fellow member of the ruling People's Action Party resigned as lawmakers after revelations of an affair.
- Lee said, 'With the investigation into Minister Iswaran and the resignations of the House Speaker and an MP, the PAP has taken a hit.'
Iswaran questioned by CPIB for 10 hours: SINGAPORE: Transport Minister S Iswaran was questioned for around 10 hours by the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/s-iswaran-questioned-cpib-10-hours-corruption-probe-3637006
Quick Glance: Iswaran questioned for 10 hours by CPIB
- Transport Minister S. Iswaran was questioned by the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) for approximately 10 hours.
- This was the first time he has been seen at the CPIB since news of his connection to an investigation broke last week.
- According to The Straits Times, Mr. Iswaran arrived at the CPIB building in Lengkok Bahru, Redhill, in a grey Mazda 6 saloon at around 10:50 am on Tuesday.
- CPIB announced that Mr. Iswaran and Ong Beng Seng, the managing director of Hotel Property Limited, were arrested on July 11 and are assisting with the investigations.
WATCH: DPM Lawrence Wong says the Singapore government will be upfront and transparent about CPIB’s probe involving Transport Minister S Iswaran ... Show more cna.asia/3NOCzYz
Analysts call for more transparency over Iswaran corruption probe in order to maintain trust and confidence
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/iswaran-corruption-arrest-investigation-cpib-transparent-trust-3639306
Singapore’s envoy to UK refutes The Economist’s claim that CPIB cannot be independent
straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/singapore-s-envoy-to-britain-refutes-economist-s-claim-that-cpib-cannot-be-independent
The gist: Talk of Parliament for almost three hours – affairs, corruption and Iswaran’s pay cut
straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/the-gist-talk-of-parliament-for-three-hours-affairs-corruption-and-iswaran-s-pay-cut
What it means to have an hours-long ‘lim kopi’ at S’pore’s CPIB: Ex-Fifa referee T. Rajamanickam on what it was like being grilled by CPIB officers during his ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/what-it-means-to-have-an-hours-long-lim-kopi-at-s-pore-s-cpib
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Iswaran seen at CPIB headquarters on Tuesday morning: This is the first time Mr Iswaran has been seen by the media since he was arrested last Tuesday ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/iswaran-seen-at-cpib-headquarters-on-tuesday-morning
PAP engaged in 'half-truths' on matters of significant public interest: Pritam
asiaone.com/singapore/pap-engaged-half-truths-matters-significant-public-interest-pritam
CPIB probe into Iswaran a 'setback' but Singapore system will emerge stronger: Tharman
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/cpib-probe-iswaran-singapore-system-stronger-tharman-shanmugaratnam-3630996
Singapore’s clean reputation gets a timely test: Singapore could turn a governance crisis into an opportunity. Its transport minister S ...
reuters.com/breakingviews/singapores-clean-reputation-gets-timely-test-2023-07-18/
How did CPIB come about and what powers does it have in investigating corruption in Singapore?
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/cpib-corrupt-practices-investigation-bureau-powers-iswaran-ong-beng-seng-3626341
PM Lee and DPM Wong did not reveal Iswaran arrest as it was related to CPIB's 'operational matters', says PMO
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/pofma-political-sophistry-blog-iswaran-cpib-arrest-probe-investigation-3642306
Commentary: A horrible July for PAP but party leaders need to seize the moment to put things right
channelnewsasia.com/commentary/pap-july-controversies-iswaran-cpib-tan-chuan-jin-cheng-li-hui-party-put-things-right-3645756
Iswaran to remain in Singapore during CPIB investigation: Prime Minister's Office
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/iswaran-cpib-investigation-remain-singapore-pmo-access-government-3626706
PM Lee, DPM Wong did not disclose Iswaran’s arrest as it is CPIB’s call to make: PMO
straitstimes.com/singapore/pm-lee-dpm-wong-did-not-disclose-iswaran-s-arrest-as-it-is-cpib-s-call-to-make-pmo
Preparations for Singapore Grand Prix going ahead amid CPIB probe involving Ong Beng Seng
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/singapore-grand-prix-ong-beng-seng-cpib-iswaran-3629176
Commentary: Addressing gaps in representation and expectations of Singapore political leadership
channelnewsasia.com/commentary/singapore-pap-wp-general-election-cpib-affair-grc-representation-minority-3636461
HPL shares slide after Ong Beng Seng's arrest, but company still 'fundamentally strong': Analyst
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/hotel-properties-stocks-shares-ong-beng-seng-cpib-investigation-3628626
CPIB Iswaran probe: Ong Beng Seng back in S’pore after being allowed to travel to Bali while on bail
straitstimes.com/singapore/cpib-iswaran-probe-ong-beng-seng-back-in-s-pore-after-being-allowed-to-travel-to-bali-while-on-bail
Singapore’s PAP not as clean as it used to be: July 2023 was a month to remember in Singapore’s political history. Transport Minister S Iswaran was arrested and ...
asiatimes.com/2023/08/singapores-pap-not-as-clean-as-it-used-to-be/
Disclosing Iswaran's arrest is CPIB's decision to make, not ministers': PMO
asiaone.com/singapore/disclosing-iswarans-arrest-cpibs-decision-make-not-ministers-pmo
Iswaran to remain in Singapore during leave of absence: Prime Minister’s Office: Mr Iswaran will have no access to any official resources and government ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/iswaran-to-remain-in-singapore-during-leave-of-absence-prime-minister-s-office
Residents will be cared for in Iswaran’s absence; activists told other MPs will step in: Desmond Lee
straitstimes.com/singapore/concerned-west-coast-volunteers-and-activists-reassured-amid-cpib-probe-involving-iswaran-desmond-lee
Public servants with privileged info to declare before renting govt properties: SM Teo
straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/public-servants-with-privileged-info-to-declare-no-conflict-of-interest-before-renting-govt-properties-sm-teo
Quick Glance: Shanmugam rents Ridout Road property to prepare for sale of family home
- Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan also explains his decision to rent a Rideout Road property to have his family under one roof.
- Shanmugam became a tenant at 26 Ridout Road after deciding to put his family home up for sale.
- He is renting out his family property while deciding on the sale.
- To prepare for the sale, Shanmugam decided to move out and live in a rental property.
Letters to the editor: A selection of correspondence
economist.com/letters/2023/08/10/letters-to-the-editor
Singapore tycoon, who brought F1 races to city-state, arrested in high-level graft probe
wionews.com/world/singapore-tycoon-who-brought-f1-races-to-city-state-arrested-in-high-level-graft-probe-615963
CPIB probe involving Iswaran a blow to PAP and Govt; important how it is managed, say political observers
asiaone.com/singapore/cpib-probe-involving-iswaran-blow-govt-important-how-it-managed-political-observers-pap
Transport Minister Iswaran to remain in Singapore during leave of absence: PMO: SINGAPORE – Transport Minister S. Iswaran will remain in Singapore during his ...
asiaone.com/singapore/transport-minister-iswaran-remain-singapore-during-leave-absence-pmo-cpib-probe
Ridout Road review demonstrates 'stringent standards' set by PAP: PM Lee
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/ridout-road-pap-pm-lee-hsien-loong-stringent-standards-corruption-3602926
An ongoing investigation by the CPIB for the true crime drama types, and two forbidden love stories for the k-drama fans 🍿
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Minister Iswaran is currently assisting the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) with the investigation into a case uncovered by CPIB ... Show more t.me/AsiaOnecom
A slew of scandals puts Singapore’s government on the back foot: Its response is to insist that the system is working as intended
economist.com/asia/2023/07/27/a-slew-of-scandals-puts-singapores-government-on-the-back-foot
Quick Glance: Scandals put Singapore's government under pressure
- Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong claims that the arrests demonstrate the effectiveness of the system.
- Put aside the prime minister's astonishing claim that he had time to provide marriage counseling to the guilty couple.
- There is a Singaporean phrase for it: 'Ownself check ownself,' a form of self-monitoring that has almost become a dogma for the PAP leadership.
- A review by Singapore's senior minister, Teo Chee Hean, also cleared them of any suspicion.
Ridout Road saga: The elephants in the room: There were missed opportunities in Parliament to call out the spread of disinformation and question the trigger to ...
straitstimes.com/opinion/ridout-road-saga-the-elephants-in-the-room
Paid articlePaid During the Parliamentary sitting on Wednesday (Aug 2), PM Lee explained who the CPIB reports to, and how the “two keys” in CPIB investigations work ... Show more t.me/AsiaOnecom
YOURSAY | MIC must start from scratch, like Muda: ‘Begin with getting rid of deadwood leaders.’
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YOURSAY | Hamzah, tell us something new in politics: ‘Are you not one of them doing such deals?’
malaysiakini.com/news/672767
Explainer: How Singapore’s corruption law applies abroad to businesses, individuals and why those under probe should comply with CPIB
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/explainer-singapore-corruption-law-abroad-businesses-individuals-probe-cpib-3542781
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