SINGAPORE: The revelation that Transport Minister S Iswaran was actually arrested a day before Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong told Singaporeans that Mr Iswaran is assisting in an investigation by the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB), has sparked questions about why the information was withheld from the public and concerns that the omission contradicts the …
SINGAPORE: The revelation that Transport Minister S Iswaran was actually arrested a day before Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong told Singaporeans that Mr Iswaran is assisting in an investigation by the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau , has sparked questions about why the information was withheld from the public and concerns that the omission contradicts the Government’s promises of transparency in this issue.
The CPIB’s decision to impound the passports of the individuals involved, including Minister Iswaran, has further fueled speculation about the gravity of the investigation. While the bail amount for Mr. Ong was disclosed at $100,000, the bail quantum for Minister Iswaran remains undisclosed, raising additional questions about the severity of the allegations against him.
DPM Wong, meanwhile, vowed that the government and the People’s Action Party will remain transparent and accountable, even if the information is potentially damaging or embarrassing. “I seek everyone’s patience and understanding, to let CPIB do its work, and provide its findings in due course.” Some critics are questioning whether the omission was a deliberate attempt to withhold information from the public, while others argue that the lack of transparency hampers the public’s ability to make informed judgments.
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