January 18, 2024 2:30 PMSINGAPORE - The People’s Action Party (PAP) stance on corruption is non-negotiable and part of its DNA. There can be no compromise, relaxation, or fudging the issue; no matter the political price, said Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. “The PAP government will continue to do everything we can to uphold the highest standards of integrity, incorruptibility and propriety. That’s how we maintain the trust that Singaporeans have placed in us,” he told journalists on Jan 18. His remarks came hours after former transport minister S. Iswaran was handed 27 charges in court - two counts of corruption, 24 counts of obtaining items from someone he had business dealings with as a public servant, and one of obstructing the course of justice. DPM Wong said that the investigations into Iswaran were initiated by the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) and since then, the government pursued the matter “decisively and proactively”. Once CPIB completed its investigations and the public prosecutor assessed the findings independently, they decided to proceed with charges against Iswaran, said DPM Wong. In court, Iswaran pleaded not guilty, and is now out on $800,000 bail. When asked, DPM Wong said that the case would have “no impact” on succession and the leadership transition.

January 18, 2024 2:22 PMSINGAPORE - There is nothing to suggest, as of now, that Formula 1 contracts or other contracts were structured to the disadvantage of the Government, the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) said in a statement on Jan 18.

January 18, 2024 2:00 PMChinese pomfret and red grouper are among items to have their prices frozen, to help consumers cope with rising costs.

January 18, 2024 11:50 AMFirst fast chargers launched at commercial carparks of HDB Hub and Oasis Terraces for cabbies, fleet drivers.

January 18, 2024 11:51 AMHe is accused of 24 counts of obtaining, as a minister, items with a total value of more than $200,000 from Ong Beng Seng.

January 18, 2024 9:57 AMIswaran will also repay the salary he received while serving his leave of absence.

January 18, 2024 9:10 AMMr S. Iswaran arrived at the State Courts at about 8am on Jan 18, six months after he was arrested.

January 18, 2024 9:30 AMDeveloping human capital requires education systems that provide high quality of education for all, he said.

January 18, 2024 9:00 AMThis is because they can be solved through proven technologies and available financial resources.

January 18, 2024 8:13 AMHe was arrested by CPIB on July 11, 2023.