Ong Beng Seng served with notice of arrest by CPIB and is on bail of S$100,000
Hotel Properties Limited confirms that its Managing Director, Mr. Ong Beng Seng, has been issued with a notice of arrest by the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau amid viral social media rumors that he was called to assist in an investigation involving Minister S Iswaran
Indranee Rajah to address controversial remark by Speaker of Parliament in upcoming parliamentary sitting
Following the recent controversy over Parliament Speaker Tan Chuan-Jin’s hot mic remarks, House Leader Indranee Rajah told Straits Times that she will address the parliament on the issue at the next sitting.
Lim Tean demands Singapore Land Authority to account for discrepancy in ministers’ bungalow rentals and recent bungalow bid
Lim Tean, leader of the People’s Voice party, has demanded clarity from the Singapore Land Authority regarding the perceived disparity between ministers’ bungalow rental rates and recent bids for similar Black & White Bungalows.
Both ministers are tenants in larger, state-owned colonial bungalows, for which they reportedly pay $26,500 and $20,000 per month, respectively.
In a statement, Mr Lim called on the SLA to justify the discrepancy, saying, “The SLA has a lot of explaining to do to the Singapore public on why Shanmugam and Vivian are paying such low rentals on significantly bigger properties, when others are prepared to pay up to $70,000 for a smaller property.”
SDP’s Chee Soon Juan blasts PAP leaders, calls for independent inquiries
Dr Chee Soon Juan, Secretary-General of Singapore Democratic Party, criticizes People’s Action Party leaders over recent controversies, questions independence of the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau, and urges for an independent commission of inquiry into potential misconducts.
Thai reformist Pita Limjaroenrat loses PM vote
Thailand’s parliament rejected reformist Pita Limjaroenrat’s bid for prime minister despite his party’s popular vote win. Pita vows to continue strategizing for a second round. The path forward remains uncertain, with pending cases against him and his party.
Transport Minister S Iswaran placed on leave, stays in Singapore pending conclusion of CPIB probe
Singapore’s Transport Minister S Iswaran is set to remain in the country during his mandated leave of absence amid an ongoing CPIB investigation, with duties temporarily taken over by fellow MPs and Senior Minister Chee Hong Tat.
MSF raises ComCare income benchmark to S$800 from S$650, paving the way for expanded aid to Singapore’s low-income families
Singapore’s Ministry of Social and Family Development revises ComCare income benchmark for the first time since 2014, extending eligibility to more low-income families. This move follows a heightened discourse about social safety nets in Singapore’s parliamentary debates.
