Terry Xu

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Home Affairs Minister’s reply still doesn’t explain how Teo Chee Hean knew of ongoing investigations against LHY and LSF

The Minister for Home Affairs and Law, K Shanmugam, explained the government’s approach to revealing the names of people under police investigation, specifically in the case of Lee Hsien Yang and Mrs Lee Suet Fern. The Minister clarified that the two had not been issued any order under the CPC to attend any investigations but had absconded from police investigation. His explanation, however, does not clarify how Mr Teo, whose portfolio has nothing to do with law enforcement, learned of the ongoing investigations against LHY and LSF. The use of the word “abscond” by the Minister is also troubling, and it is unclear why an offense is being suggested when the police did not issue an order for LHY and LSF to attend the interview.

K Shanmugam: No police order was issued to LHY and LSF to attend interview for purpose of police investigation

While Minister for Home Affairs and Law described Mr Lee Hsien Yang and Mrs Lee Suet Fern as having absconded from Singapore, he revealed in response to questions by Mr Leong Mun Wai and Ms Sylvia Lim that no order has been issued under the Criminal Procedure Code was ever issued to the two to attend police interviews.

Troubling issues rising from Teo Chee Hean’s disclosure on investigation against Lee Hsien Yang and his wife

The recent disclosure of investigations against Lee Hsien Yang and Mrs Lee Suet Fern by Senior Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security, Teo Chee Hean, has raised concerns. The revelation has led to questions about Mr Teo’s awareness of ongoing investigations handled by other ministries and government agencies. It is unclear why he had to disclose this information while answering a parliamentary question about an e-book. The fact that Mr. Teo is a veteran politician from the ruling party and has no apparent connection to law enforcement raises further concerns about his access to sensitive information.

Singapore Govt-owned telco giant Optus accused of making illegal donations to Australian political parties

Investigative news outlet Klaxon has uncovered a scandal involving Optus, a majority Singaporean Government-owned telco giant operating in Australia, that allegedly made almost AUD 70,000 in illegal political donations to Australian political parties, which is prohibited under Australian law. Singtel, which fully owns Optus, is itself 52% owned by Temasek Holdings, a company that is 100% owned and controlled by the Singaporean Government, meaning Optus appears to meet all five criteria under Section 70.1 of the Criminal Code, which defines a “foreign public enterprise”.

Former Accenture employees appointed to senior positions in SPH Media raise questions of transparency and independence

Leslie Fong, a former editor at the Straits Times, has raised concerns about the composition of SPH Media Trust’s (SMT) leadership team, pointing out that seven members, including CEO Ms Teo Lay Lim, were all former Accenture employees.

Straits Times spins story about LHY into one that he is never returning to Singapore

The Straits Times article on Lee Hsien Yang’s recent Facebook post is focused on the ongoing police investigation into him and his wife. The article also mentioned Lee Hsien Yang’s guilty verdict for lying under oath and his intention to run for the upcoming presidential election. However, the article did not include LHY’s accusations against the government and PM LHL, alleging attacks on him and his family for standing up for his father’s promise to ensure that their family house at 38 Oxley Road is demolished after his death.

Vigilance needed: Planted questions and prepared answers in Singapore Parliament

Questions posed by Members of Parliament (MPs) in Singapore can have far-reaching consequences and can also be planted by the establishment to push certain narratives on issues, especially when the topic is hotly discussed in public or to pursue a certain agenda.

Christopher de Souza remains Deputy Speaker despite guilty verdict for assisting client to conceal breach of confidentiality order

Singapore’s Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Christopher de Souza, has been found guilty of professional misconduct by a disciplinary tribunal for not making full and frank disclosure to the court when he was aware that his client had breached a search order. Despite the verdict, de Souza retains his position as Deputy Speaker of Parliament.

Teo Chee Hean repeats allegations about WP Housing Paper at Edusave Awards ceremony

Singaporean Senior Minister Teo Chee Hean was criticised by a parent for allegedly “hijacking” a children’s Edusave Awards ceremony to talk about the Workers’ Party’s housing proposal.

More questions than answers from apology of SportSG and its partners for donated shoes in recycling program being exported for resale

Singapore’s shoe recycling program, which aims to recycle the rubberized soles and…