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K Shanmugam

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Minister for Home Affairs rejects application by Terry Xu to cancel correction direction

Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam rejects Terry Xu’s appeal against the correction direction, which required Xu to post corrections for false allegations against the police. Xu argued discrepancies in police accounts and body camera footage, questioned the basis for the daughter-in-law’s report, and defended his assertion of police misrepresentation.

Lee Hsien Yang suggests possible breach of ministerial code over bungalow rentals

Mr Lee Hsien Yang, in his latest Facebook post, indicates a potential violation of the Ministerial Code of Conduct, spotlighting the rental of colonial bungalows by Ministers K Shanmugam and Vivian Balakrishnan and calling attention to possible conflicts of interest

Just how much are the Ministers paying for their black-and-white colonial bungalows?

Questions surround the residences of Minister for Home Affairs and Law, K Shanmugam, and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Vivian Balakrishnan, amidst recent social media posts by Kenneth Jeyaretnam. As debate swirls about whether these ministers are paying below market value for their grand colonial bungalows on Ridout Road, Singaporeans await the upcoming July parliamentary session for answers from the Singapore Land Authority (SLA) about the true cost of ministerial living.

Why did SLA know about Minister Shanmugam’s communication with a senior Cabinet member?

A vital question emerges from the recent debate over Ministers K Shanmugam and Vivian Balakrishnan’s residences: Why was the Singapore Land Authority (SLA) aware of internal ministerial communications regarding property bids? The disclosure of such knowledge in an SLA press release hints at possible ministerial influence over the agency, raising questions about the fairness of the bidding process and warranting further public scrutiny.

Did Singapore Land Authority build a carpark shelter for the Minister of Law?

Questions are raised as it is revealed that Singapore Land Authority’s (SLA) assumed the role as the developer at Minister K Shanmugam’s rented property at 26 Ridout Road, including a sheltered car park and other renovations due to the typical expectation that tenants would handle such work. Furthermore, there appears to be an absence of Urban Redevelopment Authority’s (URA) written approval for certain constructions, such as a roundabout and a larger swimming pool. As public demand for clarity grows, all eyes are on the upcoming July Parliamentary sitting for answers from both the SLA and the Ministers.

Calls for Commission of Inquiry into Singapore Land Authority property rentals to ministers from opposition leaders

Kenneth Jeyaretnam and Lim Tean are calling for a Commission of Inquiry (COI) to probe the rental of state-owned properties to Cabinet Ministers Shanmugam and Balakrishnan, raising concerns about conflicts of interest, transparency, rental valuation, property maintenance, and ecological impact.

Punching a hole in the PAP’s image as prudent and frugal

The recent controversy over ministers occupying colonial bungalows on Ridout Road has shattered the carefully cultivated image of the People’s Action Party (PAP) as a party of prudence and frugality. The narrative of PAP politicians cherishing simplicity and eschewing extravagance has been undermined by the sight of ministers living in ostentatious homes with sprawling grounds. It confirms what many have suspected all along – our ministers are the elite of the country, enjoying power, prestige, and wealth. They may claim to be servants of the people, but their actions puncture their own self-proclaimed image.

Were the trees at ministers’ rented estates cleared with permission and by whom?

Recent social media posts by Reform Party Secretary-General Kenneth Jeyaretnam have ignited a public debate about the residences of Ministers K Shanmugam and Vivian Balakrishnan. Questions are being raised about the fairness of the auction process for these colonial bungalows and the potential environmental impact of cutting down trees in these estates. The upcoming Parliament sitting in July is expected to address these concerns and provide answers from the Singapore Land Authority and the Ministers themselves.

Singapore Land Authority confirms cabinet ministers’ occupation of colonial bungalows amid rental controversy

The Singapore Land Authority has confirmed that Cabinet Ministers K. Shanmugam and Vivian Balakrishnan are tenants of two prime colonial bungalows on Ridout Road. The revelation follows concerns raised by opposition politician Kenneth Jeyaretnam about the affordability of such properties for the ministers and the transparency of the rental process. Further details are expected in the forthcoming Parliament session in July.

Karl Liew’s charge amended to lesser charge in Parti Liyani case: Minister K Shanmugam says it’s normal for AGC to proceed on amended charges

Minister for Home Affairs and Law K Shanmugam explained that it’s normal for the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) to proceed on amended charges in cases involving a guilty plea, addressing concerns over the charges against Karl Liew in the Parti Liyani case. Karl pleaded guilty to an amended charge under section 182 of the Penal Code and had another charge under section 177 taken into consideration for sentencing. Mr Shanmugam emphasized that the case was handled in a standard manner.