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URA says building a 25-metre swimming pool a “minor work” but ChatGPT says it’s a major undertaking

The Urban Redevelopment Authority classified the installation of a swimming pool at the Ridout Road bungalows rented by ministers K Shanmugam and Vivian Balakrishnan as “minor work”. Senior Minister Teo Chee Hean found no wrongdoing in their rental transactions. However, typically, pool construction involves substantial planning and resources, contradicting this “minor work” classification.

Singapore Ministers cleared of misconduct in Ridout Road properties rental ahead of parliamentary debate

Reports from the reivew by Senior Minister Teo Chee Hean and Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau clear Ministers K Shanmugam and Vivian Balakrishnan of misconduct in Ridout Road properties rental, revealing no corruption or conflict of interest. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong submits findings for parliamentary debate.

Lim Tean questions delay in releasing promised review of ministerial rentals by Teo Chee Hean

Peoples Voice leader Lim Tean demands transparency on ministerial rentals, pressing Senior Minister Teo Chee Hean for the results of his review before the impending parliamentary sitting.

Is CNA downplaying and omitting key issues in ministers’ Ridout estate rentals?

Opinion: CNA’s coverage of Ministers’ black-and-white house rentals raises questions due to noticeable omissions regarding potential code of conduct violations and property modifications.

Are the Ridout road rentals in breach of the Ministers’ Code of Conduct?

Jeannette Chong-Aruldoss, in a follow-up piece, asks about potential conflicts of interest concerning the rentals by Ministers Shanmugam and Balakrishnan of Singapore Land Authority-managed state-owned properties. Noting that Senior Minister Teo Chee Hean’s review aims to determine whether appropriate processes were followed and if there’s a perceived conflict of interest under the Minister’s Code of Conduct, she questions whether the committee’s findings will clarify whether the Code of Conduct prevents ministers from engaging in similar actions in the future.

SLA statement on Ridout Road rentals raises more questions than answers

In a piece by Jeannette Chong Aruldoss, numerous questions are raised about the Singapore Land Authority’s statement on May 12 regarding the two properties on Ridout Road. She questions why these properties remained vacant for years before being rented by the ministers, and calls for further transparency from SLA.

Progress Singapore Party NCMPs file parliamentary questions to seek clarification on Ridout Road saga

Both Non-Constituency Members of Parliament (NCMP) from the Progress Singapore Party (PSP) has raised parliamentary questions about state bungalow tenancies by Singapore Cabinet Ministers, urging the release of essential information for a comprehensive debate. Questions address conflicts of interest, rental rates, and costs incurred, among other concerns.

Who resides at 24 Ridout Road? Why was the greenery cleared along with 26 Ridout?

Simultaneous land clearance at 24 and 26 Ridout Road, rented by Minister K Shanmugam, provokes speculation. Could the residents at 24 Ridout Road be connected to the Minister? Repeated requests for clarification about the residents of 24 Ridout Road to the SLA have been met with silence.

Red Dot United calls for greater transparency and accountability over ministers’ residency controversy

Red Dot United (RDU) has called for transparency over the controversy surrounding the rental and residency of two People’s Action Party ministers in Ridout Road. It expressed concerns over the lack of accountability, potential conflicts of interest, and the disparity between the ministers’ lifestyles and everyday Singaporeans amidst challenging economic times.

Crazy rich politicians in Singapore — Is the PAP being jinxed by “the big karma”?

Is the current 4G PAP-led government being jinxed by some very bad karma, asks Joseph Nathan.