Is a bigger fine more important than the ‘accountability and transparency’ of the corruption?
I refer to Elgin Toh’s article “Missteps well accounted for but questions remain” (Straits Times, Jan 9). It states that “the Government does not tolerate corruption and was “extremely disappointed”. Singapore’s reputation was hurt, she added. She sought to shift the public’s perception that Keppel got off with...
Would any civil servant ever complain about their Minister?
I refer to the article “Safeguards in place to ensure public service not politicised” (Straits Times, Jan 9). It states that “Any public servant who feels pressure from a minister to take a certain course of action can report it, said Education Minister (Higher Education and Skills) Ong Ye Kung yesterday. They can turn...
What are the historical statistics for ‘conditional warning’ in corruption cases?
I refer to the article “Parliament: Keppel Corp unit not let off lightly in corruption scandal, says Indranee Rajah” (Straits Times, Jan 8). It states that “Ms Lim had said there was the perception that KOM was being let off with just a slap on the wrist as the company was given a conditional warning in lieu of prosecution...
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