Singapore’s first minister corruption trial in nearly half a century has begun, with former Transport Minister S
FILE - Singapore's Second Minister for Home Affairs & Trade and Industry S. Iswaran speaks during a news conference in Singapore, Sept. 22, 2012, to announce that Singapore will continue to host the Formula One Grand Prix at the Marina Bay City Circuit for the next five years.
Iswaran had resigned just before he was charged, and has vowed to clear his name. His trial comes just over four months after SingaporeLee has said before he stepped down that Iswaran’s case was dealt with vigorously according to the law and vowed to uphold his government’s reputation for honesty and incorruptibility. The case could cast a shadow on the PAP ahead of general elections due by late 2025.
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