Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:24am on 18 Jan 2024,Thursday International
Singapore's Transport Minister, S Iswaran, of Indian origin, resigns from the People’s Action Party and steps down as a Member of Parliament after facing corruption charges. Arrested in July 2023, Iswaran pleads not guilty to 27 charges, including corruption and obstructing justice. In his resignation letter, he rejects the allegations but chooses to focus on clearing his name. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong expresses disappointment, emphasizing the need to uphold the party and government's integrity. Acting Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat takes over, while Minister Grace Fu assumes Iswaran’s trade relations portfolio. Iswaran pledges to return his salary and MP allowance since the investigation's commencement.
