Singapore¡¯s Transport Minister Subramaniam Iswaran has resigned after being charged with corruption in the biggest political scandal in almost four decades, which has cast a pall on the city-state known for clean governance.
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong accepted Iswaran¡¯s resignation as a cabinet minister and lawmaker, according to a statement from Lee¡¯s office. Iswaran, who¡¯s out on bail, rejected the 27 charges against him, including allegedly obtaining tickets to musicals and soccer matches in the U.K.
¡°I am determined to uphold the integrity of the party and the government, and our reputation for honesty and incorruptibility,¡± Lee said in the statement, referring to the ruling People¡¯s Action Party. ¡°Singaporeans expect no less.¡±
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