TRANSPORT Minister S Iswaran is assisting the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) with a probe into a case it has uncovered. 

CPIB did not elaborate on the nature of the investigation. 

“CPIB acknowledges the interest by members of the public in this case because a minister is being interviewed by CPIB. As investigations are ongoing, CPIB is unable to provide further details,” the agency said. 

It added that it will investigate this case “thoroughly with strong resolve to establish the facts and the truth, and to uphold the rule of law”. 

“Singapore adopts a strict zero-tolerance approach towards corruption. CPIB investigates all cases without fear or favour and will not hesitate to take action against any parties involved in corrupt activities.” 

In a separate statement released on the Prime Minister’s Office website, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said he was briefed by the director of CPIB last Wednesday regarding a case the bureau had uncovered. 

“I gave Director (of) CPIB my concurrence on 6 July 2023, following which the formal investigation began on July 11, 2023. Minister Iswaran is currently assisting CPIB with the investigations, which are ongoing,” PM Lee said.  
 
He has also instructed Iswaran to take a leave of absence until the completion of investigations. 
 
In Iswaran’s absence, Senior Minister of State Chee Hong Tat will be Acting Minister for Transport. – todayonline, July 12, 2023.