Upholding the Singapore system against corruption’s threat

INTEGRITY is vital for business. Any hint of corruption that involves leaders of government and business is especially bad, because a couple of bad apples can tarnish the whole barrel.

For the first time in many years, Singapore finds itself confronting the possibility of corruption involving both an active minister and a prominent member of the business community.

The Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) arrested Transport Minister S Iswaran and property tycoon Ong Beng Seng last week in connection with an ongoing probe. The minister is currently on leave of absence from the government. No charges have been filed.