Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said his ruling party had “taken a hit” over a spate of scandals including a graft probe and senior lawmakers’ resignations, which shocked the city-state otherwise known as a haven of political stability.
In his first remarks to parliament on the issue yesterday, Lee told lawmakers that Transport Minister S. Iswaran, who is under investigation by the country’s anti-graft agency, has been barred from duty and given reduced pay of S$8,500 (RM28,759) a month until further notice.
