All eyes on former Singapore minister Iswaran’s trial as it begins on Tuesday (Sept 24)

Former transport minister S. Iswaran is the first political office-holder in nearly five decades to be tried in court. - ST PHOTO: GAVIN FOO

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): More than a year after his arrest by the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) in July 2023, former transport minister S. Iswaran will go to court on Sept 24 to defend himself against 35 criminal charges.

The first tranche of the High Court trial will be held until Sept 27. Further trial dates have been set in November and from January to March 2025.