In squeaky-clean Singapore, two political dramas raise questions


FILE PHOTO: Supporters of the ruling People's Action Party (PAP) wait for their candidates at a nomination center ahead of the general elections in Singapore September 1, 2015. REUTERS/Edgar Su/File Photo

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore's ruling People's Action Party (PAP) has long prided itself on its high ethical standards but two political entanglements within a week have some wondering if the party's reputation of "whiter than white" stands.

Within days, Singaporeans were shocked to be told that the transport minister had been arrested in connection with a graft investigation, and then that two lawmakers, including the house speaker, were stepping down because of an inappropriate relationship.

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