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‘Singaporeans expect no less’, says PM Lee in response to Iswaran’s resignation and returning of monies

Douglas Toh
Douglas Toh • 2 min read
‘Singaporeans expect no less’, says PM Lee in response to Iswaran’s resignation and returning of monies
Former Transport Minister Iswaran has denied all charges and will be focused on clearing his name. Photo: Albert Chua/ The Edge Singapore
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The Prime Minister’s office has released a statement today confirming the resignation of Subramaniam Iswaran from his role as Cabinet Minister and member of the People’s Action Party (PAP).

Following a formal notice of charges by the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) on Jan 16, Iswaran wrote to Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to give notice of his resignation from his former roles, and his resignation as a Member of Parliament (MP) for the West Coast Group Representation Constituency (GRC).

In his letter, Iswaran denied all charges, writing: “Yesterday, the CPIB charged me with various offences. I reject the allegations in the charges and will now focus on clearing my name”

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