The reputation of the PAP and Government has been dealt a blow by the corruption probe involving Transport Minister S. Iswaran, especially since it has always prided itself on its integrity and probity, observers said. If not managed well, it could affect the party’s...
Referring to this, Dr Koh added: “Like Ridout, as DPM Wong said this afternoon, the system, the values and laws of honesty, integrity and probity come first, and no matter who, they will apply equally. No one is shielded from the full process of accountability.”
Mr Zulkifli said: “All these cases that have surfaced definitely can erode public trust if it is not well handled by the Government.” SMU’s Prof Tan said that the stakes will be higher in West Coast GRC in the next general election. Mr Iswaran is the anchor minister in the constituency where he has been for more than 20 years.
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