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Iswaran’s 12-month prison term underlines intrinsic value of public trust
The integrity of our public institutions is paramount and serves as the lynchpin for our faith in governance.
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Former transport minister S. Iswaran was handed a 12-month jail term on Oct 3.
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Eugene K B Tan
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Integrity underpins good governance. It’s a non-negotiable. When public trust erodes, the country risks descending into dysfunction, as accountability falters, and public institutions lose legitimacy.
For many in Singapore – and around the world – the high-profile case of former minister S Iswaran
