Ong Beng Seng

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Property tycoon Ong Beng Seng retains PR status, issued ICA warning letter

Mr Ong Beng Seng, who is a Malaysian citizen, was on Aug 15 fined $30,000 after he pleaded guilty to one charge of abetting the obstruction of justice.

Singapore’s prisons can manage inmates with varying health conditions: Faishal Ibrahim

Senior Minister of State for Home Affairs Faishal Ibrahim said the prisons healthcare system is aligned with the national standards and can manage inmates with varying conditions.

DBS’ plan to buy stake in Malaysia’s Alliance Bank said to have stalled

Bloomberg News reported in January that Vertical Theme – a Malaysian holding company backed by Singapore state investor Temasek – was considering selling its 29 per cent stake in Alliance Bank to DBS.

ICA to review Ong Beng Seng’s PR status after he is fined for abetting obstruction of justice

Property tycoon Ong Beng Seng arriving at the State Courts on Aug 15.

Why was Ong Beng Seng fined instead of jailed? Key points from the case

Property tycoon Ong Beng Seng leaving the State Courts on Aug 15.

Ong Beng Seng fined $30k in case linked to ex-minister Iswaran after judge cites judicial mercy

Ong Beng Seng was handed a $30,000 fine on Aug 15 for abetting the obstruction of justice.

Recap: Judge imposes maximum fine on tycoon Ong Beng Seng

ST Explains: What is judicial mercy, and how does it apply to Ong Beng Seng’s case?

Both the defence and the prosecution noted that a fine in lieu of jail would be appropriate as Ong Beng Seng has advanced multiple myeloma, which is an incurable cancer.

Ong Beng Seng to be sentenced on Aug 15, prosecution does not object to fine due to his poor health

Property tycoon Ong Beng Seng leaving the State Courts on Aug 4.

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