A former minister in Singapore has been sentenced to 12 months in prison for obstructing justice and receiving gifts worth over $300,000. This marks the first time an ex-cabinet member has been jailed in the city-state known for its clean governance.
S. Iswaran, who served as a cabinet member for 13 years and held various portfolios including trade, communications, and transport, pleaded guilty to four counts of improperly receiving gifts and one count of obstructing justice.
