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The #RidoutGate Mega-Thread!
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SINGAPORE: Law and Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam said on Tuesday (May 23) that he has “nothing to hide” about his tenancy for a colonial bungalow along Ridout Road and called the allegations that have emerged on the matter “outrageous”.
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said on Tuesday afternoon that a review would be conducted relating to the rental of two state properties along Ridout Road by Mr Shanmugam and Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan.
“This must be done to ensure that this government maintains the highest standards of integrity,” he said in a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office.
Speaking to the media on Tuesday evening, Mr Shanmugam said: “These are public properties. People are entitled to ask questions. I know what I did. I kept to the rules.
“But when questions arise, you know how it works. The government will look into the matter.”
Mr Shanmugam said he had contacted the Prime Minister last week while away on a work trip to suggest an independent review.
This approach is needed “to make sure the system operates with integrity”, he said, adding that doubts about the integrity of ministers cannot be left to fester and be unaddressed.
“I have nothing to hide. We should set out the facts, lay them before parliament and the people. That's the only way to retain trust,” said the minister.
“And when Parliament next meets in July, the questions will be dealt with.”
On why he had asked for an independent review, Mr Shanmugam replied: “We are confident of how we had conducted ourselves so we asked the Prime Minister for an independent review.”
Responding to another question on the allegations that have emerged, the minister said he does not want “to comment too much” on these allegations until the independent review is done.
“But I will say, speaking from a personal perspective, the allegations are outrageous,” he said.
He added that both properties had been "empty for years" when the ministers put in their bids.
“I can see how that without full facts, some people may genuinely have legitimate questions, but there have been some assertions made which go well beyond just asking questions.
“Let the full facts come out, then people can judge for themselves.”
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sin...ut-road-colonial-bungalows-rental-pmo-3508736
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Read Admiral means the good PM Lee assigned an important person to review this case. In contrast, wankers assigned nobodies to watch over their party elders when they mismanaged their town council and gave contracts to party cronies.
If Old Fart around,they will not dare to stay in colonial bungalows bigger than Old Fart.
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What is the purpose of the 2 ministers renting colonial bungalows ?
The bungalows have been empty for years which shows that rental demand for this sort of property is non existent.
These two ministers rose to the occasion and sacrificed the comfort of their own homes to move into these rental properties in order to generate some revenue for the government.
They should be commended for such selfless acts.
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Sorry till now I dunno how much rental he paid
Was it disclosed?
Was it disclosed?
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Calculating . July will finish counting.
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Renting above market value… does that make sense?
So for example, an Apple costs $1 at the supermarket. He offered $1.50 when he didn’t have to?
So for example, an Apple costs $1 at the supermarket. He offered $1.50 when he didn’t have to?
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Ideally a panel comprising retired Commonwealth countries' Chief or Supreme Court justices to ensure that they are not beholden or open to manipulation or pressure.
I think they are not guilty of any wrongdoing! All's clear!
Not forgetting SC Edwin Tong. He will surely weigh in.
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As good as sweeping it under the carpet. Case closed
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The proper way is to have a director from a big 4 to be part of the committee plus a judge. Oppo to nominate one member as well. The rest of the committee to be formed by respective subject matter expert.
So should give the 2 ministers each a national day award ? Lol...
Allegations? LMFAO.The christian world who knew Ravi Zacharias had thought he was the modern day Paul the apologist. But the man was lifting up skirts and visiting massage spas throughout his ministry while lifting up the name of Jesus Christ. Who would have thought? In any case why does this snake need such a big space? Is he even properly married after his wife left him? He has no kids, so masturbation takes up a whole bungalow? The cheek of his ego
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