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Lum Chang plans separate listing of interior decoration subsidiary
The proposed spin-off will help unlock value for Lum Chang
6 days ago
Corruption probe
Singapore ex-minister is jailed, won't appeal in landmark case
S. Iswaran turned himself in to a Singapore court to become the first ex-cabinet minister to be jailed in almost half a century.
October 07, 2024
Singapore news
Q&A: Who is Ong Beng Seng, the billionaire charged in S’pore last week?
Ong’s charges are linked to his dealings with former Transport Minister S. Iswaran, who was sentenced to 12 months in prison for obtaining gifts from the businessman.
October 06, 2024
Corruption probe
Ong Beng Seng to continue being managing director of Hotel Properties
The news comes after Ong was charged in court for offences under Sections 165 and 204A(a) of the Penal Code on the same day.
October 04, 2024
Corruption probe
Singapore charges Ong Beng Seng after Iswaran convicted
The charge comes a day after ex-minister S Iswaran was sentenced to 12 months in jail.
October 04, 2024
Corruption probe
Billionaire courted Singapore’s political elite. It backfired
Ong Beng Seng's ways are taking centre stage after an investigation that has already toppled one of the most senior politicians in the city-state.
October 03, 2024
Corruption probe
Singapore ex-minister Iswaran sentenced to 12 months in jail
The 62-year-old is the first ex-minister in Singapore to receive a prison term since 1975.
October 03, 2024
Singapore news
Iswaran pleads guilty to amended charges in corruption probe
Prosecutors are asking for a seven-month jail term for Iswaran, who pleaded guilty to amended charges.
September 24, 2024
Global Economy
Briefs: Baltimore bridge collapse reverberates from cars to coal; Singdollar’s stellar run seen ending
Other news this week: Malaysia mulls extending its rail project to the Thai border.
March 28, 2024
Singapore news
Iswaran faces 8 new charges related to MRT viaduct works by Lum Chang
He is not pleading guilty
March 25, 2024