Parliament to hear ministerial statements on oil spill, discuss billion-dollar money laundering case

A CASE OF MONEY Fraud

Additionally, MPs raised concerns about the multibillion dollar money laundering circumstance, which came to an end next month with the sentences of all ten offenders. &nbsp,

The nine people and one person who were detained in August of this year received sentences of between 13 and 17 months in prison. &nbsp,

Given the feedback from the public regarding the proportion of the words, Pritam Singh, leader of the opposition, inquired what the Ministry for Home Affairs ‘ analysis of the anti-money laundering laws in Singapore is. &nbsp,

MP Tan Wu Meng ( PAP-Jurong ) questioned whether the Inter-Ministerial Committee would take into account and examine how potential offenders evaluate the range of current sentencing precedents when recommending any tightening of laws and enforcement to stop criminal exploitation. &nbsp,

He even asked whether the council, &nbsp, which was established to examine Singapore’s anti- money laundering regime, may acquire recommending an enhancement of detection, investigation and sentencing to prevent Singapore’s stature as a reputed financial centre.

MP Sylvia Lim ( WP- Aljunied ) also posed a query about the factors that are taken into account when deciding which nation to deport offenders after serving their sentences.

CHOA CHU KANG WATERWORKS INCIDENT

Additionally, two MPs questioned a May 2015 affair at PUB’s Choa Chu Kang Waterworks where two laborers died from breathing poisonous gas.

MP Poh Li San ( PAP- Sembawang ) asked for the initial findings from the investigations, as well as the cause of the gas leak and the lessons learnt from the incident.

MP Melvin Yong ( PAP- Radin Mas ) wanted to know about the precautions being taken at all PUB’s waterworks to protect workers from the risk of exposure to toxic gases and chemicals.

Another inquiries made by MPs include Singapore’s response to the recognition of Palestine as a condition.

Two Bills – the Anti- Money Laundering and Other Matters Bill and the Land Surveyors ( Amendment ) Bill – are scheduled to be introduced. A second checking of three additional Charges is scheduled. &nbsp,