Singapore’s authorities are looking into a basketball coach who allegedly accepted unreliable payments to enter secondary schools as part of the Direct School Admission ( DSA ) scheme.  ,
The Education Ministry ( MOE ) responded to CNA’s questions by stating that the coach has been deregistered since April and is no longer employed by any MOE schools. To be employed by universities, coaches may be registered with MOE.
According to the Game Singapore legal board, his membership on the National Registry of Coaches has also been suspended.
When approached by CNA, the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau ( CPIB ), citing confidentiality issues, said it was unable to confirm , or provide further information on whether the coach was being probed.
Chinese newspaper Shin Min Daily first reported on Wednesday ( Jul 24 ) that the coach allegedly , charged parents S$ 45, 000 to S$ 50, 000 to ensure their children entered schools of their choice.  ,
Based on a tip-off from a member of the public, who was only identified as Mr. Tan, the Shin Min statement was based.
Mr. Tan informed Shin Min that he had spoken to the manager in a telephone conversation, claiming to have over ten years of experience in , ensuring kids ‘ entry to the institutions they desired.  ,
CNA has attempted to contact Mr Tan for more information.  ,