Ministers of Law and Home Affairs K Shanmugam and Vivian Balakrishnan rented black-and-white cottages at 26 and 31 Ridout Road, both, it was revealed in May. & nbsp,
After opposition legislator and Reform Party leader Kenneth Jeyaretnam questioned whether the ministers were paying less than fair market value, the people became interested in the situation.
The Law Ministry, led by Mr. Shanmugam and Second Minister for Law Edwin Tong, is in charge of the Singapore Land Authority, which rented out the condition properties along Ridout Road.
Mr. Shanmugam and Dr. Balakrishnan demanded an impartial review on May 23, and PM Lee requested an investigation from the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau( CPIB ). & nbsp,
The CPIB’s studies turned up no proof of any legal error or favoritism toward Mr. Shanmugam and Dr. Balakrishnan.
Mr. Teo reiterated in his opening remarks in parliament on Monday that there was no revelation of privileged information during the rental transaction method and no proof of the ministers abusing their positions for personal gain.
However, going forward, in order to hire government properties managed by their agencies, officers in government ministries and legal boards who have access to privileged data and affect decisions will need to make a contract. & nbsp,
According to Mr. Teo, these properties may include both commercial and residential position properties, such as black-and-white bungalows and terraces, factory or office spaces, company parks, shops in neighborhood centers, and hawker and market stalls. & nbsp,
The statements needed for home purchases for officials and members of parliament from the ruling People’s Action Party will be reviewed by the excellent minister.