Posted 2/5/2024, 1:01:57 AM
Scandals Threaten Singapore Ruling Party's Reputation Ahead of Leadership Transition
- Singapore's ruling party, the PAP, is facing a corruption scandal involving former minister S Iswaran allegedly receiving over $280K in gifts from a tycoon
- Scandal comes amid other embarrassing incidents for the PAP in the past year
- Scandals contradict the PAP's long-held reputation for honesty and integrity
- They come at a sensitive time, with a leadership transition set for November
- Next election will test public confidence in the PAP and incoming PM Lawrence Wong's leadership