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S. Iswaran, a former Transport Minister of Singapore, has been sentenced to one year in prison for accepting illegal gifts and obstructing justice. His case marks a rare instance of a minister facing criminal charges in Singapore, as he pleaded guilty to five counts involving gifts totaling over SGD 74,000 from business figures. Justice Vincent Hoong highlighted the need for public officials to maintain a clean image, emphasizing the implications for the ruling People's Action Party, known for its anti-corruption stance.
Source: YAHOO