Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong made a statement assuring the Singaporean public that the government and the People's Action Party (PAP) would consistently exhibit transparency and accountability, even if the information could potentially be damaging or embarrassing. This declaration followed the announcement by the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) that Transport Minister S. Iswaran was assisting in an undisclosed case.

Following the CPIB's announcement, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong confirmed that the investigation would involve interviews with Mr. Iswaran and others, and he authorized the investigation to proceed. However, it wasn't until a press gathering at the Ministry of Communications and Information that Deputy Prime Minister Wong reiterated the government's commitment to public trust and maintaining a tough, zero-tolerance stance against corruption.

Here's where the situation gets interesting. On the following day, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) responded to media queries, stating that Mr. Iswaran was required to remain within the country, cut off from official resources, and prohibited from entering any government buildings during his leave. It's worth noting that the PMO did not disclose information about Mr. Iswaran's arrest or bail situation at this point.

However, it was only a day later that Hotel Properties Limited (HPL) made an announcement on the Singapore Stock Exchange. They revealed that their Managing Director, Mr. Ong Beng Seng, had been summoned by the CPIB to assist in a high-profile investigation involving a cabinet minister. Mr. Ong had received a notice of arrest and posted bail, though no charges had been filed against him.

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