"Singapore Transport Minister S Iswaran Faces Corruption Charges and Resigns"

Singapore has charged former transport minister S. Iswaran with corruption, alleging that he accepted bribes including a private jet ride, tickets to "Hamilton," and soccer games in Britain. Iswaran resigned before pleading not guilty in court, marking a rare event in the country known for its clean image. This scandal adds to recent impropriety allegations involving the governing People’s Action Party, raising concerns about the integrity of Singapore's high public life standards.