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  The Singapore government will grant a one-time property tax rebate of up to 20% in 2025 for owner-occupied residential properties, as announced by the Ministry of Finance (MOF) and Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) on Nov 29. HDB flat owners will receive a 20% rebate, while private residential property owners will get a 15% rebate, capped at S$1,000. This initiative follows the government's decision in Budget 2024 to adjust annual value (AV) bands for owner-occupied properties starting Jan 1, 2025. The lowest AV band will rise from S$8,000 to S$12,000, and the highest from over S$100,000 to over S$140,000. Corresponding changes will be made to the intermediate bands. As a result, home owners are expected to pay the same or lower property taxes at each band, assuming no change in their AVs before any rebate. One- and two-room HDB flats will remain exempt from property tax, while other HDB flats will be taxed at 4% on the AV portion exceeding S$12,000. The adjustments ai...

  A 66-year-old man was arrested for murder early on Friday, Nov 29, following the discovery of a 67-year-old woman’s body in a residential unit at Block 125, Ang Mo Kio Avenue 6. The police received a call for assistance around 1.25 am and found the woman lying motionless inside the unit. She was pronounced dead at the scene. The suspect, known to the victim, was arrested at the location. Preliminary investigations indicate a possible relationship between the two individuals, though further details have not been disclosed. The man will be charged in court on Saturday with murder, a charge that carries the death penalty if convicted. The police have not revealed the motive but confirmed that investigations are ongoing. The case has drawn attention due to its severity, with residents of the area expressing shock at the incident. Authorities continue to gather evidence, and more updates are expected as the investigation progresses.

  A 40-year-old man was arrested for suspected loanshark harassment after splashing paint on the main door of a residential unit along Serangoon Avenue 4 on Nov 11, 2024. The incident occurred at around 11:20 pm and was reported to the police. Officers from the Ang Mo Kio Police Division, aided by footage from police cameras and CCTV, identified the suspect and apprehended him on Nov 27, 2024. The man is set to be charged in court on Nov 28 under the Moneylenders Act 2008. Under the law, first-time offenders found guilty of loanshark harassment face fines ranging from $5,000 to $50,000, imprisonment of up to five years, and caning of up to six strokes. The Police reiterated their zero-tolerance stance towards such activities, emphasizing that those who vandalize property or threaten public peace and security will face severe legal consequences. Members of the public are urged to avoid loansharks and refrain from any involvement in loansharking activities. The police encourage anyon...

A 26-year-old maid from Myanmar, Junny Lal Awm Pui, was sentenced to nine months in jail on Nov 26 for abusing and killing a 15-year-old poodle named Boyboy. She pleaded guilty to charges under the Animals and Birds Act for causing unnecessary pain and suffering. One additional charge was considered during sentencing. Her employer, identified as Heng, had instructed her to discipline the dog using physical punishment. On Jan 22, 2024, the maid pinned Boyboy to the ground and struck its head multiple times with her hands and a makeshift rod after it began eating without permission. Later that morning, she hung the dog by its harness on the balcony railing, as previously instructed by Heng to reduce its odor. By the afternoon, Boyboy was bleeding from the mouth and unresponsive. He succumbed to severe head trauma caused by the beatings. Heng arranged for cremation and informed the dog’s owner, Lai, later. Suspicious of Boyboy’s sudden death, Lai reviewed motion-sensor footage from the ba...

  A 73-year-old Indian national, Balasubramanian Ramesh, is facing seven molestation charges after allegedly outraging the modesty of four women during a Singapore Airlines flight from the United States to Singapore on November 18, 2024 . The incidents reportedly occurred between 3.15 a.m. and 5.30 p.m. on the same day. Court documents indicate that Balasubramanian allegedly molested the first woman around 3.15 a.m. and the second woman five minutes later. The second victim was reportedly targeted three additional times between 3.30 a.m. and 6 a.m. He is also accused of molesting a third woman at around 9.30 a.m. and a fourth at 5.30 p.m. The victims’ identities remain protected under a gag order, and it is unclear whether they were passengers or crew members. The case was brought before a Singapore district court on November 25 , and Balasubramanian is expected to plead guilty on December 13 . For each count of molestation, the punishment includes a jail term of up to three ye...

  Deputy Secretary-General and Prime Minister Lawrence Wong emphasized the urgent need for the People’s Action Party (PAP) to adapt its approach as Singapore faces a more contested political landscape ahead of the next General Election. Speaking at the PAP biennial conference on November 24, 2024 , he acknowledged rising electoral stakes, with tighter margins in group representation constituencies (GRCs) and single-member constituencies (SMCs) threatening the PAP's dominance. Mr. Wong highlighted that even a modest swing in votes could lead to the loss of multiple GRCs and ministers, significantly weakening governance at a time when global challenges demand strong leadership. He dismissed the assumption that a PAP victory is guaranteed, warning against complacency. The PAP, he said, must now “come out in front” to explain policies, engage citizens , and demonstrate why they remain the most trustworthy and capable party to lead Singapore. Acknowledging public concerns over the ris...

  A 37-year-old man was hospitalized after a container fell on the forklift he was operating at the Pasir Panjang Terminal 3 on the morning of November 25, 2024 . The incident occurred at around 6:40am in the container yard, according to PSA Singapore, the port operator. Emergency responders from the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) were alerted at 6:55am and promptly transported the conscious operator to National University Hospital . PSA confirmed that the man is in stable condition . A video of the accident circulating online shows a forklift lifting a container and accidentally shifting a column of five containers stacked behind it. As the forklift reverses, the column begins to topple, with the top container falling onto the forklift’s operator cabin before rolling to the ground. The video ends with the operator falling out of the heavily damaged cabin. Another visual shows a column of four containers leaning against the front of the forklift, with its cabin tilted bac...

  A 15-year-old boy has been arrested for his alleged involvement in two cases of loan shark harassment at residential units in Yishun and Bedok , Singapore. The incidents were reported on November 20 and November 21 , 2024. The first case occurred at Yishun Street 22, where red paint was splashed on the unit’s main door and gate. Graffiti was also sprayed on the wall beside the unit. The second case, reported a day later, happened in Chai Chee Road. Similarly, red paint was found on the main door and gate, while graffiti was sprayed on the floor outside the unit. Responding swiftly, the police launched investigations, leading to the teen’s arrest on November 22 . He will face charges in court on November 23 . According to Singapore law, first-time offenders convicted of loan shark harassment can face severe penalties, including fines ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 , imprisonment of up to five years , and up to six strokes of the cane . Loan shark harassment typically involves v...

  A 58-year-old SBS Transit bus driver tragically lost his life following a self-skidding accident on Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 , at the junction of Kaki Bukit Avenue 2 and Kaki Bukit Road 1. Five male passengers, aged 26 to 38 , were also injured and transported to the hospital. The Singapore Police Force and Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) responded to the incident at around 11 PM . The bus, plying the service 137 route , reportedly self-skidded , crashing into a tree. Images circulating online show the bus with its windshield shattered and partially dislodged, revealing the severity of the impact. The driver was found unconscious and taken to the hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries despite medical efforts. SBS Transit spokesperson Grace Wu expressed deep sorrow over the loss, describing the driver as a good and helpful bus captain . SBS Transit has extended condolences to the driver’s family and pledged to provide full support during this challenging time. Mrs. Wu a...

  The Singapore Police have highlighted a resurgence of an E-commerce Rental Scam variant , with scammers impersonating property agents registered with the Council for Estate Agencies (CEA) . Between January and October 2024 , over 430 reports were lodged, with victims losing at least $2.7 million . Scammers target victims through online platforms such as Facebook and Carousell, posing as property agents. They share falsified credentials, including property agent passes, business cards, and virtual tours , but use contact numbers that differ from those registered with the CEA Public Register . In some cases, accomplices impersonate "colleagues" or "personal assistants" to meet victims during property viewings. Victims are later asked to provide personal particulars and make payments via bank transfers or PayNow , only to lose contact with the scammers afterward. The Police urge the public to take these safeguards: Verify agent identities through the CEA Public ...

  The Singapore Police Force (SPF) and Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF) collaborated in a 17-day cross-border operation from November 4 to November 20, 2024 , to crack down on vice-related activities. The joint effort led to the arrest of four men and ten women , aged 24 to 44 , across 13 locations in Singapore and Hong Kong. The operation, spearheaded by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and HKPF, targeted vice syndicates leveraging technology to operate remotely. Eight individuals were arrested as vice abettors, and six as vice workers. Among those apprehended in Singapore was a 33-year-old man suspected of running an online vice syndicate , along with three vice workers aged 24 to 31 , who are under investigation. Seized items included mobile phones and vice-related paraphernalia . Under the Women’s Charter 1961 , anyone profiting knowingly from another’s prostitution can face up to seven years in prison and a fine up to S$100,000 . Additionally, those using technolo...

The Singapore Police have arrested a 24-year-old woman suspected of involvement in multiple loanshark harassment cases. On November 8 and 9, 2024 , the Police were alerted to two incidents at residential units along Waterloo Street and Yishun Avenue 6 . In both cases, the gates of the units were locked with bicycle locks, and debtor’s notes were left behind. Following detailed investigations and aided by Police camera footage , officers from the Woodlands Police Division identified and apprehended the woman on November 20, 2024 . Preliminary findings suggest she was involved in several other harassment cases across Singapore. The woman will be charged in court on November 22, 2024 , under the Moneylenders Act 2008 . For first-time offenders, loanshark harassment carries harsh penalties, including a fine ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 , imprisonment of up to five years , and up to six strokes of the cane . The Police emphasized their zero tolerance for loanshark harassment, warning...

  A significant law enforcement operation conducted between October 30, 2024 , and November 10, 2024 , by the Criminal Investigation Department and seven Police Land Divisions has resulted in the investigation of 70 men and 3 women , aged between 52 and 93 , for suspected involvement in illegal horse betting activities. The island-wide raids took place at multiple locations including Banda Street , Telok Blangah Crescent , King George’s Avenue , Smith Street , Teban Gardens Road , Toa Payoh , Ang Mo Kio , Yishun , Aljunied Crescent , Eunos Crescent , Tampines , Marsiling Road , and Boon Lay Place . A total of 73 individuals are assisting in investigations, suspected of being involved in roles such as illegal bookmakers , runners , and punters . During the raids, over $43,000 in cash , mobile phones , and horse betting paraphernalia were seized. This operation marks the first major crackdown on illegal horse betting since the closure of the Singapore Turf Club on October 5, 20...

A multi-agency operation targeting errant public entertainment outlets in Joo Chiat on November 8, 2024 , led to the arrest of 15 individuals , comprising 12 men and three women aged between 19 and 63 . They face charges for various offences, including working without valid work permits, suspected drink driving, driving without a valid license or insurance, drug-related offences, and possession of scheduled weapons. Another 11 men , aged between 29 and 62 , are under investigation for possession of e-vaporisers, breaches of the Fire Safety Act 1993 , and violations of the Environmental Public Health (Food Hygiene) Regulations . Additionally, two entertainment outlets are being investigated for violating public entertainment licensing conditions. The operation was spearheaded by the Bedok Police Division with support from the Traffic Police , Police K-9 Unit , Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) , Health Sciences Authority (HSA) , Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) , Singapore ...

Yeo Zhuo Ping, 28, was convicted of attempted rape and sexual assault after attacking a Thai disco singer on August 7, 2018 . The victim, 31 at the time, had just finished her shift at Thai disco Pixie Bar when Yeo offered to take her home. Instead, Yeo led her to a carpark at Block 125A Kim Tian Road , where he forced her into a small room at a staircase landing. There, he twice attempted to rape her and tried to compel her to perform a sex act. The victim resisted, pleading with him to stop. Yeo eventually left, with CCTV capturing him crawling on a link bridge to another block. The victim filed a police report before flying to Bangkok. Medical examinations later confirmed injuries consistent with sexual assault. During his trial, Yeo denied the charges, claiming memory loss and accusing the victim and police of fabricating evidence. Deputy Public Prosecutor Christina Koh dismissed his defense, emphasizing Yeo’s violent behavior and lack of remorse. District Judge James Elisha Lee ...

  A Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) officer, Muhammad Kamil Mohamed Yasin , 39, is set to plead guilty on January 15, 2025 , to charges related to the death of Sgt 1 Edward H. Go , a 19-year-old full-time national serviceman (NSF). Sgt 1 Go died while fighting a fire at Block 91 Henderson Road on December 8, 2022 , marking the first SCDF operational fatality. Kamil faces one charge of causing grievous hurt by a rash act endangering life . He is accused of leaving the burning fourth-floor unit during the operation, abandoning Sgt 1 Go inside and failing to inform anyone. Investigations revealed that Sgt 1 Go suffocated due to a depleted air cylinder, with no evidence of equipment failure. Despite immediate rescue efforts by his crew and paramedics, including the use of CPR and a defibrillator, Sgt 1 Go was pronounced dead at Singapore General Hospital. Sgt 1 Go had been deemed physically fit for frontline firefighting and excelled in various tests, including the gold standard...

  The Singapore Police have arrested a 37-year-old man and a 33-year-old woman for their alleged involvement in illegal telecommunication activities tied to investment scams. Between November 13 and 14, officers from the Anti-Scam Command conducted an operation targeting a syndicate offering One-Time Password (OTP) activation services using local and foreign SIM cards. The suspects allegedly created and sold WhatsApp accounts, which were provided to overseas scam syndicates. These syndicates used the accounts to target Singapore residents in fraudulent investment schemes. The operation resulted in the seizure of over 6,800 SIM cards, 15 mobile phones, two laptops, $10,000 in cash, and two cryptocurrency e-wallets containing over 59,000 USDT. The duo will face charges in court on November 15, 2024 , under the Penal Code for abetment by conspiracy to commit cheating. If convicted, they could face up to 10 years in prison and a fine . The Singapore Police emphasized their strict stan...

  A 19-year-old man has been arrested for suspected involvement in a loanshark harassment case in Singapore. Police were alerted to the incident on November 3, 2024, at around 8:10 p.m., after reports of vandalism at a residential unit in Hougang Central. The main door of the unit was splashed with paint—a common intimidation tactic associated with loanshark harassment in Singapore. Following a swift investigation aided by CCTV footage and police camera images, officers from the Ang Mo Kio Police Division were able to identify and arrest the suspect on November 11, 2024. Authorities have scheduled his court appearance for November 13, where he will face charges under Singapore’s Moneylenders Act 2008. This legislation sets strict penalties for loanshark harassment: first-time offenders may face fines ranging from $5,000 to $50,000, a prison term of up to five years, and up to six strokes of the cane. Singapore Police have reiterated their firm stance against loanshark harassment. T...

  In a shocking incident, 35 people lost their lives, and 43 others were injured after a man deliberately drove his SUV through a crowded sports center in Zhuhai, southern China. The attack occurred on Monday, November 11, when 62-year-old Fan drove his vehicle through the center’s gate and into the crowd of people exercising on the internal roads. The initial police report indicated only injuries, but as the investigation continued, authorities updated the toll to reflect the full extent of the tragedy. Preliminary reports suggest that Fan’s actions may have been motivated by frustration over a property dispute linked to his recent divorce. Eyewitnesses described the terror that unfolded as the SUV barreled through the track. One bystander, surnamed Chen, recounted how he narrowly escaped being hit after completing his third lap around the track. Unfortunately, many others were not as fortunate, and police footage verified by AFP captured the desperate efforts to save those severe...

  Fugitive Singaporean lawyer and former Reform Party chairman, Charles Yeo, is currently detained in the United Kingdom as he awaits an extradition hearing, with a bail hearing scheduled for November 15. Yeo fled Singapore in 2022 while facing multiple criminal charges, including offenses under the Penal Code and the Protection from Harassment Act. Yeo’s criminal charges include one count of deliberately intending to wound religious feelings, two attempted counts of the same charge, and three counts of making abusive communications towards public servants. Singapore authorities later added charges of abetment of cheating, alleging that Yeo unlawfully facilitated the release of settlement funds to his law firm. While Yeo was initially allowed to travel to Vietnam in August 2022, he violated his bail conditions by failing to return to Singapore, instead seeking “political asylum” in the UK. The Guardian reported that Yeo faced possible relocation to the Bibby Stockholm barge—a UK fa...

  Prodhan Sajib, a 27-year-old Bangladeshi construction worker, was sentenced to 10 years in prison and six strokes of the cane on November 11, after pleading guilty to charges of rape and assault of a 32-year-old masseuse. The attack took place on May 18, 2022, in a Geylang massage parlour. That morning, Sajib left his construction site, claiming to buy groceries. He entered the parlour around 7:55 a.m., requesting a massage. After learning the cost, he discovered he did not have enough cash. He gestured to the masseuse to pay by card but refused to hand over his card when prompted, leading her to ask him to leave. Ignoring her request, he locked the door, forcibly carried her to a bed, and violently restrained her as she struggled and screamed. Sajib pinned the woman down, choking and slapping her repeatedly, then covered her face with a towel to muffle her cries. In a threatening gesture, he placed his finger to his lips and motioned as if slitting his throat, frightening her in...

  Singapore Police have arrested two men, aged 19 and 27, in connection with two separate cases of loanshark harassment. The incidents were reported on October 29 and November 4, 2024, and involved intimidation tactics at residential units along Anchorvale Road and Punggol Place. In both cases, debtor’s notes were left behind, and one of the doors was splashed with paint. Following these reports, officers from the Ang Mo Kio Police Division conducted in-depth investigations, utilizing images from Police cameras and closed-circuit televisions (CCTVs) to identify and track down the suspects. Both men were apprehended on November 8, and three debtor’s notes were seized as evidence. The suspects are slated to be charged in court on November 9, under the Moneylenders Act 2008. According to Singapore’s strict regulations on moneylending harassment, first-time offenders convicted of loanshark harassment face a fine between $5,000 and $50,000, imprisonment of up to five years, and up to si...

  A stabbing incident during mass at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Singapore left the congregation and religious communities across the country shocked and in solidarity against violence. The accused, 37-year-old Basnayake Keith Spencer, a Singaporean, was charged on Monday, November 11, with voluntarily causing grievous hurt by a dangerous weapon to Father Christopher Lee Kwong Heng, the church’s parish priest. Spencer allegedly wielded a foldable knife during the attack, which took place during the monthly children’s mass, a service in which children perform roles typically held by adults, such as singing in the choir. Father Lee was hospitalized, underwent surgery to close his wounds, and is reportedly in stable condition and recovering. Members of the congregation, including the Archdiocesan Emergency Response team, helped restrain Spencer immediately after the alleged attack. Police discovered four additional weapons on him, including a penknife and a mallet, suggesting he w...

Between September 1 and October 31, 2024, Singapore’s Police Force, working with the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) and the Ministry of Manpower (MOM), conducted a comprehensive anti-vice operation targeting various locations across Singapore. As a result, 228 people—27 men and 201 women aged 18 to 58—were apprehended for alleged involvement in vice-related activities. Coordinated raids took place at commercial venues, massage and beauty establishments, residential units, hotels, and key transportation points, culminating in arrests for suspected violations under several laws, including the Women’s Charter, the Immigration Act, the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act, the Payment Services Act, and the Penal Code. Among those detained, 35 individuals were identified as vice abettors. Three suspects—two men and one woman between ages 33 and 38—have already faced charges under the Women’s Charter for facilitating vice activities in a coordinated manner, with the most recent ...

  A shocking incident occurred on Nov 9 during mass at St Joseph’s Church in Singapore, where a priest, Father Christopher Lee, was stabbed. The Catholic Church in Singapore reported that the 37-year-old assailant, who was subdued by the congregation, is a Singaporean of Sinhalese descent who had previously identified as a Christian. Father Christopher, the parish priest, was taken to National University Hospital by the Singapore Civil Defence Force and is currently stable. The attack took place during communion at a Children's Mass, where children serve and sit in the front rows, with adults also present. Members of the congregation, including the Archdiocesan Emergency Response team, helped to disarm the attacker until police arrived. By 7:50 pm, CNA reporters observed eight police vehicles and about 20 officers on the church premises. Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Edwin Tong expressed his shock and condemned the attack, emphasizing that violence has no place in Singa...

  On Nov 8, a 42-year-old man was shot and arrested in Pasir Ris Park, Singapore, after attacking police officers with an improvised flame-ejecting device. The Singapore Police Force (SPF) responded to a report at 6 am about a woman allegedly sitting on a ledge at the top of a tower within the park. When officers arrived, they found no one at the tower but soon encountered a man in a nearby hut. As officers approached, the man activated a device that ejected flames toward them. According to the SPF, the officers warned the suspect multiple times to drop the device, but he continued advancing. With a clear threat posed to officer safety, a 30-year-old officer fired a shot, wounding the man, who was subsequently arrested. A search revealed a knife near the suspect, which was seized along with the improvised flamethrower. Officers provided first aid, and the man was transported to the hospital, where he underwent surgery for injuries to his forearm and abdomen. A 24-year-old officer a...

  A former Singaporean police officer, Thye Wee Boon, 43, has been sentenced to eight years and eight months in jail after being found guilty of laundering $10.3 million in criminal proceeds for a foreign syndicate. Tempted by a promised $1 million reward, Thye created a shell company in 2018 to serve as a conduit for the scam. The syndicate utilized the shell company, which falsely posed as an ice cream business, to receive funds stolen from a French pharmaceutical firm deceived in a business email impersonation scam during the pandemic. The scheme involved the pharmaceutical company transferring $10 million for a purported order of masks and sanitizers, which Thye then channeled through his corporate account. Within a week, he withdrew the entire amount and transported $4 million to syndicate leaders in various locations, including Macau and Sydney, before being arrested in 2021 by the Commercial Affairs Department (CAD). He is currently out on $150,000 bail after appealing his s...

  Between 9 September and 1 November 2024, Singapore’s courts charged at least 59 men and 15 women, aged 18 to 59, with new offences linked to money mule activities connected to scams. This follows amendments to the Corruption, Drug Trafficking and Other Serious Crimes (Confiscation of Benefits) Act 1992 (CDSA) and the Computer Misuse Act 1993 (CMA), which took effect on 8 February 2024. These amendments strengthen police authority to address individuals who allow misuse of their bank accounts and Singpass credentials for scams. To further curb scams, the Sentencing Advisory Panel released Guidelines for Scams-Related Offences on 21 August 2024. These guidelines recommend substantial prison sentences for offences involving unauthorized sharing of bank accounts and Singpass credentials. The guidelines also advise considering imprisonment or reformative training for young offenders, excluding juveniles processed in Youth Court. Investigations revealed that those charged had allegedly...

  Donald Trump secured an unprecedented victory, winning the 2024 U.S. presidential election and marking his return to the White House as the 47th president. The 78-year-old former president’s journey back to power included overcoming a 2020 defeat, two impeachments, felony convictions, and two assassination attempts. Trump’s triumph in the swing state of Wisconsin helped him clinch the 270 electoral votes needed for victory. Declaring it “a magnificent victory” for the nation, Trump celebrated at his campaign headquarters in Florida alongside his family and supporters, promising to “make America great again.” World leaders, including Ukraine's President Zelenskyy, quickly extended congratulations, with Zelenskyy urging Trump to aid in achieving peace with Russia. Trump’s campaign, rooted in his "America First" approach, has previously called for reducing military aid to Ukraine, a stance that alarmed U.S. allies. This election outcome also saw Republicans seizing Senate ...

  Six men, aged between 25 and 50, are facing charges in Singapore on November 4, 2024, in connection with separate molestation cases that took place throughout the year. In each instance, police officers intervened or, through investigations and public camera footage, managed to identify and arrest the suspects. The cases involve various locations across Singapore. In August, a 33-year-old man was arrested for allegedly molesting a 26-year-old woman at a club on Bayfront Avenue, while in July, a 38-year-old man allegedly molested a 32-year-old woman at a coffeeshop along Jurong Gateway Road. In early July, a 25-year-old man reportedly molested a 46-year-old woman along South Bridge Road. Additionally, a 50-year-old man is facing charges for allegedly molesting a 33-year-old woman on a public bus in June. Police investigations revealed he also misappropriated an Ezlink card, adding a charge of dishonest misappropriation of movable property. The incidents extend to more vulnerable m...

  Lee Hsien Yang, son of Singapore’s founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew, recently leveled accusations against the Singaporean government, asserting that the country has become more repressive and corrupt since his father's passing. In an interview with The Associated Press (AP), he claimed that a veneer of affluence masks growing oppression, corruption, and a lack of transparency. The Singapore government responded by labelling Lee’s comments as a “personal vendetta” and an international “smear campaign” that harms the legacy of Lee Kuan Yew. Officials cited that Lee Hsien Yang and his wife, Lee Suet Fern, were found by a disciplinary tribunal to have misled his father on his will’s execution. The couple left Singapore in 2022 after declining to cooperate in a police investigation into alleged false evidence relating to Lee Kuan Yew’s will. The government highlighted that Lee's asylum claim in the UK included an allegation that his family is being persecuted to prevent his so...