Former Singapore Minister S Iswaran Begins 12-Month Jail Term for Corruption

Iswaran accepts full responsibility for receiving illegal gifts and apologizes to Singaporeans as he starts his sentence.

S Iswaran, Singapore's former transport minister, has started serving a 12-month jail sentence for accepting illegal gifts worth approximately S$403,300 over seven years.
The sentence was longer than the six to seven months initially sought by the prosecution, reflecting the seriousness of the offenses and the high office Iswaran held.
Iswaran, 62, was placed in a single-man cell at Changi Prison due to higher safety and security risks and provided with basic necessities.
He has publicly stated he will not appeal the sentence and has expressed remorse, emphasizing the emotional toll on his family during the legal proceedings.
This case marks the first time since Singapore's independence in 1965 that a serving cabinet minister has been sentenced for corruption, highlighting the government's commitment to maintaining integrity in public service.