Indranee Rajah on court action against S Iswaran

The purpose of a Committee of Inquiry is to investigate something with a view to finding out how it happened, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Office Indranee Rajah, in response to MPs' questions in Parliament on Monday (Feb 5). In the case of former MP S Iswaran, the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) has investigated the matter. Based on the investigations, the Attorney-General's Chambers has taken the view that there is basis for criminal charges to be brought against Mr Iswaran. “Determination of criminal offences is a matter for the court, which is currently dealing with the case. We should wait for the court proceedings to conclude before deciding if anything else needs to be done,” she said. Ms Indranee also pointed out that Mr Iswaran has resigned as Minister and MP, and informed the Prime Minister that he would voluntarily return the ministerial salary and MP allowance paid to him since CPIB started investigations in July 2023. In these circumstances, the specific issues regarding Mr Iswaran, which the House was concerned with, have been addressed, she said. “There is hence no need for any further consideration of steps to be taken against Mr Iswaran by the House.”