Minister for Foreign Affairs, Vivian Balakrishnan, addressed the media at the Ministry of Communications and Information on the afternoon of May 23 regarding his rental of a property on Ridout Road. In response, Vivian expressed his appreciation for Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's agreement to conduct a comprehensive review and publish all relevant facts and findings before engaging in a thorough debate in Parliament.
This statement followed the release of a statement by Prime Minister Lee, in which he announced that Senior Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security, Teo Chee Hean, would undertake a review of the matter. PM Lee disclosed that he had requested reports from the relevant agencies to provide a clear account of the facts surrounding the rental of the properties.
Furthermore, PM Lee highlighted that both Minister K Shanmugam (Minister for Home Affairs and Law) and Vivian Balakrishnan had personally approached him, expressing their request for an independent review separate from the ministries and agencies they oversee. The purpose of the review is to ascertain whether proper procedures were followed and to investigate any potential wrongdoing.
PM Lee stated that the findings of the review will be made public in time for the upcoming Parliamentary session, ensuring transparency and accountability. Minister Vivian Balakrishnan expressed his anticipation for the review's outcomes, emphasizing the importance of a comprehensive disclosure of findings during the parliamentary debate.
The review process signifies the commitment of the government to address any concerns regarding the rental of the Ridout Road property, ensuring that appropriate procedures were adhered to and upholding the principles of transparency and accountability in governance.
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