Extension granted due to illness during trip to settle son in Australia
Former Transport Minister S. Iswaran, who is under investigation for corruption, has been granted a 16-day extension to his stay in Australia due to illness. Iswaran, who is out on bail, had initially received permission to leave Singapore from February 16 to March 4 to assist his son in settling into university in Australia. However, due to health concerns, he requested an extension to stay until March 19.
The Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) confirmed that the extension was granted after an urgent application filed at the State Courts on March 4. The prosecution did not object to the request, provided Iswaran meets certain conditions, including reporting his medical status daily via video call to the Investigation Officer. Additionally, Iswaran must remain contactable and continue complying with his existing bail conditions, which include surrendering his passport to the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) on March 20.
Iswaran’s corruption case, involving allegations of benefits allegedly offered by tycoon Ong Beng Seng, remains under review by the Attorney-General’s Chambers.
