<p>S Iswaran, the Indian-origin former transport minister of Singapore, is now a common prisoner, serving his one-year sentence for corruption in a 6.9 square metre cell in Changi prison.</p>

<p>According to multiple media reports, he is being treated like any other prisoner, and was given a straw mat, blankets, tooth brush and other basic amenities.</p>

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<p>It is a long way away from good times for the 62-year old who was once a top figure in the Asian city state's ruling People's Action Party for over 30 years.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He was given a single cell due to "higher safety and security risk" according to the Singapore Prison Service, and like other prisoners, he is allowed family visits and email.&nbsp;<br />
Each month he can have two family visits - one in person and one via video - and send up to four emails.</p>

<p>“All inmates are provided with the necessities for daily living – toothbrush, toothpaste, clothing, slippers, towel, and plastic spoon for meals,” the prison service was quoted as saying by Channel News Asia.</p>

<h2><strong>But how did he reach here?&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>As part of a rare, wide-ranging corruption trial that netted several top figures, Iswaran, a civil servant-turned politician, pleaded guilty to accepting gifts worth Singapore dollars 403,330 over seven years.</p>

<p>The gifts even included petty items like tickets to events, as well as alcohol and a bicycle presented to him for his 60th birthday. The tickets were for musical events, Formula 1 races and football matches.</p>

<p>Ahead of starting his jail term, Iswaran, who entered politics in 1997, apologised to family and country.</p>

<p>He said in a statement: "Serving my constituents and Singaporeans over the past three decades has been the greatest honour of my life. As this chapter of my life comes to a close, my family and I look to the future with gratitude and renewed hope."<br />
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<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/indian-origin-singapore-ex-minister-s-iswaran-begins-1-year-jail-sentence-apologises-to-family-and-country-765207">Also read: Indian-origin Singapore ex-minister S Iswaran begins 1-year jail sentence, apologises to family and country</a></strong></p>

<p>Singapore is known for strict crackdown on graft, making it one of the least corrupt nations in Asia.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, while expressing disappointment over Iswaran's downfall, said the government was committed to maintain the integrity of public service and highest standards of conduct of officials.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/indian-origin-singapore-ex-minister-s-iswaran-sentenced-to-12-months-in-jail-in-graft-case-764028">Also read: Indian-origin Singapore ex-minister S Iswaran sentenced to 12 months in jail in graft case</a></strong></p>

<p>“We will do what is right by Singapore and Singaporeans, regardless of the political costs or the personal pain we feel when a colleague and friend has been jailed,” he said in a statement on October 3, after a court sentenced Iswaran.</p>

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S Iswaran, the Indian-origin former transport minister of Singapore, is now a common prisoner, serving his one-year sentence for corruption in a 6.9 square metre cell in Changi prison.

S Iswaran, the Indian-origin former transport minister of Singapore, is now a common prisoner, serving his one-year sentence for corruption in a 6.9 square metre cell in Changi prison. According to multiple media reports, he is being treated like any other prisoner, and was given a straw mat, blankets, tooth brush and other basic amenities. Watch: Singapore Former Transport minister Sentenced To Prison In Rare Corruption Case × It is a long way away from good times for the 62-year old who was once a top figure in the Asian city state's ruling People's Action Party for over 30 years. He was given a single cell due to "higher safety and security risk" according to the Singapore Prison Service, and like other prisoners, he is allowed family visits and email. Each month he can have two family visits - one in person and one via video - and send up to four emails. “All inmates are provided with the necessities for daily living – toothbrush, toothpaste, clothing, slippers, towel, and plastic spoon for meals,” the prison service was quoted as saying by Channel News Asia. But how did he reach here? As part of a rare, wide-ranging corruption trial that netted several top figures, Iswaran, a civil servant-turned politician, pleaded guilty to accepting gifts worth Singapore dollars 403,330 over seven years. The gifts even included petty items like tickets to events, as well as alcohol and a bicycle presented to him for his 60th birthday. The tickets were for musical events, Formula 1 races and football matches. Ahead of starting his jail term, Iswaran, who entered politics in 1997, apologised to family and country. He said in a statement: "Serving my constituents and Singaporeans over the past three decades has been the greatest honour of my life. As this chapter of my life comes to a close, my family and I look to the future with gratitude and renewed hope." Also read: Indian-origin Singapore ex-minister S Iswaran begins 1-year jail sentence, apologises to family and country Singapore is known for strict crackdown on graft, making it one of the least corrupt nations in Asia. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, while expressing disappointment over Iswaran's downfall, said the government was committed to maintain the integrity of public service and highest standards of conduct of officials. Also read: Indian-origin Singapore ex-minister S Iswaran sentenced to 12 months in jail in graft case “We will do what is right by Singapore and Singaporeans, regardless of the political costs or the personal pain we feel when a colleague and friend has been jailed,” he said in a statement on October 3, after a court sentenced Iswaran. (With inputs from agencies)

S Iswaran, Indian-origin former Singapore minister, is now a common prisoner in a 6.9 sq m single cell

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<p>An Indian-origin man was sentenced to six weeks' jail on Tuesday for stealing three cans of Coca-Cola worth a little more than $2 (SGD3) from a minimart at a local housing estate.</p>

<p>The man identified as Jeswindar Singh Dilbara Singh, 61, pleaded guilty to one count of theft, Channel News Asia reported.</p>

<p>The court was told that Singh was walking past a minimart in the Bukit Merah public housing estate on August 26 when he stopped and pulled open the fridge door, and took three cans of Coca-Cola without paying for them.</p>

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<p>Later that morning, the owner of the shop was preparing for business when his wife noticed that the fridge door was slightly open. The couple watched their CCTV footage and saw Singh stealing three cans of Coca-Cola valued at $2 (SGD3) &nbsp;from the fridge.</p>

<p>The couple then called the police after which the man was identified using police camera footage and he was arrested that same day.<br />
The police raided his flat and recovered two cans of Coca-Cola from his fridge.</p>

<p>The cans were returned to the minimart. The third can was consumed by the man, and he did not make any restitution, the prosecutor said.&nbsp;</p>

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An Indian-origin man was sentenced to six weeks' jail on Tuesday for stealing three cans of Coca-Cola worth a little more than $2 (SGD3) from a minimart at a local housing estate.

An Indian-origin man was sentenced to six weeks' jail on Tuesday for stealing three cans of Coca-Cola worth a little more than $2 (SGD3) from a minimart at a local housing estate. The man identified as Jeswindar Singh Dilbara Singh, 61, pleaded guilty to one count of theft, Channel News Asia reported. The court was told that Singh was walking past a minimart in the Bukit Merah public housing estate on August 26 when he stopped and pulled open the fridge door, and took three cans of Coca-Cola without paying for them. WATCH | Trending on WION | Report: Children increasingly using social media to escape 'negative feelings' × Later that morning, the owner of the shop was preparing for business when his wife noticed that the fridge door was slightly open. The couple watched their CCTV footage and saw Singh stealing three cans of Coca-Cola valued at $2 (SGD3) from the fridge. The couple then called the police after which the man was identified using police camera footage and he was arrested that same day. The police raided his flat and recovered two cans of Coca-Cola from his fridge. The cans were returned to the minimart. The third can was consumed by the man, and he did not make any restitution, the prosecutor said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>The family of Bangladesh's main opposition leader Khaleda Zia has sought an extension of six more months on her suspended prison sentence for the former prime minister's treatment, according to a media report.</p>

<p>The government in March released the 74-year-old leader for six months on condition that she would stay at home amid the coronavirus outbreak in the country, receive treatment and not travel abroad.</p>

<p>Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal said that Zia was freed on humanitarian grounds after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's approval.</p>

<p>The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chief is serving a 17-year prison term in two graft cases since February 8, 2018.</p>

<p>Zia's family filed a plea with the government for an extension of the suspended prison sentence as the six months allotted to her in March will end on September 24, the Dhaka Tribune reported.</p>

<p>A M Ehsanur Rahman, one of Zia's counsels, said that an application, signed by the BNP chief's younger brother Shamim Eskander, was sent to the home ministry on August 25.</p>

<p>The BNP chairperson did not receive proper treatment due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, her family said. They also want another extension for her treatment, the counsel was quoted as saying in the report.</p>

<p>Home Minister Kamal confirmed that they have received an application which was sent to the law ministry for its consideration and "further steps will be taken after considering the legal basis of the application, the report said.</p>

<p>Zia served thrice as the premier since 1991. Her party was routed in the 2018 election, bagging only six seats in 300-seat Parliament.</p>

<p>Her conviction on "moral turpitude" charges barred her from contesting the polls.</p>

<p>She was sent to jail in February 2018 by a local court on charges of embezzling foreign donations meant for an orphanage, named after her slain husband and President Ziaur Rehman, during her premiership between 2001 and 2006.</p>

<p>Rehman, a military ruler-turned-politician, was the founder of the BNP.</p>

<p>She was convicted in another corruption case later the same year, though her party claims both cases are politically motivated.</p>


The family of Bangladesh's main opposition leader Khaleda Zia has sought an extension of six more months on her suspended prison sentence for the former prime minister's treatment, according to a media report.

The family of Bangladesh's main opposition leader Khaleda Zia has sought an extension of six more months on her suspended prison sentence for the former prime minister's treatment, according to a media report. The government in March released the 74-year-old leader for six months on condition that she would stay at home amid the coronavirus outbreak in the country, receive treatment and not travel abroad. Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal said that Zia was freed on humanitarian grounds after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's approval. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chief is serving a 17-year prison term in two graft cases since February 8, 2018. Zia's family filed a plea with the government for an extension of the suspended prison sentence as the six months allotted to her in March will end on September 24, the Dhaka Tribune reported. A M Ehsanur Rahman, one of Zia's counsels, said that an application, signed by the BNP chief's younger brother Shamim Eskander, was sent to the home ministry on August 25. The BNP chairperson did not receive proper treatment due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, her family said. They also want another extension for her treatment, the counsel was quoted as saying in the report. Home Minister Kamal confirmed that they have received an application which was sent to the law ministry for its consideration and "further steps will be taken after considering the legal basis of the application, the report said. Zia served thrice as the premier since 1991. Her party was routed in the 2018 election, bagging only six seats in 300-seat Parliament. Her conviction on "moral turpitude" charges barred her from contesting the polls. She was sent to jail in February 2018 by a local court on charges of embezzling foreign donations meant for an orphanage, named after her slain husband and President Ziaur Rehman, during her premiership between 2001 and 2006. Rehman, a military ruler-turned-politician, was the founder of the BNP. She was convicted in another corruption case later the same year, though her party claims both cases are politically motivated.

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