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