CPIB Investigating SCDF and CNB chiefs
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Must be we have underpaid them.
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priest, recently I tot they change their stance? u nv notice?
instead of saying high pay = no corruption, they have been saying high pay to attract talents to gov sector...
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power corrupts.not $$$$ corrupts.
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Originally posted by SevenEleven:
Must be we have underpaid them.
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CPIB confirms arrest of ex-chiefs of CNB, SCDF
SINGAPORE: The Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) has confirmed that it had arrested both the former director of the Central Narcotics Bureau and the former Commissioner of the Singapore Civil Defence Force.
They are now out on bail.
In a statement on Wednesday, CPIB said it arrested the then CNB director, Ng Boon Gay, on 19 December last year.
On 4 January this year, the then SCDF Commissioner, Peter Lim Sin Pang, was placed under arrest.
CPIB said they were arrested under the Prevention of Corruption Act (PCA).
Both men are assisting the CPIB in separate investigations.-- CNA
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the news reported - "Although it did not disclose more details about the probe, The New Paper has reported the involvement of a female executive with a company that supplied IT-related products and services to government offices"...
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to better prevent such matters from arising.....
financial approval matrices be tightened with involvement of internal auditors on its procurement process and doubly checked by independent external auditors....this is especially important where public trust is concerned..
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I assume the track are audited but the clamps also go missing.
Human make errors also.
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not dun have
but some ppl are able to get thru the holes
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the procurement process needs a review with greater involvement of independent parties and more tightening of approval limits...internal auditors are seen to be doing their routine jobs but to get them involved is really tough and they are very unwilling...
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wow, more red tape. and green tape. and blue tape.
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yeah...its tough...but holding high appointments need to have high accountability....
bo bian ..
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Premature to assume former SCDF, CNB chiefs liable for criminal proceedings: CPIB
SINGAPORE: Singapore's anti-corruption agency has stressed that as investigations are still on-going, it is premature to assume that former commissioner of the Singapore Civil Defence Force Peter Lim Sin Pang and former director of the Central Narcotics Bureau Ng Boon Gay, would be ultimately liable for any criminal proceedings.
In a statement to Channel NewsAsia late Wednesday, the Corrupt Practices Investigations Bureau (CPIB) explained that "prosecutorial discretion when any criminal wrongdoings are revealed lies with the Attorney-General".
In the case of public servants, especially where there are no criminal wrongdoings but serious misconduct, the matter may also be referred to the Ministry or agency concerned for appropriate disciplinary action to be taken.
On December 19 last year, CPIB arrested then director of the Central Narcotics Bureau, Ng Boon Gay.
On January 4 this year, it also arrested then commissioner of the Civil Defence Force, Peter Lim Sin Pang.
They were arrested under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
Both men are presently out on bail and are assisting the Bureau in separate investigations.
In the statement, CPIB once again emphasised that it takes a serious view on corruption in Singapore.
All complaints and allegations of corruption are carefully evaluated.
Investigations into allegations of corruption will be carried out where an offence under the Prevention of Corruption Act is disclosed and pursuable.
CPIB said where there are indications that a person may have information related to an offence under the Prevention of Corruption Act, he may be interviewed and a statement recorded from him.
In the case of a person who may have committed an offence under the Prevention of Corruption Act, he may be arrested and brought back to CPIB for further investigations.
He can be detained for up to 48 hours and a search may be made of the person or premises associated with him.
Thereafter, the person may be released unconditionally or placed on bail.
Upon completion of its investigations, the CPIB will refer the investigation papers to the Attorney-General's Chambers with the necessary recommendations.
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Originally posted by FireIce:
wow, more red tape. and green tape. and blue tape.
Maybe have to fill up 5 forms and get 8 signatures before you can order 10 more satchets of brown sugar for the cappucino machine at the pantry.
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for a large deal, could a female IT exec be handling it solely?
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no one CSI the woman yet?
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now we understand that singapore hum is the most poisonous...
in fact the total sum of the deal is mere S$350K.sales commission may range from 1 to 2% perhaps....thats small earning ...and yet the woman resort to that tactic..
going back to the procurement process i.e. from contractors selection, tenders to award of contract...steps should be taken to tighten up to the approval/ award as well as a review of financial limits.....the use of e-bidding system and tenders submission reveiwed and witnessed by internal auditors as well as risk management /compliance task unit would greatly eliminate such issues...
currently, the e-bid system is still not widely adopted....
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gebiz is already widely adopted
for most projects, only submissions via gebiz is allowed
however there are "preferred partners" tt certain govt units work with
how they pick the desired proposal, who they awarding the project to........ there might be a big team of ppl doing the reviews
but there is oni 1 person with the final final say
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that can only mean that 1 person be an independent panel award than just one person...with the full authority....
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the independent committee with Chairman and members to vote but identities remain anonymous at the time of opening and award...
of course some members must be specialists pertaining to the tendered projects
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If the system is perfect, the above incident would not have taken place.
There is always loopholes in every system as long as human being are involved.
For this case, they are the big boss and they made the final decision for the big sum procurement.
As long as they did not accept any money or disturb the path of justice, they should be given a light slap on the wrist.
Kudo to the Nightly Paper reporter and editor for publishing the news.
I am not sure about their rice bowl at the moment.
As the authority that is doing the investigation, they should stand firm that they have enough evidence to press charges against the two gentlemen and dun have to blur the issue.
Come forward with the courage and NOT FEAR, that will earn the respect of Singapore cos you are doing the Right THING in upholding the integrity of the civil services.
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watever the loopholes, it needs to be improved and tightened....we are still dealing with high official appointments...and should not passively accept the state of affairs..where public trust is concerned...
it already showed that 1 person decision is not the way to go...we need independent committee with anonymous specialists and votes ... no doubt its human nature and group may also fall into conspiracy acts...
the system needs a change....
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Life is surreal.
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Committee ?
Please loh.
We wasted money forming a committee to solve the flooding in 2010 and nothing was done.
Last year, flood again and lots of talks.
I am waiting to see what they say at the end of the year.
No point having a committe if all of them are true breed Yes Men.
If you are not a Yes Man, you will not rise high in your career also.
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at the end of the day...nothing gets solved...but waiting for the next target...
then thats not what the public wants to see...