K Shanmugam on why he rented 26 Ridout Road | Full video

Singapore Law and Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam on Monday (Jul 3) told parliament that he rented the state property at 26 Ridout Road after deciding to put his family home up for sale.
Mr Shanmugam stressed that he was “not making any money from the difference” in rent by living at 26 Ridout Road while his family home is being rented out in the meantime.
This is Mr Shanmugam's full speech, in which he explained why he was renting a property instead of living in his family home, what the Ridout house is like, and whether there was potential conflict of interest. Read more: cna.asia/3pFmvjz

[@kaurkuldip140]

He is nervous! Not his usual self

[@yeowchongong5608]

Ya, not as cocky

[@AB-cg2tc]

When your skeletons are way too overloaded in the closet

[@limchbg1217]

Nah ...very nervous indeed ..😂

[@shun9142]

He does appear nervous and nit his usual self

[@lurvecr]

Shan looks guilty as f

[@SamStab007]

This only proves ONE thing. We need oppositions in Parliament. Without opposition this case would not even see daylight and swept under the carpet.

[@aboo3203]

Yes lucky Singh around

[@royywj]

Sadly most PAP Supporters would argue otherwise. They strongly believe that the opposition are incompetent and will only bring doom and ruin to Singapore, bringing us back to the stone ages.

[@Edwin-fk4yy]

PAP will continue to RULE for the next 100 years. and GST will continue to rise higher and higher.

[@parnamsaini4751]

Exactly

[@litmonkeylife6310]

it's such a waste of resources

[@GeorgeLee-g9u]

He keeps praising LKY. But never learnt from him. Sham knows very well that if LKY is alive, he will never allow to rent such a big house in the first place. His lawyer training is at full display.

[@ottomantaiga8118]

Praise to the sky, appeal to emotion?

[@aliceiw4325]

I used to think that too: now I realise LKY allowed this to happen by making LHL the PM. So to me they are all the same.

[@tanpengjoo7205]

Many local born Singaporean are struggling to get a small home for themselves but world highest pay ministers in the world are renting out to get more . What a shame.

[@ThomasKSiam]

Just greed.

[@mitsubishilancer727]

Yes the more money you have the more greed you have

[@elyseoo5900]

​@inceldetector6148he is paying out of his own pockets

[@deebankumarselva1987]

You didn't listen to the explanation at all that's mean haha

[@yingyang2405]

This is exactly ABUSE OF SYSTEM & CONFLICT OF INTEREST

[@BuanJL]

After reading the CPIB report, I am more confused by Minister Shanmugam's speech. 1) Minister wanted to sell his previous house and rent a house because it tied up too much of his income. 2) Minister rent out his GCB to 26 ridout road at a lost after tax while renting out his previous home. 3) Minister spent additional amount of over $400,000 on the renovation of the 26 ridout road. How does this make sense to his 1st point that the previous house tied up too much of his income and yet Minister would rather incur more cost?

[@tonybllim]

His story does not make any sense at all.

[@BuanJL]

@@tonybllim To me the main crux of the issue is why want to rent ridout road leh. So many other property why ridout road? Plus he already has his own property which is paid for already. I feel like it should have a more clear cut finance expenditure in terms of how much he renting out his previous home less taxes and how much total maintenance + rent is included in ridout road.

[@audreygiamlayhoon]

The quantum tied up in his own house is very large. The quantum he paid for the renovation is comparably low.

[@personaltrainersg]

100% legal, after all, he knows the law better than 99.99999% of us. But next time citizens are told that "housing is affordable", what do you think they hear? - "Let them eat cake?" - Remember ministers, The average citizen struggles to decide between 3 or 4 BR flat, or BTO/resale... or even if they can afford to upgrade to private property "What if I lose my job"...

[@deshannem5557]

Just vote them out Singapore!!!

[@AmeliaTshaw]

Minister said because much of his savings were tied up in his family home, he wanted to sell the property hence decided to rent Ridout Road black & white. Later on in his testimony he claims that he is making a loss on the rental because of income tax on the rental property and higher property tax… my question is why he continues to rent the from SLA while renting out his GCB. Wouldn’t it make more financial sense to either move back into his GCB or to sell it? Something doesn’t sound right to me for the usually sharp Shanmugan. Maybe he is getting old or needs a proper financial advisor.

[@tangt4860]

Lies and more lies to cover up those lies.

[@tryadifferenthan]

and one of the reason why he rented is because he "like" black and white houses. ok..

[@shun9142]

What ? Just dont quite understand at all. Rent B&W and rent out GCB at a loss. The question is how much is he renting out his GCB.🤪

[@OnMusicSoon1]

@@tryadifferenthan ya "like" just take, lawyer cannot take, minister can take is it? Lose money also must take, lose money? that's genuine love, hehe

[@fairuzdin3012]

He should sell his gcb and apply for bto or resale hdb flats.. not only can he save his savings he got a house fully paid retirement solves

[@seahkokchin4703]

I really miss Lee Kuan Yew, he would think, sleep on how to benefit Singapore and Singaporean welfare. PAP new generation politicians is no match to LKY’s generation. This confirmed my prediction that they think more for themselves. Unlike LKY. They are now called politicians. Only LKY is called political leader.

[@fookokhoe4814]

I also miss LKY.We are real Singaporeans,not from the 2nd/3rd world countries and take advantage of our Country assets. Our own motherland has more than enough talented people to rule our country.

[@limlisa]

Don't agree with you. I don't think PAp new generation think about themselves. Is Singaporean change and become more selfish

[@limlisa]

​@@fookokhoe4814really like who?

[@AB-cg2tc]

And that’s why this country is going down south and the damn stupid 61% continue to screw up this country and their kids future

[@jeffreytan-yf6qt]

The man is dead. Why compare. Times are different.

[@davidyip6114]

Tender out the management of such property rentals to professional forms in private sector, SLA is short-changing Singapore at $20k+ for a humongous property.

[@Kzam19-ux8wg]

A director of a company owes fiduciary duties to a company. One of the fiduciary duties is to avoid conflict of interest whether directly or indirectly.

[@chenghonggoh4746]

A lack of political wisdom from our elected politicians led to this saga which wasted an unnecessary amount of public resources and time to investigate and rectify. A wise man would have known such rental of high end state properties while being a minister would attract unnecessary public scrutiny and derail national attention from important state affairs. We have our MPs in Parliament and citizens listen in to the reasons for the ministers' personal housing decision and a chronology of the events instead of partaking in important national matters. The PAP administration could have done much better.

[@fkloh3289]

Greed took charge over wisdom

[@Ct0506]

​@@fkloh3289hiaz when u dun like something or someone u will have whatever excuse to find them guilty normal human behavior my only concern is the government doing their best to keep singaporeans going under the world scenarios and circumstances and benefit majority of the citizen in their policy all these are smoke screen tactics use by politicians not uncommon but frankly uncesssary

[@limlisa]

​@@fkloh3289don't think so

[@limlisa]

​@michaelling6352 that why democratic countries are failing

[@fkloh3289]

@@Ct0506 when you lower your ethical standards of political appointees or holds an non chalent attitude, they will take it for granted and get away with what they can gain from the people, it's only human nature to want more. BTW, it's the PAP that holds themselves out with the highest level of integrity. Keeping them in line with legitimate questions serves Singaporeans in every way the same as sound economic and social policies. They set the yard stick for themselves in exchange for a mandate. Every Singaporean has a duty to hold them accountable; otherwise, don't complain if things don't go the proper way. The late LKY often said, don't take Singapore's prosperity for GRANTED, and that encompasses the integrity of our elected officials. How to have good and sound social and economic policies if the people in charge have a hidden agenda.

[@ttkoh123]

Just Resign.

[@tayspiderx]

SERVE THE PEOPLE NOT YOURSELF

[@danieltann6580]

If you as a minister of Singapore, could not afford to maintain your housing financially, how do you think about our local residents who make only a fraction of your salaries afford to pay the heavy housing loan in Singapore ?!!!

[@avatart183]

1stly who in the right mind would let Minister Sham profit $80 million(1000% from the purchase price of $8 million) from selling of the GCB? Minister only earns $1million/year, itt take more then 80;years to earn $80 million. 2ndly why rent the ridout road using his wife name and not his own name, if he had nothing to hide.

[@avatart183]

look at both tan see lend and vivian balakrisnan too. Tan see leng sold his GCB at $30mil +, vivian balakriahnan rent anitger rudout road B & W too

[@8952099]

While Singaporeans are living in tiny apartments, MPs are living lavishly in houses sized of shopping malls...

[@ttkoh123]

Singaporeans expect the highest standard of conduct for cabinet and senior ministers. CODE OF CONDUCT FOR MINISTERS (3) Financial interests 3.1 A Minister must scrupulously avoid any actual or "apparent conflict of interest" between his office and his private financial interests. Such a conflict, or a perception of conflict, can arise  (a) from the exercise of powers or influence in a way that benefits or may be seen to benefit private interests held; or (b) from using special knowledge acquired in the course of his activities as Minister to bring benefit or avoid loss (or could arouse reasonable suspicion of this) in relation to his private financial interests. 3.2 A Minister therefore must never enter into any transactions whereby his private financial interest might, even conceivably, come into conflict with his public duty.

[@logicrule]

Waste of parliament time, this is what will deter good people from serving singapore...thanks to idiots like Lee Hsien Yang destroying his father's legacy

[@tangt4860]

What can Singaporeans do when LHL wants to shield him? This is the real danger now. Even Tang Ming Huang was ready to let the Tang empire collapse just to protect his mistress's life.

[@TheTinyRedDot]

so by the same warped logic of most (PAP haters) comments, all members of the Singapore Government: 1) cannot own or rent any properties, because all properties in Singapore, be it SLA Black and white houses, HDB or Private Residential Properties (Condo, Landed, GCB), either leasehold or freehold, are all governed by HDB, URA, BCA, SLA, and all buildings and land are subjected to LAND ACQUISITION ACT, which mostly fall under Ministry of National Development and Ministry of Law 2) cannot have access to healthcare, because be it private GPs to Polyclinics to Hospitals both public and private, which are governed by Ministry of Health 3) cannot have access to food, because most food staples in Singapore including rice are imported, which is governed by Singapore Food Agency 4) cannot have access to water, beacause water in Singapore is governed by PUB aka Singapore's National Water Agency 5) cannot have access to banking, because all banks in Singapore are governed by Monetary Authority of Singapore 6) cannot have access to transport, because transport in Singapore is governed by LAND TRANSPORT AUTHORITY (LTA) I guess only a ghost can fit your expectation of an honest government, since a ghost doesn't require any of the above.

[@logicrule]

@giolovesgod haha nice one, they probably cannot study also coz of MOE... cannot attend public schools or unis in sg, all their kids too

[@laylaminrir]

​@@TheTinyRedDotalamak. Have to live in the sky now 😂

[@ericlim428]

As LAW MINISTER , HE SHOULD CONDUCT HIMSELF FIRST AMONG ALL IN THE HOUSE ? IF HE CANT BEHAVE OR RULE HIMSELF , BEST IS HE RESIGN OR PM LEE , YOU HAVE TO REMOVE HIM OR PAP OUT OF THE GAME NEXT ELECTION , BECAUSE OF HIM !! HE CANT OR CANNOT WIN EVERYTIME ! NO DOUBT HIS CLEARED OF ANY MISGIVING , THE INTEGRITY OF THIS CALL " LAW " IS AT STAKE !!!

[@AB-cg2tc]

They have already rule like kings, it’s YOU that should behave, if not you can always get out and their FTs will take your place

[@ericlim428]

So the final verdict is They both are Clean . Really ...... ? We still have to Accept it since its Ownself check Ownself ! Hahaha !

[@ttkoh123]

If you can get landed Good Class GCB for 11 cents/psf/month then the HDB should be priced at 11 cents/psf/month divided by 100 to take account for multi-floors, multi-units, Non-prime area and lesser privacy Or at 0.11 / 100 * 1000 sqft * 12 mths * 99 years = no more than $1, 306.80 for a 5 rooms HDB lease-hold apartment.

[@pheunthai]

We should make you the next minister of National development. We will all love you🤓

[@jeffreyng1980]

Any reviews on that since our lease is only 99years old?

[@sghomeinvestment]

Why didn't SLA renovate and make the bungalows more "habitable" and make them easier to rent out? Why only renovate it after the MINISTERS applied for it? So, when SLA left these bungalows empty, they are not making full use of the land and property to earn money that is supposed to go into Singapore's national reserves? Edwin Tong explained that SLA did not advertise one of the bungalows because it will "spoilt the market", and also said this will give the impression that there is an "oversupply" of these Black and White Bungalows. Isn't it common that HDB flats and private properties are regularly advertised by multiple agents? Why? Becos owners want to get the highest rentals and get their properties rented out ASAP. So, Edwin Tong's justification doesn't hold water. In fact, it is a downright farce!

[@wyma-e1e]

“Even from my sick bed, even if you are going to lower me into the grave and I feel something is going wrong, I will get up.” LKY

[@metoothanks3973]

Copium

[@williamloh4360]

We are not interested in yr family wanting to stay together in a big house. Many of us may even be staying in a small BTO (2, 3 or 4 GEN) together

[@tonykiang9052]

Spare us the family talk n that you are a superb Negotiator lah

[@Lanvalue]

What is your job? Cleaner or property agent?

[@sjv9147s]

I don't even care to listen to this. Parliament isn't the right forum to discuss personal matters, whether of probate, family matters or conflict of personal interests against the state, etc. Parliament is the legislative chamber of and for the whole country. What a shameful waste of public resources! How more irrelevant can we get?

[@limlisa]

You should ask the 39% of people and others who are wasting the time. Singapore future is finished

[@fattboy3542]

​@@limlisa do something about it . don't keyboard. talk is cheap

[@1ZZFE]

Ya, and some how PAP ministers often display their laundries in the limelights, which this is just one of them.

[@sharonphang166]

Thanks, minister, for your openness and explanation. It is your ❤ and passion for us ,your people, that is why you're explaining. It is my blessedness & the fellow Singaporean to have you be our minister . Thank you so much.God bless you and your love ones.

[@taeyeonist1462]

woof woof

[@richardwong1965]

Let this be a grim reminder that we should vote wisely in the next election to eliminate the ill system of ‘self checked self justified self cleared’ regime. Enough is enough!

[@limlisa]

Vote for a more messy people parliament when checking become blocking go ahead I love to see it

[@leanne2330]

Oh. What happened? Have you applied to form a party?

[@etjan555]

Agree……vote wisely……vote PAP……be appreciative…….😅………reply anything if agree…….

[@fattboy3542]

​​@@limlisaPlease demonstrate and establish your statement "Messy People" .

[@tangt4860]

We need to press for an election soon to replace all the traitors.

[@stickymoney]

Doesn't matter if it is ethical, justified or legal when these public servants seem to be serving themselves instead of the public.

[@ttkoh123]

Well said.

[@limlisa]

Don't think so

[@stickymoney]

​@paullnando If "you" in your statement refers to a citizen or someone working in the private sector, then you are right. But if "you" refers to public servant, as it should be, you are suggesting that they can live their life as they please without any consequence or consideration? hemhhh

[@paulnando8503]

@@stickymoney Thats just me. but yeah. anyway i got your point that they have to be hold to a higher standard. I only hope that higher standard is not some ridiculous line. eitherway I wish the best to both the public servant and pivate citizens. lets live peacefully in yhis beautiful country.

[@stickymoney]

@@paulnando8503 greatly appreciate a thoughtful discussion. And we are on the same page. I wish the same for all Singaporean citizens alike just like you. 🫶🏻🙏

[@antipodean3687]

Doesn’t reflect well : Large state property at a prestigious location rented out at such a low rate compared to GCBs of similar stats to a public servant(also the SLA under his charge) is just bad optics - the man on the street takes umbrage :(

[@printpainting1293]

This is not the case. At what state or condition was this property in,? There are many criteria for its rental rates. A four room hdb in the same block with 99 % similarity can fetch diff price!

[@ThePorky888]

Trust once broken is gone !!

[@johnlim1678]

How come can allowed Ownself tender (SLA) Ownself rent (ministar) ? That is my question ?

[@benliu4311]

Wonder if it is an era where ministers with high salaries spend more time scheming & squabbling. We, commners, would prefer they exercise their intelligence to make Singapore Inc great again.

[@ttkoh123]

The question is: How did he manage to extend the lease without going through a re-tender?

[@hatchegg80]

the contract is for 3+3+3, ie can be renewed twice at the option of the leasee if he agrees to the price at renewal

[@ttkoh123]

@@hatchegg80 Is SLA under the Ministry? or is it a nominal practice enjoyed by All Singaporeans? Who drafted the Contract? When was the Contract drafted.

[@ttkoh123]

@@hatchegg80 And that is why We need; the new President to call for a COI [Commission Not Committee of Inquiry under the INQUIRIES ACT 2007] on the Ridout case.

[@kengleetan63]

​​@@hatchegg80.but what they did not tell the public ppl in the property industry knows, which many agents and property experts know in 2021 nowhere is the lease renewnal going to be raised by $1000. Total bull and crap. At the end of 2020, Covid 1st yr rental was up 10 to 15% and by mid 2021 to end 2021 at least 25%. Take a conservative 20% thru 2020 and 2021 for a GCBs of over $25k , the min is at least $5k increase. By 2022 the rental increase was way over 30 to 50%! Some even 70%! You don't call this preferential treatment then what? Even the guide price from SLA was low balled for these two.

[@hatchegg80]

@@ttkoh123 Yes, if you go rent a SLA property even a flat, there will be renewal clauses. I"m not even pro-pap but at least ask better questions

[@kaurkuldip140]

He’s boss of SLA

[@TheTinyRedDot]

so by the same warped logic of most (PAP haters) comments, all members of the Singapore Government: 1) cannot own or rent any properties, because all properties in Singapore, be it SLA Black and white houses, HDB or Private Residential Properties (Condo, Landed, GCB), either leasehold or freehold, are all governed by HDB, URA, BCA, SLA, and all buildings and land are subjected to LAND ACQUISITION ACT, which mostly fall under Ministry of National Development and Ministry of Law 2) cannot have access to healthcare, because be it private GPs to Polyclinics to Hospitals both public and private, which are governed by Ministry of Health 3) cannot have access to food, because most food staples in Singapore including rice are imported, which is governed by Singapore Food Agency 4) cannot have access to water, beacause water in Singapore is governed by PUB aka Singapore's National Water Agency 5) cannot have access to banking, because all banks in Singapore are governed by Monetary Authority of Singapore 6) cannot have access to transport, because transport in Singapore is governed by LAND TRANSPORT AUTHORITY (LTA) I guess only a ghost can fit your expectation of an honest government, since a ghost doesn't require any of the above.

[@OnMusicSoon1]

@@TheTinyRedDot nobody doubted that logic, people are doubting why you move from one GCB to another GCB and lose money on rent and didn't sell away the GCB yet.

[@sherlockrhee5597]

@@TheTinyRedDothahaha! Typical paid washer! If the house can be rent by public, why CPIB report showing 26 Ridout Road was not on public tender at that time? While the wife of minister signed the tenancy agreement but no the minister?

[@limchonghung2796]

In the 1980s pap minister for housing commited suicide due to suspected corruption case nobody is above the law if our late pm Lee is still around such things wouldn't happen like today

[@MK-gs7nn]

Bro, he is the reason why the system is so one-sided. Wth are u on?

[@JUNOLIN]

5:04 Hmm, why would someone put up his/her house for rental if he/she has the idea to sell? The reason given was that since he wasn’t sure whether to sell his house or not, he therefore rented it out while he was still making the decision, but, if he truly has yet to make the decision to sell, then why can’t he just continue to stay in his own house? Why the need to rent the b&w while he was just considering a sale of his own house? Can someone help me logic this out. For an instance, say if I have the intention to sell my car, but I have yet to come to a decision, why would my actions be to go rent another car and then rent out my own car, while I contemplate on the decision to sell my car? Moreover, why rent out the house while there’s an intention to sell? Once I rent out my house, I’d lose the flexibility to sell it at my own timeframe, I’d be stuck with the house until the rental lease expires, which seems too counterintuitive for someone who claims to have the intention to sell, isn’t it? Shouldn’t one just leave a house empty if you have the intention to sell, such that one can act upon it immediately as soon as the decision to sell is made?

[@travelocities]

Most times, when you sell with tenancy, it is easier to sell, and you can command more on the sale price than a vacant unit. Sometimes, you may take a long while before you find a suitable buyer. So why not earn rent during that time, instead of leaving it empty ?

[@JUNOLIN]

@@travelocities that’s true to a certain extent, especially for commercial real estate in Singapore, as for residential, it may not be “most times”, sometimes renting it out may work against the seller if the buyer wants it for own stay. However, the point here for the ministers is that now we can’t be for certain their intention to sell or they meant it to be an arbitrage opportunity, taking advantage of privilege information while in position. And we wouldn’t want our country’s decision makers to be involved in unclear businesses, do we?

[@miskky6613]

Enjoy la ....u know nobody can question you people PAP .

[@onetime8111]

Step down and resigned

[@ethanang3527]

A, I don’t think they will, kick them out in the next Generation Election, is coming soon. All of us must remember this incident and not be fooled by them anymore.

[@limlisa]

​@ethanang3527 yeah please do it and look forward to a more messy Singapore

[@metoothanks3973]

@@limlisa already messy enough. No wonder they so arrogant

[@chuak.c7349]

Ownself check ownself, no problem.

[@onetime8111]

@@chuak.c7349 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@sebsurvey9090]

Like the baboons say, I scratch your back , you scratch mine ROFL

[@edwinwong9641]

You are the best!

[@sleepandrelaxation3395]

The way to ensure no conflict of interest is easy and straightforward. SLA should just change policy and not allow public servants to rent public properties. That should remove any possibilities of such issues arising in future.

[@yingyang2405]

Minister, 😂😢😮😅 Dont answer anything in relation to I DON'T KNOW. You are a minister of law, a trained lawyer with years of experience, YET YOU DONT KNOW THE RENTAL OF RIDOUT ROAD? AM I STUPID TO BELIEVE THAT YOU LEFT EVERYTHING TO YOUR AGENT WITHOUT DOING YOUR CALCULATION & HOMEWORK? You are a lawyer. Do you go to court without knowing everything about your client's case? Come on, after selling your own GCB, all the proceeds earn hefty interests in your bank account, too. We are not talking about $1M or $2M, at least $30M to $40M proceeds, right?

[@bomo8033]

He is a snake...why is he scared of snakes?

[@ericwong5891]

I am not interested in their family matters. Things do not belong to them shouldn't touch. Now, what happens, kena left and right. Instead of resolving our bread and butter, spending so many hours talking about their issues is a waste of time and resources. This is totally not acceptable!

[@ordinaryguy1985]

No matter what are the reasons.. the wealth disparity is what caught many singaporeans' eyes.. the way the 5 digits rental n 6 digits money figures are spoken like it was nothing.. THAT will still linger..

[@ttkoh123]

Even the Prime Ministers LHL, Minister for Defence Dr NEH and many others lived in their own property.

[@bobafett5757]

What kind of property ?

[@kongthai..]

Probably planning for a life in exile in New Zealand. That's the normal course of action. Selling their property in a Good Class Bungalow It is a COOL WAY for politicians to work out a EXIT strategy after the big protest over state policies. 🥹

[@kongthai..]

So cool 😎, the way the Establishment, bureaucrats, politicians works on accountability. Real Eye opener. Satisfies all stake holders. 🥹

[@jun86]

The double watch setup is 🔥

[@sinlipjason5713]

You is a smart guy how can you don’t know hahaha

[@masa1044]

This is a test to Singapore whether this country can keep its political cleanness or not, I would say. Japan have failed a long time ago (or never had been). Certain amount of people outside the country is quietly watching the outcome.

[@MasterLeong888]

PLEASE RESIGN NOW!

[@neymarzd9706]

Scriptwriter: Shanmugam Director: Shanmugam Actor: Shanmugam

[@sallyyip2036]

Multi-tasking minister

[@_46_46]

pariah pa la this old man

[@skyknight1983]

Wait...finance thing does not make sense. He said he wanted to lower his cost burden so he put up his GCB for sale/lease. That makes sense. After that he said he is in deficit after renting BW from SLA while leasing his GCB. So....he is spending more now than he did before. That is the opposite of what he intended to do and not the right decision financially.

[@ernna6357]

Don't fool me ha haha

[@ttkoh123]

These days, Trust Cannot be Simply Granted especially when common sense is being invaded regardless of reports.

[@johntruth1004]

Even LKY, had the option to live at istana but preferred oxley road. Humbleness and humility the mark of great leaders.

[@qwerty19811]

Didn't he and his son buy a luxury apartment each at super discounted prices? He's not without blame.

[@ttkoh123]

Singaporeans should ask the Govt for 11 cents/psf/month GCB anymore? Singaporeans family can group-up to rent. The question is: Does the framework only entitles to grouped few or to everyone?

[@suannaleong]

Pap is destroying the name of their own party

[@ericlim428]

Nepotism in Lhl era is very Acute n Critical now . Remember the 800k Dustbin chute somewhere ? We went tru years of Lky , It was at its Best , even GCT times too , it was well manageable , neither this nor that . But now , its getting from Bad to Worst . Someone s Too Soft , where s the Iron in Him , keep saying it years after years . When Wrong , Action must be Taken , No Whats it whats then ! All in all , in the Public eyes now , this 2 had Over Humiliated the Core Values of Being a Civil Servants & Humble Ministries !! What others is just not going to Whitewash all those past mistakes n errors !

[@singhpreetwant9221]

I have never seen Sham so humble. Wink wink😂

[@clarencechin7]

Why isn't this investigation and standards applied to Keppel scandal?

[@suprememaster1951]

When is the next general election?

[@wiseguy9980]

Sorry sir, I posted the same in Dr BK tube. It’s same verdict from me: You have to retire. It’s a matter of public perception. You lack prudence in this instance. A minister with a reasonable standard of care and duty will NOT indulge in such decision making. You are NOT fit to be the LAW minister. PLEASE RETIRE.

[@deskslee]

Dun mislead ppl. This is not the complete video

[@rickn4671]

Song bo? 20k rental per months… Meanwhile sinkies earning 4-5k/ mth eating cai png for dinner tonihjt😂😂😂😂😂

[@yingyang2405]

Can see the big difference in the salary n lifestyle of the ministers and the commoner. The affordability is such a big disparity.

[@byebyefiat]

Is the cpib report made public and accessible?

[@JS-ev4xc]

I am surprised most PAP members are silent on the issue. Nothing is private for civil servant especially B&W house is considered status and luxury living, the salary he earns are partially if not fully billed by tax payers. It is too showy as a civil servant. The pay check for Ministers are definitely too high.

[@yeoweehuathuat8926]

If a normal citizen ,he/she will be in jail ! Firstly his credibility are in question,so he need to resign ! The minister wage very high so they can buy house n make money ! Is time to cut down minister wage ,minister work for ppl not a burden to citizen !

[@yingyang2405]

Samad, the thai prime minister appeared on a cooking show had to step down after 1 episode. Reason being : Conflict of Interest. 😂😂😂

[@user-pt2pc5uf1g]

Wake up sinkies…..

[@kelvinkoh-o9m]

sprit of freedom very inportant

[@PungSaysoon-xs8jf]

Hello. You rent the whole bungalow. Now you are caught with your pants down, you said that you actually wanted to return part of land to SLA then. You said you drafted an email on my this but did not sent to SLA. Spin and spin lah!

[@benlim2170]

He appears to be very nervous

[@suannaleong]

Agreed a sign of guilty every time in Parliment he is very cocky

[@1ZZFE]

He is agitated at the same time.

[@joekerr2879]

New rule: Ministers are NOT allowed to rent state property !

[@ThisIsHackedAccount2Times]

Every lie will be revealed. Just be patient.

[@ttkoh123]

As a comparison , It is so much Cheaper than Office Space Rental Rate at the Prime Landed Area. The Question is How did he managed to Extend the lease without a Re-Tender? Many Singaporeans could have rented the space as Office space since it is so much cheaper at $26,500 per month for 249,335 sqft with swimming pool and "Class". According to a recent listing on PropertyGuru, one estate at Ridout Road with a land size of 8,758 sqft was advertised at S$65,000 a month. How would common Singaporeans ascribe such "treatment" if it is not "preferential treatment"? Or how would you? Do you know why I said Mandate is Unwise?

[@printpainting1293]

You cannot compare like this.

[@fairworld2522]

Haha..many singsporean could have rented it so cheap at $26k..? haha that is why it was vacant for 4 years..hehe. Can’t stop laughing. 90% of locals earn peanuts to be able to rent such big bungalows. And those who could afford it are the top tier 3% earner lah. Not some dick heads or some cheapskate Ah Bengs...!

[@tangt4860]

Talking about office space, has anyone noticed a particular Law firm has made very big shouting signboards of its name splashed on both sides of a corner building just directly across Parliament Building along North Bridge Road? It is is called Lee and Lee.

[@TheTinyRedDot]

comparing private property rental rate against SLA rental rate, akin to comparing orange and apple. Go educate yourself first before making a buffoon of yourself. Empty vessel makes the most noise. As a PAP hater, our government can do nothing right in your tinted eyes and darken soul.

[@Niatnuom_Esiotrot]

1. 26 Ridout, land size was increased from 9,350sqm to 23,164 sqm, a 147% increase. 2. Where in SG is it possible to get an additional 13814sqm of land from a landlord by offering to maintain it at your own cost(of a mere $2083 per month)? 3. Can a HDB dweller offer to maintain the corridor & common area outside his unit at his own cost, and by doing so gain the inclusion of these areas into his HDB unit’s lease?

[@deschan2246]

Absolutely Disgusting !!!!

[@wangjinwen7708]

So.. these people are not for profit. They rent the house is really at a great great loss.. Really so good meh? He rent the house so that he can take care of the maintenance, the mosquitoes problem, and lessen the cost of maintenance of SLA.. so great ah.. he must be doing a great great job for the community.

[@tangt4860]

Anyone who can read body language will tell you all that twitching is the greatest sign of lying.

[@metoothanks3973]

Wondering if any body language reading content creators can do a breakdown of this video. Would love to see it.

[@yeowchongong5608]

How much is his salary?

[@kongthai..]

Shanmungam & Balakrisnan is ON THEIR WAY OUT. 100,000 sf properties. That's really large. They will take responsibility for the mess of CECA game. Looks like Menon, Tharman also on their way out too. 🥺

[@luckypat8]

"I no Longer Listen to what people say, I just watch what they Do. Behavior never lies. " Winston Churchill.

[@tiamchuakoh4553]

Ask them to step down.shame.

[@hatchegg80]

i appreciate his choice of watch

[@seahkokchin4703]

Rolex?

[@johnnyquest6894]

Wow, you are so sharp!

[@hatchegg80]

@@seahkokchin4703 glashutte

[@alnalim3989]

Right or wrong they always have the right.

[@aravearave]

hemnn if minister put up for sale now, price might drop after this?

[@tinazelasky5908]

While Shanmugam work out his finance, retirement and rental situation, it is time to give opportunity to new blood. Someone who can focus.

[@mikey6538]

you convinced me... thanks

[@bobafett5757]

*Its hard to fathom and digest on why would one who already living so comfortably inside GCB would spend huge amount on renting an ancient looking and run down black and white Collonial house ? Seriously its so distorting and contradicting*

[@xcre8ionx]

Singapore ministry so humble just staying in rental place.. 🇸🇬 👍

[@tangt4860]

Ya lor so great to force the majority of Singaporeans to pay sky high prices for HDB leases and then doublespeak to tell the whole world 90 over % of Singaporeans are the owners of the flat to force then to pay property taxes. So how much property tax is Shanmugam paying for Ridout?

[@henrybryan5092]

Exectly in Malaysia minsters own more than 1 gcb. Just ignore all the WP liars supporters

[@kaurkuldip140]

It’s a case of … I scratch your back .. you scratch mine

[@megstlimeelim4786]

Like LKY Oxley house is shared amongst SGreans, these Colonial GCB Bungalows are best refurbished & open to SG Public like clubhouses, luxury vintage hotels etc etc etc similar to partial commercialization of UK Crown Estate

[@bowlampar]

Not making full uses of your 'Ministerial Privilege' is an inexcusable event while serving as a Cabinet minister in the government. I fully understand your personal predicament in this unwarranted public disclosure reported by media。

[@alnalim3989]

Land is scarce. Needs to built more HDB flats but Ministers can stay bungalows big houses haha ...

[@guantisengkun4342]

You must be Malay staying 1 room flat that’s why u sour grape

[@ajaysan4191]

Great speech 😅 Well Done and long statement Why was he allowed to do so 👏👏👏

[@JasonleeFrisco]

Just wondering have u sold your old house? Or till now your old house is rented out? Your kids move in to stay with u? Their houses rented out too?

[@fboyt72]

why talk about an email that was never sent?? who can swore that the meeting was per say as that email? in the end was his GCB sold? else it make no financial sense to continue to rent and suffer a deficit from this .. he look physically wore and stress

[@benedict5781]

Why both have rent the house provided by SLA when they have their own house to stay. Is their own house vacant or rented out for extra income.

[@tryadifferenthan]

and he mentioned actually is rental deficit for him. but he started with financial burden so he decide to rent the house.. so what is what?

[@jleegt3]

​@@tryadifferenthanand the "deficit" funded from his previous income as a lawyer...implying he took a pay cut all these years...poor guy.

[@tryadifferenthan]

@@jleegt3 so noble of him. in the name of serving the public. aww

[@qdgnd]

Hypocritical minister

[@BensSocialClub]

We all know very well that politicians are often criticised for extravagant lifestyles, Minister Vivian Balakrishnan and Minister K Shanmugam should be more sensitive about this. Whether or not legal procedure was followed is not the issue. Living in a colossal excessive property when ordinary Singaporeans are struggling is the issue. Lastly, whether you are PAP supporter or not, I think Singaporeans should outright and fundamentally reject the proposition of having a "Review" conducted by Shanmugam's own colleagues.

[@hairiismoun4720]

Yakob Ibrahim is a hotel owner when he still a minister. His not even a high post MP. Our top ministers can be considered multi-millionaire. There's alot we the public don't know about their income.