SINGAPORE, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Singapore's prime minister on Wednesday said his ruling party had "taken a hit" over a spate of scandals including a graft probe and senior lawmakers' resignations, which shocked the city-state otherwise known as a haven of political stability.
He said such incidents involving ministers are rare, and that the ruling People's Action Party (PAP) has "zero tolerance" for corruption.
"...The PAP has taken a hit but we will show Singaporeans that we will uphold standards and do the right thing, so that trust is maintained," he said.
While the PAP has maintained a grip on power since 1959, voters, already bruised by high living costs, have raised eyebrows at the graft probe and resignations of two senior PAP lawmakers on account of an "inappropriate relationship".
When asked why their relationship was kept under wraps since late 2020, Lee said, "I should have forced the issue earlier".
Persons:
Lee Hsien Loong, Iswaran, General's Chambers, Lee, Kanupriya Kapoor
Organizations:
Transport, Action Party, Thomson
Locations:
SINGAPORE, Singapore