What agencies confirmed no wrongdoing in the rental controversy?

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Agencies Confirmed No Wrongdoing in Rental Controversy

The Singapore Land Authority and the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau confirmed that no wrongdoing was found in the rental controversy concerning state properties. Both agencies had publicly stated this finding at the time the controversy arose in May 2023, and later reiterated that the rentals fully complied with established procedures.
Singapore Land Authority's Stance

The Singapore Land Authority, which manages state properties, had already stated that the rentals in question complied with all procedures. This confirmation was issued prior to the High Court's judgment on the defamation case.
Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau's Findings

Similarly, the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau confirmed that its investigations found no evidence of wrongdoing related to the rentals. This finding was also publicly communicated at the time of the controversy.
High Court Ruling on Defamatory Allegations

The High Court, in its ruling on a defamation suit brought by Ministers K. Shanmugam and Tan See Leng against Bloomberg, found the publication's article contained false and defamatory allegations. Justice Kwek Mean Luck stated that the article implied impropriety in the ministers' tenancy of black-and-white bungalows on Ridout Road, a suggestion contradicted by the findings of the Singapore Land Authority and the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau. The court noted Bloomberg failed to verify key claims and provided insufficient evidence for insinuations of wrongdoing.

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