The Public Service Division (PSD) is reviewing a working paper that alleges civil servants have disproportionately bought homes near MRT stations that were not announced at the time. The Straits Times and Channel NewsAsia report that PSD is examining the study’s claims and supporting information, including the data and methodology used.
Both outlets say PSD will determine whether there is a material basis for further action. If PSD finds sufficient grounds, it will refer the matter to the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB), Singapore’s agency for investigating corruption and related offences. The reports indicate that PSD’s next step depends on the outcome of its review of the paper.
The outlets focus on process rather than on the paper’s conclusions. While the study’s allegation is that purchasing patterns may be linked to privileged knowledge of future MRT developments, PSD does not confirm the claim and instead emphasizes verification of the evidence and review of how the analysis is conducted.
