[Scythian]

"The Economist's Banyan column on 27 July 2023, "A slew of scandals puts Singapore's government on the back foot", makes a serious charge: that the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB), because it reports to the Prime Minister, who appoints its head, cannot be independent. This misrepresents the process.28 July 2023"
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