[Bigiron]

" The press release from SLA is somewhat problematic as it discloses that Mr Shanmugam had reportedly communicated with a senior cabinet member about his bid.

This information suggests that the Minister may have contributed to the released press statement, as the agency wouldn’t typically be privy to such communication between the two in a standard bidding process. Moreover, the promise to reveal more details in July raises questions about whether the Minister has informed SLA that he will address this matter on its behalf in Parliament.

If the above is the case, the Minister’s influence over the agency seems apparent, muddying his bid for the Ridout property. "--------------

Question is...:

1) Why did Shan need to inform a 'senior cabinet minister' about his bid? To let the 'senior cabinet minister' check or advise whether got conflict of interest? It will be publicly perceived that Shan trying to tell this mystery senior cabinet minister of his intention to 'chope' the property for his own personal interest, which leads to the next question...

2) Why was SLA also aware of this 'notification' of his bid? Doesn't this result in both ministers exerting their influence to create more conflict of interest?

If the ministers are sincere with full integrity, shouldn't they choose to bid in their own private capacity as a private citizen discreetly without informing any Gov persons, agencies or anyone for that matter?

Don't know which phantom senior cabinet he talk ...
In my opinion might be Vivi. From the timeline of their rent started.