Scandals Shock an Oasis of Calm in Asia: Balance of Power

Singapore is being hit by scandals that are rocking the Southeast Asian island’s politics but may also reverberate well beyond its shores.

The ruling People’s Action Party has been in power since Singapore’s independence in 1965 and has long touted its corruption-free image, even as neighboring countries frequently battle the graft that undercuts their appeal to foreign investors.

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Indeed, PAP officials often wear all-white clothing ...