Singapore's Indian-origin ex-minister Iswaran begins 1-yr jail term for corruption; apologises to nation
Singapore's former transport minister S Iswaran started his one-year jail term for corruption, choosing not to appeal his conviction. He was sentenced for accepting illegal gifts worth about USD 313,200 and obstructing justice. Iswaran apologized publicly and expressed the emotional toll on his family as a reason for not pursuing a lengthy trial.
