Vulcann 6th Gear January 17, 2014 Share January 17, 2014 Another one bites the dust... MDA assistant director charged with corruption and forgery An assistant director with the Media Development Authority (MDA) was on Friday charged with multiple counts of corruption and forgery. SINGAPORE: An assistant director with the Media Development Authority (MDA) was on Friday charged with multiple counts of corruption and forgery. Lai Wai Khuen, 37, is accused of obtaining loans totalling S$23,565 from 12 people on 27 occasions. He faces another count of attempting to obtain a loan of S$3,000 without success. Investigations by the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) revealed that Lai allegedly obtained loans from grant applicants as an inducement or reward for facilitating the approval and disbursement of grants. Lai is also accused of forging documents by fraudulently signing off as Thomas Lim, who is a director with the MDA. Lai, who was unrepresented, has indicated that he will plead guilty. If he pleads guilty, the prosecution has indicated it will proceed on seven charges, and take the remaining 24 into consideration. Lai has asked for his case to be adjourned till after the Lunar New Year for him to settle some matters. His police bail of S$20,000 was raised to court bail of S$30,000. Lai will be back in court for a bail review on January 21, and his case has been adjourned to February 17. - CNA/nd (source:http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/mda-assistant-director/957228.html ) ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vid Hypersonic January 17, 2014 Share January 17, 2014 No sex involved? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyfitms Twincharged January 17, 2014 Share January 17, 2014 all idiots.. throw away career for 23K Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vhtfhwlego Supercharged January 17, 2014 Share January 17, 2014 all idiots.. throw away career for 23K Some say, Asst Director's pay is just like any SME manager. So, when they are paid so much, they will be corrupted. Thats what their heads say all the time. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little_prince Supersonic January 17, 2014 Share January 17, 2014 Some say, Asst Director's pay is just like any SME manager. So, when they are paid so much, they will be corrupted. Thats what their heads say all the time. asst director.... pay not that high. 5-6k nia if i'm not wrong Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vhtfhwlego Supercharged January 17, 2014 Share January 17, 2014 asst director.... pay not that high. 5-6k nia if i'm not wrong thinking rather 4~5. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super7 Turbocharged January 17, 2014 Share January 17, 2014 (edited) No sex involved? more exposures akan datang.... patient, patient Another one bites the dust... MDA assistant director charged with corruption and forgery An assistant director with the Media Development Authority (MDA) was on Friday charged with multiple counts of corruption and forgery. SINGAPORE: An assistant director with the Media Development Authority (MDA) was on Friday charged with multiple counts of corruption and forgery. Lai Wai Khuen, 37, is accused of obtaining loans totalling S$23,565 from 12 people on 27 occasions. He faces another count of attempting to obtain a loan of S$3,000 without success. Investigations by the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) revealed that Lai allegedly obtained loans from grant applicants as an inducement or reward for facilitating the approval and disbursement of grants. Lai is also accused of forging documents by fraudulently signing off as Thomas Lim, who is a director with the MDA. Lai, who was unrepresented, has indicated that he will plead guilty. If he pleads guilty, the prosecution has indicated it will proceed on seven charges, and take the remaining 24 into consideration. Lai has asked for his case to be adjourned till after the Lunar New Year for him to settle some matters. His police bail of S$20,000 was raised to court bail of S$30,000. Lai will be back in court for a bail review on January 21, and his case has been adjourned to February 17. - CNA/nd (source:http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/mda-assistant-director/957228.html ) 23k, cant even pay for one third of COE.... he not 'hardworking' enough to bargain more from his victims.... destined to fail Edited January 17, 2014 by Super7 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little_prince Supersonic January 17, 2014 Share January 17, 2014 thinking rather 4~5. so pathetic meh? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vhtfhwlego Supercharged January 17, 2014 Share January 17, 2014 so pathetic meh? 37 Years old, join maybe during 27 years old as a executive in 2004. In 2004, how much would a executive pay consider good? $2500 (15 ~ 17 months)? Pay increment of 3%~5% per year. Promotion every 3 years add $200 on top of increment. 2012/2013, pay revision, no longer 17 months as it will be spread out over 12 months salary expect for AWS. Do abit of maths, roughly can guess how much he/she drawing. Only way to have good salary, join in at higher position during manpower shortage period. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyfitms Twincharged January 17, 2014 Share January 17, 2014 thinking rather 4~5. so low? thought fresh grad civil service already at 4k with good honours? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little_prince Supersonic January 17, 2014 Share January 17, 2014 so low? thought fresh grad civil service already at 4k with good honours? yeah. i was thinking probably at least 6k Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picnic06-Biante15 Supersonic January 17, 2014 Share January 17, 2014 ahhhhhhhh............ this case got no new area of dark car parks to explosed ... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshterran 1st Gear January 17, 2014 Share January 17, 2014 It seems that there are quite a handful of corruption cases involving high calibre personnel from the civil service. Did our govt ponder why it is happening in recent years ? Where is our code of conduct for all civil servants & public officials ? I would suggest that to set up a special committee to conduct a thorough investigation on all civil servants whom may have any conflicting interests with monetary benefits. Perhaps our opposition can raise a motion in parliament to seek good transparent explanation from relevant ministries involved. WP, here's your golden opportunity to demonstrate to the people of Singapore what a party you are made of. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super7 Turbocharged January 17, 2014 Share January 17, 2014 so pathetic meh? Actually cant say its pathetic, its how they 'glorify' junior / semi-mid-level posts with big-sounding titles. I know in some US MNC, for example, a manager actually holds lots of responsibilities and has lots of decision making power, he is paid maybe 20k or more a month whereas in some gahmen offices here, an asst director is just paid about 4 to 5k with little responsibilities and mainly taking instructions from his boss who also takes instrcutions from the next level above. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyfitms Twincharged January 17, 2014 Share January 17, 2014 Actually cant say its pathetic, its how they 'glorify' junior / semi-mid-level posts with big-sounding titles. I know in some US MNC, for example, a manager actually holds lots of responsibilities and has lots of decision making power, he is paid maybe 20k or more a month whereas in some gahmen offices here, an asst director is just paid about 4 to 5k with little responsibilities and mainly taking instructions from his boss who also takes instrcutions from the next level above. i think perm sec's main responsibility is also to take instructions from above. Even at $40k a mth Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super7 Turbocharged January 17, 2014 Share January 17, 2014 i think perm sec's main responsibility is also to take instructions from above. Even at $40k a mth LOL.... yalor btw, PS does lots of groundwork and the bloody minister just says yes or no, or re-look... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little_prince Supersonic January 17, 2014 Share January 17, 2014 i think perm sec's main responsibility is also to take instructions from above. Even at $40k a mth actually president also just take instructions from above for 3m a year 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyfitms Twincharged January 17, 2014 Share January 17, 2014 LOL.... yalor btw, PS does lots of groundwork and the bloody minister just says yes or no, or re-look... u sure the PS does a lot of the ground work? Or is it done by the fresh grads and managers? ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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