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Lee Hsien Yang Ordered to Pay $296,000 for Defaming Singapore Ministers

Court rules against former PM's brother over false allegations about state property rentals

  • Lee Hsien Yang accused two ministers of corruption in Facebook posts.
  • Court awarded $150,000 in general damages and $50,000 in aggravated damages to each minister.
  • Lee did not apologize or remove the posts despite being given a chance.
  • The allegations were made after an investigation found no wrongdoing by the ministers.
  • Lee's public dispute with his brother, former PM Lee Hsien Loong, continues.
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