Singapore Ministers Sue Bloomberg and Journalist Over Defamation Claims

K Shanmugam and Tan See Leng allege Bloomberg's article on property transactions defames them; court proceedings set for March 3.

Singapore's Law and Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam and Manpower Minister Tan See Leng have filed defamation lawsuits against Bloomberg and journalist Low De Wei.
The lawsuits stem from a December 2024 article titled 'Singapore Mansion Deals Are Increasingly Shrouded in Secrecy,' which the ministers claim contains false and defamatory statements.
The article discussed transactions involving Good Class Bungalows (GCBs) and implied a lack of transparency in Singapore's property market, prompting government action under the Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (POFMA).
Bloomberg issued a correction notice under legal pressure but maintains its reporting is accurate and reserves the right to challenge the correction order.
Court case conferences are scheduled for March 3, with the ministers represented by Senior Counsel Davinder Singh and Bloomberg by RCL Chambers Law Corporation.