Singapore's High Commission Calls Out 1MDB Rumors About PM Lee Hsien Loong
It’s always a shock when a headline pops up that claims a national leader is tangled in a scandal. This one has stirred up quite the buzz on social media—however, the Singapore High Commission in Malaysia has set the record straight, calling the story a piece of fake news and, frankly, a juicy bit of libel.
What the Rumors Said
An online article on The Coverage (a Malaysian “social news network”) claimed that Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong was the “key investigation target” in the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) saga, accusing him of striking unfair deals with former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak to facilitate money laundering. The piece was supposedly sourced from a “Straights Review” article linked through the States Times Review website.
Singapore’s Official Response
The High Commission didn’t wait for further questions. They delivered a firm statement:
- The article is fake news.
- It is clearly libellous.
- Per the authorities, no credible evidence links Lee Hsien Loong to any 1MDB wrongdoing.
Why It Matters
Najib Razak himself is embroiled in corruption charges over 1MDB’s misused funds. If anyone has been caught up in the scandal, it’s plainly Najib—no one else. The Singaporean government’s swift dismissal of the story shows it’s not playing it for fools.
Takeaway
Before you click “share,” double‑check the source. If it sounds like a bombshell, check that it’s coming from a reputable news outlet. And remember: rumors may sound theatrically dramatic, but they rarely hang on stronger than a good fact sheet.
