Singapore Ministers Awarded $113,000 Each in Bloomberg Libel Suit The recent defamation suit against Bloomberg has raised questions about the limits of free speech and the consequences of crossing powerful politicians in Singapore.
Singapore's Senior Minister K.
Shanmugam and Minister for Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry) Tan See Leng were awarded US$113,000 each in legal costs after successfully defending themselves against a libel suit brought by Bloomberg.