On May 24, 2024, Singapore High Court Orders Lee Hsien Yang to Pay $296,000 in Defamation Suit

May 24, 2024, 07:10 AM

On May 24, 2024, Singapore’s High Court ordered Lee Hsien Yang, the estranged brother of former Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, to pay S$400,000 (approximately $296,000) for defaming two government ministers. The ruling comes as part of a defamation lawsuit, marking a significant legal decision in Singapore's political landscape.