KEPPEL SHIPYARD (Investigation into bribe to Exxon employee)

Mr Ling How Doong asked the Prime Minister whether he is aware that a Government-linked-company, Keppel Shipyard, offered a bribe of $144,000 to an employee of Exxon and whether he will consider ordering an investigation with a view to prosecuting the wrongdoers.

Mr Wong Kan Seng (for the Prime Minister): The Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau has informed the Prime Minister that it has initiated action on the matter. It would be highly prejudicial to the investigations to disclose any further details.