The use of sensitive government information by public officers came under scrutiny in Parliament following a review of 191 property transactions involving civil servants and future MRT stations.

Eight officers have since been referred to the police for further examination, after the government identified circumstances that warranted closer scrutiny.

But what do the findings tell us about the transactions that were flagged, and how effective are the safeguards designed to prevent the misuse of sensitive information?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Walter Theseira, Associate Professor of Economics at Singapore University of Social Sciences, to find out more. 

The use of sensitive government information by public officers came under scrutiny in Parliament following a review of 191 property transactions involving civil servants and future MRT stations.
Eight officers have since been referred to the police for further examination, after the government identified circumstances that warranted closer scrutiny.
But what do the findings tell us about the transactions that were flagged, and how effective are the safeguards designed to prevent the misuse of sensitive information?
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Walter Theseira, Associate Professor of Economics at Singapore University of Social Sciences, to find out more.&nbsp;

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Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4&ndash;8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day&rsquo;s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.
From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what&rsquo;s happening &mdash; with clarity, context and a touch of personality.
Whether you&rsquo;re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected &mdash; all the way home.
And she closes the day with a song that says it all.