'We've to... deal with what went wrong', Shanmugam weighs in on case involving Liew Mun Leong's former helper

Singapore

THE authorities take very seriously the appeal judge's comments on the case of former domestic worker Parti Liyani - who was acquitted of stealing from Changi Airport Group chairman Liew Mun Leong and his family - and will deal with what had gone wrong in the process, said Home Affairs and Law Minister K Shanmugam.

"Something has gone wrong in the chain of events. We have to look at that, and deal with what went wrong," said the minister on Tuesday. "In the process, we should not be defensive. It should not be a witch-hunt. It's got to be a fair process. We have to find out what happened, why it happened and then deal with it. And be accountable," he added.

"That's the best way to build trust (with the) public, and in the system. To come out in public and say what steps we have taken once the reviews are done," said Mr Shanmugam, who was speaking to reporters virtually on the sidelines of a grassroots event. He was asked for his comments on the case, which h…

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