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Retired and Cheating: A Tale of SIA Engineering's Ex-Employee Gone Rogue!

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A former SIA Engineering supervisor's love for contracts led him astray in a shocking case of workplace deceit!

In a surprising twist that no one saw coming, a retired engineering supervisor from SIA Engineering Company has found himself in hot water. Leong Siew Pui, 69, had been eyeing a career as an external contractor with the spacious Singapore Airlines, dreaming of a golden retirement filled with lucrative contracts. However, his plans took a nosedive when he admitted to a string of dishonest dealings. It seems that Leong's retirement dream came with a side of deceit that he couldn’t shake off!

The courtroom drama unfolded as Leong pleaded guilty to three charges of cheating, revealing a rather regrettable chapter of his post-retirement life. Instead of sipping on coconut water at the beach or dabbling in hobbies, he chose to risk it all. His gamble on cheating has not only tarnished his reputation but has also shed light on the significant issues within corporate governance and integrity standards in maintenance service companies that play a crucial role in aviation safety.

As the dust settles on this case, folks in Singapore are left with raised eyebrows, questioning how one can courageously walk the line between honest living and the temptation of easy money. After all, a career spent ensuring the safety of aircraft should ideally instill a sense of responsibility, not the urge to cheat for contracts! It’s a contrasting tale of ambition meeting ethics—or in this case, the lack thereof.

Interestingly, workplace integrity is paramount in the aviation sector, where the stakes are high and lives depend on meticulous service and operations. Employees who once safeguarded the interests of national pride now have to face the music, reminding us that we should never mix retirement bliss with dishonest gains. And while Leong’s case serves as a cautionary tale, it’s worth noting that trust and integrity remain cornerstones of success, whether in engineering or any other field!

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Image courtesy of "The Straits Times"

Ex-employee of SIA Engineering Company admits to cheating ... (The Straits Times)

Leong Siew Pui, 68, had wanted to become an external contractor for the company after his retirement. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Image courtesy of "The Star Online"

Ex-employee of SIA Engineering Company admits to cheating ... (The Star Online)

SINGAPORE: A former engineering supervisor at a company that provides maintenance services for Singapore Airlines' aircraft fleet has admitted to cheating ...

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Image courtesy of "The Independent"

Former SIA Engineering supervisor pleads guilty to cheating ... (The Independent)

SINGAPORE: A 69-year-old former employee of Singapore Airlines Engineering Company (SIAEC) pleaded guilty in court to three counts of cheating on Tuesday ...

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