Bankruptcy under the law of Singapore is NOT an offence but the
restriction imposed on bankrupt suggest otherwise such that a
bankrupt MUST obtain the approval of the Official Assignee before
he can travel overseas. Even ex-convict can travel freely after
release from prison except for drug conviction.
1. What is the status of bankrupt under the law of Singapore? Are
they treated worse than ex-convict who have freedom of movement
when bankrupt has to seek consent of the OA to travel
overseas?
2. Does the civil service employ bankrupt, if so, how many and
their area of work?
3. What is the stand of the government in employing bankrupt?
4. Why are bankrupt treated differently from others in the civil
service?
