Malaysian tycoon Ong Beng Seng pleads guilty to aiding in Singapore's corruption cover-up.

Malaysian hotel tycoon Ong Beng Seng pleaded guilty to abetting the obstruction of justice in a corruption case in Singapore, involving former transport minister S. Iswaran. Ong is accused of helping Iswaran cover up evidence and providing lavish gifts, including tickets to the Singapore Formula One Grand Prix. Facing a potential two-month jail term, Ong's defense requested a fine instead due to his poor health. Sentencing is scheduled for August 15.