Former Driving Tester Charged for Allegedly Attempting to Obtain Bribe from Test Candidate

On 11 December 2025, Muhamad Zahirey Bin Ishak (“Zahirey”) (39-year-old male Singaporean), a driving tester with People Advantage Pte Ltd deployed to Bukit Batok Driving Centre (“BBDC”) at the material time of the offence, was charged in Court for an offence under the Prevention of Corruption Act.

2. On 23 May 2025, Zahirey allegedly attempted to obtain S$150 from a driving test candidate at BBDC, as a reward for showing leniency during the candidate’s practical driving test so that the candidate could qualify for a Singapore Driving Licence. For his alleged action, Zahirey faces one charge punishable under Section 6(a) of the Prevention of Corruption Act.

3. Singapore adopts a strict zero-tolerance approach towards corruption. Any person convicted of a corruption offence under Section 6 of the Prevention of Corruption Act can be fined up to S$100,000 or sentenced to imprisonment not exceeding five years or both.

4. The Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) looks into all corruption-related complaints and reports, including anonymous ones, and can be reached via the following channels:

a) Lodge an e-Complaint;
b) Email us at report@cpib.gov.sg; 
c) Call the Duty Officer at 1800-376-0000; or
d) Write to us at the CPIB Headquarters @ 2 Lengkok Bahru, S159047.

5. Where possible, the report should include the following information:

a) Where, when and how did the alleged corrupt act happen?
b) Who was involved and what were their roles?
c) What was the bribe given and the favour shown?

6. Under the law, the identity of the person making the report will be kept confidential, except when the court finds that the person has made a false statement in his corruption complaint. Complainants may also choose not to reveal their personal details when lodging a corruption complaint.

Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau