SINGAPORE, March 28 -- A Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) director-general jailed for lying about his use of the diplomatic bag service has been dismissed.

Gilbert Oh Hin Kwan, 46, was formally removed from MFA yesterday, according to a government gazette, The Straits Times reported.

In response to media queries, MFA confirmed his dismissal followed the conclusion of disciplinary proceedings.

Oh began serving a one-week jail sentence on Feb 10 after the High Court upheld the ruling of a district judge, who had deemed a fine inadequate given the severity of his actions.

Justice Dedar Singh Gill agreed, noting Oh's high culpability and stating that his "self-serving" motive was to protect his career.

Diplomatic bags, which carry offic...