Singaporeans on either side of the line have said that the former MP's remarks were unnecessary and may even come across as elitist. They also assert that Ms Lee's views are concerning as it perpetuates the notion that ministers should be above reproach
SINGAPORE: Former Member of Parliament Lee Bee Wah has invited criticism after posting a video in which she called concerns about the Ridout Road rentals “nonsense” by the opposition, as she expressed heartbreak at seeing Law and Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam be subjected to an investigation over this issue.
She passionately defended Mr Shanmugam, calling him a “big-hearted” and “helpful” man who never turned down her requests on behalf of her constituents. Ms Lee also claimed that Mr Shanmugam had to endure a significant pay cut of at least S$100 million when he left the private sector to serve as a minister, highlighting his commitment to public service.
The video has quickly sparked outrage online. Singaporeans on either side of the line have said that the former MP’s remarks were unnecessary and may even come across as elitist. Some also expressed skepticism regarding Ms Lee’s claim that Shanmugam had to take a pay cut of at least S$100 million. The notion that the Government is a generous benefactor that should be above reproach is one that Ms Lee has been accused of perpetuating in the past. In March 2019, Ms Lee ignited a firestorm of criticism after she reminded the people to be grateful to their generous Government in a parliamentary speech.
“Ah Gong would always scrimp on himself. Even when his clothing is torn, he would mend it over and over again. He saved every cents, one cent at a time. Every 3 or 5 years, Ah Kong would take out a sum of money to give to his dearest Ah Seng. Ms Lee quickly drew immense flak for the story in which she praised herself and her colleagues. Her story also drew criticism since Ah Gong in her story scrimps on himself while PAP Ministers draw million-dollar salaries as many Singaporeans see their wages being depressed even as they grapple with the ever-rising cost of living.
A more accurate analogy would be ah gong charges ah seng and the the other family members rent and fees for staying in the ancestral family home . Ah gong did not buy the home with his own money, but he manages it like a landlord.
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