'Be shrewd in assessing the motives of people who seek to get close to you': PM Wong to PAP MPs

[Sauron]

Wah jialat no moar private dinners

 

[boredom2012]

So George yeo considered?

 

[WarMage87]

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/lawrence-wong-pap-mps-rules-parliament-5158091



Many are altruistic, public-spirited individuals who will help "without wanting anything in return".

"But a few will seek to cultivate you to obtain benefits for themselves or their companies, to gain respectability by association with you, or to get you to influence ministries and statutory boards to make decisions in their favour," said Mr Wong.

"Gift hampers on festive occasions, dinners and entertainment, concert tickets and personal favours big and small are just some of the countless social lubricants which such people use to ingratiate themselves to MPs and make you obligated to them."

"Both in conduct and perception, you must stand above any hint of favour or influence," the prime minister added.

MPs may also often be approached by friends, grassroots leaders or businesspeople to officiate at the openings of new premises or other business events.

As a general rule, they should decline invitations to such events, said Mr Wong. But if they feel the need to attend, they should seek prior approval from the PAP's party whip, Dr Janil Puthucheary, who continues in the role.

Earlier this month, private dinners involving convicted money launderer Su Haijin and ministers Chee Hong Tat and Ong Ye Kung made headlines after pictures of the gatherings circulated online.

Why only say now?

And hor, if it were Pritam Singh or Sylvia Lim having dinner with those billionaire folks, I wonder what would have happened....

 

[marksnow44]

These are the things the current batch of MPs are doing very well, to hold babies or cut ribbon.

LW asked them not to attend then they have nothing to do .

 

[Ironside]

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/lawrence-wong-pap-mps-rules-parliament-5158091



Many are altruistic, public-spirited individuals who will help "without wanting anything in return".

"But a few will seek to cultivate you to obtain benefits for themselves or their companies, to gain respectability by association with you, or to get you to influence ministries and statutory boards to make decisions in their favour," said Mr Wong.

"Gift hampers on festive occasions, dinners and entertainment, concert tickets and personal favours big and small are just some of the countless social lubricants which such people use to ingratiate themselves to MPs and make you obligated to them."

"Both in conduct and perception, you must stand above any hint of favour or influence," the prime minister added.

MPs may also often be approached by friends, grassroots leaders or businesspeople to officiate at the openings of new premises or other business events.

As a general rule, they should decline invitations to such events, said Mr Wong. But if they feel the need to attend, they should seek prior approval from the PAP's party whip, Dr Janil Puthucheary, who continues in the role.

Earlier this month, private dinners involving convicted money launderer Su Haijin and ministers Chee Hong Tat and Ong Ye Kung made headlines after pictures of the gatherings circulated online.

我对 LW 另眼相看。I think he will put in effort to clean up the party.

 

[wlalala]

word inside got word

 

[Pathos00]

Is LW trying to say PAP don’t have such controls before?

 

[elimmel]

Most large companies force all employees to attend courses for such anti fraud or curry favour behaviours.

How come pap own checks for these not adequate enough?

somemore need annual declaration... the miw?

 

[focus1974]

Is he indirectly admitting bro Ng Chee hong etc r in the wrong

what do you think?
got a few inside the photo saga.

 

[testart]

Why so many rich people want to gain this kind of "respectability" ?

What so attractive??

 

[dezzo69]

need your PM to tell you?

at home never learn?

 

[chongquan82]

He finally said something (though not directly addressing anything) after weeks of silence over the "photos".

Now it's 100% case closed.

its about sending a message

我对 LW 另眼相看。I think he will put in effort to clean up the party.

not really

his hand ish forced

he can only let it go

 

[Medicated Oil]

If the appointment holders are so naive and thick, then they should not be given the position in the 1st place.
Still need the boss to spell it out ?
What is next ?
Rem to use toilet paper hor.

 

[artncraft]

Is he indirectly admitting bro Ng Chee hong etc r in the wrong

Those in the photos got to watch out.

 

[white_prince]

Can strangers invite their partner and kids instead of the MP?

 

[BigMonkey]

ya, its true. the probability is 5 years 1 time.

 

[nonameless]

How about all the grassroots dogs, knock on your door b4 mp visit ...

 

[bigrooster]

我对 LW 另眼相看。I think he will put in effort to clean up the party.

You overestimated him.

 

[ridiculous?]

Ownselves check ownselves.

 

[coolmyth]

But but if they still get benefits, why avoid them?

Ask Iswaran.