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

[BlackWing1977]

Lmao if he has to say this to adults, who are already MPs, then something is wrong with the system

Already got prior example liao mar...

 

[Ender]

Glad PM clear the air. No excuse like simi not practical to avoid unidentified crooks among the invitees. As a person who wield influences in policies, they should make it their responsibility to know.

 

[Damienic]

So this means he is of the opinion that the ministers didn’t do enough due diligence in accepting invites from dubious people with motives of seeking to get close with them and yet for weeks since the photos surfaced, he has kept very quiet about it.

 

[Wstc333]

So is he implying they had not been shrewd thus far

 

[ricohflex]

It is a warning to Sam Goi.

China gangland modus operandi is like this :

Have private dinners with Ministers, take pally photos with them.

Misuse those photos to threaten/impress underlings in Govt machinery - that hey, look, I am very close friends with your Ministers. So you better don't take any law enforcement or police action against me. Or else, your Ministers will not be happy with you.

It is also a double threat that if the gangster was arrested and jailed, those photos will be misused to paint a dark picture to the public that those Ministers may be corrupt. The general idea is that in this way, the gangster THINKS he is now above the Law. And can do whatever he likes in SG.

But the gangster cannot suddenly get close to and have dinner with Ministers.

A "FIXER" is required for the dirty job.
This "FIXER" must be prepared to betray his own country.

The "FIXER" usually will have substantial business interests inside China, for the gangster to use a leverage.

If the "FIXER"does not comply, then his China business will be ruined by the gang in China.

LW is kind.

LKY will not be so tolerant.
If LKY was alive and in good health as PM, the people involved will have no chance to be Ministers.
The "Fixer" will be in jail.

 

[cheesybites1]

if this kind also need reminders, does it mean there are risky behaviours ongoing all along?

 

[Medicated Oil]

If they are not shrewd enough to handle any one with hidden intentions, how to handle the matter of the nation with the rest of the world ?

 

[artncraft]

Thought they already sue the person until pants drop, still not safe yet?

Their image is tainted and people will be less forgiving for another similar mistake.

 

[buttbERry]

too many sagats last term?

 

[Medicated Oil]

Glad PM clear the air. No excuse like simi not practical to avoid unidentified crooks among the invitees. As a person who wield influences in policies, they should make it their responsibility to know.

The previous boss already delivered the same message in 2020.
If they STILL NEED TO BE REMINDED on 2025 on not to crave for Happy Meals, then something must be wrong.
If they lack this kind of common sense, then how fit they are to hold the important position.

 

[fandango]

The wheels on the bus go round and round, round and round.

 

[dambio]

So if Grab come close to a person and offer her a role in corporate development, consider got motive or not?

It's called hiring a doorgod. Iykyk

 

[dambio]

Exactly, if governments need money to buy the integrity honor of MPs via astronomical salaries..

Got someone say dun join cs for d money. While some say they wanna serve d ppl. Without tis type of pay, not sure they'll still take up d job

 

[rider83]

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.

He said this at this time where Bill Gates and Macron came to visit SG after Trump won US election.

 

[0bserver]

Please lah, if they are nobodies, who would invite them to dinner