SINGAPORE: Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan said on Wednesday that he has called Progress Singapore Party's NCMP Leong Mun Wai to apologise for his"private comments to a colleague" in Parliament on Tuesday.
"I disagree with him on the issue, but I should not have said what I said," Dr Balakrishnan wrote in a Facebook post."Mr Leong has accepted my apology."in Parliament about foreign labour, Singaporeans' jobs and livelihoods, as well as free trade agreements.
So what happened to all schools are good school...
He is twice the man you'll ever be
I thought all schools are good schools? Gosh there's a lousy school?
One by one they are loosing it. A reflection of their boss attitude.
Is this how they look at citizens like us?
He should apologise to all who studied in lousy schools meaning all schools except ACS
學者：嚴格來說，雙方的重點是對的。但，要應時間與環境的考量。
He is the one who got caught. But how many of his colleagues share similar elitist attitude? How many more douche bags in parliament?
Tell me what you eat and I'll tell you what you are.
He owes the country an apology, as he offended all of us, not just one person. Not just a simple sorry but a contrite explanation for his behaviour and elitism.
Love thy neighbours as you love your parents.
No more live Parliament broadcast with immediate effect. Need to hide these shameful acts and 'protect' the cabinet ministers.
Singapore are bad judge of characters. They keep voting for them. PAP is worse, lousy recruitment. How come we have all these kind of ministers leading us. Unacceptable. Other countries would not tolerate having these kind of ministers.
That's actually hilarious
How could you say 'private comments' when it was uttered in Parliament House and audible to all & now to all domestically & internationally since é video clip has gone viral. Honestly I don't understand or perhaps your office encourages & condones such rude & discrimative comment
Caught redhanded. Bad leader. Should apologise on National TV.
Shameful
Presumably 'live' parliamentary sessions might have some adjustments in the not too distant future.
'How did he get into RI(aka Raffles Institution), must be a lousy school is what the statements he made. Because why apologise to Rafflesians since they are a top school anyway.
Ooh now I know go RI come out be illiterates
His comments has now gone viral and thousands of not millions has heard it. It is only appropriate that é Leader of the Government PM Lee Hsien Loong apologies to é House & censures FM Vivian Balakrishnan to uphold the integrity & esteem of the House. The whole world is watching
Still. Unacceptable. Unforgivable. Unbelievable.
I mean Vivian isn't wrong ... But he seem to have the habit of saying things at the wrong time .. almost could have been PM .. almost .. just timing Vivian needs to work on
Think he is brave tomown up and apologise
1st we hv PAPSingapore infamous XIA SUAY calling us idiots. Now vivi said Mr Leong illiterate. Who's the next arrogant pug to belittle others?
He's not wrong tho..
what is the 10 hour long debate for ? there is no opposition to block the any motion ... just practising ?
wow… thought only normal workers like us will do that to a colleague we dislike 😬
Private comments are a reflection of private thoughts. Private thoughts are a true reflection of the man/woman.
Aiyo RI..
How can a FM say such a remark? It reflects very badly on him and the country.
Not the first time he had to say sorry
EVERY SCHOOL IS A GOOD SCHOOL BUT THE VIVIAN DOESN'T THINK SO.
He's not wrong. PSP should vet their candidates.
Elitist* comments.
This is very shocking. Lost total respect for this guy
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