While some have accepted Mr Tan's apology, his remark has raised concerns regarding the decorum and professionalism expected from members of Parliament, particularly the Speaker, who plays a crucial role in maintaining order and ensuring fair discourse ...
The moment unfolded during the parliamentary sitting on 17 March this year, immediately after Assoc Prof Lim delivered a speech addressing poverty and social welfare in Singapore.
Redditor u/loldumbf*** wrote: “did TCJ say f**king populist to Jamus Lim in parliament?” to which Redditor u/adorablewrongdoerr responded, “Not sure about the curse word, but I can definitely discern the word “populist”. The real question is are we surprised…” Mr Tan has since admitted to uttering the expletive and has revealed that he has apologised to Assoc Prof Lim. He wrote on Facebook this morning: “There is a recording of a Parliament sitting in April this year that has been circulating. I had to listen to the recording as I did not recall the occasion.
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