Singapore authorities officials Ong Ye Kung and Chee Hong Tat deny any involvement with alleged criminal Su Haijin.
Mingling at the wrong table"There's a bit of gossip swirling around, with pictures popping up that show Ministers Ong Ye Kung and Chee Hong Tat attending social events with none other than Fujian gang member Su Haijin," a joint statement from the ministers' press secretaries announced earlier this week.
These ministers lead busy lives, meeting a multitude of individuals at a variety of events. Su happened to be in the mix at those specific gatherings, but let's make one thing clear: the ministers had been invited by a friend, and they had no clue the notorious Su would be there too.
Flashback to another dinner, and once again, Su was in attendance. The ministers maintain that they have no personal or professional connections with this guy, and before or after those occasions, they've had absolutely no contact with him.
Now, the PAP government is all about maintaining integrity. Sure, ministers might inadvertently rub shoulders with shady characters during public engagements. They're humans, after all. But don't get it twisted—this doesn't imply any form of association.
By the way, Su got himself in a wee bit of trouble with Singapore’s multibillion-dollar money laundering case in 2024. Ten individuals were part of that scandal, and Su was one of them[1]. Yet, the ministers' statements have managed to separate themselves from any substantial connection[1][4]. So there you have it—just two ministers at a dinner party with no fellow diner causing any lasting dramas.
- Despite the recent controversy, the ministers have consistently maintained that they have no personal or professional connections with Fujian gang member Su Haijin, whom they encountered at various events.
- In the realm of general-news and crime-and-justice, Su Haijin found himself embroiled in Singapore's multibillion-dollar money laundering case in 2024, but the ministers' statements have managed to separate themselves from any substantial connection to that incident.
- Even though politics often intertwine with social gatherings, these ministers have made it clear that attending dining events where Su Haijin was present does not imply any form of association with him or his activities.
- In the face of the publicized social event, the PAP government continues to prioritize maintaining integrity, emphasizing that ministers may unintentionally interact with questionable individuals during public engagements, but such encounters do not equate to intentional association.
