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During the parliament debate on 15 September 2021, Vivian Balakrishnan commented on Leong Mun Wai's (PSP member, and the NCMP of 14th Parliament of Singapore) education when having conversation with another MP, “He's illiterate... Seriously, how did he get into RI? Must have been a lousy school.” The microphone near Vivian recorded his words live and broadcasted publicly. After Vivian’s comment was exposed, he phoned Leong to apologize for his words.<ref>https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/vivian-balakrishnan-apology-leong-mun-wai-parliament-private-comments-2179996 </ref> | During the parliament debate on 15 September 2021, Vivian Balakrishnan commented on Leong Mun Wai's (PSP member, and the NCMP of 14th Parliament of Singapore) education when having conversation with another MP, “He's illiterate... Seriously, how did he get into RI? Must have been a lousy school.” The microphone near Vivian recorded his words live and broadcasted publicly. After Vivian’s comment was exposed, he phoned Leong to apologize for his words.<ref>https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/vivian-balakrishnan-apology-leong-mun-wai-parliament-private-comments-2179996 </ref> | ||
===Rideout Road rentals controversy=== | |||
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==Footnotes== | ==Footnotes== | ||
Latest revision as of 01:47, 31 March 2024
| Vivian Balakrishnan | |
|---|---|
| Other names | விவியன் பாலகிருஷ்ணன் |
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| Born | 1961 State of Singapore |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Political party | People's Action Party |
Vivian Balakrishnan is a Singaporean politician and a People's Action Party (PAP) member, and one of the Holland–Bukit Timah GRC MP at the time.
Controversy
"Lousy school" comment
He's illiterate... Seriously, how did he get into RI? Must have been a lousy school. — Vivian Balakrishnan, 15 September 2021
During the parliament debate on 15 September 2021, Vivian Balakrishnan commented on Leong Mun Wai's (PSP member, and the NCMP of 14th Parliament of Singapore) education when having conversation with another MP, “He's illiterate... Seriously, how did he get into RI? Must have been a lousy school.” The microphone near Vivian recorded his words live and broadcasted publicly. After Vivian’s comment was exposed, he phoned Leong to apologize for his words.[1]
Rideout Road rentals controversy
Footnotes