In response to MP Cheng Li Hui’s question if he had deceived Mr Lee Kuan Yew on whether the house was gazetted, Lee Hsien Loong said, “The simple answer is that I did not deceive my father”.
Source: www.channelnewsasia.com
Tag: Lee Wei Ling
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Goh Chok Tong: Longstanding Differences Contributed To Dispute, Not House, Money
ESM Goh Chok Tong said that the dispute over the Lee family home is only a fig leaf for the deep cracks within the family, He asked: “What then is the agenda of PM’s accusers? Are they whistleblowing in a noble effort to save Singapore, or waging a personal vendetta without any care for the damage done to Singapore? I have kept my ears open. From what Lee Hsien Yang and his wife are freely telling many others, it is clear that their goal is to bring Lee Hsien Loong down as PM, regardless of the huge collateral damage suffered by the Government and Singaporeans.”
It is now no more a cynical parlour game. If the Lee siblings choose to squander the good name and legacy of Lee Kuan Yew, and tear their relationship apart, it is tragic but a private family affair. But if in the process of their self-destruction, they destroy Singapore too, that is a public affair.
Unsubstantiated accusations have been dished out on Facebook and the media, ad nauseam. Singaporeans are getting sick and tired of all this. We cannot, and will not, allow ourselves to be manipulated as pawns.
There must be a clear conclusion at the end of this debate. Either we clear PM over the allegation on his abuse of power or we censure him.
Source: www.straitstimes.com
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Lee Hsien Yang Challenges Lee Hsien Loong’s Parliamentary Statement
In Parliament yesterday, Lee Hsien Loong revealed how Lee Kuan Yew had agreed to renovation plans in 2012. This was taken as LKY’s openness towards the preservation of 38 Oxley Road.
His younger brother, Lee Hsien Yang disputed and dismissed the statement. This is his full response on the matter:
Source: Lee Hsien Yang
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Lee Hsien Loong’s Refusal To Sue Siblings Confirmed That Elites And Normal Singaporeans Treated Differently
My comment posted on Tharman’s Facebook:
I feel sad that we have now confirmed that there are two sets of laws for Singaporeans – one set for the elite and connected, and another for the ordinary Singaporean.
LHY and LWL are allowed to cast all sorts of aspersions at the PM, our public servants and public institutions.
These are not one-off allegations.
They are serious and numerous allegations, made in a sustained manner over more than 2 weeks.
Yet, we are today given flimsy excuses why legal action will not be taken against them.
On the other hand, less powerful or connected Singaporeans are subjected to the law of defamation, lawsuit issued in an instance and some are bankrupted or have run away from Singapore in fear.
As the NMPs asked in Parliament, and I paraphrase: how do you explain, Mr Tharman, this double standards?
You said a few days ago to Singaporeans, “Have confidence, folks.”
Perhaps you should try on the shoes of those who have been sued, bankrupted or gone into exile.
As one who supports you being PM, I am disappointed at your nonchalance in this saga.
Source: Andrew Loh
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Rahayu Mahzam: Using Statutory Declaration Appears Like Backdoor Approach To Challenging Validity Of Will
“As a grant of probate has been granted and there is no challenge, the will should be taken as valid and proper. You (PM Lee) have, however, in your statutory declaration submitted to the ministerial committee alluding to certain questionable circumstances upon which the will was executed,” MP Rahayu Mahzam said.
“This may appear to be a backdoor approach in challenging the validity of the will. Could you therefore clarify why you found it necessary to affirm the statutory declaration and your intentions in doing so?
“Why could you not just rely on the words of the will which in itself contemplated a situation where the house is not being demolished?” she asked.
Source: www.channelnewsasia.com