Ng Chee Meng responds to photo of him & Fujian gang member; also asks PM not to assign him govt role

A photo of Ng Chee Meng with Fujian gang member Su Haijin, among others, has been circulating online recently.

Here is his statement regarding it:

"As the Secretary-General of NTUC, it is part of my work to engage with different companies and private sector leaders. These engagements help me better understand the concerns and challenges in different industries. At these engagements, people would often approach me for photographs.

This dinner was one such engagement. It took place some time back. I learnt later about the police investigations and subsequent criminal charges against Su. Thereafter, I had no further interactions with him."

Here is what he has to say about serving Jalan Kayu and NTUC, and on not taking any government roles:

"Over the next five years, I will focus on my duties as the MP in Jalan Kayu and my role as Secretary-General of NTUC. The needs of my residents and all Singaporean workers are my priorities.

Hence, I have asked the Prime Minister not to assign me any position in government. PM has agreed to consider this.

My heart will always be for Singapore and Singaporeans, and I will continue to serve to the best of my abilities.

Ministers Ong Ye Kung and Chee Hong Tat have also issued joint statements about pictures with Su Haijin that have been circulating online."

Image from IG/Toxicstatenarrativeinsg and FB/Ng Chee Meng