Pritam Singh answers question on why Leon Perera's driver was not interviewed on Nicole Seah affair

MP Vikram Nair on Wednesday (Aug 2) asked Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh why he did not interview former MP Leon Perera's driver after being informed of Mr Perera's affair with fellow Workers' Party member Nicole Seah.
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[@johnlim4289]

I would prefer Mr Nair spend his valuable time and intellect on debating more pressing issues such as inflation.

[@lynlyncc]

brownie point scored

[@lzm82]

what intellect?

[@馬良-b8q]

Thot PS himself also ask similar questions on similar issues. Double standard? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@PPGGGGGGGGGGGGG]

Seriously waste of taxpayers' money to talk about the scandals!

[@MTMT-wm2dq]

Ah Nair zero intelligence !!!

[@garethl738]

Good questions Vikram. I just wish you asked your own PM the same questions on TCJ & CLH.

[@royywj]

Who dares to question the hands that feeds? Bo bian.

[@jarrenloke2120]

The difference is that PM Lee said he knew about it 2 years ago, while Pritam is lying about WP members being so gullible and naive that none of them speak or contacted the driver on such serious allegation between 2 heavy weight in WP. Another take it to grave incident that goes wrong. Leon and Nicole are important assets to WP, and there is good reason why Pritam wish to take it to grave. But as Singaporeans, Pritam is not a person to be trusted.

[@mohamadromzee7394]

Whether they need to interview the whistleblower / or he was already interviewed is irrelevant because TJC already admitted which corroborates the account of the whistleblower. It's not the same case with the WP.

[@user-pt2pc5uf1g]

Vikram looks n behaves like a guai lan abnn. Likely be the 4th one to bring disrepute or trouble to the party

[@lynlyncc]

he trying to score brownie points

[@lovebeautyintegrity6261]

vickram should ask PM the same questions he asked pritam

[@westwoodly]

Both did answer the same question, but somehow one seems sincere while the other beats around the bush and throw smoke, if you listen carefully and visually.

[@168heng]

Yes. Vickram l would like to hear you ask LHL the same question. If you got the guts

[@mr.g702]

Sadly Vickram is just a stooged. Well-curated questions that are only to strip others and not work for the benefit of the people. That is how the PAP under LHL works.

[@jslam1232]

Of course he won’t. He is just another sycophant. Wayang in front of his master in the hopes of becoming a minister one day.

[@chambersr4697]

i just wonder how wld it be like if JBJ waS AROUND NOW in parliament

[@samloo8529]

Why would personal matters be a topic for parliament while we are in the midst of an inflation, with the possibility of a depression? Address real issues please.

[@Ben-kh2rh]

Clowns?

[@jarrenloke2120]

it's like egg in the face of wp moment. of course pap need to dig into the wound.. its obvious the WP is in deep trouble now.

[@TerenceTHNg]

Nothing more important to query. More pressing issues to discuss

[@logicrule]

get rid of oppositions, waste of time

[@lltan3138]

I don't know why our MPs are so interested in debating all these personal love affair in the Parliament? A bit embarrassing to be honest.

[@gha9543]

OUTRAGE OF WOMEN'S MODESTY IN POLITICS 😁 THE CREAM AT THE TOP HAS SOLIDIFY INTO HARD CHEESE ???

[@Ben-kh2rh]

Tax payers money 👌

[@jarrenloke2120]

Pritam is a compulsive liar and this need to be expose

[@westwoodly]

Basically to score political points, and to cover their hinds with legendary lawyer's intrigues and legalism. For example, did you peruse the ENTIRE interview - if you have listened to the press conference "CAREFULLY" - WHICH I DON'T THINK HE DID - ........" (how to verify there and then?) Somehow the explanation didn't come cross frankly or sincerely - a certain element is lacking vis-a-vis the body language. Army lingo - trying to smoke or 'siam'.

[@jameswilliam26]

It was political point scoring, and setting up the episode to be used in future General Elections to accuse the Workers' Party of not having a whistleblower policy or not protecting whistleblowers. Mark my words. This will happen.

[@shun9142]

Oh please please ... come on .. can parliament focus on how to address the high costs of living .. oh goodness

[@RJadventure]

So true!

[@sgcitizen1063]

Their relationship is a private matter and as long as they never abuse the power as WP members, what is wrong with that? It the same as the members of PAP, it is a private matter.

[@osmanzng8065]

We are more interested to know who made the surveillance video and uploaded it on social media. These are all valid questions.

[@westwoodly]

Who "we"? "We" are not interested to peep into the intimate affairs of others though understandably it's innate in humans - in any party. It's voyeurism. Just quietly remove them from office. It's already an embarrassment and save their children and innocent people from further embarrassment. Should learn from the PRC Chinese practice regarding their new foreign minister - they have 5000 years of history you know. But the western media insist on knowing and wanting to embarrass the CPC, its government and the country. Lee Kuan Yew once even said that the west (aka CIA) offer to bribe him lack that finesse and wisdom.

[@jHJHJjHidie]

Of cos it’s tan dog jin and the fox Cheng li Hui

[@takanna]

confirm PAP 😂

[@limethan6991]

This segment has become a stage where each party tries to show that they are more just, more moral and more transparent. Why and is this what Singaporean need?

[@yk597]

I mean seriously the parliament MPs and Ministers are paid so well to ask/answer these queries? this has turned into a circus.

[@westwoodly]

...basically the people and Opposition are curious to know, so the MPs must play to the gallery and satisfy them. Should learn from the PRC Chinese when they dismissed their foreign ministers. It makes 1 billion Chinese curious but happy - except for the nosy western media.

[@heng-yewlim3074]

Now that Vikram raised it, who’s the whistleblower on TCJ?

[@jarrenloke2120]

Did WP ask the driver?

[@BeachBoi1000]

TCJ was asked by PM Lee to break up the relationship vs… the driver was sacked by Leon … so see the difference?

[@鲁焚化炉]

If there was a whistleblower on TCJ, his/her identity has been well protected. This is one of the key elements of a successful whistleblowing system.

[@TiaraDalmeida-hf4zp]

Never heard of Mr Nair till today. What has he been doing for SG? Mr Nair, there are more important issues to tackle. Don't be useless despite drawing a fat salary.

[@yatiyeo]

😴😴😴

[@davel7994]

I cannot believe my tax dollars are paying for such useless questions.

[@bobafett5757]

*Great exchange here and both are so eloquent and smart and sharp*

[@beezlebub9]

4:01 lol. Never seen Vikram Nair so active when questioning PAP policies. Suddenly so active, now. What a joke, hahaha! 5:00 so then why do we not even know how TCJ’s indiscretions we’re found out? Perhaps we should query that? And when their affair actually started? Surprisingly, VN’s ethics are not offended by his party members more egregious affair. Hypocrite

[@skillworldwide]

Water found a body, and residents drinking for weeks ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@lynlyncc]

he trying to score brownie points

[@skillworldwide]

Why he never bring the question to PM Lee.

[@westwoodly]

"Perhaps we should query that?" I would paraphase and echo Pritam's reply for you - have you perused my [PM's] speech or press interviews - OBVIOUSLY YOU DID NOT!). As a result, same questions are asked again and again, and same answers are given again and again, albeit in different words or phrases. Precis or executive summary is obviously not a forte of the MPs. Any Tom, Dick and Harry in the street would be bored down with the "showdown" in Parliament saved the law-trained and practising lawyer PMs. Lawyers - and interrogators as well - are legendary in asking questions again and again in different forms and phrases till you are too tired and unwittingly fall into their trap with a simple yes or no.

[@鲁焚化炉]

Are these posts by foreigners?!😝

[@marinazai9086]

Vickram Nair! U must be a joke! What "CREDIBLE" evidence are u talking about?

[@jabezalantan6357]

Vikram making himself sound like a fool on both questions 1. There was only an allegation from one person. No other source or any evidence at all. 2. WP was not the one who revealed the identity of the whistle blower.

[@xuzhixin2011]

The driver was fired by WP MP because he was whistle blower.

[@jameswilliam26]

​@@xuzhixin2011, and how did you know this?

[@westwoodly]

WP was not concerned about the affairs of the love birds, a side issue it seems. They have more important issues at hand like protecting their hinds and with the Sword of Damocles hanging over their head.

[@jameswilliam26]

@@westwoodly, can you be clearer? What Sword of Damocles?

[@westwoodly]

@@jameswilliam26 My pleasure! I would attempt in the inimitable Pritam's style thus : If you have read the many news reports you will find the answer there - but I think you did not - but I will answer your question nevertheless. This concerns the court case where top WP personnel was charged and indeed found guilty but the sentence is yet to be meted out. I hope the answer will gratify you.

[@therunningpianist]

You should see the kind of narcissistic behaviour Vikram Nair is capable of in Rajah & Tann. All PAP MPs have this same narcissistic trait. Disgusting.

[@shinholee3788]

Could not agree with you more....

[@hairolzainal540]

you guys are law interns?? what did vikram do!

[@beezlebub9]

I’ll not be surprised - look at his body language.

[@zerocurry]

Wish Pritam could have been more upfront like PM Lee. Address the issue and say where u fell short. Pritam has ignored a credible source even though he has no corroboration. Whistleblowers seldom do.

[@HenryTan-pj2oi]

This Pritam is very like Tharman... ... Talk talk talk talk talk talk... ... but even excuses are so ridiculous. In the end, leave things to them and the result... ... hahahahahahahaha... ... But the game is like this, initially it will be such then a couple of steps then... ... doing nothing, power will roll right to my mouth but... ... I decide Singapore should have another fate... ... just punishment for being 'like that'. Hee hee hee hee hee... ... Have fun.

[@MartinHao19]

WP still serves a very viable role of providing a credible opposition. Any government, no matter how proficient, should still be held accountable as the public demands more transparency. Perhaps the key benefit of seeing such a sizeable number of MPs this past four years is that Singaporeans are now cognisant about the need for more opposition in Parliament as a check and balance. The WP, to their credit, have played this role very well.

[@Scambuster491]

Played very well with Raaesah Khan and Leon Perrera indeed 😂😂😂

[@fattboy3542]

​@@Scambuster491 and how about u?

[@fattboy3542]

​@@Scambuster491 To be impartial, you could have name several more from the other side as well.

[@jarrenloke2120]

PAP wannabe party PSP are hoping to steal the thunder from WP now..

[@westwoodly]

Nowadays some people want more and more transparency. Already our girls are wearing shorter and shorter shorts, and yet the people want more transparency. On the other hand, another group want to cover themselves from head to toe - no transparency, no image, no form or silhouette even. : )

[@iuh75]

The driver was ignored. Let the matter rest despite everyone already knowing abt it. He hoped that the matter wld not get exposed. Its the same consistent approach similar to Khan's case.

[@sian1of2]

The video proves that the decision not to investigate was wrong. Wait for things to happen rather than probe further to confirm. If this is how they do things, SG sure die in their hands.

[@westwoodly]

Let's get on with the task of saving the environment and preventing climate change by reconsidering whether imposing a fee on plastic bags from supermarket really is saving the environment and preventing or mitigating climate change. My neighbour's wet refuse and dripping wet kitchen waste are causing odour pollution in the estate.

[@wangchung7599]

0:15 Was the video leaked by Leon's driver? This is interesting. How did Vikram Nair know about this? Is that a fact or his assumption?

[@Ktc99999-b]

Did your PM inform the cabinet in 2020 when he found out about the affair?

[@fizywizzie]

i dont think vickram should ask about the whistle blower question. it sort of backfire on the PAP. xD

[@winstorn1]

You give evasing answers. The important is that you dont even interview or at least investigate the driver complaint not once but many times. What standard is WP will be for Singapore if they replace PAP

[@PapSucks]

What standards better standards then pap

[@alvinmah6148]

That’s the evasive prata singh.

[@bobafett5757]

*Honestly one doesnt need to look for any further corroborating evidence cos Nicole is the subject matter and both Leon and Nicole are in the same party so what else is required to build a solid foundation in investigating on the matter raised by the driver when everyone knows everybody in that circle ?*

[@jasperheh]

Frankly embarrassing that this issue is being discussed and dug into in parliament. Far more important issues at hand.

[@cnaizhen]

I agree. This questioning, the questioning about Iswaran's pay, questioning into the use of tone (rape, etc) are just political jabs that serve frankly no purpose other than to slap dirt on the political opponent.

[@bobafett5757]

We need to know why they went to the hotel and any tax payer money involved or not ?

[@jasperheh]

@@bobafett5757 even if they did, you want to waste more taxpayers’ money on investigating? Both infidelities should be handled within their respective parties. There are more important issues that should be focused on. Why are PHV and car-sharing taking up our COEs and driving up prices, whilst also severely contributing to accidents/offences on the road? Address cost of living (we already know it’s because Singapore has to import everything). If such trivial matters (whether infidelity is trivial is subjective, in the grand scheme of a COUNTRY, it is trivial IMO) were already kept hidden, imagine what else they are hiding from us Singaporeans who voted for them.

[@bobafett5757]

@@jasperheh Every investigation is already costing money so why the double standard and do you know what is work ethic and ignoring it means no intergrity and do you want to be governed like that ?

[@jasperheh]

@@bobafett5757 so just continue to waste taxpayers’ money on every investigation, regardless of how meaningless it is? I could care less about the infidelities by the four individuals from both parties. Their infidelities have no impact or consequences on my life nor my family and friends. You mean these infidelities are the only case of a lack of integrity? I refuse to believe so, I’m sure there are more cases of lack of integrity, lack of morals, corruption and nepotism at the top level of both private and public sectors in Singapore, and that to me, is far more important than airing of dirty laundry in PARLIAMENT.

[@hairibob2439]

Seems like Vikram ask question going round & round ... There are many challenge in this world Singapore are trying to manage and yet this Vikram interested on scandel story only

[@thinkpadx60]

this is like school yard tit for tat...

[@bobafett5757]

*Can CNA interview Uncle Frankie the driver so we can get clearer understanding ?*

[@stephenman3846]

Act blur live longer

[@ssvegeto1610]

@@JoeLee18 no the blur one is you pretending not to see Pritam's blatant lies

[@rosaana6190]

Yes! Thanks Mr Vikram!

[@MartinHao19]

Bs he has no standards for the PM does he

[@MartinHao19]

Pap is a CLOWN gov

[@MartinHao19]

If he is so great why don’t u hold PM accountable too RUBBISH QUESTION

[@vincecarlo]

Vikram Scored OWN Goal Looked like a FOOL

[@chiakum]

I think the house rules is that MPs to address to Speaker not directly to each other

[@wilsontanjunwei]

he is trying so hard to impress his fellow colleagues by questioning Pritam lol. YOU THE BEST PRITAM

[@鲁焚化炉]

Non Singaporean?

[@jeremyalg8192]

Another MPs trying to score brownie point ending up getting a cake in his face.

[@gala1078]

Pritam is on fire today must have been waiting for PAP to screw up for many years already cannot waste the opportunity.....lol

[@westwoodly]

He was throwing stones while living in glass houses. As a leader of the opposition with extra perks, he must be seen to be an opposition leader. Whether he has done a good job or not, that's not the point.

[@gala1078]

@@westwoodly He is not the only one throwing stones while living in a glass house. Pritam did what he thinks is best and i think its a smart move he is not going to get anything out of the PAP by saying all these but don't forget that parliament seesion is broadcast live now and all those questions are to throw doubts about the PAP into the viewers minds. Optics is the trending word if you have been following politics in SG.

[@frazel22]

Why would there be a need to interview the driver when the WP knew :- 1. The driver was about to be terminated 2. The driver did not have any corroborative evidence? Is Mr Nair saying that for every allegation one receives, one must follow up with an interview? As of 8/4/2023, I take the position that the WP is also a dirty party like the PAP. @iljewels post below points that there may be a corroborative evidence in the form of a dashcam. I am sure the WP knew of this device and could have asked the driver to produce it but they did not. Therefore, the WP is as dirty as the PAP.

[@liquidpaper31]

it also depends on the severity of the allegation + the nature of the allegation in the context of the MP's position as an MP???

[@jarrenloke2120]

Pritam behaviour sound like a king who doesn't listen to peasants warning about sin or crime. that is just the story. but in reality WP do know about the affair and they choose to take it to grave because Leon and Nicole are important assets to WP

[@Whatis2468]

Why not? Obviously Pritam is covering up.

[@westwoodly]

WP and Pritam appeared not so interested in the affair, or half-heartedly. Better to terkan the PAP than his own people. He too knew about the affair long before the release of the video (by the driver?) because the affair was not carried out covertly or discreetly. It was a prized catch? Pritam's hands were forced once the incriminating video was circulated and PAP took action on its own accord. Pritam using his legal schooling to smoke and smoke if you listen carefully or read between the lines.

[@edwinpoon]

Lolz u obviously a WP IB... If someone accused your MPs of conduct issues, even if it's a soon to be fired disgruntled employee, wouldn't you interview the person? U can still dismiss the allegations thereafter. Also, the video itself stands as corroborative evidence, so u have an accuser with a video, and ur WP only asked the accused for their responses, and not the accuser.

[@Hs5687]

“Video by Mr Pereira’s Driver “ … how does he know Video is by Mr Pereira’s Driver ?

[@johnlim8668]

My sentiments are similar to yours. How in the world to protect/conceal the identity when the whistleblower came out with information being the driver of Leon?

[@Hs5687]

@@johnlim8668 These Guys know that PM has Parachuted his Subordinates into AGC & Presidential Office . They also know We Not Only do not have an Ombudsman But strangely No Whistleblower Protection also … Parliament all Wayang , there is no Real Oppo …

[@takanna]

im surprised no one burst out laughing at how savage PS was, in the last 5 seconds of this exchange.

[@vecspace]

You mean evasive?

[@takanna]

@@vecspace nah not evasive. PS flat out said NO

[@vecspace]

@takanna after evading for the whole period explaining nothing. Since No is obviously a terrible answer, except it is better to say No than to say sorry I lied

[@beezlebub9]

@@vecspaceyou not a nuanced person lah. So you cannot get roasted or you’ll be very thick-skinned

[@jeremysng4214]

A clear animosity btw these 2.

[@Omar-ti6tu]

VN is plain jealous of PS

[@RobinRonin77]

yooooo pretty sure we have better societal issues to discuss on than these scandals😭 move on pls

[@anizar00]

The classic tactic where the pot is calling the kettle black. We, the people are struggling with high cost of living and low wages, and here, our politicians are busy debating on extra-marital affairs of their members. Get some real work done for heaven sake! You are paid millions!

[@hiroyukishinichi9873]

Because Prata Singh's definition of 'investigation' is.... Driver/ Whistleblower reports. PS asked Leon P + Nicole Seah: "Did you do it?" Accused: "No" **End of investigation.🙄🙄🙄

[@CalvinK-the_old_fogey]

Pritam: Dei Thamby, keep your hands off Nic, Ok? Leon: Yes Boss! Pritam: OK, case closed.

[@PapSucks]

@@CalvinK-the_old_fogey After all, the same standards should be applied, regardless of political affiliation. The issue becomes even more significant considering that Tan Chuan-Jin was the Speaker of Parliament, a position wielding considerable authority.

[@PapSucks]

After all, the same standards should be applied, regardless of political affiliation. The issue becomes even more significant considering that Tan Chuan-Jin was the Speaker of Parliament, a position wielding considerable authority.

[@PapSucks]

How about prate PM

[@MartinHao19]

After all, the same standards should be applied, regardless of political affiliation. The issue becomes even more significant considering that Tan Chuan-Jin was the Speaker of Parliament, a position wielding considerable authority.

[@Yeon8888]

Why my country parliament become Korean drama ? Nothing better to discuss already Ah.

[@cccoke]

Anyone bothered to check how come the press was quick to approach the ex driver for an interview so soon after the video was leaked....a video that allegedly was from 2020 or 2021?

[@ngjunya8402]

The driver is not called for interview ???!! PS wanted to "take it to the grave" again ?? LOL. The driver was the first one to circulate such matter to WP leadership and those statement was found out as TRUTH lately on the Nicole-Perera affair. The driver should be interviewed as in normal circumstances, he is the whistle-blower. Damn WP, trying to hide something ?

[@winwinwin282828]

while LHL did not even bother to hide the fact that he kept the truth from the public for 3 years.....

[@alanng4436]

Shiny object ... smoke ...

[@ongernie7216]

Scoring point.

[@vincecarlo]

Vikram Scored OWN Goal

[@johnnyong2341]

Hello, why need to interview driver? He is not involved.. hehehe..😅 are you running out of options..

[@supramaniamoliver8346]

PS is very cool Mr. Nair he is very humble

[@vincecarlo]

Why DIDN'T Vikram Ask PM regarding TCJ n Ms Cheng Liason ? Typical L-A-C-K-E-Y trying to Score Point but OWN Goal

[@MartinHao19]

HOW ABOUT PAP lying about the 99 year lease it wasn’t WP lying about that BS

[@ismailalialiali1216]

Once there is an Indian leader in any Singapore organization, you will see full of Indians in the organisation. Example: MAS, DBS, etc etc. When an Indian PM in Singapore, die die parliament full of Indian.

[@mindykaur8139]

Easy answer. 'No' takes the cake. 😅 Well done Mr Pritam Singh. True and fearless Warrior Lion and well qualified to be the next PM of SG. Majulah Singhapura

[@godsamazinggrace5331]

Is parliament supposed to be like that?? Debating all the time Instead of finding ways to resolve issues for the sg common people they are"serving"?? Pap will debate/argue all the way to say they are right and everyone else is wrong!!

[@bobafett5757]

*Pritams on fire here and dont think any PAP member can catch up with him except for Shan who possibly can match up with him cos both are very focus lawyer but eventually I think Shan can go around the full circle when Pritam is less being alert*

[@BhabSonsDaughters]

Vikram sees a huge vacuum in the indian quota

[@vincecarlo]

He Married a Chinese though

[@cccoke]

Aiyah...both sides had people with indiscretions? I still think a Speaker and an MP affair is more damaging and has a higher conflict of interest than an MP and a member of his party who isn't a MP but that's just my perceived view 😅 Anyways there are more pressing matters like the cost of living, housing, employment of locals, the ratio of new migrants etc to debate about that going in circles and slinging mud at each other....or is this just a way of seeing who is the last man standing? If so, I am disgusted by both parties....but the PAP started this gutter politics first.

[@ahong5746]

Mr nair still got a long way to go .

[@choysum]

Answer is no.. the identity of the driver is not protected.. already revealed by saying informant is the driver.

[@spiderjump]

If I were Pritam , I would at least speak to the driver in person once . This would allow Pritam to assess the driver . To read his body language etc . IMO Pritam did not do so because he was too busy and did not want it to be true .

[@iljewels]

No collaborative evidence got WP swept it under the carpet. Just request for the dashcam

[@spiderjump]

@@iljewels dashcam wont capture what it is in the car. even if it did show nicole and lp in car ..unless they are kissing or whatever it means lp gave ns a lift in his car

[@shurakishi4707]

i don't think this view is correct. Leon Parera's driver and any issues the driver has with Leon Parera is his own matter to bear. It is a matter between employer-employee. Is the driver a WP member? I don't remember there being any info that the driver is a WP member. Even if Pritam Singh wants to interview the driver - why does the driver need to compell to the interview request? Also, even if the interview goes through - and the driver gives all the spicy info about the affair. Pritam would still need to corroborate with the couple right? And that he did (even without the interview) - and they lied and now they have resigned (if not Pritam did say he would have sacked the both of them)

[@marinekong235]

The driver is not employed by WP, therefore the issue is not within the "organisation". So what authority does PS has over the driver who is an external entity. If a friend of my son tells me my son has committed theft, what authority then do i have to interview the friend and am i even obliged to do so?

[@philippackiamuthu3613]

Vikram, go and do something better which pleases your boss, LHL and don't intrude into others love affairs. Leave them alone. Dont be a busy body. Discuss on bread and butter issues that can help the citizens with the sky rocketing price. Enough is enough Vikram Nair.

[@peternelson583]

Good question from vikraam

[@PapSucks]

No it wasn’t

[@RJadventure]

The most stupid question from a Singapore MP. There many other questions pertaining the common people like high cost of living, COE to the moon etc

[@HO7SIM37]

Then anybody interviewed tcj, clh, Michael Palmers driver?

[@PapSucks]

This is only one debate how is WP a wayang PARTY

[@bowlampar]

Pritam Singh🧔‍♂🧔‍♂: "That is WP internal affair, it has no place in Singapore Parliament. We are not here to debate political party MP' juicy' affair, only Singapore's affair. "

[@shinholee3788]

Let it be very very clear.....It is not Pritam who brought up the WP internal affair but Vickram is the one ....Why don't you dircet your question to Vickram and PAP instead?....BIAS?

[@limsoopeng8432]

Gentlemen. I am worried what is happening on the street. Such as, not allow to bring water and consume in the coffee shop, extra chilli 15cents, fish soup 4 slices $10, plastic bags charged 10cents at Watson etc. I know those such issues discussed about what had happened in both parties are informative but i am think the parliament should be more concerned on those topics, i have mentioned. I am afraid that may escalate into street violence. Hope you will consider my suggestions.

[@logicrule]

Pritam won't protect anyone, just throw people under the bus like RK

[@logicrule]

@@chanangeline7489 lol, no PS needed to save his own skin, it's how his party works, throw people under the bus, he was clearly trying to hide then, even now with Perera and Nicole... wants all glory, but no responsibility at all, bad leader

[@Whatis2468]

Isnt clear that Pritam is trying to cover up? Just like he did for Reesah Khan's case where he threw her under the bus.

[@blose4793]

Since extra-marital affairs are so common in both WP and PAP parties, should both parties endorse such activities.

[@goofy2299]

this qn shd be asked by leong mun wai 😂

[@westwoodly]

@@goofy2299 His reply : "You know since EMA are common in both parties they should endorse it. Hehehe! I was just joking, Mr Speaker!"

[@windydragon6522]

Lky did say before one man one woman may need evaluating? Not sure about that. Hopefully IB’s can help clarify.

[@Ktc99999-b]

So these people get paid MP salary to debate these stuff?

[@gha9543]

To keep quiet until someone blow the whistles. ya , if tom can and harry did why dick get to do it ???

[@MrSansan9]

I don’t even know this vikram exists until watching this video

[@SutrisAhamed]

I think the debate is to cover the delay in taking action against TCJ affair 3 years ago.i used to admire the intergrity of the rulling party for many years but starting to fade away now

[@jarrenloke2120]

Pritam is trying very hard to cover up another take it to grave incident. and cooking up some unbelievable story of why the entire WP team doesn't interview or talk to the driver. if Singapore is rule by WP we are finished

[@jarrenloke2120]

The truth I believe is WP knew about the affair and they decided to cover up because Leon and Nicole are important assets to WP. Another classic take it to Grave..this is bad for the morale and I am sure we will start to see a drop on quality of WP debate henceforth

[@jtbroker]

gotta say VN lost this one badly lol

[@feezp4518]

Interview ? But why ? Let's not waste time .. please move on.

[@joekerr8037]

Bollywood !

[@bobafett5757]

*Wondering what the secretive couple went to the hotel for ?*

[@elainek1195]

Huh? Why waste time and tax payers' money discussing this in parliamentary session. There are more impending issues to deliberate on. 🤯

[@johnny-ih5es]

Vikram Naive is wasting time. The creation and the uncanny timing of the Perera/Seah video leak does suggests it was a black operation. The intention of the exposure is more likely to damage the reputation of an organization rather than to safeguard it against unethical behaviour of its staff.

[@sabrecruz6721]

Vikram is ARROGANT

[@kelvinun6666]

Nothing better to do! Indulging in gossip. Got more important and more other serious to discuss.

[@gerardgoh797]

DYOR and ask yourself first

[@silentbliss7666]

Sweeping problems under the carpet .... If this is how our 'leaders' manage simple issues like adultery within their party, then can anyone guess what they do with bigger and more important issues?

[@1965Singaporean]

We need multiples leaders. Vote in other opposition, WP was good but now lousy.

[@yatiyeo]

How he knows the video from driver????

[@anglo-saxonconnor817]

Hahahaha. Here on the internet we have people writing to advocate the public not to pry into the private lives of the politicians that are caught in scandals and be moral police to judge and condemn them while in parliament house itself we have the whole house with everyone of them asking how things happened,what was done to restore the image and credibility of the political party and both sides taunt each other trying to attack and take a dig at each other integrity, trustability and morality. In simple words it means outside some of the public might be moral police and kaypoh chees and some are soothsayers trying to encourage the public not to get involved and worked up in the private lives of others but inside the parliament house the entire lot of them are responsible for providing the fuel and drama non stop by dedicating multiple sessions of parliamentary meeting to talk non stop on these matters. The madness of it all. No eyes to see this country anymore. The unwashed mass can be forgiven for not knowing better but when the so called creme of the crop in the country are doing these nonsense and gossips instead of their sworn national duties it is truly a disgrace to watch and listen to them already. If you are able to qualified to be in parliament you are supposed to be an elite and intellectual higher developed than the common people outside but ask yourselves what have you all been doing all these time in the parliament house. Theatrics,schemes and time wasting red herring endeavours. You all have become lost in life by now already without even realising it.

[@unsulliedthe832]

Singaporeans at large seem to highly regard lawyers (perhaps also because LKY was also a lawyer) but elsewhere in developed nations, lawyers are seen as shady blood-suckers with no moral compass, the scums of any society and the butt of many a joke. Here's one I recall of a comic sketch: A boy and his mother pass by a gravestone with the following inscription - "Here lies a lawyer and a good man". Whereupon the boy asks his mother: "Why do they bury two men in one grave?"! (the moral - no lawyer can ever be a good man!)

[@sgfuture7114]

Vikram try to be a hero but end up being a joke 😂😂😂

[@stephenman3846]

naa man, in this case , he did asked a valid question

[@BhabSonsDaughters]

definitely coming from a pappy buah carrier

[@PapSucks]

@@stephenman3846no he didn’t a rubbish question

[@Jaymore639]

Yes he checkmate pritam

[@ssvegeto1610]

The joke is Pritam and his supporters, who blindly believe he didn't know about the affair and Pritam thinking he can sweep things under the rug and trick the rest of the Singaporeans who have a brain

[@168heng]

Can anyone throw a light. Is this Vikram Nair related to Devan Nair?

[@unsulliedthe832]

No Alcohol I Resign - another ah neh liability.

[@steventay5834]

So PM Lee should interview those who post bad remarks about Ivan Lim?

[@Scambuster491]

WP ownself check ownself.😂😂😂

[@samloo8529]

Same same for PAP, so what's different?

[@Scambuster491]

@@samloo8529 haven’t win majority seats already ownself check ownself. Can’t imagine more WPs being voted in. Singaporeans should wake up and know who can do the work.

[@brandenongkp]

WP doesn’t even bother to check , WP chief just dig a dark hole and buried it .

[@Scambuster491]

@@brandenongkp 😂

[@user-ov6hs1go4k]

I thought vikram was competent and would be more prepared and relevant when posing questions. It appears to me that vikram does not even know what he is talking about and possibly made a fool of himself in the eyes of many.

[@chuak.c7349]

Another snake .

[@dannykwan291]

Can we stop this already, please? is this worth debating and keep poking affair issue? they have already reassigned and already accepted their punishment. Can we leave it alone and move on please.

[@fattboy3542]

Both PAP & WP could have done better. Lets move on. Too many finger pointings and pantry gossips here....

[@brandenongkp]

The poor driver lost his job and his family suffered as a result.

[@twocows5785]

need to mind his own business.

[@evelynlee8725]

Did we pay high salaries to our MPs to debate such topics?

[@M1dKnight1am]

Ill save you the time. Mr. Pritam says “No”

[@rubenjames2886]

MP Vikram Very Active.... well done😅

[@PapSucks]

A clown

[@shaifultahir7125]

wakakaka.. wat a joke.... he should ask PM the same question instead..

[@muhalilmuhalil8510]

You did not see the video...but why must you ask so many questions...😅

[@supramaniamoliver8346]

What is VK is talking about all this nonsensical question