Guilty in the eyes of Bilahari.
I know the father was totally loyal to the Old Man, but the second generation loyalty even more deeper and more frightening. Its the likes of him that the emperor is now close to being naked. Even a very intelligent person like him has no clue what he and others like him are leading this country into. I do recall that the US state dept once described him as "loquacious". And they loved talking to him as he was rather ready with information. His intelligence eventually was subdued by his other attributes.
He could have easily fixed it years ago when he was Perm Sec by getting the MFA Protocol chief to hire a stylist and ask key females attendees to submit the dresses for review in a very discreet manner without telling much. I am sure the PM would have readily agreed. Now it is too late and the shit had hit the fan.
All MNCs have this for senior management staff and the spouses are included. The aim is actually for the spouses. They are given lessons in simple things like attire, fork arrangement and the use order. I know MFA does it and they could have done the dresses as well.
The pouch and the state media pretending that they uncovered this is bullshit and bordering on the ridiculous. If she had an iota of fashion sense, it might make sense. When the main attire looks like PJs why even talk about the pouch.
Clearly she got her minders to write about $14.80 pouch for political capital to appear as frugal and humble and recognising the disabled and down and out Singaporeans while she is milking millions from the state. Truly a dishonest and despicable person.
You are obviously part of the citizenry that is not just "petty" but "
utterly petty".
Bilahari Kausikan
10 hrs
"This confirms that the so-called "Independent" is far from its name. Why carp over minute details at a time your country ( if it is indeed your country ) is being honoured? Is this a policy mistake? A political gaffe? Obviously not. So why nit-pick for a political agenda? Worse still it is utterly petty."
http://theindependent.sg/netizens-question-ho-chings-drab-dressing-at-white-house-state-dinner/
For redemption please spare $14.80 asap (link also provide by BK):
http://www.todayonline.com/singapor...t-pouch-after-ho-ching-carries-it-white-house
Kindly ensure that you do not attempt to self-collect at any MRT station lest you cause disruption to the insurance and credit card promoters who have right of way.