Serious Singapore Dinnergate scandal
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Ong Ye Kung, Chee Hong Tat send lawyers’ letters to man who alleged they condoned Su Haijin's illegal activities
The ministers have asked the man to apologise, withdraw his false allegations and pay damages, which they will donate to charity.
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SINGAPORE: Health Minister Ong Ye Kung and Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat have issued lawyers’ letters to a man known as “Rich Sng” on Facebook, alleging defamation over posts accusing them of corruption.
According to a joint statement released by their press secretaries, the man, whose real name is Sng Chia Huat, published two posts claiming that the ministers were aware that convicted money launderer Su Haijin had broken laws but chose to condone it.
He also accused that the ministers pretended not to know Su, were involved in or susceptible to corruption or bribery, and are part of a system that protects such criminals.
“These allegations are baseless and are false,” the joint statement read.
“As stated in an earlier joint statement, both ministers do not know Su Haijin personally, and did not have any contact with him before and after the dinners.”
The ministers have asked Sng to apologise, withdraw his false allegations and pay damages, which they will donate to charity.
If Sng does not do so by May 16, the ministers will have to sue him to clear their names against the false allegations, and uphold the clean and honest reputation of the government, the statement added.
Fujian gang member Su was one of the 10 people convicted in the billion-dollar money laundering case last year. The Cypriot national, was sentenced to 14 months' jail in April last year.
According to a joint statement released by their press secretaries, the man, whose real name is Sng Chia Huat, published two posts claiming that the ministers were aware that convicted money launderer Su Haijin had broken laws but chose to condone it.
He also accused that the ministers pretended not to know Su, were involved in or susceptible to corruption or bribery, and are part of a system that protects such criminals.
“These allegations are baseless and are false,” the joint statement read.
“As stated in an earlier joint statement, both ministers do not know Su Haijin personally, and did not have any contact with him before and after the dinners.”
The ministers have asked Sng to apologise, withdraw his false allegations and pay damages, which they will donate to charity.
If Sng does not do so by May 16, the ministers will have to sue him to clear their names against the false allegations, and uphold the clean and honest reputation of the government, the statement added.
Fujian gang member Su was one of the 10 people convicted in the billion-dollar money laundering case last year. The Cypriot national, was sentenced to 14 months' jail in April last year.
Sng should approach IK for guidance.
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Noone asked the spokesman why he cannot say the Lee son?
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This is probably the Rich Sng who broke the story.
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076046153963
And look who's his friend! Him again?? Why always him??
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076046153963
And look who's his friend! Him again?? Why always him??
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This is probably the Rich Sng who broke the story.
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076046153963
And look who's his friend! Him again?? Why always him??
So he's rich Sng. He can fight back with the best lawyer in Singapore. Engage a PAP lawyer to fight poison against poison.
This is a common puak hung tactic that bullies would often employ. Remember NKF Durai.
There is a photo of them together, and the other is a convicted criminal. If it goes to Court, the Plaintiff will have to justify and the truth will be out.
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<STATEMENT: SDP CALLS FOR PUBLIC INQUIRY TO ADDRESS SU HAIJIN CONNECTION WITH MINISTERS AND NTUC CHIEF>
The SDP views with great concern the recent photograph which surfaced right after the General Election, featuring two ministers and the NTUC chief fraternising with two individuals who were under investigation for money laundering.
We call for a full and transparent investigation through a public and independent Commission of Inquiry. Important questions need to be addressed to preserve Singapore’s reputation for integrity and incorruptibility. These include:
1. What was the purpose of the dinners? Were they social gatherings? Fundraisers? Discussion of official matters? For two cabinet ministers, a former minister and the Secretary-General of the NTUC to attend the events indicate a certain level of significance. It is important that the public be informed of the purpose behind the gatherings.
2. The date(s) of the dinners must be verified by the authorities. If they were held during the period of Covid-19 restrictions and lockdowns, were government regulations complied with?
3. When ministers attend functions, guests need to be vetted precisely to avoid any impropriety or the appearance of it. Were the guests vetted?
4. Did the ministers attend the dinner in their personal or official capacities? Was the government informed of the event? Given the matter involving Mr S Iswaran’s case, the Government must be absolutely clear when it comes to ministers’ dealings with private individuals - especially wealthy ones.
These and other questions must be answered. The SDP calls on PM Lawrence Wong to address the matter. Remaining silent on such an alarming development, especially one coming in the immediate aftermath of the elections, is not an option.
The SDP views with great concern the recent photograph which surfaced right after the General Election, featuring two ministers and the NTUC chief fraternising with two individuals who were under investigation for money laundering.
We call for a full and transparent investigation through a public and independent Commission of Inquiry. Important questions need to be addressed to preserve Singapore’s reputation for integrity and incorruptibility. These include:
1. What was the purpose of the dinners? Were they social gatherings? Fundraisers? Discussion of official matters? For two cabinet ministers, a former minister and the Secretary-General of the NTUC to attend the events indicate a certain level of significance. It is important that the public be informed of the purpose behind the gatherings.
2. The date(s) of the dinners must be verified by the authorities. If they were held during the period of Covid-19 restrictions and lockdowns, were government regulations complied with?
3. When ministers attend functions, guests need to be vetted precisely to avoid any impropriety or the appearance of it. Were the guests vetted?
4. Did the ministers attend the dinner in their personal or official capacities? Was the government informed of the event? Given the matter involving Mr S Iswaran’s case, the Government must be absolutely clear when it comes to ministers’ dealings with private individuals - especially wealthy ones.
These and other questions must be answered. The SDP calls on PM Lawrence Wong to address the matter. Remaining silent on such an alarming development, especially one coming in the immediate aftermath of the elections, is not an option.
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Facebook user Rich Sng receives Letter of Demand from two PAP ministers and Ng Chee Meng over defamation
Facebook user Rich Sng confirmed on 15 May that he received Letters of Demand from Ong Ye Kung, Chee Hong Tat, and Ng Chee Meng over allegedly defamatory posts linking them to Su Haijin. He had earlier edited the posts and stated he was awaiting the formal letters before issuing any response.
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SINGAPORE: Facebook user Sng Chia Huat has confirmed receiving Letters of Demand from three People’s Action Party (PAP) leaders on 15 May 2025, citing alleged defamation in online posts linking them to convicted money launderer Su Haijin.
The letters were issued by Health Minister Ong Ye Kung, Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat, and newly elected Jalan Kayu SMC MP Ng Chee Meng.
According to Sng, who uses the name “Rich Sng” on Facebook, the letters received on 15 May at 12.45am.
A review of Sng’s Facebook page shows that he edited at least three posts. In the updated versions, the original content was removed, with Sng stating that he did so “at the request of the two ministers and Ng”.
Sng wrote that he was awaiting the formal letters before making any official response.
Although the original posts were altered, their edit histories remain visible, showing previous versions before the takedown.
The legal threats stem from Facebook content published by Sng earlier this month.
On 12 May, Ong and Chee issued a joint statement through their press secretaries, asserting that Sng had made two posts containing “categorically false” claims.
These posts allegedly accused the ministers of knowing that Su Haijin had broken the law but choosing to condone his actions.
Additionally, Sng was said to have implied the ministers were either complicit in or vulnerable to corruption or bribery.
In their joint statement, the ministers stated that they did not know Su personally and had no contact with him either before or after the events where photographs were taken.
The images, widely circulated online, showed both ministers at social dinners where Su was also present.
The ministers have demanded that Sng issue a public apology, retract his allegations, and pay damages, which are intended to be donated to charity.
Should he fail to comply by 16 May 2025, legal action will proceed to safeguard their reputations and the government’s integrity, the statement added.
Ng Chee Meng issued a similar legal letter. His demand centred on content posted about a photograph taken with Su Haijin, which he described as “false, misleading, and defamatory.”
Ng claimed the post falsely implied an improper relationship with Su, a Cypriot national of Chinese descent. Su was convicted in Singapore in April 2024 of money laundering and sentenced to 14 months in jail.
He was deported to Cambodia in May 2024.
Ng’s letter mirrors the demands made by Ong and Chee, requesting a retraction, public apology, and a proposal for damages to be donated to charity.
He stated that if these conditions were not met by 16 May, he would initiate legal proceedings to “clear [his] name”.
Su Haijin was among ten individuals arrested in August 2023 in connection with a high-profile billion-dollar money laundering case.
Identified as a member of the Fujian gang, he became a central figure in one of Singapore’s largest financial crime investigations.
On 6 May, the ministers’ press secretaries acknowledged public concerns over images of the ministers with Su.
They clarified the photographs were taken at public events attended upon a friend’s invitation.
Ong noted that Su was present at another dinner months later but insisted no personal ties existed.
Ng explained his appearance in a separate photo with Su occurred during a dinner linked to his professional engagements with private sector leaders. He added there were no further interactions following that event.
Former manpower minister Lim Swee Say also appeared in one of the circulated photographs. He later stated the dinner in May 2022 was a casual gathering among old friends. Su was the only attendee he did not recognise, and they had no contact thereafter.
The host of the events, prominent businessman Sam Goi — known as Singapore’s “Popiah King” — confirmed he organised and paid for the dinners. Goi, who chairs Tee Yih Jia Food Manufacturing, stated that the gatherings complied with prevailing COVID-19 rules at the time.
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