Questions:
1.If the dinner was part of official engagement with private sector stakeholders, why did Sam Goi and others describe it as a private, informal gathering among friends?
2. How does Ng Chee Meng reconcile the discrepancy between the stated purpose of the dinner and the lack of transparency about who was invited and why?
3. Given the controversy over the timeline, can Ng Chee Meng clarify the exact date of the dinner and whether it complied with COVID-19 restrictions at that time?
4. What steps did Ng Chee Meng take to ensure that attendees at such private dinners did not present reputational or legal risks, especially given Su Haijin’s later criminal conviction?
5. Why was there no clear declaration or record of the dinner, as required by civil service protocols for gifts or benefits above a certain value?
6. How does Ng Chee Meng address public concerns about perceived elitism and special access for certain business figures, especially when such access is not available to ordinary citizens?
7. If ministers and public figures are expected to uphold higher standards, why was there a lack of proactive communication or accountability when the controversy surfaced?
8. Does Ng Chee Meng believe that simply not knowing Su Haijin personally is sufficient to address concerns about judgment and association, given the repeated presence of Su at elite gatherings?