Net rumour that Yaw Shin Leong having extra-maritial affair
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[quote]Workers' Party MP Yaw Shin Leong resumed his Meet-the-People Session (MPS) at his Hougang ward on Wednesday night, appearing in a public setting for the first time since news broke of his alleged extramarital affair with a female member of his party.
More than 20 residents showed up. Mr Yaw appeared punctually at 7.30pm, smiling as he shook residents' hands and exchanged oranges and Chinese New Year greetings with some of them.
In a silent show of support, about 10 WP members - including senior party activists - also turned up on Wednesday. They declined to say why they were there, as Mr Yaw's MPS would typically have only four or five helpers.
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'It's not like he's abusing his authority to get benefits... I don't think it has affected his work as an MP.'
Manager and Hougang resident Jay Ong, on the rumours about Mr Yaw
At 10.50pm, Hougang United football club supporter Mervin Tan, 35, appeared to ask Mr Yaw to sign a banner. Mr Yaw has been a staunch supporter of the club, which has a match next Thursday.
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Former National Solidarity Party secretary-general and ex-WP member Goh Meng Seng also came with four friends.
He told reporters that at this point, what matters is not whether the allegations are true but how Mr Yaw and WP handle the issue. Mr Yaw should 'close the chapter and move on', or 'there will always be doubt hanging over (his head)', said Mr Goh.
Half of the six residents interviewed had not heard of the allegations, but all were supportive of Mr Yaw, saying the 35-year-old had done a good job as their MP.
Manager Jay Ong, 44, said his family and neighbours had heard about the alleged affair but 'we don't bother about it...It's not like he's abusing his authority to get benefits'.
'I don't think it has affected his work as an MP,' he added, citing a recent incident where the MP stayed up to 1am to mediate in a dispute between neighbours.
Mr Yaw was less forthcoming with reporters from four papers, who waited for four hours at the void deck of Block 310, Hougang Avenue 5 to speak to him.
His wife Lau Wang Lin, who usually helps at his MPS, was absent last night. Helpers said she was preparing an upcoming Chinese New Year dinner for Hougang residents.
When the MPS ended at 11pm, Mr Yaw stuck to his line that he does not comment on rumours.
He told the reporters: 'I have already said my piece, I have nothing further to add.'
Earlier, he told The Straits Times on the phone that he 'had nothing more to add' about the allegations, which first surfaced on sociopolitical website Temasek Review Emeritus two weeks ago.
At least two readers have written to The Straits Times Forum Page saying Mr Yaw and the WP should be firm in their response by either confirming or denying the allegations.
Asked about this on Wednesday, he said: 'I've nothing to add.'
Mr Yaw had stayed out of the public eye last week.He cancelled his MPS on Wednesday and was absent from his Aljunied-Hougang Town Council office for the rest of the week.
When The Straits Times reported on Saturday about his absence, he posted later in the day a photo on his Facebook page showing him in a meeting with three others at what appeared to be his town council office.
He also explained to a netizen that he cancelled the MPS because it fell on the third day of Chinese New Year.
On Wednesday, he told The Straits Times why he cancelled his MPS when WP chief Low Thia Khiang and fellow Aljunied GRC MP Muhamad Faisal Abdul Manap carried on with their MPS on the same day.
He pointed out that they were from different constituencies and declined to elaborate.
Last night, WP grassroots adviser Choo Kim Peng, 64, added that the MPS was cancelled because helpers were busy with the Chinese New Year festivities.
Since the allegations surfaced, Mr Low and other WP parliamentarians have closed ranks and declined to give any comments.
On Wednesday night, Mr Low told reporters present at his MPS that he would not be answering any questions.[/quote] -
I dunno leh ... Yaw Shin Leong should just deny the rumours if he hasn't done anything wrong. But he keep saying no comment no comment. Very suspicious le..
If i find out my hubby outside \"eat supper\", i make sure i :xedfingers: :xedfingers: :xedfingers:
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If spouse not saying anything, most likely nothing happen :?I dunno leh ... Yaw Shin Leong should just deny the rumours if he hasn't done anything wrong. But he keep saying no comment no comment. Very suspicious le..
If i find out my hubby outside \"eat supper\", i make sure i :xedfingers: :xedfingers: :xedfingers:
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http://wp.sg/2012/02/changes-in-workers-party-leadership/
\"... 7 February 2012, the Council accepted the resignation of Yaw Shin Leong from the party leadership. Yaw Shin Leong will cease to be Treasurer of the Party with immediate effect.
Yaw Shin Leong will focus on his responsibilities as Member of Parliament for Hougang... \"
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I guess that implies that he was guilty of the affair. So he is out of the leadership team based on poor conduct on a personal capacity, and could carry on a professional capacity as a fulltime MP :evil:
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I guess some will feel some letdown and 'punishment' is light, but WP play their cards accordingly and took 'appropriate actions'. It's better than just ignoring it and just saying ' A mistake was done, but Let's Move On'
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If husband of the woman and the wife of the man chose not to pursue the matter in public. What can outside people do?
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Spouse is silent doesn’t mean nothing happen. Some bear with it for the sake of their kids. Washing dirty linen in public can also affect the kids and their extended family members.
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Whoa.
I would have been ok if he had come out to admit it, say he’s working on restoring their marriage, and then move on. everyone makes mistakes.
to think that he was the appointed successor! Just like that, succession plan gone. Who’s next? Gerald?
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