The_King Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 Using Singapore's founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew's images on commercial products like packaged drinks has raised concerns that it was "disrespectful". Sembawang GRC Member of Parliament (MP) Poh Li San filed a question in parliament on Oct. 3, 2023, asking if the use of Lee's image on a "local company’s commemorative packet drinks" had contravened guidelines on his name and image, and whether the Ministry has the authority to demand that distribution of such commercial products be withdrawn. Packet drinks with Lee Kuan Yew's image in line with guidelines The "commemorative package drink" in question likely refers to the limited edition chrysanthemum tea drink launched by local food and beverage brand Yeo's, which had the late Lee Kuan Yew's portrait on the packaging to celebrate Lee's centenary. Minister of State for the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY), Alvin Tan, replied that prior to the launch of their commemorative initiative, Yeo's had consulted MCCY to ensure that it was in line with the published guidelines. MCCY subsequently assessed that the use of Lee's image on the commemorative drinks packet was respectful as the intent was to highlight his contribution to the transformation of Singapore into a "green city", Tan explained. Yeo's also clarified that the commemorative packet drinks were not available for sale but were being distributed for free, he added. But what if we throw the packet drink into the trash? Poh further asked, "The packet drinks would be thrown into trash bins or even become litter. So how can MCCY ensure that there is no undue disrespect to Mr Lee Kuan Yew if packet drinks or similar commercial products are being allowed?" Tan replied that they advise the public to dispose of the packet drinks in an "appropriate and responsible" manner. He added that MCCY will also take public feedback into consideration in the future. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_King Posted October 3, 2023 Author Share Posted October 3, 2023 Poh further asked, "The packet drinks would be thrown into trash bins or even become litter. So how can MCCY ensure that there is no undue disrespect to Mr Lee Kuan Yew if packet drinks or similar commercial products are being allowed?" Tan replied that they advise the public to dispose of the packet drinks in an "appropriate and responsible" manner. that singapore, dont even answer the question directly. always give general answer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffeenut Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 Not throw in trash/recycling basket then stuff up the ass? WTF kind of question is that in the first place ... Don't litter applies to everything, why just LKY commemorative stuff? Everything else, just dispose properly liao. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XianGe Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 (edited) 53 minutes ago, coffeenut said: Not throw in trash/recycling basket then stuff up the ass? WTF kind of question is that in the first place ... Don't litter applies to everything, why just LKY commemorative stuff? Everything else, just dispose properly liao. Slumbawang ppl likes tis sort of ppl representing them... lol... To think abt it... how come this sort if question eben make it to parliament... sinkieland so many problem yet asking abt packet drinks get airtime... Rather hear them talk abt increase of druggies or runners abandoning their cars or forcing mot to do something abt leasing companies denying sinkies of car ownership... Edited October 3, 2023 by XianGe 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socrates469bc Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 1 hour ago, The_King said: Poh further asked, "The packet drinks would be thrown into trash bins or even become litter. So how can MCCY ensure that there is no undue disrespect to Mr Lee Kuan Yew if packet drinks or similar commercial products are being allowed?" Tan replied that they advise the public to dispose of the packet drinks in an "appropriate and responsible" manner. that singapore, dont even answer the question directly. always give general answer 55 minutes ago, coffeenut said: Not throw in trash/recycling basket then stuff up the ass? WTF kind of question is that in the first place ... Don't litter applies to everything, why just LKY commemorative stuff? Everything else, just dispose properly liao. 18 minutes ago, XianGe said: Slumbawang ppl likes tis sort of ppl representing them... lol... To think abt it... how come this sort if question eben make it to parliament... sinkieland so many problem yet asking abt packet drinks get airtime... Rather hear them talk abt increase of druggies or runners abandoning their cars or forcing mot to do something abt leasing companies denying sinkies of car ownership... diam diam lah, kumgong pappy serfs!!!!!!!! how many times must limpeh tell u all kumgong pappy serfs how to worship Ah Kong??????? On 9/24/2023 at 9:05 PM, socrates469bc said: diam diam lah, kumgong pappy serf!!!!!!!! worshipping Ah Kong is ur national duty, ok???????? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sn00pyPeanut Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 5 hours ago, The_King said: Using Singapore's founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew's images on commercial products like packaged drinks has raised concerns that it was "disrespectful". Sembawang GRC Member of Parliament (MP) Poh Li San filed a question in parliament on Oct. 3, 2023, asking if the use of Lee's image on a "local company’s commemorative packet drinks" had contravened guidelines on his name and image, and whether the Ministry has the authority to demand that distribution of such commercial products be withdrawn. Packet drinks with Lee Kuan Yew's image in line with guidelines The "commemorative package drink" in question likely refers to the limited edition chrysanthemum tea drink launched by local food and beverage brand Yeo's, which had the late Lee Kuan Yew's portrait on the packaging to celebrate Lee's centenary. Minister of State for the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY), Alvin Tan, replied that prior to the launch of their commemorative initiative, Yeo's had consulted MCCY to ensure that it was in line with the published guidelines. MCCY subsequently assessed that the use of Lee's image on the commemorative drinks packet was respectful as the intent was to highlight his contribution to the transformation of Singapore into a "green city", Tan explained. Yeo's also clarified that the commemorative packet drinks were not available for sale but were being distributed for free, he added. But what if we throw the packet drink into the trash? Poh further asked, "The packet drinks would be thrown into trash bins or even become litter. So how can MCCY ensure that there is no undue disrespect to Mr Lee Kuan Yew if packet drinks or similar commercial products are being allowed?" Tan replied that they advise the public to dispose of the packet drinks in an "appropriate and responsible" manner. He added that MCCY will also take public feedback into consideration in the future. poh should be more concern about her romance life than ah gong 面子 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_King Posted October 3, 2023 Author Share Posted October 3, 2023 4 hours ago, socrates469bc said: diam diam lah, kumgong pappy serfs!!!!!!!! how many times must limpeh tell u all kumgong pappy serfs how to worship Ah Kong??????? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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