‘Asking isn’t criticising,’ say Singaporeans about questions raised by WP’s Kenneth Tiong on SIA, Air India
Minister for Transport Jeffrey Siow answered Mr Tiong's questions in Parliament on Sep. 8, but added, “It’s easy to criticise, but I suspect it’s much harder for the member (MP Kenneth Tiong) to te... This article ( ‘Asking isn’t criticising,’ say Singaporeans about questions raised by WP’s Kenneth Tiong on SIA, Air India ) first appeared on The Independent Singapore News .
On September 8, Singaporeans took to social media following a debate in Parliament between Workers' Party MP Kenneth Tiong and Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow. Tiong questioned Singapore Airlines' (SIA) investment in Air India, a company that is experiencing significant financial losses. Tiong argued that if SIA persists in its "bet" on Air India, it should finance the venture independently rather than relying on Temasek's funds.
This stance drew criticism from Transport Minister Siow, who dismissed Tiong's concerns as "tenuous linkages" and insinuated that Tiong was implying Singaporeans owe Air India support. However, many netizens disagreed with Siow's assessment, arguing that questioning is not the same as criticizing and that Tiong's inquiries were valid and reflective of the concerns of Singaporeans.
Some users even defended Tiong's approach, emphasizing the importance of fostering critical thinking in students and society.
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