Mrs Goh Chok Tong insensitive statment
In regards to NKF's patron Mrs Goh Chok Tong as quoted saying in response to whether if Mr Durai pay was too "excessive" in the news article that appeared in the Home part of The Straits Times on Wedn... continue reading »
"You should have said "no comment""
"Been almost 40 yrs of independence, no such had ever come from an honorable ministers' wife. Some advice "THINK" is the word."
"600K means nothing to you but it really means alot to us. We can never see that big amount of money in our life."
"It was a disappointment to see how someone can make such a remark, being insensitive to the millions of Singaporeans would might not even smell the $600,000 in this 10yrs or more! If this amount is considered too little or "peanuts', pls do not ask the do"
"VERY DISPPOINTED!!!!!!! Even though Durai has stepped down, MrS Goh owns an apologise to the donors."
"Very dissapointed to hear this from Mrs SM"
"wtf, mrs goh should be renamed the peanuts goh. so insensitive. she thinks it's alright to take the money. And the salary paid is little. Have she helped herself too?"
"Shame on her for making such a remark."
"No doubt its just $600,000, this still consider as public fund. Moreover,this is a non-profitable organization. How can a CEO get paid for such a big amount??? using public funds???"
"An inconsiderate and tactless remark."
"ya, should make the public apology so that your reputation can be restore.... sure people will forgive....eveyone make mistake now and then."
"Those are hard-earned money which the public intends to contribute to the patients and not to become somebody elses' peanuts. We know that you are filthy rich but it does not mean that you can change these facts. We demand an apology not to us but to the "
"agree! "$600k=peanuts" den how much they are hving? & where they (or at least she) gets tt much? and why getting so much???!!!"
"no"
"Yes, I do think she was insensitive too"
"insensitive"
"I seriously hope she didn't actually meant what she said, and that the matter would be resolved as soon as possible."
"Mr Goh Chok Tong Sir, are you sure you married the RIGHT women?"
"Mrs. Goh , what have you to gain from supporting Mr. TT Durai ?? Why is there so much money sitting in the reserves when it could be use to help the needy more ????"
"Pls think b4 you speak & remember your status! Today NKF unfortunate state is the reflection of such "humble peanuts" in the organization that have helped the liar to be richer! Worst, not admitting their mistakes to the public. Pls do not hope that s"
"She should apologise to the public of Singapore. It is very insensitive, unethical and obnoxiously rude of her to make such a statement. What audacity she has to say all these, without even thinking for a second how it would affect the general public."
"No"
"She should offer a public apology"
"YEA YEA! appologise u RICHIE. I have to think twice even i'm spending $60 on something"
"600k is not a small sum, it takes life for some people to earn that amount. Moreover, NKF is a charity organisation! not for some ppl to earn alot. No excuses!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If he wants to earn alot, he go to a profit organisation, not NKF- a non-profitabl"