Dr Tan Cheng Bock took EDB Chairman Philip Yeo to task

Source: http://misterbrown.tripod.com/sne36.html

That the chief of EDB who named three scholars for breaking their bonds has been himself named during a Budget Debate by MP Chng Hee Kok (MP in East Coast GRC), whom he pissed off.

He was also taken to task by other MPs like Dr Tan Cheng Bock (MP for Ayer Rajah). In that session, MP Chng Hee Kok, as well as MP Leong Horn Kee (MP for Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC), also came out of the closet to reveal that they too were bond breakers once.

Life moves in strange circles.

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5. That bond breaking is officially wrong, dishonourable and immoral, according to BG Lee's spirited defence of Philip Yeo's Name-and-Shame policy. I wonder what they are going to do with all those bond-breaking MPs in Parliament now. Good men are so hard to find these days.

6. That EDB Chairman Philip Yeo lives in West Coast Rise which is under Dr Tan Cheng Bok's constituency. Will Dr Tan still be hanging his campaign posters at the lamp post outside Mr Yeo's house next election? Will Mr Yeo still invite Dr Tan in for drinks during the next election walkabout? Gee, if any upgrading takes place there, I hope they do not pass Mr Yeo's house over.

7. That after the Chng-vs-Yeo fracas over the incident where EDB chairman Philip Yeo allegedly tells MP Chng Hee Kok (who opposed his naming-bond-breakers policy) to resign if he does not agree with his policy, the Government may seriously reconsider calling the Administrative arm, the CIVIL Service, and its people there, Civil SERVANTS.

8. That when Members of Parliament and powerful Civil Servants clash, in full view of the media and the public, it is not a pretty sight. But most definitely more enjoyable than "Shiver". At least there was no biting of ears. Now why can't TCS have "Shiver" or "Fame Awards" plots like this?

"Tonight With Gurmit! His guests MP Chng Hee Kok and EDB Chairman Philip Yeo face off! Gurmit will try to keep things CIVIL (rim shot) and humorous! You are bond to be entertained (rim shot)! Special guest appearance by Sonny 'Larry King' Lim! Don't miss it!" (Cue: same old shot of same old orgasmic audience clapping and cheering like they are high on superglue)

9. That it was morally wrong for Gurmit to call himself "The Most Powerful Dude in Town". That title belongs to Philip Yeo of the EDB.