Singapore minister cannot mask scorn for Covid-19 panic-buyers

Singaporean Trade and Industry Minister Chan Chun Sing has criticised not only his fellow citizens for hoarding and wearing medical masks ... but also Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam for appearing in one recently. Leaked audio has emerged of the Singaporean Minister making the statements. - ST/ANN

SINGAPORE: Leaked audio has emerged of Singaporean Trade and Industry Minister Chan Chun Sing criticising not only his fellow citizens for hoarding and wearing medical masks ... but also Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam for appearing in one recently.

The source of the audio is unknown, but appears to be a recording of a closed-door meeting conducted last week at the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry.