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Jacky Ng joins us to unpack the news around Acting MCCY Minister David Neo, who apologised after getting backlash for calling Hong Kong fans and football players “idiots,” while speaking to the SG team in their locker room after the match. Elsewhere, PM Wong gave some spicy thoughts on inequality and what SG is doing to combat it, while being interviewed at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum.

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(00:45) Intro
(09:10) Minister David Neo Apologies for “Idiot” Remark
(35:40) PM Wong’s Toolkit For Wealth Inequality
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Minister David Neo Apologies for “Idiot” Remark

• David Neo says he 'should have been more respectful' following remarks on Hong Kong football team, fans
• Minister David Neo says he should have been more respectful towards Hong Kong fans
• Singapore minister apologises after calling HK football players, fans 'idiots'
• 'Should have been more respectful': David Neo retracts remarks on Hong Kong football team, fans
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• Malaysia football association suspends secretary-general amid probe into citizenship of seven foreign-born players

PM Wong’s Toolkit For Wealth Inequality

• Singapore has varied toolkit, beyond taxes, to manage inequality: PM Wong