Singapore minister quotes Hong Kong film line in parliament, sparking language debate

Singaporean Manpower Minister Tan See Leng rebuffed a question in parliament by quoting lines from a Cantonese film on March 7, 2025. Tan was asked for clarification about details related to employment data. The sequence drew public debate over the perceived arrogance by the ruling People Action Party as well as his use of a non-official language in parliament.