[sgbuffett]

Here is Shanmuggan asking a series ofimple questions" to entrap Leong over his statement that LHY had not absconded as alleged by the PAP

Here the trick starts early

1. He stated that Leong made a serious allegation. Actually Leong stated an opinion on whether LHY has absconded based on his understanding of the word absconded that if there if there are no criminal charges there is no absconding
 If Leong called him out here...he would be in a better position.

2. Next the minister resort to a series of yes no simple question to corner Leong. Leong knew something was up and refuse to answer them.

3. What Shanmuggan was trying to do was get Leong to agree there were legal judgements against LHY and his wife that can potentially lead to criminal charges hence the PAP use of the word "abscond" is justified.

4. If Leong had thought 2 steps ahead he should have allowed the minister to finish off and ask the minister back...."Are there existing criminal charges against LHY ...yes or no?" ...if no, in his OPINION it is wrong to use the word abscond.