Hougang residents seem unconcerned with MP scandal

Yahoo! News Singapore, 10 Feb 2012
Residents in the single member constituency of Hougang appear willing to overlook the latest reports that their married Member of Parliament (MP) Yaw Shin Leong has allegedly fooled around with more than one woman.
Residents whom Yahoo! Singapore spoke to on Thursday said they were largely unconcerned by the rumours, which to date have yet to be addressed directly by either Yaw or representatives of the Workers’ Party.
“As long as he does what he’s supposed to (for the constituency), and performs to his best, it’s fine for now,” said 56-year-old Edward Goh, who has lived in Hougang for more than 20 years.
“I think ultimately his professional and personal lives are two different entities,” added 22-year-old Loh Hui Min, a coordinator. Full story