While, he is the founding father, technically he's no longer part of the Singapore Govt (though I understand that both former PMs continue to receive "staff support"). As such, the Govt should not be funding his trip to NY. Especially for this event, which, from what I read in the media, is very much a private event.
If SQ decides to give LKY a free upgrade, that is SQ's business. But as someone pointed out LKY should be more than financially well off enough to be able to afford to pay his way. My understanding is that he continues to receive a salary from being a standing MP and a tax-free pension as a former minister. For all we know, Ford may have given him the tickets to come receive the award.
Will be very curious to hear from 9V-SIA as to whether he had a whole section of J carved out for him and his entourage.
If SQ decides to give LKY a free upgrade, that is SQ's business. But as someone pointed out LKY should be more than financially well off enough to be able to afford to pay his way. My understanding is that he continues to receive a salary from being a standing MP and a tax-free pension as a former minister. For all we know, Ford may have given him the tickets to come receive the award.
Will be very curious to hear from 9V-SIA as to whether he had a whole section of J carved out for him and his entourage.
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