'Kena arrow': Lawrence Wong, Ong Ye Kung comment on Covid-19 press conference memes
(From left) Finance Minister Lawrence Wong, Trade and Industry Minister Gan Kim Yong and Health Minister Ong Ye Kung at the MTF press conference on May 31, 2021. PHOTO: MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION
A look to the right by Health Minister Ong Ye Kung and Trade and Industry Minister Gan Kim Yong at a press conference on Monday (May 31) after a reporter posed a question has sparked several memes, suggesting the two men were "bosses" delegating work to Finance Minister Lawrence Wong.
It had happened just before Mr Wong answered the question, on whether the new coronavirus variants may cause another spike in cases, when measures would be relaxed and if the supposed new variant from Vietnam has been detected in Singapore. The three ministers, who co-chair the multi-ministry task force on Covid-19, were giving updates on Singapore's Covid-19 situation at a virtual press conference that was broadcast live to the public.
Mr Ong, on hearing the question, looked to his right at Mr Wong. Mr Gan, who was seated in between both men, also looked at Mr Wong, who paused before answering the question.
LAWRENCE WONG RESPONDS TO MEME OF HIM KENA ARROW DURING PRESS CONFERENCE
A video of Lawrence Wong being “arrowed” to answer questions during a press conference has taken the meme-niverse and social media by storm.
A reporter was posing a question to the Multi Ministry Taskforce when Ong Ye Kung glanced at Gan Kim Yong, who then glanced at Lawrence Wong, to answer the question. Wong’s reaction had us in stitches, and he has since taken to Instagram to respond to the meme.
Kudos to him for being able to laugh at himself, with many netizens applauding him for not taking the meme seriously and reacting gracefully.
Lawrence Wong 1 June at 22:28
Had a good laugh when I saw this meme of the MTF press conference on Monday. It’s really not about who answers the questions. My fellow co-chairs and I work closely together to fight the pandemic. We are all in this together, and teamwork makes the dream work. 💪 Let’s continue to stay united in this challenging time!
@Ong Ye Kung, Gan Kim Yong
Lawrence Wong 'kena arrow' by Ong Ye Kung, Gan Kim Yong during Covid-19 press conference: 'I had a good laugh'
A look to the right by Health Minister Ong Ye Kung and Trade and Industry Minister Gan Kim Yong at a press conference on Monday (May 31) after a reporter posed a question has sparked several memes, suggesting the two men were "bosses" delegating work to Finance Minister Lawrence Wong.
It had happened just before Mr Wong answered the question, on whether the new coronavirus variants may cause another spike in cases, when measures would be relaxed and if the supposed new variant from Vietnam has been detected in Singapore.
The three ministers, who co-chair the multi-ministry task force on Covid-19, were giving updates on Singapore's Covid-19 situation at a virtual press conference that was broadcast live to the public.
Matthew Wee @themattwee
Dog-tired formula produces dog-tired results
At the age of 68, Khaw Boon Wan has been called out of retirement to chair the new media entity of Singapore Press Holdings (SPH).
He is considered the best man for the job. They would have us believe that it has nothing to do with the fact that Khaw is a former heavyweight Minister and former Chairman of the People’s Action Party (PAP).
The current Chairman of SPH is Lee Boon Yang, yet another former Minister.
