Housing and local government minister Nga Kor Ming has responded to criticism over his remarks to a journalist during a recent press conference, saying the incident may have been a misunderstanding.
In a statement today, Nga said he was aware of the feedback directed at him and accepted it with an “open heart”. He reiterated his respect for media freedom and denied any intention to offend journalists.
“As a leader, I would like to emphasise that I have always respected media freedom and never intended to offend anyone, especially journalists, who serve as the backbone of the government’s information network,” he said.
“With humility, I am willing to meet with the media involved in the near future so that this matter can be resolved properly and amicably,” he…