Goh rejects apology from rival

Wed, 31 Oct 2001 | Source: DPA

SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong rejected on Tuesday an apology from a Singapore opposition leader who shouted questions at him over an alleged loan offer to Indonesia.

Goh, campaigning for ruling People's Action Party candidates running in the Nov. 3 general election, said he will decide on what course of action to take after the polls.

Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew had urged Chee Soon Juan, leader of the Singapore Democratic Party, to apologize for his remarks alleging Goh was dishonest and unfit for office or face legal action.

The remarks were made on Sunday when Chee shouted at Goh while both were visiting a ward being contested in the election. --DPA

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