After 'no time to watch movies' remark, David Neo watches Dear You with Tampines seniors
Singaporean Minister David Neo attended a screening of the film 'Dear You' with seniors in Tampines, following a controversial parliamentary remark that ministers lack time for movies. The event aimed to promote cultural heritage and intergenerational connection.
Why it matters
The incident reflects the tension between political rhetoric and public perception, while highlighting government efforts to preserve dialect heritage in Singapore.
Acting Culture, Community and Youth Minister David Neo recently watched the Chinese hit film Dear You with seniors in Tampines, a week after his quip in Parliament that "ministers have no time to watch movies".
In a Facebook post on Tuesday (July 14), Neo shared pictures of the event that was held at the Festive Arts Theatre in Our Tampines Hub.
The event was also attended by Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth Baey Yam Keng, who is also an MP for Tampines GRC along with Neo.
Reflecting on the film, Neo said: "There was laughter, there were touching moments, and perhaps most importantly, the film brought everyone together and sparked conversations about family and memories."
Neo also said that the film served as a simple reminder "to cherish the people and relationships that shape our lives".
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