SINGAPORE: Workers ‘ Party ( WP ) candidate Andre Low apologised on Wednesday morning ( Apr 30 ) for his” completely inappropriate” language and remarks after his Telegram messages were leaked on social media.
” The communications that have been circulated are from a private talk among my company school peers. Some date back to the COVID time, when we ranted to each other while cooped up at home,” he said in a blog on his Facebook and Instagram websites at about 12. 40am.
The emails were leaked on Reddit and Facebook on Tuesday nights. They showed him swearing in various information.
In one communication, he criticised a citizen he had called in his Meet-The-People Program work. He likewise swore in messages about the government, TraceTogether, COVID-19 actions and fighter jet.
Mr Low is in a straight fight with the People’s Action Party ( PAP ) candidate and labour chief Ng Chee Meng for Jalan Kayu Single Member Constituency ( SMC).
He apologised to the citizens of Jalan Kayu SMC and said he takes “full duty” for his previous activities.
In his Facebook post, he said:” I am not proud of the way I expressed my views, and I am deeply sorry for the language I used. It was in a distinct stage of my life.
” But regardless of the environment, there is no reason for using such speech or making insulting remarks about people – especially those who have placed their trust in me. “
The 33-year-old said he is now married and soon to be a dad. He has spent five years working with the WP, second in Rivervale, next elsewhere.
” These experiences have opened my eyes to the lived experiences of Singaporeans and Singapore businesses, and I have matured over the process.
” Tomorrow, I spoke about transparency, accountability and the power of sympathies. I need to keep myself to the same regular,” he added.
Mr Low spoke at a WP march at Bedok Stadium on Tuesday evening.
He added:” I understand that as a public figure, my words carry weight and can cause real harm.
Although this has been a humbling experience, I hope I may gain your confidence and show my sincerity in my desire to serve you. “