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In a recent incident, Gan Siow Huang, the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Trade and Industry, found herself amid a controversy after a delay in shaking hands with a man during an event. The incident, captured on TikTok, showed Gan Siow Huang apparently skipping the man and shaking hands with someone else first. This led to speculation and criticism, prompting Gan Siow Huang to issue an apology.
Upon emerging from her car at the event, Gan Siow Huang was greeted by a lion dance performance and a group of men. As she reached out to shake hands with a man in a red tie, another man in a red t-shirt extended his hands toward her. However, she ended up shaking hands with a different man first, causing confusion and disappointment.
Reflecting on the incident, Gan Siow Huang explained that she was overwhelmed by the large group that welcomed her at the event, which led to the delay in shaking hands with the man in the red shirt. She expressed regret over the situation and emphasized her desire to convey her apologies to him personally.
Gan Siow Huang elaborated on the circumstances, stating that she was attempting to identify the event host and shake hands with him first, which resulted in an unintentional oversight. She further expressed her sincerity in addressing the delay in shaking hands with the man in the red shirt during the event.
The incident took place at the Peck San Theng Cultural Festival in Bishan, where Gan Siow Huang was making her first visit. Despite the unexpected turn of events, Gan Siow Huang ensured that she continued to shake hands with the other men in the group, maintaining a professional demeanor throughout the event.
In a statement to The Straits Times, Gan Siow Huang, who is currently overseas, expressed her remorse for the incident and tasked the event organizer with conveying her heartfelt apologies to the man in the red t-shirt.
