His remarks saddened Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong who, in his National Day Rally speech, said this young man should grow up quickly.

• 这个年轻新加坡人的反应，让吴作栋总理感到悲哀。在国庆群众大会演说上，总理说他认为这个年轻人目光如豆，他需要长大，越快越好。