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Lunch With Sumiko

Appealing to matters of the heart

His ministry's work involves building cohesion and national identity. Lawyer-turned-minister Edwin Tong tells Executive Editor Sumiko Tan being in office has been a roller-coaster ride.

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Lunch with Edwin Tong is eight months in the making.
I had put in an interview request in December last year and followed up periodically with his press people. But, I'm told, his schedule is tight. A few dates are suggested then postponed.
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