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Lim Hng Kiang
Seasoned MTI chief most at ease talking trade
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Yasmine Yahya
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Mr Lim Hng Kiang, the minister in charge of the trade portfolio, is a man of few words, a trait probably developed after a controversial remark he made in Parliament in 2001.
Mr Lim, who was then Health Minister, was asked by MP Lily Neo if more could be done to make it easier for women to go for breast cancer screening. While sympathising with women who want screening, he also said: "Save on one hairdo and use the money for breast cancer screening."
