By Yeo Sam Jo, The Straits Times, 22 Jan 2014
A BRITISH expat who referred to public transport commuters in Singapore as "poor people" in a Facebook post has apologised for his remarks.
Wealth manager Anton Casey, 39, said in a statement last night: "I deeply regret having offended and disrespected the people of Singapore.
"I wish for nothing more than to be forgiven for my poor judgment and given a second chance to rebuild the trust people have had in me as a resident of this wonderful country."
Two of his Facebook posts began circulating on the Internet on Monday, sparking fury among local netizens.
In one, a picture of his five-year-old son on an MRT train was accompanied by the caption: "Daddy where is your car & who are all these poor people?"
In the other post, his son is pictured in a silver Porsche with the comment: "...Normal service can resume, once I have washed the stench of public transport off me..."
A YouTube video of Mr Casey was later posted in what seemed like a taunting response to his detractors, but he insisted in his statement that this was a "misuse of an old video by unknown sources".
He claimed the video was "not posted in response to any recent events".
Mr Casey, who is married to former Miss Singapore Universe Bernice Wong, 36, added that his family has suffered "extreme emotional and verbal abuse online" - and has even received death threats.
The Straits Times understands that he has filed a police report about the threats and that investigations are ongoing.Related
