On Feb. 8, 2020, opposition politician Goh Meng Seng wrote a Facebook post questioning the government-crafted mantra of not wearing masks if you're well.

He posted a photo of Tampines GRC MP Cheng Li Hui wearing a mask whilst apparently on a house visit.

Here is the post.

"PAP leaders and Ministers keep saying you don't need to wear mask if you are not unwell. At the same time propaganda machine works over time to brainwash Singaporeans that mask is ineffective in prevention of infection etc etc....

BUT their own MPs are most honest with their actions.... Do they believe their own propaganda?"

Goh appeared to insinuate that the MP’s actions were inconsistent with the government messaging.

On the same day, Cheng replied to Goh's post.

Here it is.

According to Cheng, she had been there to visit the house of a confirmed coronavirus case in Tampines.

While at the block, she "stopped by the quarantined home briefly" to drop the family a card with the CC’s contact details and some freshly baked bread and groceries for the quarantined family to bring in after Cheng and the others had left.

A neighbour also came forward to offer to buy groceries for the family.

On the advice of National Environment Agency officers, she wore a mask and gloves, which were then "properly disposed of".

She also uploaded a picture of a Lianhe Wanbao article covering the visit.

Cheng criticised "destructive politics and fear-mongering", and urged everyone to take "personal responsibility" for their own actions and hygiene habits, and to look out for everyone in the community.

Her sentiments were echoed by Speaker Tan Chuan-Jin.

Image from Cheng's Facebook