Farmer Lee Tin Choy, who was arrested on Monday for sharing a Facebook video that insulted Deputy Education Minister Chong Sin Woon over his "deity" remark, has addressed the incident which garnered much attention in the Chinese community.

In a statement uploaded on Facebook today, the 48-year-old questioned whether a particular "minister" was unable to take the heat.

"Can't a minister withstand the pressure? As a public figure, you should accept that you will be criticised," he said, without naming the person he was referring to...