Episode Ep 637 March 19, 2025 1 hr 15 min

#632 ft. Dr. Janil Puthucheary - Singapore’s Future & What Youths Really Want

In this special episode, we sit down with Dr. Janil Puthucheary, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Digital Development and Information & Ministry of Health, to discuss the FutureYOUth Movement - a youth parallel of the Forward Singapore exercise to understand sentiments and aspirations on issues that youth resonate with. From education and AI to civic participation and social challenges, we break down what young Singaporeans are really concerned about and what has be done. If you want to know where Singapore is headed in the next decade, this episode is for you.

Our Sponsor: People’s Association Youth Movement (PAYM)

This episode is brought to you in partnership with PAYM. They've recently launched the Youth Charter as part of the FutureYOUth Movement, which you can view at the PA Youth Charter
Check out PAYM on Instagram at @paym.youths

(00:00) Intro
(01:05) Experience of Dr. Janil
(02:20) Youth Challenges
(04:32) Intergenerational Differences
(05:56) Technology and Social Media
(08:16) Youth Empowerment and Engagement
(10:31) Youth Mobilization Projects
(12:59) Negotiation Among Youth
(17:16) Role of PAYM and Funding
(20:16) Youth Engagement Strategies
(22:47) Offline Engagement Importance
(24:31) Personal Experiences & Reality Checks
(26:28) Navigating Passion and Cynicism
(31:52) Inclusivity Among Youth
(37:21) Radicalization Concerns
(39:20) Social Cohesion Challenges
(47:50) Impact of COVID-19 on Youth
(51:48) Positive Outlets
(52:49) Youth Empowerment
(59:09) Geopolitical Concerns
(01:06:10) Youth Charter & Call to Action
(01:08:06) One Shiok Thing