Episode Ep 646 April 9, 2025 1 hr 28 min

#641 ft. Harpreet Singh - The Time for Change Is Now, His Long Journey Into Politics & Reforming the Singapore Dream

Arguably the biggest catch of the upcoming election, Senior Counsel Harpreet Singh joins Yah Lah BUT for a candid, wide-ranging conversation. He reveals why an accomplished legal professional would join opposition politics under the Workers’ Party. He tells us about the instances in his life when he spoke truth to power, and what policies that he believes need to change to prepare young Singaporeans for the future. He also reflects on his infamous 1996 public exchange with Lee Kuan Yew and how a professional crisis was instrumental in shaping the Harpreet Singh of today. He also lays out his ideas on education reform, housing, and political representation that he will be talking more about in the upcoming few months.

(00:00) Intro
(01:48) Political Journey & Volunteering
(09:55) Early Political Engagement
(17:33) Joining Workers' Party & Goals
(20:16) Policy and Ideals: Areas for Improvement
(25:39) Global Comparisons & Future Vision
(34:53) Reflections on Past Optimism
(37:08) Housing and Education Reform
(38:23) Challenges of the Current Education System
(41:24) The Need for Curriculum Reform
(54:56) Dealing with Professional Challenges
(01:04:21) Workers' Party Ideology
(01:20:38) One Shiok Thing

One Shiok Thing

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