Episode Ep 654 April 22, 2025 2 hr 0 min

#649 ft. Chan Chun Sing - Regulating Tuition, GE2025 & The Role of Opposition Parties

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Minister Chan Chun Sing opens up on Singapore’s most emotional pressure points: PSLE, streaming, tuition, and our obsession with comparison. He challenges the idea that we should do more to build resilience - maybe we should do less. We also talk about the need for political diversity as well as its misconceptions. He warns against slogan politics, and clarifies the difference between political leaders and politicians. We also tackle elitism, and the future of Singapore 100 years ahead. This episode was recorded on 16 Apr 2025.

(00:00) Our GE2025 Plans
(00:50) Intro
(06:35) Education and Resilience
(11:51) Parental Concerns in Education
(18:32) The Competitive Landscape
(26:37) Standardized Testing Debate
(27:18) Alternative Education Models
(34:21) Customization in Education
(37:50) Teachers' Role in Technology Integration
(45:22) The Value of Personal Growth
(48:49) Smaller Class Sizes and Teacher Resources
(54:45) The Role of Tuition in Education
(56:03) Challenges with Current Educational Practices
(57:16) Ethics in the Education Industry
(01:01:03) Cultural vs. Policy Change in Education
(01:06:41) Adapting Education for Diversity of Strengths
(01:11:03) Encouraging Innovation in Learning
(01:13:51) Political Systems and Governance
(01:18:18) Leadership in Politics
(01:20:13) Importance of Quality Ideas
(01:21:47) Diversity in Political Service
(01:22:59) Challenges and Standards in Leadership
(01:27:04) Role of Public and Private Sector in Politics
(01:35:40) Challenges and Commitment for Singapore's Future
(01:39:12) Global Appeal and Multiracial Society
(01:47:46) Engagement and Dialogue with Citizens
(01:52:51) Singapore's International Presence
(01:54:58) One Shiok Thing