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#637 ft. Dr Paul Tambyah - Why He Chose Opposition Politics, Chee Soon Juan & the Politics of Public Healthcare

Yah Lah BUT...

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Navigating Politics and Healthcare in Singapore

This chapter explores the speaker's motivations for engaging in politics, driven by concerns about Singapore's healthcare system and a shift towards privatization. Through personal anecdotes, they reflect on their journey from citizen to political activist and the complexities of navigating opposition politics within a tightly controlled environment. The discussion also highlights the challenges of bureaucracy in healthcare and education, pointing out the tensions between public service value and profit motives.

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