Jeremy Tan, the independent candidate who contested Mountbatten SMC in GE2025 and earned a historic 36% vote breaks down what it’s really like running solo in a system built for parties. We talk about his motivations, regrets, his focus on Bitcoin, reflections on opposition unity and why Singapore needs more independents.
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(00:00) Words of Wisdom
(00:53) Intro
(03:50) Campaign Strategy and Rally
(05:20) Opposition Dynamics
(06:50) Jeremy's Personal Journey
(13:12) Motivations for Running
(14:53) Post-Election Opinion on Opposition
(22:09) Jeremy's Rally Prep
(28:07) A 'Clean' Fight with Goh Sze Kee?
(32:07) Policy Discussions and Criticisms
(38:26) Engagement with the Community
(41:40) Personal Reflections and Future Plans
(48:20) Opposition Volunteer's Network
(54:19) Do You Have to be Extroverted to Campaign?
(56:43) Family Reactions
(01:00:20) Municipality and Town Council Innovations
(01:06:04) Political Landscape and Youth Motivation
(01:14:45) One Shiok Thing
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