Inderjit Singh, a former PAP MP and serial entrepreneur, shares his candid reflections on his time in Parliament. He discusses the challenges of voicing dissent within the ruling party and the importance of transparency in politics. Singh also touches on the evolving political culture in Singapore, highlighting the need for diverse perspectives, especially regarding housing and cost of living issues in the upcoming elections. His experiences underscore the dynamic interplay between politics and entrepreneurship, offering listeners a fascinating look behind the scenes.
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Juggling High-Intensity Roles
Inderjit Singh balanced leading a multinational with starting a business while serving as an MP.
He credits family support as crucial for managing multiple demanding roles.
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Critiquing Growth-At-All-Costs
Inderjit Singh challenged PAP's growth at all costs policy emphasizing sustainable growth.
He was ahead in predicting social challenges stemming from rapid population growth.
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Beware Groupthink in Politics
Too many civil servants in politics risks groupthink and limits fresh perspectives.
Diverse backgrounds including private sector experience are crucial for effective policy.
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This book unfolds as a dialogue between a young man and a philosopher over five nights, exploring the principles of Adlerian psychology. It emphasizes that true happiness and freedom come from living a life independent of past traumas and societal expectations. Key themes include the idea that all problems stem from interpersonal relationships, the importance of separating one's tasks from others', and the concept that freedom is found in having the courage to be disliked. The book provides practical advice on self-forgiveness, self-care, and mind decluttering, encouraging readers to take control of their life's direction and live in the present[3][4][5].
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In this candid conversation that took place right after the Writ of Election was issued, former PAP MP and serial entrepreneur Inderjit Singh joins us to reflect on his time in Parliament, his business journey, and his outspoken and controversial views on key policies. And given the upcoming election, we tackle the big question about PAP MPs on everyone’s minds: is it possible to speak out from within? From calling out “growth at all costs” economics to clashing with Cabinet members behind the scenes, Inderjit reveals what it really takes to challenge the system from within. He also weighs in on the new candidates from both sides, Singapore’s evolving political culture, and why housing and cost of living will dominate election conversations.
(00:00) Our GE2025 Plans (00:52) Intro (03:33) Journey in Singapore Politics (06:50) Challenges of Public Service (10:09) Political Views and Decisions (15:09) Social Media's Impact on Politicians (27:21) Parliamentary Experience and Open Dialogue (29:38) 2011 General Elections and Management Style Discussion (35:15) New Ideas and Challenges in Policy Making (48:22) Political Campaign Strategies and Voter Perception (56:03) Leadership Challenges and Mandates (58:21) Comparison of Political Eras (01:01:50) Election Campaigns Inside Look (01:06:26) One Shiok Thing
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