The Daily Ketchup The HARSH REALITY of Being A First-Time MP in SG…
Nov 10, 2025
First-time MPs Charlene Chen and Cassandra Lee join the discussion, bringing fresh perspectives from their unique backgrounds. They candidly share the emotional rollercoaster of Meet-the-People sessions and the challenges of public scrutiny. Charlene emphasizes the importance of mental resilience for youth, while Cassandra tackles family cohesion and tech safety. Both dive into the quirks of parliamentary life and their aspirations to influence policy from the ground up, illustrating the complex balancing act of serving their communities.
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Running From Gratitude
- Charlene decided to run from a place of gratitude after living abroad and seeing Singapore's strengths.
- She wanted to sustain the system and contribute her perspective to future-proof policy.
Volunteer To Representative
- Cassandra had volunteered for 16 years and ran to represent her generation's voice in policy.
- She wanted busy young Singaporeans' perspectives heard in national decisions.
Jobs Keep MPs Grounded
- Maintaining a full-time job helps MPs stay grounded in everyday workplace and market anxieties.
- That connection counters claims MPs are out of touch and informs practical representation.