#644 ft. Inderjit Singh - Former MP on Speaking up From Within the PAP, Our Evolving Political Culture & Avoiding Groupthink

★ Our GE2025 Plans! ★Sign up for our newsletter at https://www.yahlahbut.com to updates and to find out firsthand where we'll be during each day of the campaigning period. It's gonna be epic!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 ThingOne Shiok ThingThe Prof G Pod – Scott GallowayThe Courage to Be Disliked: How to Free Yourself, Change your Life and Achieve Real Happiness by Ichiro KishimiGorillaz - Demon Days Live from the Apollo Theater, Harlem (Full Show)Comment on this episode!Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/Telegram: https://t.me/YahLahButPodcastFollow us on our socials for the latest newsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahlahbutIG: https://www.instagram.com/yahlahbut/FB: https://www.facebook.com/yahlahbutpodFind Inderjit here!FacebookMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.