#648 ft. Dr Tan See Leng - Foreign Talent, Economic Anxieties & Speaking Cantonese in Parliament
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Minister for Manpower Tan See Leng joins YLB to talk about Singapore’s economic anxieties, the role of foreign workers, and how his business background shapes his policies. From his COVID-era baptism of fire to recent controversies on speaking Cantonese in Parliament and the internship exposure vs pay debate, Dr. Tan answers everything—including audience backlash. He also reflects on optimism, ambition, and what makes Singapore’s small but mighty brand work. This episode was recorded on 14 Apr 2025.
(00:00) Our GE2025 Plans
(00:50) Intro
(02:44) Transition to Politics
(07:28) COVID-19 Response
(13:48) Challenges in Government Transition
(25:17) Handling Public Feedback
(27:19) Addressing Recent Criticism
(35:35) Cantonese in Parliament
(43:10) Fear of Foreign Workers
(54:22) Singaporean Talent Abroad
(01:03:14) Long-term Strategies
(01:07:42) Safeguards for Foreign Media
(01:08:05) Internship Remark Taken Out of Context
(01:10:11) The Value of Skills and Internships
(01:14:42) Healthcare Costs and Funding Models
(01:17:04) State-Funded vs Private Healthcare
(01:19:50) Sustainable Healthcare and Savings
(01:26:50) One Shiok Thing
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