The Show with PJ Thum S02E01: Singaporeans Can Create Change

[@stickymoney]

The fact that i can watch this from Singapore shows there's a chance for improvement.

[@nanavsara5496]

I've missed these episodes Pj! Looking forward to more

[@kusweeyongrealestate5830]

Are the jeans from Levis? Or Giordano?

[@eunuseusuf]

Malaysian political anaylist just passed away raja petra kamaruddin. Singapore is so lucky to have pj thum as whistle blower

[@TheGreenPastures]

Very well presented. Bravo!

[@0utdoorsurvival]

This has really been long awaited Dr Thum.

[@thionga8774]

No offense meant, PJ. Not particularly a fan of yours... But you did "bring the hammer down on the nail" on a couple of valid points in the second half of your presentation. Hooray for that. If it's possible... here's one suggestion to consider. As Singapore matures as a nation, how about setting aside a special day every year to observe the need for "truth" and "reconciliation", and to commemorate it the way it's done in some other more advanced countries in the world.

[@kawikaseet5816]

A very good start for season two Congrats from Honolulu,Hawaii

[@de_th_a]

Mr PJ, Hope you will bring to light other conflicts happening around the world in same intensity of the gaza conflict.

[@Ccb88888]

Yes-like the oppression of Muslims by the Han Chinese regime in Beijing

[@excitedaboutlearning1639]

Nice! It's back!

[@darwinsingh8438]

For some reason, i had the impulse to check out whether you were posting on yt tube today. Would you consider going on the yah lah podcast?

[@changeperson]

Alas! Miss your updates!

[@richardbong743]

Looking forward to seeing more.

[@horologyenthusiast8523]

What a morning to listen to this otw to work, good to see you back 😂

[@SuperEmofanatic]

I was just wondering when Season 2 would be out....haha😅

[@erictayverystrongimaginati1662]

Keep on going ✌️

[@nuramin3051]

Thank u PJ... nice to see u back again :)

[@ysngngys7753]

u r out again at the right time from?...

[@ewokmoses5909]

Sooo long never see u sir / scholar

[@ongkimchoon7383]

Eh....not quite right PJ. The government don't work for us. We elected them to govern us. They were given the mandate to form the government after election. So, if they do right, good for us all. Do wrong, bad for us all. If middle line, half happy, half sad. That's one man one vote system.

[@marisadoublewood3098]

Yay you're back. that typo in the subtitles for meddle though.... (en-bloc), etc

[@tamshanon8917]

Pj is back !!!🎉

[@DonYang73]

Cracked me up. 😂😂 Good show.

[@flowertowerrr]

Ur back!!!+

[@pgobserver254]

Back in 2015, Stephen Sackur, the HARDtalk maestro himself, sat across from Mr. Tharman, who, at the time, was Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister, but little did Sackur know, Tharman was basically auditioning for future Singaporean presidency. Sackur asked him the million-dollar question: “How did Singapore go from fishing village to an economic superpower in just one generation, while still being so authoritarian?” And Tharman, cool as a cucumber, was like, “Well Stephen, Singapore’s a bit like your Wi-Fi-it’s constantly evolving, updating policies faster than you can say ‘lag’! Nothing’s set in stone here, mate. If something’s not working, we’ll just tweak it until it does. Policies aren’t written in blood, they’re written in pencil with a big eraser.” So when PJ popped up and said, “Hey, Singapore’s always changing its policies,” Tharman probably just chuckled and said, “Yeah, and? What’s wrong with that? Evolution’s the name of the game, PJ!” Boom. Mic drop. Singapore-style. 0:01

[@thionga8774]

Right or wrong, being "authoritarian" was the way to go... to "fast-track" the material progress and achievements of Singapore. It's uniquely Singaporean. Few "authoritarian" countries in the world succeeded the way that Singapore did. So, what were the other "ingredients" that led to Singapore's success?

[@pgobserver254]

@@thionga8774 Ah, the “secret sauce” of Singapore’s success! It’s not just being “authoritarian-lite,” like a government with training wheels. Nope, Singapore’s success recipe has a lot more ingredients. First, take one giant spoonful of kiasu-the national fear of losing or being left behind. Mix that with a pinch of “no chewing gum” policy because hey, no distractions! Then, add a generous serving of multi-cultural stew, which is always spicy and interesting. Next, throw in some ultra-efficient public services-because if you’ve ever waited for a Singaporean bus, you know they run like Swiss clocks. Oh, and don’t forget the obsession with education-every Singaporean kid basically has a PhD by the time they’re five. Lastly, top it all off with just the right amount of fine-you know, those infamous fines for littering, jaywalking, or sneezing too loud. Keep everyone in check, sprinkle in some pragmatic leadership, and voila-you’ve got the perfect Singaporean success soufflé. Serve hot and enjoy responsibly! 😎

[@lawrenceyeo5254]

DR. PJ Tham agrees that the government do hear the public. Just like all government takes time to change. All policies are not unchangeable or cannot be amended.

[@wongon1168]

You are great boss

[@otherworlder]

Dr Thum, why it gained traction was because of "religion" specifically Islam

[@MJLStudios]

Yo PJ please refrain from expressing opinions that could be construed as accusations against the garmen for the sake of sustainability in your youtube channel. However, do continue to engage in producing content that subtly addresses and expose the often-muted controversies...... these are precious information and knowledge to awaken us all and to see the almighty and powerful's hidden intents of re-educating us with the "See no evil, hear no evil, do no evil" mindset.

[@ghastly4360]

Yo PJ please don't self-censor yourself as this person suggests, keep up the great work!

[@MJLStudios]

@@ghastly4360 Well.... its ballsy to not censor in accordance to sg lawls ngl lol... But really gona miss all these golden content if it blows out.... But damn... its affecting me also... even when I want to comment or give strong opinions, I have to think twice out of fear of getting arrested or POFMA-ed/FICA-ed lol... props to yall for being so ballsy..

[@ghastly4360]

Coercive control leads to fear and fear leads to more coercive control.

[@denisechan5992]

LKY is no longer around, the govt will change.

[@tangt4860]

You should really take up CCP or N Korea citizenship since you love to spread fear of the govt so much.

[@thionga8774]

One more thing, PJ... You are a historian, right? So, perhaps, you might be familiar with the story of Chia Thye Poh in Singapore's post-colonial history. Chia, I believe, is still very much alive today. His story needs "proper closure" one way or another. Remember my earlier suggestion about setting aside a special day in Singapore each year to observe and deal with "truth" and "reconciliation". It would be nice if Chia's case could be one of the first to be dealt with in the suggested observation. And I can't think of anyone better qualified than you to initiate it. Wanna give it a try? Ha, ha... you might still win me over to be your fan.

[@raymondchang7993]

This would be a good start. Then, as a historian and using your professional judgement, PJ; you can think of others. At the top of my head were those imprisoned under "Operation Spectrum" in 1987.

[@thionga8774]

@@raymondchang7993 👌 Total agreement.

[@TheNeoKeleLims]

The hand up the backside 😂

[@kokkeeSeck-xs5yj]

What Mr Thum said is nothing further from the truth. If anyone goes for the truth, that is where one should go.

[@johnwong8501]

Push comes to shelf . . . nice

[@franciscody9622]

Singaporeans need to agitate for openness and transparency in government for public accountability.

[@lawrenceyeo5254]

The new PM is not appointed by the current PM but by the inner circle and enfosed by the then PM Mr Lee

[@simcn73]

So funny ; but I have faith in Lawrence Wong to carry Singapore forward

[@johnboon4731]

HELLO TALK AND TALK IS USELESS SINGAPORE SUPPORT AND FRIENDS TO ALL COUNTRIES BUT NEVER TO SINGAPOREAN OPPOSITIONS. 🙈🙈🙈

[@xxxcool2565]

@@johnboon4731 ??? Which country gov will support opposition? You think Trump supports Kamala Harris? Lol

[@ace_warrior-d1n]

PAP WILL WIN THE NEXT ELECTION AND THERE IS NOTHING YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT 😂😂🤣🤣

[@franciscody9622]

But likely with less support from Singaporeans. But the trend is clear

[@ace_warrior-d1n]

@@franciscody9622 subsequently the following election the opposition will self destruct..

[@enquiry.mars210]

PJ put on weights 😂

[@MJ-yy9vo]

yawnz.... why did youtube even show this sh!t my app

[@briantay9643]

Wolf in sheep clothing…😂

[@GASIA-cw8iw]

He said YES to all his supervisors to get to the current position. So how can he be different? Go and tell all his ex-bosses that they were wrong? Ha ha ha!

[@alui5362]

lost me at the identity politics. stick to the facts. there is plenty to criticise

[@Diderot68]

You can criticise the PAP all you want, but the moment you say things that are not substantiated and put Singapore’s reputation and national interest at risk, I have to be against you.

[@lompanglompang6628]

Dr Thum …🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂

[@octville]

Watch now or POFMA later!

[@BlackForesterSUV]

Is this guy paid by the western powers to host such programs.. this island is so much better of than most countries in the world, include the western ones, which is on the downhill. Just look at the debates between Trump and Harris, it looks so stupid that voters can decide based on a televised debate. So is this fellow pitching for western style politics. Singaporeans got to be extremely careful, while u will not get the best systems, but you are one of the most fortunate to be run by the existing party. No short of examples in this region and the world. This guys should also do a similar one on other countries and I'm interested to see his perspectives. Else, he is just another KZbinr seeking for more subscribers.

[@M3lly22]

Whataboutism? Because other countries are worse off than us then we cannot strive for any improvement and keep our mouths shut? Its mentally challenged people like you that dictators stay in power.

[@ghastly4360]

This may be the worst articulated argument I've ever seen

[@tangt4860]

It looks better because you are doing well now but for most, they are beginning to see things go awry with retrenchments and downturn in the economy with increasing crime spree.

[@Callsign-Blade_RunnerSG]

Yes, Mr PJ Thum does make a lot of sense here. People, as Often the case, BOTH Victims and Oppressors.

[@xxxcool2565]

Its easy to criticize than to fix the problem. I could have also pointed out 100000 things wrong with what anybody does and calling them crap at what they do without actually doing it. That is essentially what Singaporeans are doing. But they don't realise the alternative is much much worse off

[@davidy3359]

He talks a lot but he doesn’t know what he talking good for nothing

[@yyy-pz3sz]

Why didn't you announce your pronouns and outfit before the start of video?! We are offended 😡

[@Hatvocate]

Excuse the lack of outfit description. The blind would prefer to be deaf as well if he went there.

[@chengpoh3101]

pls you go gaza then can preach

[@peterq6598]

PJ I will totally agree that Lawrence will be his own MAN not an arse wiper like Goh who was belittled by the God of No Mercy and stick around for more till the Son Rises