What's next for Singapore with Lawrence Wong as prime minister?

With Lawrence Wong inaugurated as only the fourth prime minister in nearly 60 years, Singapore remains under the long-standing rule of a single party since its independence. This small, once-developing nation has transformed into one of the world's most prosperous, boasting a highly efficient and low-corruption government. However, human rights groups continue to criticise the country for its restrictions on political freedom and civil liberties. Despite this, Wong has committed to upholding the policies that have propelled Singapore to its current economic success.
Guests:
Paul Anantharajah Tambyah
Chairperson of the Singapore Democratic Party
Chong Ja Ian
Political Science Professor at the National University of Singapore
Phil Robertson
Director of Asia Human Rights and Labour Advocates
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[@evae.374]

as a Singaporean I STRONGLY DISAGREE that we have an oppressive society. We enjoy more freedom and progression than many Western countries. It's a very Western narrative to say we are oppressed - it is completely and utterly untrue. Yes, we don't allow strikes, which is disruptive and ineffective. Instead we have proper channels and feedback areas if you're unhappy about something you can write to the relevant departments to have your views shared. You can even write to the forums if you wish!! SG Govt also takes a strong stance against falsehoods - if you publish something false, be prepared to face the consequences. Don't you think this is a responsible and effective way of functioning as a society?

[@DisinfoWatch]

What’s your justification for indefinite detention without trial under Internal security act?

[@albertwong1919]

These 3 stooges talking about Singapore and knowing nothing about Singapore. Let me state it clear the world dont owe Singapore a living! Singapore is just a red dot on the map and we dont have a vast hinterland to fall back on, we dont have natural resources like oil or gas or minerals to sustain us. We dont need change for the sake of change! We need change only if we can move up the economic ladder and keep Singapore relevant to the world otherwise Singapore and our dreams are finished! All these hyprocrisy about freedom and rights that our youth aspire to as one of the guest stated is just his own oppinion and nothing else. We in Singapore enjoy rule of law and noone is about the law, once Singapore go down the way of so called western liberal ideas Singapore is finished we wont get a 2nd chance and the whole world will forget about Singapore.

[@boonchng3983]

All these guests on the show dont have any experience in government, not even civil services, especially the guest from Boston, he is not even staying in Singapore. So their comments on Singapore dont hold any salt. Singapore doesnt have the homeless, drugs, high medical cost, gun violence US is facing now.

[@huiseetan7238]

Totally agree. And, what ‘treatment on foreign workers’ was the gentleman referring to? May be consider reading the foreign work employment act if he meant it in the negative way.

[@rogerjohnson898]

As a M'sian & having lived in the West for a few decades now, I must say that never to succumb to the West in their so called "freedom, liberty & all the nonsenses" as the West is going down the drains in just about every single way and as of now, S'pore is on the right tracts and let not the "yeasts" of the West spoil your goodness, progress & morality! Be strong & courageous, God's on your side & millions all across the globe are praying & looking up to u as the beacon of light & we pray for your every success!!!

[@rogerjohnson898]

Oh Phil oh old Phil, keep your "smart opinions" back in Boston as u should, all your opinions & woke idealism are destroying your nation & the West, pls pls pls give us a break from your crabs!!!

[@evae.374]

AGREEED!!!!!! I'm half white half Asian, and I agree that the Western media loves to propagate their stupid ideas of freedom, liberty - it's all so hypocritical of them. Essentially the whites, especially British people, still look down on Asians and that's the fact. Not trying to be racist, but this is my observation as a history and media student.

[@huiseetan7238]

Thank you.

[@SivalinPuthery]

Agree. See the way the West tries to talk about human rights while covering the genocide in Gaza. Disgusting. And don't even get started at the jealousy at China

[@s.falcon4962]

We Singaporean wants the way we are, the way we run our OWN COUNTRY. We appreciate all our past 3 PM had done, especially LKY.. As long as our system works for Singapore, We do not care much about what others thinks.

[@handsomesg6390]

Me too.

[@user-ed9so2rb4k]

Their main concern is about woke-ism; hence they like living in the "open", e.g. street living with all the freedom to show yourself in your birthday suit without any accountability and responsibility; and that is democracy as they would want others to follow especially the under-educated and under-performing economies. Such scenario will ensure they will control the world.

[@lilycool2601]

We Singaporean should just give our new P.M Lawrence Wong a chance to prove himself. In the meantime, just congratulate him.

[@esy15288]

Oppose for the sake of opposing. Which of the human rights countries dare say they have done better than Singapore?

[@shaunsim3188]

The voters put the government of the day. Singaporean will define what Singapore is. Not Americans or anyone.

[@Callsign-Blade_RunnerSG]

Free but NOT fair elections due to Gerrymandering..

[@sriyamagnusschulz427]

After all said and done, we must admit that Sinngapore have had to compete on an international level and records show that she has made significant changes n progress - fron a 3rd to a 1st world! We have to give the new PM a chance. After listening to his speeches and interviews he together with his team will take Singapore to a higher level. Thank God, we do not have the problems of the West - strikes,gun violence etc.

[@evae.374]

These people are talking rubbish - they know nothing about Singapore. I can't watch to the end because this video is actually pissing me off.

[@jennifer-oc6io]

We don’t want to end up like the west, we have a free speech corner n we have town councils to listen to us e Rey two weeks, we r not suppressed n not chaotic like the western countries

[@lengtian]

Talk is so cheap. Idealism does not make what Singapore is today. Singapore is a small island without any resources. Following western views for "human rights, freedom of speech, western labour movements" will make a better Singapore? We have a successful formula and polices. We do not need to follow others path of their way of life!

[@evae.374]

YESSSSS... so glad other people agree. Stop idolising the West and their stupid ideas. SG is a little miracle country that not only survived, but managed to thrive under such precarious conditions. HOW??? Because of LKY and the PAP.

[@IliMan2khel]

Singapore is an ideal example of efficient bureaucracy. Whatever the other factors for development might be, government efficiency comes first,.which is ensured by a highly motivated, least corrupt and better paid bureaucracy.

[@mpdmpd8118]

singapore have more human right than US

[@windydragon6522]

Yes, Singaporean women could easily abort babies.

[@nopenope9060]

As a Singaporean, it is my firm belief that Lawrence Wong will be a great PM, Singapore has multiple platforms for people to openly express their views with lawmakers. They do listen to people. these r the facts. dun be so pessimistic, PM Wong just took over. Also, the word "persecution" is a very stromg accusation to make, especially when u dun quote any facts (since there isn't any that exist to support ur claim). pls refrain from stirring sentiments in SG, we dun want to experience any of the chaos going on in other places ok

[@lauraong6850]

16:53 what a lot of bull! 😂 This is whole talk is like fake news to me. I am a low income Singaporean who loves Singapore and who has been voting for the PAP because they are transparent in what they do and they deliver their promises. Life is great here!

[@evae.374]

❤I agree with you. I find it very annoying that western media don't do their homework right, and the underlying tones is that they are always superior. They should focus on the change and crack down on corruption needed in their own countries.

[@awequayzngs1780]

Cleanest ! Finess ! The least corrupted ! Singapore ❤️ 🇸🇬 Singapore ❤️ 🇸🇬 Singapore ❤️ 🇸🇬.

[@awequayzngs1780]

The rest of the world needs to learn from the success of the Singapore story. So don't blah blah blah...........

[@evae.374]

YESSSS!!! These people talk like they are so clever, but I'm sure they haven't done a single thing for Singapore. Hypocrites.

[@adamcaillouette7375]

If only other places, like the States, would learn from Singapore in some areas.

[@yenthimuthu7245]

As Nations We Trust Our Government And Our Ministers Thanks.

[@sengcheongtan418]

utter rubbish!!

[@shaunsim3188]

The 2nd PM was not from any political family. Kindly gets your facts right.

[@waisee80]

Goh is distance relative of LKY

[@myoung1970s]

Peanut Goh... Lol

[@SivalinPuthery]

​@@waisee80 Not even from the same dialect group. You on drugs like the Turkish presenters here ?

[@bowlampar]

Well, western media doesn't like the right facts, not good for self promoted agenda.

[@eugenesim9195]

Salute Singapore

[@mrtienphysics666]

GE1968: 87% votes, 100% seats GE1972: 70% votes, 100% seats GE1976: 74% votes, 100% seats GE1980: 78% votes, 100% seats GE1984: 65% votes, 99% seats GE1988: 63% votes, 99% seats GE1991: 61% votes, 95% seats GE1997: 65% votes, 98% seats GE2001: 75% votes, 98% seats GE2006: 67% votes, 98% seats GE2011: 60% votes, 93% seats GE2015: 70% votes, 93% seats GE2020: 61% votes, 89% seats GE2024: ??? votes, ??? seats

[@Tl7121]

our founding PM said before, is human rights group bankable? stop this crap narrative about human rights keep this "wayang" to those who admires them....

[@gohzw86]

Cheap talk not practical

[@yangjianguo1848]

Congratulations to 黄循财 on his appointment as the Prime Minister and many thanks to 李显龙 for willing to stay on as the Senior Minister to advise and guide the new team. 🇸🇬 Majulah Singapura ! 新加坡, 加油 ! 👍👍👏👏

[@kelvinyeo2047]

whether is it POFMA, human right as to walk on the street with a ply card, min pay,, we shouldnt expect the ruling party to change a lot. why should they? the opposition can raise these in their election promises. in the end every singaporean has a vote to vote the party they would like in the next 5 years or more. if oppostion can't win, and still expect the ruling party to change their style and outlook of thing, i think that is not fair.

[@sywhang7160]

9:10 Goh Chok Tong assumed office in 1990. Operation Spectrum occurred in 1987

[@grid01]

Why a westerner commenting what Singaporean needs.....pls go look around your own society and see what YOU NEED!

[@amandang4876]

What a word to use. "Expelled" from Malaysia. I think a better word could be used.

[@SazalibinkamsirSazali-zu5yo]

Thank you my Pm ,im Look long time so Less about Tiece ,Quartet to bring out to share .done from tip must Leaning more deep .🤵🌊🔐🔑🗝🌊🏇🏇

[@user-ed9so2rb4k]

I am not a Singaporean but having visited Singapore in the early 70s especially its port operations, I had real doubt if LKY could make it into an international center. But he was willing to get the best from anywhere and he would pay a senior executive triple what that gentleman was paid to secure him. We were surprised but we also knew his determination to get the best around. And this policy is still being pursued but of course the locals are also being groomed as shown by PISA. The people of Singapore had enjoyed the leadership of PAP for over half a century so why risk it just because some Westerners prefer the word democracy or demo-crazy!

[@Cloudforest811]

I am feeling so blessed that sg does not have gun violence like other countries do. The number of deaths by gun violence in other nations is staggering. Thank God for a safe country like Singapore. Coming back to Singapore from overseas, there are so many things that Singaporeans take for granted. Our roads, our cleanliness, everything is well ordered. There is much work done and we owe every success to the founding fathers but ultimately to God who blessed the nation and who hears our prayers for our leaders and grants them the wisdom and has prospered the nation. Personally, thankful that Lawrence Wong is the new PM.

[@kevina2907]

Why do you want to change if the system works well for Singapore? On the contrary, i think USA needs a change. Heavily in debt and American can't cope with inflation and interest rate hike. Try to adopt Singapore model, USA will be the richest and mightiest country in the world.

[@yongming1978]

Generally balanced views in this episode. Before anyone judges us, look at the comments. You get a very clear sense that Singaporeans know that whilst SG is not perfect, it is a working democracy and harmonious society. We accept it and most cherish our island nation home (there will be haters, one Mr Amos Yee has new life in the US). I find it somewhat hypocritical for foreign media/scholars to judge our democracy through their morality and values; Why do the west insist that their form of democracy is the only form of democracy? And then some even attempt to color our policies to be pro-Chinese/pro-American or our brand our governance s authoritarian/flawed democracy. We are sovereign, we act and plan in our best interests and come what may in this increasingly multi-polar world.

[@yenthimuthu7245]

Our Prime Minister Lawrence Wong He Is Also A Capable Person He Will Support The Nations.Thanks.

[@jasonsoh8043]

P.T.rubbish bs.

[@rcismyhobby]

Is this channel "The Newsmakers" or "The Troublemakers"? Empty vessels content oblivious to how good governance look like.

[@thiamhuatang5109]

To me, not a strong production.

[@raymondwong6826]

Wake up people, this is the reality and proof of many actors and characters waiting and hoping for the fall of Singapore.

[@tcgformula5677]

This is why SDP as a party will never win any seats here. They are utter rubbish.

[@bluesquare7952]

BS

[@SazalibinkamsirSazali-zu5yo]

im show to all how to done by tip number we must know who the stronger horse ,we must look in book how to know about🏇🤵🤔 gear ,Rent, LA,

[@BaySean]

Looks like PM Wong is the same height as his predecessor Lee Hsien Loong.

[@heli398]

Nothing going to change

[@awequayzngs1780]

Unprecedented. ❤❤❤.

[@Confidence_and_Fitness]

The King Lee is working from home, controlling his dog.

[@everythingandmore5537]

Lee Siang Loon remaining as Senior minister? The Lee dynasty has a new face?

[@ennaelmil5771]

Start with a self centred narrative, find people who agree with you and then put together a programme. The entire 30 mins is bull.

[@everythingandmore5537]

He should recognise Palestine. As of now, 9 out of the 10 ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) member states recognize Palestine. These countries are: 1. Brunei 2. Cambodia 3. Indonesia 4. Laos 5. Malaysia 6. Myanmar 7. Thailand 8. Vietnam 9. Philippines The only ASEAN member that does not officially recognize Palestine is Singapore.

[@Callsign-Blade_RunnerSG]

Just when I was about to brush this News Current Affairs Program off as just another pro PAP propaganda until one of it’s political credible guest, Mr Paul Tambyah appeared on screen. 👍🏼 Now that’s Newsworthy and what a balance of views is all about. 👍🏼👍🏼