Last week, Law and Home Affairs Minister Shanmugam clapped back at British publication The Economist with a rebuttal of their article about Lawrence Wong succeeding Lee Hsien Loong as PM. His Facebook post drew many comparisons between the UK and Singapore, and so far has seen a mixed reaction from online commentators. What could have been the impetus behind the response to the “sneer”? Elsewhere, a survey revealed that 1 in 2 Singapore workers would quit their job if asked to be in the office more often. Is this just a strawberry generation mindset, or does it point to societal attitudes towards work-life balance?

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• Singapore’s Shanmugam rebuts ‘sneering’ Economist article on Lawrence Wong’s political succession | South China Morning Post
• [2023] MCI warns The Economist's bureau chief over 'actions that constituted interference in domestic politics'

Singaporean Workers Threatening to Quit if Forced to Return to Office?

• 1 in 2 workers in Singapore will quit their job if asked to be in office more often: Survey
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Jamus Lim comes to the YLB studio for a deep dive into the Singapore education system and what Singaporeans need to do in their careers to prepare for the impending AI wave. On top of that, he talks about his expectations vs. reality as an MP (no jokes about cockles, we promise), redefining what it means to succeed in Singapore, and also destroys Terence’s One Shiok Thing with economics.

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Actress Oon Shu An drops by the YLB studio to talk about her latest production, Tartuffe: The Imposter, why she loves to work with young creatives, and how choosing to follow your passion as your job might not be the best idea. We also go deep into her thoughts and feelings about the conflict in Gaza, and why it’s important for people with platforms to speak up.

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References

• When Gaza lost phone and internet connection under Israeli attack, this activist found a way to get Palestinians back online | CNN
• Connecting Humanity IG - provides eSIMs to Gazans
• Love Aid Singapore - Singaporean charity
• Wizard_bisan1 on IG - Filmmaker on the ground in Gaza
• Motaz on X - Photographer on the ground in Gaza

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