Best Alumni Affairs Podcasts (2025)

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#744: Should Gavin Lee Be The Next Football Head Coach & Miss Mexico Booed After Miss Universe Win 1:00:21

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Now that Singapore’s football team has qualified for the AFC, the big question is whether Gavin Lee should become the Lions’ next permanent head coach. Elsewhere, Miss Mexico takes the Miss Universe 2025 crown amid controversy, walkouts, and spectators booing finalists. 𝙄𝙣 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙈𝙚𝙩𝙖 𝘐𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵𝘴𝘈𝘱𝘱, …

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#743: Minister David Neo Apologizes for “Idiot” Remark & PM Wong’s Toolkit For Wealth Inequality 1:02:11

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Jacky Ng joins us to unpack the news around Acting MCCY Minister David Neo, who apologised after getting backlash for calling Hong Kong fans and football players “idiots,” while speaking to the SG team in their locker room after the match. Elsewhere, PM Wong gave some spicy thoughts on inequality and what SG is doing to combat it, while being inter…

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#742 - Viral School Canteen Vendor Closes Stall & Andie Chen's $100m Target for His F&B Company 1:21:29

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Andie Chen joins us to unpack the recent news of a popular school canteen vendor announces closure after receiving complaints from parents and the public on his viral video featuring him interacting with a student. Andie also shares with us the backstory around the annnouncement of his family’s acquisition of Creative Eateries, the local F&B empire…

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#741 ft. IPS Researcher - Why Religion is Rising in SG & Can AI Replace God? | Dr Mathew Mathews 1:08:58

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Dr Mathew Mathews joins us to unpack Singapore’s latest race and religion survey by IPS, from national identity trends to why many still rank religious and ethnic identity above being Singaporean. He’s the Head of the Social Lab & Principal Research Fellow at the Institute of Policy Studies, National University of Singapore, so he definitely knows …

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#740 ft. Broadway Beng - How Government Grants Hurt Theatre & How to Fix the Arts Scene in SG 58:19

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Sebastian Tan, aka Broadway Beng, deep dives into his life as a performer - from the hard start to his career, going on 13-month tour around the UK as a lead actor on the West End play, Miss Saigon to dealing with fame, burnout, and his creative reinvention as Broadway Beng. He also shares more about his upcoming show called Divorce Party, which ma…

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#739: Ong Beng Seng Keeps PR Status Despite Conviction & Indian Tourist Has Meltdown in McDonalds 51:38

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After being fined $30,000 for abetting obstruction of justice, property tycoon Ong Beng Seng has kept his Singapore PR status - receiving only a warning from ICA. Elsewhere, an Indian tourist in Singapore goes viral after confronting McDonald’s staff over a “non-veg” burger. (00:00) TELL YOU FIRST Season 2 (01:20) Intro (05:05) Ong Beng Seng Keeps …

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#738: Edwin Tong Slams Pritam Singh’s Remark on CNA & Backlash for Bill Gates’ Climate Memo 59:47

15d ago59:47

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Minister of Law Edwin Tong took issue with Pritam Singh’s “court of public opinion” remark during a recent episode of the The Assembly by CNA. Elsewhere, Bill Gates’ recent memo on climate change has stirred up a bunch of controversy from scientists, but love from climate change skeptics. 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗸𝗹𝗼𝗿𝘆 If you’re looking for a meaningful gift, get 20% OF…

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#737: WP’s Andre Low on What His Telegram Leak Taught Him About Online Safety 1:20:15

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Workers’ Party NCMP Andre Low joins us to discuss his first months in Parliament, the Online Safety Bill debate, and how the opposition approaches trust and accountability in Singapore. He also opens up about the viral leak of his private Telegram messages during the election, how he handled it, and what he’s learned about privacy, responsibility, …

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#736: 38 Oxley Rd to Become National Monument & Pritam vs Indranee on Noor Deros “Gatecrash” 1:10:57

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NHB officially recommended that 38 Oxley Road, Lee Kuan Yew’s former home, be gazetted as a national monument, which sparked a rebuke by Lee Hsien Yang. Elsewhere, Leader of the House Indranee Rajah sparred with Pritam Singh in Parliament about his usage of the term “gatecrash” with regards to the Noor Deros-Faisal Manap saga. 𝙄𝙣 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙈…

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#735: ACS Alumni Angered by Association to Scam Syndicate & Cash Rewards for Catching Rats 56:02

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After news broke that an alleged scam syndicate in Cambodia involved a former ACS (Independent) student, the ACS Old Boys’ Association (OBA) issued a letter expressing concern that the school’s name was mentioned, sparking debate. Elsewhere, a ground-up movement in Clementi rewarded people who catch rats with up to $100. 𝗧𝗘𝗟𝗟 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗦𝗧 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝟮 Che…

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#734: Backlash for Twelve Cupcakes’ Abrupt Closure & SM Lee Urges Immigrants Not To Flaunt Wealth 59:42

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Popular bakery chain Twelve Cupcakes suddenly shuttered on 29 Oct 2025, leaving 80 employees jobless overnight and the food workers’ union fuming. Elsewhere, SM Lee Hsien Loong’s remarks at a Chatham House dialogue, where he urged foreigners to not flaunt wealth, went viral online. 𝗡𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟲𝟬 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗪𝗶𝘀𝗱𝗼𝗺! We’re recording 60 F…

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#733 ft. K Shanmugam: The Debate Around His Ministerial Statement on Race & Religion in Politics 59:38

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Minister for Home Affairs, Mr K Shanmugam, joins us to unpack his recent ministerial statement on race and religion in Parliament, as well as the subsequent debate with Leader of the Opposition, Pritam Singh. He answers our burning questions about his approach, the questions posed, and the public reaction to everything that unfolded in Parliament. …

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#732: PM Wong Felt Pain Dropping People For GE & Chendol Stall Owner Fires Back at TikTok Critic 54:09

29d ago54:09

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In a recent interview, PM Lawrence Wong told the Financial Times that the hardest part of leadership is managing people, and that dropping long-time colleagues during GE2025 was “painful.” Elsewhere, a SG food reviewer made a video and said making chendol “requires no skill”, prompting a dessert stall to fire back. 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗸𝗹𝗼𝗿𝘆 If you’re looking for a …

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#731: Lapses Found in Megan Khung’s Tragic Case of Abuse & Marine Parade’s $1m Bus Service Ends 54:53

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A government review has found multiple lapses across agencies in the tragic case of four-year-old Megan Khung, who died after prolonged abuse. Elsewhere, Marine Parade’s free shuttle bus will cease to continue after 20 November, 2026. 𝗧𝗘𝗟𝗟 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗦𝗧 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝟮 Check out the second season of our edutainment podcast that dives into a fascinating array …

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#730: 3 Women Acquitted of Pro-Palestinian Walk to Istana & SCC Votes Against Renaming “Men’s Bar” 57:27

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Three women who organised a walk to the Istana in support of the Palestinian cause have surprisingly been acquitted after a year-long case. Elsewhere, the members of Singapore Cricket Club voted against renaming the historic “Men’s Bar” despite concerns around inclusivity. 𝗡𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟲𝟬 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗪𝗶𝘀𝗱𝗼𝗺! We’re recording 60 Folklories…

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#729 ft. Ex-NMP: We Shouldn’t Run for Elections! The Problem with The Scheme | Anthea Ong 1:23:24

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Former Nominated MP and social changemaker Anthea Ong discusses the NMP scheme - what it was meant to be, why it’s misunderstood, and how it can evolve. We also discuss a recent survey done with local Singaporeans about NMPs, as well as the role of citizens in the NMP system. 𝙄𝙣 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙈𝙚𝙩𝙖 𝘐𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵…

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#728: Shanmugam vs Pritam in Parliament & Fullerton Pulls Out of “Friends of Israel” Gala 1:16:16

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Things got fiery in Parliament as Minister Shanmugam urged opposition parties to “clearly and immediately” reject identity politics - what followed was a long back-and-forth debate. Elsewhere, Fullerton Hotel abruptly pulled out from being the venue for a “Friends of Israel” gala dinner after public outrage. 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗸𝗹𝗼𝗿𝘆 If you’re looking for a meaning…

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#727: Less Than 1/3 of Bus Captains are S’poreans & Thousands Sign Pickleball Petition 1:01:17

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During a recent doorstop interview, Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow mentioned that less than one third of bus captains are Singaporeans, and how it’s a bottleneck to expanding the bus service network in SG. Elsewhere, a petition to extend pickleball playing hours in housing estates has garnered more than 1,500 signatures. 𝗡𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗼…

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#726: Ng Chee Meng Asks For “Empathy” After Income Insurance Rebuked & Shanmugam Praises Trump 1:01:42

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NTUC chief Ng Chee Meng says empathy must play a bigger role, after Income Insurance was publicly rebuked by the SG courts for its “wholly unreasonable” conduct in a tragic traffic death case - and now . But will it? Elsewhere, Minister for Home Affairs K Shanmugam’s surprising praised Donald Trump for his efforts nudging Israel and Hamas toward a …

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#725 ft. National Coach of SG Football - What’s Broken & Why There’s Hope for the Lions 1:22:34

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Gavin Lee, the interim head coach of the Singapore men’s national football team, shares his journey from giving up on playing professionally at 15 to becoming one of Singapore’s youngest top-tier coaches. We talk about the real struggles in Singapore football, coaching philosophies, talent development, National Service, social media, and the cultur…

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#724: Is the F1 Singapore Grand Prix Good for SG & JB Drivers Slam LTA Restrictions 50:27

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Has Singapore’s glittering F1 night been worth the multi-million dollar investment? We explore whether the economic returns have matched the hype. Elsewhere, a group of Malaysian private-hire drivers claim they’ve been unfairly treated by LTA, even if what they are doing is illegal. 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗸𝗹𝗼𝗿𝘆 If you’re looking for a meaningful gift, we’d love to hel…

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#723: “No More Work” From Home for NUS Staff & Man Tries to Hit Monkey at the Zoo 44:33

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NUS has rolled out a five-day mandatory return-to-office policy for all staff starting 1 Oct 2025, but a number of staff are unhappy. Elsewhere, a viral video of a man at the Singapore Zoo who tried to fend off a macaque with his bag - but accidentally smacked a child instead. 𝗡𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟲𝟬 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗪𝗶𝘀𝗱𝗼𝗺! We’re recording 60 Folklo…

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Alumni Relations 28:43

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How can Alumni help you? Alumni don't mean they just want your money! Join us and listen to how Ronnie and Abby talk to our hosts about how everyone can be more involved.By WTAMU Advising Services

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#722: SG Population Hits Record 6.11m & Students to Get Central Kitchen Meals at 13 Schools 1:10:19

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Singapore’s population has reached a record 6.11 million, largely driven by growth in the non-resident workforce, sparking renewed debates about space, jobs, and the “Singaporeans-first” promise. Elsewhere, 13 schools: with canteen vendor shortages will shift to central kitchens and pre-packed meals starting in 2026. 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗸𝗹𝗼𝗿𝘆 If you’re looking for …

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#721 ft. Kf Seetoh - Millionaire Hawkers & the Best Way to Save Hawker Culture 1:33:56

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Kf Seetoh, founder of Makansutra and Singapore’s most outspoken hawker culture advocate, joins us to talk about the past, present and future of hawker food. From his beginnings as a photojournalist to working with Anthony Bourdain, he shares how Singapore’s hawker culture rose to global recognition - and why the Social Enterprise Hawker Centre (SEH…

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#720: MP Says Now is the Best Time to Raise a Family in SG & Local “Cake Picnic” Event Slammed 1:04:23

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MP Cassandra Lee sparked a firestorm by claiming that now is “the best time in Singapore to start & raise a family”. Elsewhere, an event organiser draws criticism for their local take on the viral “cake picnic” trend after asking bakers to pay $170 just to participate. 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗸𝗹𝗼𝗿𝘆 If you’re looking for a meaningful gift, we’d love to help you create a…

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#744: Should Gavin Lee Be The Next Football Head Coach & Miss Mexico Booed After Miss Universe Win 1:00:21

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#743: Minister David Neo Apologizes for “Idiot” Remark & PM Wong’s Toolkit For Wealth Inequality 1:02:11

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#742 - Viral School Canteen Vendor Closes Stall & Andie Chen's $100m Target for His F&B Company 1:21:29

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#741 ft. IPS Researcher - Why Religion is Rising in SG & Can AI Replace God? | Dr Mathew Mathews 1:08:58

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#740 ft. Broadway Beng - How Government Grants Hurt Theatre & How to Fix the Arts Scene in SG 58:19

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#739: Ong Beng Seng Keeps PR Status Despite Conviction & Indian Tourist Has Meltdown in McDonalds 51:38

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#738: Edwin Tong Slams Pritam Singh’s Remark on CNA & Backlash for Bill Gates’ Climate Memo 59:47

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#737: WP’s Andre Low on What His Telegram Leak Taught Him About Online Safety 1:20:15

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#736: 38 Oxley Rd to Become National Monument & Pritam vs Indranee on Noor Deros “Gatecrash” 1:10:57

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#735: ACS Alumni Angered by Association to Scam Syndicate & Cash Rewards for Catching Rats 56:02

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#734: Backlash for Twelve Cupcakes’ Abrupt Closure & SM Lee Urges Immigrants Not To Flaunt Wealth 59:42

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#733 ft. K Shanmugam: The Debate Around His Ministerial Statement on Race & Religion in Politics 59:38

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#732: PM Wong Felt Pain Dropping People For GE & Chendol Stall Owner Fires Back at TikTok Critic 54:09

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#731: Lapses Found in Megan Khung’s Tragic Case of Abuse & Marine Parade’s $1m Bus Service Ends 54:53

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#730: 3 Women Acquitted of Pro-Palestinian Walk to Istana & SCC Votes Against Renaming “Men’s Bar” 57:27

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#729 ft. Ex-NMP: We Shouldn’t Run for Elections! The Problem with The Scheme | Anthea Ong 1:23:24

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#728: Shanmugam vs Pritam in Parliament & Fullerton Pulls Out of “Friends of Israel” Gala 1:16:16

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#727: Less Than 1/3 of Bus Captains are S’poreans & Thousands Sign Pickleball Petition 1:01:17

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#726: Ng Chee Meng Asks For “Empathy” After Income Insurance Rebuked & Shanmugam Praises Trump 1:01:42

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#725 ft. National Coach of SG Football - What’s Broken & Why There’s Hope for the Lions 1:22:34

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#724: Is the F1 Singapore Grand Prix Good for SG & JB Drivers Slam LTA Restrictions 50:27

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#723: “No More Work” From Home for NUS Staff & Man Tries to Hit Monkey at the Zoo 44:33

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Alumni Relations 28:43

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#722: SG Population Hits Record 6.11m & Students to Get Central Kitchen Meals at 13 Schools 1:10:19

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#721 ft. Kf Seetoh - Millionaire Hawkers & the Best Way to Save Hawker Culture 1:33:56

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#720: MP Says Now is the Best Time to Raise a Family in SG & Local “Cake Picnic” Event Slammed 1:04:23