Jeremy Tan, the independent candidate who contested Mountbatten SMC in GE2025 and earned a historic 36% vote breaks down what it’s really like running solo in a system built for parties. We talk about his motivations, regrets, his focus on Bitcoin, reflections on opposition unity and why Singapore needs more independents.
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(00:00) On this episode...
(00:52) Words of Wisdom
(01:45) Intro
(04:42) Campaign Strategy and Rally
(06:12) Opposition Dynamics
(07:42) Campaign and Rally Logistics
(14:04) Motivations for Running
(15:45) Post-Election Opinion on Opposition
(23:01) Jeremy's Rally Prep
(28:59) A 'Clean' Fight with Goh Sze Kee?
(32:59) Policy Discussions and Criticisms
(39:18) Engagement with the Community
(42:32) Personal Reflections and Future Plans
(49:12) Opposition Volunteer's Network
(55:11) Do You Have to be Extroverted to Campaign?
(57:35) Family Reactions
(01:01:12) Municipality and Town Council Innovations
(01:06:56) Political Landscape and Youth Motivation
(01:15:37) One Shiok Thing
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