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The HARSH Reality of Being an Opposition MP in Singapore | #DailyKetchup EP410

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How did Workers’ Party react to winning Sengkang GRC from PAP? Why do we still need to increase GST? Why is a one-party system no longer ideal in 2025? In today’s podcast, we invite Sengkang GRC MPs, He Ting Ru, Jamus Lim and Louis Chua, for a deep dive into Singapore’s political landscape, including what it’s like to be an opposition party in Singapore, what to expect from the opposition heading into Singapore General Elections 2025, and whether the vote YOU cast is truly anonymous. #generalelection #singapore #politics #dailyketchup - The Daily Ketchup Podcast is powered by Rezt n Relax, Grey & Sanders and TakeASeat.sg. Get 10% off EVERYTHING at Grey & Sanders with 'WOODKETCHUP' at https://greyandsanders.com Get 5% OFF Storewide at TakeASeat.sg with 'TheDailyKetchup' at https://www.takeaseat.sg Discover sophisticated interior transformations with Rezt n Relax at www.reztnrelax.com Subscribe for more content like this: https://linktr.ee/dailyketchup We're also on Spotify: https://bit.ly/dailyketchupSpot If you have any stories to share, let us know here: https://forms.gle/XRRtnMG1w56M8yrFA For business/sponsorship enquiries: [email protected] Work with us : http://grvty.media/careers Be part of our projects : Stay tuned ;) ===== Follow Us On Our Socials • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mosg.tv • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dailyketchup • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedailyketchup • Website: https://mosg.tv Cast: • Johnathan Chua https://instagram.com/johnathanchua/ • Daniel Lim https://instagram.com/danlim11/ • Raja https://www.instagram.com/sirhotlaps/ Edited by: JiaJia 00:00 - Introduction 01:10 - Why Did Louis Chua Enter Politics? 01:48 - Why Did He Ting Ru Enter Politics? 04:21 - Why Did Jamus Lim Enter Politics? 05:10 - Why Did They Choose the Opposition Over the Incumbent? 06:55 - Is WP's Ideology Similar to the Incumbent's? 10:05 - What's It Like Being a First-Time MP? 12:35 - WP's View on Never Having a Chance to Be an MP as the Opposition in Singapore 14:25 - Have They Ever Felt Their Questions Were 'Lame' in Parliament? 17:51 - What Is It Like Working with Government Agencies? 18:53 - The Real Struggles and Limitations Faced by Opposition MPs 23:45 - Is WP Ready to Form a Government in GE2025? 25:39 - Does Joining the Opposition Mean Being Anti-Government? 29:14 - How Do They Prepare for Parliament Debates? 30:29 - Is It Not Worth Joining the Opposition Because You Might End Up in Jail? 33:18 - Does WP Feel Their Credit Is Overlooked at Times? 33:46 - Are All MPs from Different Parties Friends? 36:10 - Addressing Pritam Singh's Saga 38:01 - How Did WP Step Up After Losing an MP? 39:19 - What Is Pritam Singh Like as a Leader? 41:14 - Thoughts on Rallies in GE2025 43:42 - What's One Thing WP Wants People to Know About Them? 47:35 - Outro

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