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Continuity, Renewal and Representation in Parliament; with Minister Indranee Rajah | #TRR

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A straight-forward problem solver, Ms Indranee Rajah, discusses the balance of experience and freshness in the evolution of the People’s Action Party, and her foray into politics at a time when there only four women in Parliament. Chapters: (00:00) On this episode (00:30) Introduction (01:27) How has the election campaigning period been? (02:40) From Tanjong Pagar GRC to Pasir Ris Changi GRC (04:30) Any differences in constituency vibes? (07:39) How do you balance your roles as a Politician in Singapore? (09:36) Large Family Scheme - SG60 Baby Package (11:20) Rishi's reveal about Ms Indranee Rajah (12:20) What motivated you to get into politics? (15:44) Do you think attitudes have changed towards having women in Parliament? (16:53) First word that comes to mind, when you see this person? (18:40) Any prominent leader that you look up to when you approach your work? (20:39) Do you think people forget that Politicians are also human beings? (21:36) The voice of the voter is more crucial than the voice of the opposition? (23:18) How do you assure that you are attuned to what your residents want? (26:55) Beyond the work that you do, who is Indranee Rajah? (28:59) Do you feel that public service is a job that requires a lot of sacrifice? (32:34) How do you stay relevant with the younger generation? (33:59) How do you think (acting) PM Wong is feeling? (35:35) Did the COVID period bring you closer to your team? (36:31) How was your experience like working with the late Mr. Lee Kuan Yew? (39:31) Have you ever felt outnumbered because of the gender disparity in the politics? (41:50) Has your legal training made you a better Politician over the years? (45:28) What message would you to share to young voters? Host: Rishi Budhrani ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therishireport Guest: ⁠⁠⁠Minister Indranee Rajah https://www.instagram.com/IndraneeRajah/ https://www.facebook.com/IndraneeRajah/ Produced by Dora Edited by Luqman Recorded and Mixed at ⁠⁠⁠LFG Content Co.⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/lfgcontentco Follow Rishi Budhrani online for more stand-up comedy content! - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rishibudhrani - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rishibudhrani - FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRealRishiBudhrani/ - Telegram: https://t.me/ComedyWithRishi - Website: https://www.rishibudhrani.com

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In this episode of The Rishi Report, I sit down with Minister Indranee Rajah for a real talk on continuity, renewal, and representation in Singapore politics—minus the fluffy slogans. We get into what campaigning feels like on the ground, and what it means to move from Tanjong Pagar GRC to Pasir Ris–Changi GRC. I ask about “constituency vibes” (because yes, every place has its own energy), and how she balances the very human reality of life with the very public reality of being a politician. We also go deeper: why she entered politics when there were only four women in Parliament, and whether attitudes toward women leaders have shifted over time. Along the way, we touch on policy and people—like the Large Family Scheme / SG60 Baby Package conversation—and the bigger question of how leaders stay relevant to younger Singaporeans without trying too hard. I also ask the uncomfortable-but-necessary stuff: do voters forget politicians are human, how do you stay attuned to residents, and whether public service is basically a long-term sacrifice with no off switch. If you’re trying to understand how leadership evolves in Singapore—experience vs freshness, party renewal, and what representation actually looks like—this one’s for you.

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