Red Dot Hot Takes is a long-form conversation series hosted by Hossan Leong. Each episode, we invite policymakers, community leaders and people in various sectors to answer some tough questions and give their response to some sizzling hot takes. For more details on Forward SG check out www.forwardsingapore.gov.sg
Minister Ong Ye Kung, Dr Jade Kua and Cai Yinzhou discuss a pertinent issue all Singaporeans face - the inevitability of growing older and how we can age actively and gracefully. The guests touch on the consequences of the "silver tsunami," the social stigma of nursing homes and the importance of taking ownership over our personal healthcare.
The guests this episode are Minister Maliki Osman, Minister in the Prime Minister's Office, Benjamin Lee, blogger and advertising creative director, and Liyana Musfirah, CEO and founder of the Hayaa Network about our national identity. They discuss the essence of "Singaporean-ness," if we really have national pride and a sense of community.
Hossan Leong speaks with Minister Grace Fu, Founder of The Sustainability Project Joline Tang, and Head of Education and Community Outreach at ComCrop Darren Tan about environmental sustainability in Singapore. They address Singapore's capabilities to manage our resources sustainably admist the ever-changing global landscape, addressing the "Steward" pillar of the Forward SG exercise.
This episode, Minister Tan See Leng, Roshni Mahtani, Founder and CEO of theAsianParent.com , and Head of Seedly Yeap Ming Feng tackle the issues of Singapore's economy and job opportunities. They delve into how Singaporeans can adjust and flourish even in a rapidly evolving and fast-paced economy, addressing the ""Empower"" pillar of the Forward SG exercise.
Hossan Leong speaks with Minister Josephine Teo, veteran entertainer Irene Ang, and humanitarian entrepreneur Johann Annuar about the issues of digitalization in Singapore. They discuss whether existing regulations and inclusion is sufficient for Singapore's strive towards a Smart Nation, addressing the 'Equip', 'Build' and 'Care' pillars of the Forward SG exercise.