#497 ft. Jacky Ng - Did MOE Really Need Lessons on Israel-Hamas? & Leong Mun Wai Steps Down as PSP Chief

This week, we got comedian Jacky Ng in the studio to talk about his upcoming hour-long standup performance, and to contribute his thoughts on a couple of funny (OK, maybe not-SO-funny) topics. Concerns arose last week when it was revealed that schools have been teaching students about the conflict in Gaza via their Character and Citizenship Education (CCE) lessons. The slides from the lessons were also heavily criticised for oversimplifying the issue. We went through the slides to see what MOE could have done better. Elsewhere, the PSP also announced that Leong Mun Wai would be stepping down as secretary-general of the party, as part of the fallout from the POFMA directive he received. Will this change the face of opposition politics in Singapore?

(00:00) A message from Folklory
(01:07) Intro
(16:40) Did MOE Really Need Lesson on Israel-Hamas
(48:56) Leong Mun Wai No Longer PSP Chief
(01:02:13) One Shiok Thing

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Did MOE Really Need Lessons on Israel-Hamas?

• CCE lesson on Israel-Hamas conflict not meant to teach history or apportion blame: Chan Chun Sing
• The MOE CCE Slide Deck on Israel-Hamas
• CCE lessons such as on Israel-Hamas conflict help students process emotions, reflect on cohesion: Chan | The Straits Times
• MOE responds to parents’ criticisms over Israel-Hamas lesson material | The Straits Times
• Mediacorp and SPH's Interview with Minister for Education | MOE
• Teachers don't impose personal views, advocate for any party in school lessons about Israel-Hamas war: MOE - TODAY
• In full: Chan Chun Sing responds to questions in interview on MOE's CCE lessons on Israel-Hamas conflict - CNA
• MHA confirms that S’porean influencers were advised on content about Gaza conflict | The Straits Times

Leong Mun Wai Steps Down as PSP Chief

• Leong Mun Wai stepped down as sec-gen of own accord, did not face no-confidence vote, says PSP | The Straits Times
• Analysis: POFMA order given as reason behind Leong Mun Wai's resignation as PSP chief but could there be other factors? - CNA
• Leong Mun Wai issued POFMA & PUB Calls Out Sterra for “Misleading” Ad | #YLB 493

One Shiok Thing

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• The Curse Official Trailer | SHOWTIME
• 🇸🇬8K - Orchard The Center Point Lion Dance | Singapore High Pole Lion Dance 🧧

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Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

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