#696: Backlash Over Mandarin-Taught Uni Courses in SG & Khairy vs PAP Over Pritam’s Podcast

Singapore’s top universities are introducing Mandarin-taught modules as interest from Chinese students grows, sparking debate about inclusivity, messaging, and academic identity. Elsewhere, podcaster & ex-Malaysian minister Khairy Jamaluddin called the PAP “juvenile” for reacting to Pritam Singh’s appearance on his podcast.

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(01:22) Intro
(09:00) Backlash Over Mandarin-Taught Uni Courses in SG
(48:23) Khairy vs PAP Over Pritam’s Podcast
(59:54) One Shiok Comment
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Backlash Over Mandarin-Taught Uni Courses in SG

• As Singapore grows in popularity with Chinese students, universities roll out Mandarin-taught programmes

Khairy vs PAP Over Pritam’s Podcast

• Ex-Malaysian minister Khairy Jamaluddin calls PAP 'juvenile' for response to WP chief Pritam Singh's podcast appearance

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