Jeremy Tan, the independent candidate who contested Mountbatten SMC in GE2025 and earned a historic 36% vote breaks down what it’s really like running solo in a system built for parties. We talk about his motivations, regrets, his focus on Bitcoin, reflections on opposition unity and why Singapore needs more independents.
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00:00) Words of Wisdom
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00:53) Intro
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03:50) Campaign Strategy and Rally
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05:20) Opposition Dynamics
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06:50) Jeremy's Personal Journey
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13:12) Motivations for Running
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14:53) Post-Election Opinion on Opposition
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22:09) Jeremy's Rally Prep
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28:07) A 'Clean' Fight with Goh Sze Kee?
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32:07) Policy Discussions and Criticisms
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38:26) Engagement with the Community
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41:40) Personal Reflections and Future Plans
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48:20) Opposition Volunteer's Network
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54:19) Do You Have to be Extroverted to Campaign?
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56:43) Family Reactions
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01:00:20) Municipality and Town Council Innovations
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01:06:04) Political Landscape and Youth Motivation
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01:14:45) One Shiok Thing