#639 ft. Seah Kian Peng - Social Mobility & Decorum in Parliament

We come full circle, as the Speaker who first introduced Yah Lah BUT to Parliament now comes to our studio as a guest! Seah Kian Peng shares his candid views about his role as Speaker, what he thinks about the recent kerfuffles in Parliament, and the biggest misconception about his longstanding MP role at Braddell Heights. This episode was recorded on 17 March 2025.

(00:00) Intro
(02:01) Background and Career
(07:16) Social Mobility and Inequality
(15:06) Role and Responsibilities
(24:52) Challenges and Reflections
(31:25) Our Podcast In Parliament
(32:02) Addressing Leong Mun Wai's Remark
(33:49) Parliamentary Process
(37:37) Speaking Dialect In Parliament
(50:16) Should Parliament Sessions Be Livestreamed?
(51:58) Ceremonial Practices
(01:02:13) Accountability
(01:03:26) GRC Changes Discussion
(01:06:44) Political Career Reflection
(01:08:23) Future of Politics
(01:10:09) Importance of Change
(01:14:31) One Shiok Thing

One Shiok Thing

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• Hanumankind - Run It Up ( Prod. By Kalmi ) | (Official Music Video)
• Singapore Women’s Association Laughter Yoga Wellness Club

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