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Tony Tan [Singapore, President, Minister For Defence, Education], Tony Tan
Tony Tan [Singapore, President, Minister For Defence, Education], Tony Tan
Digital Narratives of Asia
Tony Tan Keng Yam, the seventh President of Singapore and Commander-in-Chief of Singapore Armed Forces, tells DNA about his most satisfying aspect of work with the army, and the most challenging portfolio in education. He describes the impact of the changing media environment and citizens' aspirations, disclosing the rationales of some policies he had implemented.
Tan Cheng Bock [Singapore, Member Of Parliament], Cheng Bock Tan
Tan Cheng Bock [Singapore, Member Of Parliament], Cheng Bock Tan
Digital Narratives of Asia
Former veteran People's Action Party Member of Parliament, presidential candidate Dr Tan Cheng Bock speaks his mind with DNA on his struggles during his school days, National Service, and what had motivated him to enter politics. He reveals his take on Foreign Talent, the Feedback Unit, and shares on the kind of society he hopes Singapore will become.
J. Y. Pillay [Singapore, Civil Service], Joseph Yuvaraj Pillay
J. Y. Pillay [Singapore, Civil Service], Joseph Yuvaraj Pillay
Digital Narratives of Asia
In this DNA interview, Chancellor of Singapore Management University and former top Singapore civil servant, J.Y. Pillay, tells of qualities of good leaders, and the leadership styles of his former bosses Hon Sui Sen and Goh Keng Swee. Known for being a leader who listens and focuses well, he reveals his process of making controversial decisions in the past.