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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.
Mahathir Bin Mohamad [Malaysia, Prime Minister], Mahathir Bin Mohamad
Mahathir Bin Mohamad [Malaysia, Prime Minister], Mahathir Bin Mohamad
Digital Narratives of Asia
Malaysia's longest-serving Prime Minister Mahathir bin Mohamad, who was a practising medical doctor, believes in confronting problems in order to overcome them. He enjoys job satisfaction first as a doctor, later as a politician. He shares with DNA about managing the Financial Crisis, party betrayal, and the origin of ASEAN and its challenges. He also reveals his take on a good leader, and his outspoken daughter.
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.