Let’s Table It by gov.sg

Amid global uncertainties and Singapore’s growing electricity needs, how can we keep our energy supply reliable, affordable, and clean? With the Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry’s five-year infrastructure plan, there will be significant investments in new power plants, solar energy, and the studying of alternative energy sources like geothermal and nuclear energy. What will these efforts mean for Singapore’s climate goals and our electricity bills?

In this episode of Let’s Table It, Dr Tan See Leng, Minister for Energy, Trade & Industry (Energy & Industry), and Prof Subodh Mhaisalkar, CEO of the Solar Energy Research Institute of Singapore (SERIS), NUS, join us to unpack how Singapore is preparing for its energy future, the challenges of transitioning to cleaner energy, and the trade-offs involved.

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00:00:00 - Introduction
00:00:55 - Should Singaporeans be worried about our energy security?
00:05:24 - Why is Singapore investing $5.3 billion to upgrade our power grid?
00:11:58 - Can Singapore rely on solar and other cleaner energy sources?
00:13:02 - Why do we still need natural gas to meet our climate goals?
00:20:10 - Will Singapore's clean energy transition create more jobs?
00:22:02 - Will Singaporeans have to pay more for electricity in the future?

Leaving school. Finding a job. Becoming more independent. These are important milestones in growing up. But what does the journey into adulthood look like for persons with disabilities and their caregivers? What challenges lie ahead and what support is available to help them plan for the future?

In this episode of Let’s Table It, Senior Minister of State for Social and Family Development, Mr Goh Pei Ming, who heads the Taskforce on Assurance for Families with Persons with Disabilities, and Ms Li Shu Yun, caregiver and mum to Allan Cai, an adult with Down Syndrome, join us to discuss what it takes for persons with disabilities to lead fulfilling and meaningful lives.

We tackle questions around:

• What happens at the “post-18 cliff” when persons with disabilities leave school?
• How can they be better supported to find and stay in meaningful employment?
• What support is available for those with higher support needs who may not take up employment?
• How can future care planning give families greater assurance?
• What can all of us do to build a more inclusive Singapore?

From navigating life after school to planning for the future, we explore how families, employers and the wider community can play a part in helping persons with disabilities lead fulfilling lives. Tune in to find out what it takes to build a more inclusive Singapore where everyone can thrive.

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00:01:11 - Meet Allan, an adult with Down Syndrome

00:03:43 - The post-18 cliff: What happens after school?

00:07:26 - Allan’s experience with finding a job

00:10:27 - Helping persons with disabilities find and sustain employment

00:14:55 - Support for community living

00:16:36 - What happens to persons with disabilities when their caregivers are no longer around?

00:20:07 - “More care, less stare”: How can we be more inclusive?

00:22:06 - Allan's surprise letter

Good grades. The “right” school. A good career. Is this still the formula for success in Singapore?

As parents, we all want the best for our children. But in a world where AI is changing the way we learn and work, how do we prepare our children so they can thrive in life?

In this episode of Let’s Table It, Ms Liew Wei Li, Director-General of Education at Ministry of Education and Prab Nathan, parent and former teacher-turned influencer, join us to explore what success really means for our children, the pressures facing parents and students, and how we can rethink success with our children, so every child can find their own path.

We tackle some questions that many Singaporean parents are asking:

• Is every school really a good school?
• Have our policy shifts really helped to alleviate pressure?
• How can we nurture our child’s strengths and interests, while keeping up with academic expectations?
• With AI changing how we learn, which skills will matter most?
• Why is learning to deal with setbacks as important as achieving success?

From navigating parental expectations to helping children build resilience, we look at how parents and educators can work together so our children can thrive – in school and beyond.

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00:00:00 - Introduction
00:05:38 - Is every school really a good school?
00:11:38 - Have our policy shifts really helped to alleviate pressure?
00:19:19 - How can we nurture our child’s strengths and interests, while keeping up with academic expectations?
00:23:16 - With AI changing how we learn, which skills will matter most?
00:28:37 - Why is learning to deal with setbacks as important as achieving success?

Singapore’s Total Fertility Rate (TFR) has been falling. Why are fewer Singaporeans choosing marriage and parenthood?

In this episode of Let’s Table It, we sit down with Minister Indranee Rajah, Chairperson of the Marriage and Parenthood Reset Workgroup, and William Chin, Founder and CEO of Mummys Market, to discuss the latest family support measures, changing attitudes towards marriage and parenthood, and what it will take to build a more family-friendly Singapore.

Tune in for a conversation on what support families need today, and how workplaces and communities can play a bigger role in helping parents thrive.

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00:00:00 - Introduction
00:00:30 - Family Support Measures
00:02:03 - The SG Child Support Package Explained
00:03:52 - Incentives vs Support: What Parents Really Need
00:05:24 - Can SMEs Cope With More Parental Leave?
00:07:09 - Parents Shouldn't Feel Guilty Taking Leave
00:11:52 - Fertility, Mental Health and the Parenthood Journey
00:13:39 - Why Are More Singaporeans Staying Single?
00:17:10 - Supporting Every Child
00:19:00 - What Success Looks Like Beyond Fertility Rates
00:22:02 - Career First or Family First?

Why are we building more homes when Singapore's fertility rate is falling? Should the Government step in to curb million-dollar resale flats? And how do we balance housing needs with the preservation of nature and heritage?

In gov.sg’s new podcast, Let’s Table It, we sit down with Minister for National Development Mr Chee Hong Tat and urban planning expert Dr Woo Jun Jie, Assistant Dean (Academic Affairs) from the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, to examine the difficult balancing act involved in managing our housing and land use needs, and the considerations that inform these decisions shaping Singapore's future.

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00:00:00 - Introduction
00:01:00 - What about singles?
00:05:50 - Why is housing demand still rising if our TFR is low?
00:08:16 - Are million dollar flats really the majority?
00:09:52 - Should the Government control resale prices?
00:11:25 - How are land-use decisions made?
00:15:24 - Living in a city in nature
00:16:20 - Balancing development and preservation
00:17:10 - Consultation over Maju Forest & Gillman Barracks

When the internet turns hostile, where can victims of online harms go for help?

In gov.sg’s new podcast, Let’s Table It, Minister for Digital Development and Information Mrs Josephine Teo and Commissioner of Online Safety Mr Francis Ng unpack the impact of online harms, how the Online Safety Commission (OSC) can help, its work thus far, and what relief and accountability looks like.

Tune in for a conversation on what it takes to make our online spaces safer.

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00:00:00 - Introduction
00:01:09 - Revealing everyone's internet habits
00:04:07 - What is the Online Safety Commission?
00:09:08 - What ‘relief’ means for victims
00:12:36 - What happens when reporting to OSC
00:15:35 - Number of cases and resolution rate
00:16:47 - When OSC calls and you think it’s a scam!
00:19:47 - Accountability of platforms
00:22:25 - What success looks like for OSC?
00:24:09 - When hurt people hurt people
00:25:10 - Stronger social media safeguards for young
00:29:14 - Think before posting
00:30:22 - Making the internet a safer place