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#236 - Lawrence Wong discusses identity politics and tribalism & SG Army gets rid of 5BX


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In a speech about “identity” at the Institute of Policy Studies, Finance Minister Lawrence Wong acknowledged the struggles of marginalised groups and assured them that they were all part of the “Singapore family”. Does this truly signal an upcoming change in the status quo? We break down his speech and Q&A. Also, the SG Army announced that the traditional 5BX, the bane of every soldier’s existence since the inception of NS, will soon be replaced by a more structured stretching regime. How will this affect the average soldier’s morning routine?

 

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    Lawrence Wong discusses identity politics and tribalism

    • Concerns of all communities should be addressed, but politics cannot be based exclusively on identities or tribalism: Lawrence Wong
  • [Lawrence Wong's Script] Managing the tensions of tribal politics
  • Lawrence Wong outlines five strategies to prevent tribalism, identity politics taking root in Singapore
  • Q&A with Minister Lawrence Wong at IPS-RSIS Conference on Identity
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    SG Army gets rid of 5BX

    • Bye to 5BX for Singapore Army servicemen, and hello to PX and fewer injuries

     

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