Is Singapore going extinct?

Should we scrap the PSLE?

Will flexible work ever be a reality?

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office and Leader of the House, Indranee Rajah, joins Shulin Lee for a bold, no-nonsense conversation on the biggest challenges shaping Singapore today.

Just to name a few - education reform, workplace policies, women in leadership, and the generational shifts redefining success.

🔥 Indranee doesn’t hold back. And for the first time, she reveals how her mother’s influence shaped the unstoppable mindset that drives her today.

This isn’t just another leadership talk. It’s the hard truths, tough questions, and authentic conversations we need to have—right now.

A special episode for International Women’s Day—because real change starts with real conversations.

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/indranee-rajah/ 

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What to listen for:

00:00 Start of Episode 

00:59 Introduction 

01:26 Is Singapore Going Extinct? 

04:53 PSLE: Outdated or still necessary?

09:08 Why are Singaporean parents under so much pressure?

15:44 Is Flexible Work Too Idealistic?

21:14 The Mindset that drives Indranee Rajah’s success

24:04  From law to politics: How she made the leap

29:28 Why we need more women in Parliament

31:46 Are women still facing barriers to leadership?

34:36 Her Mum’s Influence: The Trap of Comparison

37:18 Is Gen Z truly less resilient, or are we missing something?

40:01 Key To Understanding Different Generations 

45:46 Why career gaps don’t define potential

48:10 How PAP has stayed connected to Singaporeans

51:14 PAP's Progress Over the Years

55:15 Rapid Fire Round

58:42 Outro