This episode, we’re unpacking the Singapore Democratic Alliance’s (SDA) big dreams for Singapore: reviving trust in politics, bringing diverse voices to Parliament, and ensuring the average Singaporean isn’t left behind. We’re joined today by Chairman Mr Desmond Lim as well as former Most Valuable Party (MVP) candidate Chia Yun Kai, who has since joined the SDA as a candidate. This episode is part of our GE2025 special, spotlighting various political parties.
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Chapters:
00:00 Start of Episode
01:03 Introducing the Singapore Democratic Alliance (SDA)
01:44 What is the SDA? Formation and Coalition
02:36 Chia Yun Kai: From MVP to SDA
03:53 SDA's Core Values & Mr. Chiam See Tong's Legacy
05:27 SDA vs. Other Alliances: Focus on Action
05:58 Why the Colour Green? Announcing a Change to Navy Blue
07:22 Chia Yun Kai On Reaching Out To Other Parties
08:13 SDA's Target Voters: Inclusivity
09:08 SDA Values: Service Before Self & People First
10:35 Key Issues & Campaign Slogan
11:18 Policy Focus: Human Resources & Affordable Housing
12:29 Contesting in Pasir Ris-Changi
13:05 The SDA Team & Proposed Programs
17:05 SDA’s Message to Young Voters
19:25 On Facing PAP Heavyweights
21:03 Stance on the Party Whip: People Over Party
22:22 Election Sentiments
22:56 Community Work & Sincerity Over Branding
24:05 Debating the Importance of Branding
26:26 Chiam See Tong School of Thought
27:39 Addressing Mr. Desmond Lim’s Eloquence Concerns
30:08 Is Voting Opposition a Risk?
31:01 Addressing Concerns of Voting for Someone New
33:18 What SDA Brings to Parliament
34:50 Why Should Young Voters Consider the SDA?
35:42 Closing Remarks
36:18 End of Episode