Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Why did the PAP intentionally guarantee an opposition presence in Parliament through the NCMP scheme? Ex-SM S Jayakumar talks about how PAP MPs might find it difficult to voice disagreement toward their party in a bid to avoid "scoring own goals".

Jayakumar also dives into the thinking behind the GRC scheme and the elected presidency. Catch the full conversation on In Your Opinion, out now on YouTube, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts.

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