#628 - Tan See Leng’s Cantonese Catchphrase & Should Thaipusam be a Public Holiday?
Last week in Parliament, Minister of Manpower Dr Tan See Leng chided PSP’s Leong Mun Wai with a viral Cantonese movie quote that is dividing public opinion. Was it a power move, or unnecessary condescension on his part? Meanwhile, Workers' Party MP Jamus Lim is pushing for Thaipusam to be reinstated as a public holiday, arguing that Singapore’s public holiday distribution is unequal. But will the government ever consider adding another day off?
(00:00) Intro
(07:30) Tan See Leng’s Cantonese Catchphrase
(42:55) Should Thaipusam be a Public Holiday?
(58:21) One Shiok Comment
(01:00:53) One Shiok Thing
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Tan See Leng’s Cantonese Catchphrase
- Leong Mun Wai responds to Tan See Leng's Cantonese quip, says he is voicing concerns from the public
- 63% of resident PMET growth from 2014 to 2024 from local-born Singaporeans: Tan See Leng
- Clip of quote from Andy Lau movie Blood Brothers
- [[Paywalled] Zaobao article about response to Tan See Leng’s quip](https://www.zaobao.com.sg/forum/views/story20250309-5985176)
- [[January 2025] Leong Mun Wai Challenges Tan See Leng on Underemployment and PME Ratio in Parliament](https://youtu.be/1ub0enzN7Zs?si=__2FnOgIc6ajqfc8)
Should Thaipusam be a Public Holiday?
- After MP Jamus Lim calls for Thaipusam public holiday return, Singapore ministry says up to employers to allow religious worship
- [HOLIDAYS (AMENDMENT) BILL [1968]](https://sprs.parl.gov.sg/search/#/topic?reportid=010_19680801_S0002_T0005)
- YAHOO POLL: Do you think there's a need for another public holiday in Singapore?
- Why do devotees pierce themselves during Thaipusam?
One Shiok Comment
One Shiok Thing
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