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The Reality Of Being Transport Minister (ft. Chee Hong Tat)
Ep. 411
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What’s it like being Singapore’s Minister for Transport, the lightning rod for public frustration, whenever transport disruptions occur? How did Mr Chee Hong Tat navigate the SimplyGo crisis just weeks into his new role? What were Mr Lee Kuan Yew’s last words to him before his passing?
In today’s podcast, we sit down with Mr Chee Hong Tat, Singapore’s Minister for Transport, for a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like to shoulder the responsibility of ensuring the smooth operation of Singapore’s public transport system, relied on by millions of commuters every day, and to discuss upcoming upgrades to Singapore’s transport network.
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