PE2023 FULL Interview with Ng Kok Song | Political Prude Ep 5

The final presidential hopeful joining us is Mr. Ng Kok Song, best known as the former Chief Investment Officer of GIC between 2007 and 2013. GIC manages Singapore's foreign reserves. He was also director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore between 1985 and 1986, and the founder of asset management company Avanda Investment Management. Mr. Ng announced his intention to run for the presidency in July alongside his campaign slogan, “United for our Future”. As the CIO of GIC, his insights and decisions have been instrumental in managing a key part of the nation's financial assets. Yet, with a relatively low public profile until now, Mr. Ng’s biggest challenge this election is to allow Singaporeans to get to know him better, especially since he is going up against a highly-popular politician with years of experience under his belt, and a former presidential candidate with a sizable social media presence. Over the next hour, we will get to know more about Mr. Ng's experience and character, his friendship with the late Mr. Lee Kuan Yew, as well as his life beyond finance. Lastly, we will ask him why young voters should vote for him. Hit the 👍 button and make sure to SUBSCRIBE for more episodes! This podcast is also available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! If you're interested in partnerships, have general enquiries, or are looking to launch a podcast, reach out to us at ⁠[email protected]⁠! Follow on Instagram: Joel Lim – ⁠@limxjoel⁠ ZYRUP Media – ⁠@zyrupmedia⁠ Zodapop by ZYRUP Media – ⁠@zodapopsg⁠ #PE2023 #presidentialelection2023 #singapore #politics #president #election Chapter Markers: (00:00) Opening (02:28) Welcoming Mr. Ng Kok Song (09:58) His Role and Experience in GIC (14:55) What His Presidency Can Look Like (19:03) Discussion on Meditation (24:39) Teaching Mr. Lee Kuan Yew How to Meditate (29:07) Discussion on Mr. Lee Kuan Yew (31:45) Growing Up Poor (34:44) Discussion on Mental Health & Happiness (37:05) His Relationship with His Fiancée, Sybil Lau (44:23) On George Yeo Becoming His Character Reference (47:55) His Campaign Slogan, "United for our Future" (51:22) Why Should Young Adults Vote For Him (52:30) Closing