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with so much backlash from western countries, why does Singapore still choose to abide by criminal justice rather than restorative justice?? is it inherently a better way ?

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You mentioned that racism exists in our society, like most other multi-racial societies, albeit to a smaller extent than many other countries. It affects many aspects of our lives, even affecting politics. Do you think it is essential to do more than now to work towards reducing such biases towards certain races (ie. Chinese)? If so, what do you think could be done to do so?

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why do you still feel the need to have the position on marriage being between that of a man and a woman.Since the general sentiments towards this are changing, shouldn't the government also move with this change as the main purpose of the government being to serve it's people?

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despiate the rise in press freedeom ranking from 160 to 139 out of 180 countries, many still think Singapore’s Press freedom is low especially after the recent cancellation of The Online Citizen’s press licence. Are there any plans to relax the current press restrictions in Singapore?

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with the recent execution of Nagaenthran Dharmalingam over drug trafficking despite a mental illness plea, many Singaporeans have voiced out their objection regarding the death row. What are the reasons for Singapore upholding its harsh punishment for drug trafficking.

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Why is the ISA still justified as a policy in today's Singapore? Why continue utilising it rather than anti-terrorism policies that have more stringent checks and balances?

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After the recent export ban on fresh chicken from Malaysia, are there any plans to revise current domestic production goals such that Singapore will not be so reliant on imports in the future?

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There have been multiple instances of dissent being muted via judicial means. What are your views on the fairness of the elections in Singapore?

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As an Asian country, many younger singaporeans comment on our reluctance towards liberalisation in terms of our laws and regulations. does singapore plan to progress towards a more liberal mindset at the same rate as western countries? how? if not, why?

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Considering singapore's rapidly rising cost of living and the fact that there are many workers (WP estimates 100000) earn below $1300 (minimum cost of living in SG is 1100-1400) , how does the government plan to improve the progressive wage model, or implement minimum wage?

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As society shifts towards more western liberal views, younger Singaporeans tend to have more liberal attitudes toward drug use where pioritisation of the ethics of death row are questioned. Considering our potential progress in that direction in future generations, should Singapore abolish the death penalty?

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With how online discourse has been painting the death penalty, is Singapore looking to revise the death penalty for drug traffickers? (Eg more leniency, higher chance of clemency)

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With Singapore having an increasing trend in low birth rates, do you think Singapore will allow surrogacy or adoption of children by single parents? If not, why?

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The various social policies in Singapore seem to spark vibrant discussions around the world, eg Capital Punishment and Section 377A. How would this affect Singapore's standing in the world, and how would the Singaporean government mitigate the negative effects of it, if any?

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with a 2021 press freedom index of 160/180, what tangible benefits are there from such heavy-handed media censorship? are there not more significant gains from more liberal discourse regarding sg's socio-political issues among her citizens?

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As a small country, is taking a stance on global issues worth it if it threatens our security, particularly if us taking or not taking a stance might not make a big impact on the issue as a whole.

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There have been many studies which have shown the benefits of Cannabis for medical usage. It has been legalised in numerous US States and other countries like Canada. What is Singapore stance on the legalisation of cannabis for medical (and even recreational) usage?

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With regard to the controversy surrounding POFMA when it was first legislated, how did the government come to a decision to legislate it. and how is it being reviewed? (e.g., what is determined to be not true and what is determined to be true)

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With the shifting mindsets of the younger generation, why is Section 377A still being upheld? Is retaining the status quo at the expense of an individual's rights and choice a fair endeavour?

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There are currently only 12 countries in the world which have full equal rights for women. How can Singapore improve the Women's Charter to follow in the footsteps of countries like Canada, Denmark, France etc.? How may this link to the recent overturning of Roe V. Wade, and what are your thoughts on that?

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Singapore is a multiracial society, yet a significant proportion of its citizens still believe that we are not ready for a non-Chinese Prime Minister. Why might this be the case?

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Speaker: Mr. K. Shanmugam, Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Law

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Speaker: Mr. K. Shanmugam, Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Law

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Minister’s recent interview with BBC HARDtalk
LISTEN: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct32r1
READ: https://www.mha.gov.sg/mediaroom/speeches/bbc-hardtalk-interview-with-minister/

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Stephen Sackur speaks to K. Shanmugam, Singapore's minister of home affairs. Economically open, socially conservative and highly politically controlled, Singapore has thrived in the era of globalisation, but could rising US/China tensions force it to take sides?

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BBC World Service - HARDtalk, K. Shanmugam: Will Singapore have to choose between the US and China?

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Stephen Sackur speaks to K. Shanmugam, Singapore's minister of home affairs. Economically open, socially conservative and highly politically controlled, Singapore has thrived in the era of globalisation, but could rising US/China tensions force it to take sides?

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There has been much controversy over POFMA and the recent addition of the Foreign Interference (Countermeasures) Act. However, the government has also encouraged diversity and the ability of embracing others opinions and perspectives. As such, how can we strike a balance between these two areas when in reality, users online are not able to actively share the full extent of their opinions, out of fear that their views are considered as 'hostile' or simply do not sit well with the government's narrative?