https://padlet.com/sgk1/o7ykwz79yj32 If you have any burning questions for Symposium #2, you may wish to post them on this wall. You should post your questions for Ambassador Bilahari Kausikan by 14 Feb 2018. en-us 2017-11-02 08:31:37 UTC 2024-10-25 04:09:09 UTC hello@padlet.com sgk1 https://padlet.com/sgk1/o7ykwz79yj32/wish/202804520 Ambassador Bilahari Kausikan is currently Ambassador-at-Large in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Singapore and concurrently Senior Fellow with the School of Social Sciences, Singapore Management University. From 2001 to 2013, he was the Second Permanent Secretary, and subsequently the Permanent Secretary of MFA. He retired in June 2013 after 33 years in the public sector. In 2016, he was appointed the second S.R. Nathan Fellow by the Institute of Policy Studies. ]]> 2017-11-02 08:35:23 UTC https://padlet.com/sgk1/o7ykwz79yj32/wish/202804520 https://padlet.com/sgk1/o7ykwz79yj32/wish/213282471 2017-12-05 14:00:54 UTC https://padlet.com/sgk1/o7ykwz79yj32/wish/213282471 https://padlet.com/sgk1/o7ykwz79yj32/wish/217988098 What drew you to work in the public sector? What were your motivations?]]> 2017-12-25 23:51:41 UTC https://padlet.com/sgk1/o7ykwz79yj32/wish/217988098 https://padlet.com/sgk1/o7ykwz79yj32/wish/217988104 What's the most positive thing you have seen during your time serving in public service? And what would you have done differently for the things that happened that were not as positive? ]]> 2017-12-25 23:52:14 UTC https://padlet.com/sgk1/o7ykwz79yj32/wish/217988104 https://padlet.com/sgk1/o7ykwz79yj32/wish/217988112 If there is one life lesson you could impart to us, what would that be?]]> 2017-12-25 23:53:16 UTC https://padlet.com/sgk1/o7ykwz79yj32/wish/217988112 https://padlet.com/sgk1/o7ykwz79yj32/wish/217988116 Any advise for the student teachers here in attendance today?]]> 2017-12-25 23:53:30 UTC https://padlet.com/sgk1/o7ykwz79yj32/wish/217988116 nuraishah_kapoor https://padlet.com/sgk1/o7ykwz79yj32/wish/222044056 Will Singapore ever be a leader, instead of a follower?]]> 2018-01-17 13:07:48 UTC https://padlet.com/sgk1/o7ykwz79yj32/wish/222044056 sarahang_rcy https://padlet.com/sgk1/o7ykwz79yj32/wish/222060105 In your opinion, what are the top 3 values/traits that we, as teachers, should imbue in the younger generation, such that the future leadership of Singapore is strong in ensuring our sustained competitiveness, resilience and sovereignty in an increasingly volatile and complex world?]]> 2018-01-17 13:59:10 UTC https://padlet.com/sgk1/o7ykwz79yj32/wish/222060105 sarahang_rcy https://padlet.com/sgk1/o7ykwz79yj32/wish/222060652 What is your stand on the controversial presidential elections last year - especially on (a) a reserved election for Malay Muslims, and on (b) raising the barrier of entry for private sector candidates? As ambassador-at-large, do you think that the above have led to people (not only Singaporeans but those looking at us from the outside) questioning the mandate of our elected president? Has this in any way, threatened our democracy?]]> 2018-01-17 14:00:27 UTC https://padlet.com/sgk1/o7ykwz79yj32/wish/222060652 https://padlet.com/sgk1/o7ykwz79yj32/wish/222275568 What do you think are the most pressing challenges  Singapore will face in the immediate future (can be on politics, environment, society, etc.)? What role does education have to play in moulding Singapore's future citizens who will have to deal with these challenges?]]> 2018-01-18 01:01:29 UTC https://padlet.com/sgk1/o7ykwz79yj32/wish/222275568 ni_zhen_yao_eugene_png https://padlet.com/sgk1/o7ykwz79yj32/wish/222976961 What can the common man on the street do to better understand Singapore's foreign policy priorities? ]]> 2018-01-20 02:25:41 UTC https://padlet.com/sgk1/o7ykwz79yj32/wish/222976961 ni_zhen_yao_eugene_png https://padlet.com/sgk1/o7ykwz79yj32/wish/222977001 Where, in your view, will the greatest challenge to Singapore come from in the near future--within Singapore or without? ]]> 2018-01-20 02:27:00 UTC https://padlet.com/sgk1/o7ykwz79yj32/wish/222977001 MsNurAin https://padlet.com/sgk1/o7ykwz79yj32/wish/228514117 What is your take about bringing primary school students for overseas trips since the Sabah Quake at Mount Kinabalu which killed some pupils from TKPS?]]> 2018-02-06 10:45:49 UTC https://padlet.com/sgk1/o7ykwz79yj32/wish/228514117 https://padlet.com/sgk1/o7ykwz79yj32/wish/228514349 What are some ways teachers can approach controversial topics such as assimilation of new immigrants in the classroom?]]> 2018-02-06 10:46:29 UTC https://padlet.com/sgk1/o7ykwz79yj32/wish/228514349 MsNurAin https://padlet.com/sgk1/o7ykwz79yj32/wish/228514491 How can we support foreign students and educate them about our NE values?

]]> 2018-02-06 10:46:49 UTC https://padlet.com/sgk1/o7ykwz79yj32/wish/228514491 https://padlet.com/sgk1/o7ykwz79yj32/wish/228514681 As such a small country, to what extent do you think we can influence matters in the regional and global sphere?]]> 2018-02-06 10:47:24 UTC https://padlet.com/sgk1/o7ykwz79yj32/wish/228514681 https://padlet.com/sgk1/o7ykwz79yj32/wish/228514879 What is your take on the international geopolitical and social issues currently surrounding Singapore?]]> 2018-02-06 10:48:09 UTC https://padlet.com/sgk1/o7ykwz79yj32/wish/228514879 https://padlet.com/sgk1/o7ykwz79yj32/wish/228515007 It has been a year since TPP fell short. What are the implications  of this to Singapore? Will the RCEP benefit Singapore and the rest of Asean as well as the TPP was meant to do?]]> 2018-02-06 10:48:33 UTC https://padlet.com/sgk1/o7ykwz79yj32/wish/228515007 https://padlet.com/sgk1/o7ykwz79yj32/wish/228515676 What are the immediate challenges from the foreign policy perspective?]]> 2018-02-06 10:50:49 UTC https://padlet.com/sgk1/o7ykwz79yj32/wish/228515676 https://padlet.com/sgk1/o7ykwz79yj32/wish/228515812 How will the relationship between Singapore and China evolve in the next 5 years?]]> 2018-02-06 10:51:21 UTC https://padlet.com/sgk1/o7ykwz79yj32/wish/228515812 https://padlet.com/sgk1/o7ykwz79yj32/wish/228938676 Between internal security threats and foreign policy threats, which do you feel would be a greater challenge for Singapore in the next 5 to 10 years? - Bala]]> 2018-02-07 03:30:47 UTC https://padlet.com/sgk1/o7ykwz79yj32/wish/228938676 https://padlet.com/sgk1/o7ykwz79yj32/wish/229021429 In light of the Rohingya crisis, what is Singapore's stand on receiving foreign refugees?]]> 2018-02-07 10:24:49 UTC https://padlet.com/sgk1/o7ykwz79yj32/wish/229021429 https://padlet.com/sgk1/o7ykwz79yj32/wish/229021725 As chairman of ASEAN, how should Sg approach the varying and contested views of ASEAN member-nations while maintaining our own interests in the region? ]]> 2018-02-07 10:25:41 UTC https://padlet.com/sgk1/o7ykwz79yj32/wish/229021725 nicolich_ann_melissa https://padlet.com/sgk1/o7ykwz79yj32/wish/229021756 How do we get students to be more interested in Singapore's unique geopolitical position, especially within ASEAN?]]> 2018-02-07 10:25:48 UTC https://padlet.com/sgk1/o7ykwz79yj32/wish/229021756 https://padlet.com/sgk1/o7ykwz79yj32/wish/229021833 How do you master the courage to speak up on sensitive issues?]]> 2018-02-07 10:26:01 UTC https://padlet.com/sgk1/o7ykwz79yj32/wish/229021833 https://padlet.com/sgk1/o7ykwz79yj32/wish/229023358 Sir, why so combative? I.e., Why use such strong words on social media and other public forums when most other civil servants in positions of significant power have shied away from polarising statements? ]]> 2018-02-07 10:28:06 UTC https://padlet.com/sgk1/o7ykwz79yj32/wish/229023358 nicolich_ann_melissa https://padlet.com/sgk1/o7ykwz79yj32/wish/229023614 How realistic is it for Singapore to remain friends with everyone, especially with countries with opposing views on international matters?             ]]> 2018-02-07 10:28:52 UTC https://padlet.com/sgk1/o7ykwz79yj32/wish/229023614 wong_yong_li https://padlet.com/sgk1/o7ykwz79yj32/wish/229025287 What do you think about the political consciousness of youths today in SIngapore? 

]]> 2018-02-07 10:33:54 UTC https://padlet.com/sgk1/o7ykwz79yj32/wish/229025287 wong_yong_li https://padlet.com/sgk1/o7ykwz79yj32/wish/229025905 How can Singapore benefit from the One Belt One Road project initiated by China? ]]> 2018-02-07 10:36:02 UTC https://padlet.com/sgk1/o7ykwz79yj32/wish/229025905 https://padlet.com/sgk1/o7ykwz79yj32/wish/241787221 How will Singapore and the regional countries be affected by the construction of Thai Kra Canal, financed by China?]]> 2018-03-14 10:39:10 UTC https://padlet.com/sgk1/o7ykwz79yj32/wish/241787221