[Q&A] Kishore Mahbubani: Can Singapore Survive?

Dean Kishore Mahbubani had a Q&A session with the audience during his book launch of "Can Singapore Survive?".

Some of the issues discussed in the Q&A session are:
1) SMRT and the Public transport in Singapore
2) How can Singapore continue to be an exceptional state or society in the next 50 or 100 years?
3) What role will India play in Singapore in the next 50 years?
4) What do you think of Singapore's role as a role model for countries in the region? Do you think that Singapore will continue to be an attractive place for upcoming policy makers to come and learn about policy?


The Q&A session ends with Kishore Mahbubani and Tommy Koh revealing the book cover of "Can Singapore Survive?".

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Click here for the full press release of "Can Singapore Survive?"

[andrewtungsk]

@111, 178 views and 111 comment I was 19 when Singapore became independent and by the grace of God I belong to the generation that saw our country developed in a way that surpasses all imagination. As a teacher I can draw the anology of achieving 100 % passes for my class but thereafter to maintain that achievement or to value add with more distinctions would be a gigantic task. That is where Singapore will be facing the next 50 years. Kishore has done the most important job of drawing this task to the attention of all of us Singaporeans less we lose our energy. Amongst Singaporeans after Mr Lee Kuan Yew, Kishore is the next thinker who is able to command our attention when he speaks. Let us all pray for his good health and happiness to share with all of us.

[sunsunny]

Mr. Kishore Mahbubani is a Gentlemen from Head to Toe. great Job.

[mltan]

Prof Tommy Koh is such a gentleman. It s a pleasure to hear his views - always balanced & mindful of the lessons we can learn from the past.

[MegaTonyng]

Love this guy. Straight talking about public good. Singapore Govt ... listen to him. Not just those who tell u what u like to hear.

[Teo-wbyp]

Mr Kishore is right, MRT should never be run by a profit-focus private corporation. Public transport should be run by the public institution.

[hungmanxxxx]

17:37 absolutely a danger for Singapore if the government's stability is NOT continue Singapore.

[brinthadevi]

I LOVE YOU, PROF.KISHORE MAHBUBANI❤💚💙💖💛

[Han-vdzz]

Kishore is definitely a big plus for small country like Singapore.

[lagazhang]

Fantastic to see Mr Koh being optimistic about India's future, and Mr Mahbubani picked China. I bet this will only happened in Singapore! Long live Singapore!

[seedayceesay]

Professor kishore, good job, I pray u live long, keep continues for these two big NATIONS CHINA- U.S to understand each other, Thank you sir?

[lilychua]

Great point on our Transport system! I hope we take heed of the lesson learned relating to the short term views to meet profitability and apply it into our housing market too.

[sunnycriti]

Singapore is just amazing. There are many countries who should follow the example of Singapore

[starz]

singapore is like the diamond of asia.... survival is in its dna...

[LonganLee]

I like how both of them frequently sing praise of singapore. I cannot remember any public appearances they made where they made speeches which never include praising singapore. But dont the world already know? They should spend more time on the main issues.

[keshavabhat]

Singapore has survived until today. Intellectual dreams remain as they are..

[chrislim]

Amazing chemistry between them, l've always admired:Prof.Tommy Koh a long time!Prof.Kishore's always fair but his intellectual prowess exceptional(n that's both of them;)*!!

[maximme]

Tommy Koh doesnt take notes
BUT
can recount every point and question !

[davidchua]

Kiishore is a foresighted great thinker with deep knowledge of the sound politics, leadership and the economy in most countries of the world.

Consequently, Singapore can not only survive, but also its systems -- racial-unity, good system of education, steady and progressive growth of economy and concern of its population -- are for most of the countries in the world to learn and establish for the good of their populations and global mankind.

[fooksengloke]

There are many successful cities in the world, many with economic growth, 15% a year, even 20% or 30% a year. Smallness and compactness can be an advantage. A high income inequality looks less serious than if the country has a defined rural area with a naturally lower per capita income as well as lower cost of living but it is not.

[shielatee]

As long as you are not part of the Government.
We will do fine ☺️