The three new candidates introduced by Workers’ Party chief Pritam Singh and chairperson Sylvia Lim are: lawyer Harpreet Singh, 59, product lead Jasper Kuan, 46, and lawyer Sufyan Mikhail Putra Mohd Kamil, 33.
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00:00Let me say this about finances.
00:04I am financially very conservative.
00:09I believe we ought to be good stewards of our reserves.
00:14I believe we must not overspend and that we must save for the future.
00:20That's what my parents taught me.
00:23But I also believe that good stewardship means not over-saving either.
00:32Because over-saving can be as dangerous as over-spending.
00:36It means genuine needs of the present generation may be overlooked.
00:42And the best way of looking after future generations is to make sure present generations are adequately looked after.
00:52I believe, particularly in this SG60 year, that it is time that we as a people be an active citizenry in charting the course of our nation for the next 60 years and beyond.
01:07In that spirit, I am stepping up in these elections because I believe that our collective endeavour to build a caring, just and more equitable society is truly greater than the sum of our parts.
01:20At my core, I believe that we as an alternative voice have a responsibility to speak truth to power, and to play our role as the alternate bench in parliament actively, and to put forth viable policy positions in the spirit of alleviating these pressures from our fellow citizens.
01:39I also see the pressure our kids face, the financial and emotional burden it places on families, especially the current over-reliance on tuition.
01:48I want to push for an education system that is more forward-looking, less stressful, and more inclusive.
01:55Two, cost of living.
01:58Like many parents, I feel the struggles of raising children in Singapore's expensive environment.
02:04We, as parents, without a doubt, make sacrifices for our kids to help them succeed.
02:11I want to be a voice for practical and fair policies that support families and protect breadwinners.
02:20It is vital, hugely vital, that the government continues to improve our lives and create opportunities for Singaporeans.
02:28In summary, I want to be a balanced and measured voice in parliament.
02:33Speaking on these important issues, as a loyal opposition, I would challenge the government to do better, to rethink their policies, and above all, create a brighter future for our children.
02:49Speaking of the