Minister K. Shanmugam Gets Real: Drugs, Grief & Second Chances in Singapore

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Minister K. Shanmugam Gets Real: Drugs, Grief & Second Chances in Singapore

Sessions aka Rise 'n Shine Podcast: In one of the most powerful episodes we’ve ever done, Minister K. Shanmugam joins us for an unfiltered conversation on grief, redemption, and the realities of law and leadership in Singapore.

We open with a raw, emotional moment between Minister Shanmugam and our host Simonboy. In a rare reversal of roles, the Minister steps in as a guest host to speak directly to Simon—sharing words of comfort, wisdom, and hard truths about choices and consequences.

From there, we dive into what it really takes to be a leader in Singapore. Minister Shanmugam explains why our drug laws are so strict, his thoughts on second chances for ex-offenders, and his belief in being firm but fair. He also talked about Singapore’s divorce laws, the community support available for those seeking to rebuild their lives, and how the government supports those who have stumbled but want to rise again.

This isn’t your usual political interview.
It’s raw. It’s real. It’s deeply human.

Watch it now. It might change the way you think.

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Chapters:
00:00 Teaser
00:38 Introduction
01:00 How is Simonboy coping with the news
04:25 Say "NO" to drugs
07:55 Min. Shan outreach to Simonboy
08:56 Appearing on a podcast hosted by ex-offenders
11:36 Government's support for ex-offenders
16:23 Drugs is not a victimless crime
19:07 Singapore's tough laws on drug trafficking
21:20 Perception of the Death Penalty
23:24 Drugs-related suicides
24:19 Min. Shan's opinion of raising drug consumption among youth
27:50 Advice for parents and schools to keep kids away from drugs
28:55 How Lukey's mother handled his drug addiction
29:41 Mothers' soft-heartedness do more harm than help
31:50 What can the general public do to help with ex-offenders
35:31 Min. Shan's opinion on Chia Boon Teck's comment as a lawyer
41:14 Toughest decision to make as a Minister
47:25 Lukey asks for Min. Shan's mobile number
48:08 Achievement or moment that Min. Shan is most proud of
54:13 How to become a minister?
56:17 What makes Minister K. Shanmugam happy?
01:00:03 Closing

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