Tin Pei Ling
๐ค PersonAppearances Over Time
Podcast Appearances
So it's a whole ecosystem of support. I recognize that not everyone enjoys the same level of support. And so actually... This thing about how can we better support women to achieve their aspirations actually became one of the causes that I've been fighting for or talking about since that second general election, since 2015, since becoming a mother.
So it's a whole ecosystem of support. I recognize that not everyone enjoys the same level of support. And so actually... This thing about how can we better support women to achieve their aspirations actually became one of the causes that I've been fighting for or talking about since that second general election, since 2015, since becoming a mother.
Yeah, actually I'm passionate about a range of issues and causes. When I was in my 20s, when I was first fielded, I was very passionate and I continue to be passionate about elderly issues as well as youth because I've always been.
Yeah, actually I'm passionate about a range of issues and causes. When I was in my 20s, when I was first fielded, I was very passionate and I continue to be passionate about elderly issues as well as youth because I've always been.
a youth volunteer and I believe in youth development mental health mental wellness being such a core part of issue that youth are concerned about so that naturally is something that I'm concerned about as well and I've always been interested in mental health that's why I chose psychology right Then seniors, my parents are aging.
a youth volunteer and I believe in youth development mental health mental wellness being such a core part of issue that youth are concerned about so that naturally is something that I'm concerned about as well and I've always been interested in mental health that's why I chose psychology right Then seniors, my parents are aging.
As the only child, I have to think about how I can support them, how I can care for them. And I also start to think about how I would like to live my life when I eventually grow old and become an elderly myself. So that's from the personal point of view, but my constituency, One in three are aged 60 and above. So I have a fairly significant population of seniors that were under my care.
As the only child, I have to think about how I can support them, how I can care for them. And I also start to think about how I would like to live my life when I eventually grow old and become an elderly myself. So that's from the personal point of view, but my constituency, One in three are aged 60 and above. So I have a fairly significant population of seniors that were under my care.
Naturally, issues concerning them would be my concern as well. Ensuring their basic living needs are being taken care of, ensuring that they continue to be socially and mentally engaged because I think the biggest red face that our elderly face today is isolation. Bread and butter, all these.
Naturally, issues concerning them would be my concern as well. Ensuring their basic living needs are being taken care of, ensuring that they continue to be socially and mentally engaged because I think the biggest red face that our elderly face today is isolation. Bread and butter, all these.
Some do continue to struggle, but overall, I think with the government support, with the charities and community partners coming together, we can cover that part. For seniors, because of changing social structure, Many are living alone or they are living maybe with only one other person. Be a spouse, could be a helper.
Some do continue to struggle, but overall, I think with the government support, with the charities and community partners coming together, we can cover that part. For seniors, because of changing social structure, Many are living alone or they are living maybe with only one other person. Be a spouse, could be a helper.
But basically, because of that changing social structure, many seniors are going to be very lonely in their twilight years. And if we don't actively engage them, they can deteriorate very quickly, physically as well as mentally. And then the burden of care will therefore be very heavy. But the biggest thing is about their quality of life. So this is something that I continue to be very focused on.
But basically, because of that changing social structure, many seniors are going to be very lonely in their twilight years. And if we don't actively engage them, they can deteriorate very quickly, physically as well as mentally. And then the burden of care will therefore be very heavy. But the biggest thing is about their quality of life. So this is something that I continue to be very focused on.
Because women empowerment, as a mother, as a daughter, as a wife, as a whatever, so many different roles. It's really how can we empower women to create, to build capabilities, to create capacities, to break the ceiling and help them achieve their aspiration. And now as we move into the digital future, So this is also the other thing that I'm also very big on.
Because women empowerment, as a mother, as a daughter, as a wife, as a whatever, so many different roles. It's really how can we empower women to create, to build capabilities, to create capacities, to break the ceiling and help them achieve their aspiration. And now as we move into the digital future, So this is also the other thing that I'm also very big on.
It's about the digital economy, digital society, the smart nation, smart government, the whole digital realm, the digital future. This also is something that I'm very interested in. So there's a lot that I can cover, but basically, how can we make sure that Singapore continues to be well-placed? for the opportunities within this digital future?
It's about the digital economy, digital society, the smart nation, smart government, the whole digital realm, the digital future. This also is something that I'm very interested in. So there's a lot that I can cover, but basically, how can we make sure that Singapore continues to be well-placed? for the opportunities within this digital future?
How can we continue to ensure that our people are ready for this digital future? And under this portion is how can we empower women so that they are smart ladies for a smart nation? How can we help them unlock the opportunities that a digital future can offer them.
How can we continue to ensure that our people are ready for this digital future? And under this portion is how can we empower women so that they are smart ladies for a smart nation? How can we help them unlock the opportunities that a digital future can offer them.