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TFC Budget Debate Is Back… And This Year, It’s PersonalThe numbers are out. The headlines are loud. But what’s really going on beneath the surface of this year’s Singapore Budget?Before you scroll past another hot take, tune in to the only budget debate you actually need to hear.the TFC crew dives deeper than ever, beyond the vouchers and headline announcements, to unpack what the policies really mean for your job, your family, your future, and yes… your CPF.Meet the Panel

  • Reggie - Your “Chief Financial Cook” is back in the driver’s seat, promising one thing: No blind agreement. No polite nodding. Just real conversation.
  • Anthony - The policy veteran who keeps coming back for one reason: this is the one debate that actually matters. Expect sharp takes on economic strategy and what’s really driving the nation’s direction.
  • Adrian - The “usual culprit” who asks the uncomfortable questions. If there’s a stress test for government KPIs or AI ambitions, he’s bringing it.
  • Iman - First time on the panel, but don’t underestimate her. She’s cutting through the spreadsheets to ask the bigger question: Is this the life we actually want?

What We’re Unpacking

  • Is this a steady-as-we-go budget… or something more strategic?
  • Are we engineering innovation, or just throwing money at VCs?
  • Has Singapore quietly created a minimum wage without calling it one?
  • Why do families still hesitate to have more children, even with subsidies?
  • Are we talking about productivity… but ignoring how people actually want to live?
  • And what happens when AI, immigration, and identity all collide?

Plus:
Some jaw-dropping revenue numbers.
A ministry that slashed its operating budget by 75%.
And a CPF conversation you’re going to want to hear in full.

This isn’t just about dollars and cents.
It’s about risk.
It’s about trade-offs.
It’s about the kind of society we’re building — and whether we’re honest about it.If you care about jobs, kids, housing, inequality, or simply where this country is headed next…

🎧 Don’t miss this episode of TFC Budget Debate.
Because the real debate doesn’t start with the speech.
It starts after.

What We Discuss:

  • 02:50 - What were your key takeaways after hearing the Budget?
  • 06:23 - What feels misaligned with what you’re seeing on the ground?
  • 15:45 - Any reflections from an economic development standpoint?
  • 27:17 - What are your thoughts on the Progressive Wage Model?
  • 36:40 - Any open comments on the social and family measures?
  • 48:17 - If given a platform, what social policy would you push?
  • 58:57 - What are your thoughts on CPF’s proposed investment scheme?

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