Not Everyone Wants the Top Guy; with Dr. Paul Tambyah of the Singapore Democratic Party #TRR

Infectious diseases specialist, volunteer activist, long term member of the Singapore Democratic Party https://www.instagram.com/yourssdp, and a lover of briyani, Dr. Paul Tambyah speaks openly about having alternate views, his desire to affect change and how there’s no limit to the number of surprises an election can bring. Chapters: (00:00) On this episode... (00:33) Introduction (01:38) How's the election campaign going for you so far? (02:35) Crowd turnout during lunchtime rallies? (03:05) Do you enjoy campaigning season? (03:51) What is rallying about? (05:58) Dr. Paul served 49 years in the army as an MO (06:40) Dealing with chao keng soldiers (08:14) Why hasn't the Government snapped you up? (10:00) Dr. Paul's football team (does he reveal it?) (11:11) First word you think of when you see this image (12:04) Tell me your run in with Dr. Chee when you first started this journey? (15:38) Rishi shares a parallel experience with IMDA (16:52) Advocates in the system (18:14) TLDR of Dr. Paul's first GE2025 rally - a football analogy (19:30) How to be internationally recognised in a small place (22:10) Who is Paul, as a person? (23:44) Do you make time for social pursuits? (25:46) Dr. Paul's first brush with Dr. Chee (because we digressed) (26:41) Was there a moment where you decided to get into politics and be a part of the SDP? (27:51) Generational differences in mindsets (31:11) Stand-Up Comedy Break! (33:07) Dr. Paul's foray into politics (34:41) What will you champion for in Parliament if given the mandate? (36:21) Foreign interference (41:46) Is politics dirty business? (46:37) What is your message for first-time voters? Host: Rishi Budhrani ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therishireport Guest: Dr. Paul Tambyah of the Singapore Democratic Party https://www.instagram.com/paultambyah https://www.instagram.com/yourssdp https://www.tiktok.com/@yahlahbut Recorded and Mixed at ⁠⁠⁠LFG Content Co.⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/lfgcontentco Follow Rishi Budhrani online for more stand-up comedy content! - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rishibudhrani - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rishibudhrani - FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRealRishiBudhrani/ - Telegram: https://t.me/ComedyWithRishi - Website: https://www.rishibudhrani.com