We are capping this PE2023 series with a post-results analysis episode with someone we never expected to have on the show but are deeply honoured to host: Professor Tommy Koh. He is a Special Adviser at the Institute of Policy Studies at the National University of Singapore. He is also a diplomat, lawyer, professor and author who served as Singapore's Permanent Representative to the United Nations between 1968 and 1971. In this episode, we pick Prof Koh’s brain on Mr. Tharman’s landslide victory, including the various reasons that led to the unexpectedly wide victory margin. We will also discuss what the future of Singapore with Mr. Tharman as President can look like. If you're interested in partnerships, have general enquiries, or want to launch a podcast, reach out to us at ⁠[email protected]⁠! Follow on Instagram:Joel Lim – @limxjoelZYRUP Media – @zyrupmediaZodapop by ZYRUP Media – @zodapopsg Chapter Markers: (00:00) Opening (01:30) Welcoming Prof. Tommy Koh (01:44) Discussion on Tharman's Surprise Landslide Victory (05:48) Discussion on Ng Kok Song and Tan Kin Lian (08:27) Discussion on Politicisation of the Presidential Election (10:40) Discussion on Whether The Results Show Support for PAP (12:00) Discussion on the Relevance of Race in Elections (14:37) Final Reflections on Results (15:25) Discussion on Tharman's Capabilities to Fulfil President Role (23:33) Discussion on Mrs. Tharman, Ms. Jane Ittogi (25:48) Discussion on Social Media and Election Campaigning (29:35) Discussion on Having an Optimistic Leader (31:33) Discussion on Future Challenges and Opportunities (35:00) Discussion on the President-Prime Minister Relationship (38:11) Prof Koh's Final Words (39:22) Closing