The Leong Form

21. What If I Fail To Retire? (Live from The Price of Tomorrow 2025)

For every adult putting in the hours at work and slogging through the night, every hour spent working is an hour closer to retirement. Pop the poppers! Retirement is a desirable destination, but it can also be a pin drop you might well dread, especially if you’re not ready.  So many things can derail your retirement plans – suffering job loss, declining health, acquiring a disability, making poor investments or being scammed of your life savings. What if you fail to retire? We address this on The Leong Form takeover, recorded at The Price of Tomorrow - a financial wellness festival presented by OCBC. We confront the quiet anxiety many Singaporeans face in their 50s — the fear of not having “enough,” and the uncertainty of what retirement looks like in today’s volatile world. From CPF realities and misunderstood benchmarks of adequacy, to rethinking investment strategies and insurance coverage, Stanley Leong’s guests unpack what it truly means to plan and re-plan for retirement amid longer lifespans and rising costs. Stanley picks the minds of Peh Er Yan (Group Director of CPF Board’s Communications & Engagement Group), independent actuarial consultant Alex Lee, and Timothy Liew (Head of Investments at OCBC).  There’s no better time than now to get retirement-ready! The Leong Form is available on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts!  -- With the exception of the OCBC representative, the views and opinions expressed belong to the guest speakers and do not represent the views of OCBC Bank.

20. From Shooting Hoops to Leadership Loops with Jasmin Lau

What makes someone step out of the “policy bubble” and into the political arena? And how does that decision reshape everything from leadership to family life?  Minister of State for the Ministry of Digital Development and Information, and the Ministry of Education, JasminLau (@jasminlaujm), opens up about the turning points that changed her career, her convictions, and how she shows up as a mother, policymaker, and MP for Ang Mo Kio GRC.  From confronting AI (what Jasmin refers to as “digital opium”), to mum guilt and what team sports have taught her, Jasmin reveals the unexpected ways her worlds collide.  Also hear her musings on what it really takes to prepare every Singaporean to thrive in a hyper-digital age.  Click on the links in bio to watch/hear Jasmin’s candid conversation with Hossan and Stanley Leong on The Leong Form!  The Leong Form is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and on the YouTube channel.

19. From Metal to Ministry with Dinesh Vasu Dash

From a metalhead to becoming Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth, and for Manpower - this is the story of Dinesh Vasu Dash (@dineshvasudash). Dinesh has gone from leading troops in Afghanistan, to overseeing security at the Trump-Kim Summit in Singapore, to carrying the late Mr. Lee Kuan Yew’s casket. Hear how his experiences have forged his beliefs about leadership, sacrifice, and empathy. Dinesh also shares his reflections on mental health, supporting the vulnerable in society, and what it really means to include every Singaporean in our shared story. And of course, we had to quiz him about being a Metallica fan!  From metal to the work he does at two ministries, Hossan and Stanley Leong are locked and loaded with questions on this brand new episode of The Leong Form. Watch and listen on Spotify, YouTube and Apple Podcasts. Go to links in bio or search ‘The Leong Form’ on your favourite platform now!

18. No Shrinking Away From Politics with Syed Harun Alhabsyi

Our guest on this special episode is Dr Syed Harun Alhabsyi (@drsyedharun), Senior Parliamentary Secretary for the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of National Development. The former psychiatrist in private practice discloses how his experiences in medicine, community work, and education converge to shape his approach to national issues like supporting families living in public rental flats and students with special needs.   The conversation also turns to what binds us as a nation, and how ordinary Singaporeans can play a part in strengthening the social fabric.

17. Not By The Book But By Fire with Shen Tan

From Forbes director to self-taught chef, Shen Tan’s journey is anything but ordinary. Shen (@chefshentan & @ownselfmakechef) carved her own path through Singapore’s brutal F&B scene - from running hawker stalls and restaurants to private dining. In this episode, Shen shares: * Why she traded in her power suit for an apron * How being self-taught shaped her philosophy (and her battles with imposter syndrome) * Her unfiltered take on Singapore’s merciless F&B industry * Her advice for aspiring café owners and home cooks This episode packs a punch with a generous serving of sambal! Follow Shen’s work in and out of the kitchen at ownselfmakechef.com [http://ownselfmakechef.com/]  Enjoy more episodes of The Leong Form on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube!