The Tembusu (Fagraea fragrans) is a large evergreen tree in the family Gentianaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia. Its trunk is dark brown, with deeply fissured bark, looking somewhat like a bittergourd. It grows in an irregular shape from 10 to 25m high. Its leaves are light green and oval in shape. Its yellowish flowers have a distinct fragrance and the fruits of the tree are bitter tasting red berries, which are eaten by birds and fruit bats. Source: Tembusu, Wikipedia
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A Dialogue with Minister Tan Chuan-Jin: ​Social Inequality

17 Jan 2017 | 6:30 pm |
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17 JAN 2017, 6.30PM (EVENT IS SOLD OUT)

Mr Tan Chuan-Jin entered politics in 2011 as a part of the Marine Parade GRC. He was awarded the SAF Overseas Scholarship to complete his BSc (Econ) at the London School of Economics and Master of Arts in Defence Studies at King’s College London. He also holds a Master in Public Management at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, NUS.

In his political career, he has held positions such as Senior Minister of State at the Ministry of National Deveopment, Minister for Manpower, and his current position as the Minister for Social and Family Development.

Mr Tan will share insights on how Singapore’s social policies are conceived to tackle our social inequality challenges. This is to foster greater understanding of social inequality from a public policy standpoint. Tembusians will also be able to engage Mr Tan in a dialogue to question, clarify, or suggest on issues related to his portfolio.