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https://youtu.be/1ub0enzN7Zs?si=RGniLhMs7voIJHfo


There is very slight lip compression, accompanied by slight head shake, as he makes the transition into deflecting the points.

[3:05-3:13] Lip compression with emphatic hand movements:

His lip compression is maintained as he starts to give reasons on why he cannot address the previous points.

[3:13-3:17] Lip Compression, controlled demeanor

He has lip compression and moves onto his concluding points with controlled hand gestures.

Absence of Nasal Flare, Tongue Jutting, and Significant Eye Darting:

There is no noticeable nasal flaring throughout the video.

There is no evidence of tongue jutting at any point.

There are very brief moments of what could be considered slight eye shifting, but there is no true eye darting that would suggest deception.

Summary of Microexpressions and Body Language with Timestamps:

Lip Compression: Lip compression is the most frequent microexpression, appearing during potentially challenging areas of his speech. This reveals potential internal tension, hesitations, or a reluctance to fully express specific views.

Hand Gestures: He has various hand movements throughout his speech to add visual emphasis and for illustration.

Lack of other Microexpressions: There is no evidence of nasal flare or tongue jutting, and very little eye darting which, overall suggests a high level of control.

Overall Conclusion Based on Timestamps:

The timestamps highlight that Tan See Leng is mostly in control of his body language during his speech. However, lip compression indicates internal reservations or hesitations, especially during areas of discussion with potential contention. His body language is calculated, controlled, and measured, which gives off the impression of a highly rehearsed speaker. By having the details of the microexpressions timestamped, we are able to highlight those moments where he struggles to be completely genuine in his responses.

[Bigiron]

Here are the hedging statements and round about answers from Tan See Leng in this video, with timestamps:

0:02-0:16: Dr. Tan See Leng responds to a suggestion about giving Singaporeans the first right to jobs over foreigners by saying, "I believe that Singaporeans know that we need a calibrated position that will work well for our economy and our people, instead of swinging to extremes." This is a hedging statement as it doesn't directly address the suggestion of giving Singaporeans first right to jobs, but instead talks about a "calibrated position" and avoiding "extremes." It's a round about way of saying they cannot just give jobs to Singaporeans first without considering other factors.

0:19-0:26: He continues explaining the role of foreigners in the economy, stating, "Foreigners complement local workers to grow the economy and create job opportunities for Singaporeans." This is a round about answer as it justifies the presence of foreigners in the workforce without directly addressing the initial suggestion of prioritizing Singaporean citizens first.

0:26-0:35: Dr. Tan See Leng discusses the need to attract global companies and allow them to hire talent globally, saying "In order to attract the best global companies here, we must allow them to also hire talent globally." This is another round about answer, explaining the necessity of hiring foreigners for the sake of attracting global companies, again without directly addressing the priority for Singaporeans.

0:36-0:46: He acknowledges the concerns of Singaporeans about fair treatment and competition, stating, "At the same time, we recognize that Singaporeans, our fellow Singaporeans are concerned about fair treatment and fair competition at the workplace." This is a hedging statement as it acknowledges the concern without committing to a specific action or policy to directly address the prioritization of Singaporeans in jobs.

0:47-0:56: Dr. Tan See Leng describes the checks in place to ensure fair consideration of job applicants, "Our robust checks today ensure employers fairly consider all job applicants and we have been rooting out discriminatory employers even before this bill." This is a round about answer, focusing on the existing systems and actions taken against discriminatory employers, rather than directly addressing the suggestion of giving Singaporeans priority.

1:16-1:33: He speaks about the COMPASS system and encourages employers to develop local pipelines and reduce reliance on foreign talent, stating, "Compass encourages employers to develop their own local pipeline, it's one of the foundational criteria, it encourages employers, I repeat to develop their own local pipeline and reduce their reliance on foreign talent." While seemingly addressing the concern, this is still a round about answer as it talks about encouraging employers, but not directly enforcing a policy of prioritizing Singaporean citizens for jobs.

1:34-1:39: Dr. Tan See Leng mentions the minimum cost of hiring EP and S Pass holders being benchmarked, "Now the minimum cost of hiring EP and S Pass holders are also benchmarked to the top one-third of local PMETs." This is a round about answer, focusing on salary benchmarks as a measure to ensure fair competition, but not directly addressing the core issue of job priority for Singaporeans.

1:59-2:07: He emphasizes investment in Singaporeans through upskilling and reskilling initiatives, saying, "More fundamentally, we continue to invest in Singaporeans through lifelong upskilling, reskilling and career health initiatives." This again is a round about answer, focusing on government investment to improve local workers' skills, rather than directly addressing the priority for Singaporeans in job opportunities.

2:17-2:25: Dr. Tan See Leng mentions that the new bill adds to existing measures to deter discriminatory hiring practices, "This bill adds to the suite of measures already in existence by further strengthening our ability to deter and to penalize discriminatory hiring practices." This is another round about answer, highlighting the bill's aim to address discriminatory practices, but not directly focusing on job priority for Singaporeans.

2:48-2:52: He states, "There is no indication that underemployment is increasing." This is a hedging statement, using "no indication" rather than a definitive "no" to address concerns about underemployment.

2:52-3:01: Dr. Tan See Leng uses statistics about PMETs to counter the idea of underemployment by saying, "PMETs now make up 64% of all employed residents, up from 54% 10 years ago." This is a round about answer, using positive statistics about PMET employment to indirectly refute claims of underemployment issues for Singaporeans due to foreign workers.

3:31-3:35: Dr. Tan See Leng concludes his response by stating, "Resident PMETs grew by 34% over this period significantly higher than the EP and S Pass holders increase of 11%." This is another round about answer using statistics to show growth in local PMET employment compared to foreign workers, again indirectly addressing concerns about job competition.

3:37-3:38: At the end of his response, Dr. Tan See Leng states "Thank you", signaling that his response is complete, even though it largely avoids directly answering the core issue of prioritizing Singaporean citizens for jobs.

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Overall summary and conclusion 

Dr. Tan See Leng's responses in the video avoid directly addressing the question of prioritizing Singaporean citizens for jobs. Instead, he employs hedging language, emphasizing the need for a "calibrated approach" and avoiding "extremes." He uses roundabout answers by focusing on the economic benefits of foreign workers, the existence of fair hiring practices, and government initiatives for upskilling locals. He also uses statistics to highlight positive trends, indirectly refuting concerns about underemployment and job competition for Singaporeans, ultimately concluding without a clear commitment to prioritize citizens.

[Ola]

Same lies over and over again for the 61% NAIVE

"Singaporeans know well"
but at the end, PAP open floodgates to fake FTs

"Foreigner compliment local workers to grow the economy"
but only HALF of them compliment while the other half replace locals

[Gemstar]

That xi ling cannot even beat LMW in debate. Trying to sneak around like a snake avoiding face to face argument and escaping direct questions. Asking question A can jumps to answer B. Lack standard of argument with no qualities.

[Wy:Nox]

I am sick of the same old answers from PaP because they are unwilling to adapt or improve. We are facing this same old issue which is never solved for 2 decades. Tell me! How to vote for them?

[Gemstar]

I am sick of the same old answers from PaP because they are unwilling to adapt or improve. We are facing this same old issue which is never solved for 2 decades. Tell me! How to vote for them?

I hv been supporting Oppositions 10 over years. With the coming-in of a strong PSP who hv been working hard on the grounds, Oppositions will grow even stronger.