Singapore is looking to professionalise skilled trades such as work by electricians and plumbers as part of its push to broaden the nation's concept of meritocracy.

In the same spirit, DPM Lawrence Wong says that our economic structures, remuneration, and career prospects in various professions must also be consistent with what we value. 

Professor Lawrence Loh, Director of the Centre for Governance and Sustainability at NUS Business School shares his take on potential steps to achieve that. 

This podcast is produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

Presenter: Lynlee Foo