@meng.huat our turn to troll Barca now    

@Cybertan @ManOfTheHour  

guess watching it makes youtube auto push the videos...     

in short dont believe  

The panelists held a largely positive view of the childcare leave announcements in the National Day Rally 2026, though they discussed some underlying complexities regarding workplace culture and societal impact:   Substantial and Bold: The panelists were surprised by the scale of the changes, noting that increasing leave for children aged 7-12 from 2 to 8 days was a significant, structural shift rather than just an incremental update (13:28-14:25).   Financial Burden Relief: They praised the government's decision to fully subsidize the cost of childcare leave, which effectively removes the financial burden from employers (26:39-27:01).   Workplace Tensions: A key concern discussed was the potential for friction between parents and singles/DINKs (Dual Income, No Kids) in the workforce. The panelists noted that some might perceive parents as "taking advantage" of these policies, which could inadvertently create resentment if not managed well by HR policies (23:20-24:59, 28:02-29:19).   Cultural Shift Needed: The panelists emphasized that while the government has addressed the "hardware" (financial costs and policy), there remains a need for a shift in the "software" (workplace culture). They noted that simply having policies isn't enough; companies need to foster environments where taking leave is normalized and does not carry a stigma or impact career trajectories (30:51-33:28).