Lunch with Sumiko: 'It's been a roller coaster,' says Edwin Tong on his journey from lawyer to lawmaker

His ministry's work involves building cohesion and national identity. Lawyer-turned-minister Edwin Tong says being in office has been a roller-coaster ride.

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In 2018, Edwin Tong made a career switch from lawyer to Government minister. He currently holds the roles of Minister for Culture Community and Youth and Second Minister for Law, yet he describes himself as being non-conformist and playful at heart.
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Lunch with Edwin Tong is eight months in the making.

I had put in an interview request in December last year and followed up periodically with his press people. But, I'm told, his schedule is tight. A few dates are suggested then postponed.

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