One thing I have learned over the years is that the biggest barrier to justice is not money. It is confusion. For many people the law feels like a completely different world with its own language and its own rules. And honestly it is no surprise that people feel overwhelmed because most of the time they do not know where to even begin.
This is why I believe that legal literacy is just as important as legal representation. People need clarity just as much as they need counsel.
So when I was invited to the studio at 938NOW now CNA938 I was more than happy to do it. In that segment with Susan Ng my goal was simple. Take the fear out of the law and help people understand what is actually happening when they face a legal problem.
The Conversation On Making Law Human Again
In the studio Susan and I talked about what everyday Singaporeans experience the moment they run into a legal issue. Divorce matters. Employment disputes. Tenancy problems. The first reaction is almost always panic.
My message to listeners was that help is available. The law exists to guide not just to punish. And the best time to get advice is at the start before a small problem grows into something much harder to fix.
Why I Keep Doing These Sessions
People sometimes ask why I spend time on media work even with a full schedule. The answer is simple. It is part of my commitment as an ecosystem builder.
If sharing one explanation on air helps someone feel less lost or encourages someone to go for mediation instead of escalating into litigation then that is a win. Lawyers cannot stay behind our desks all the time. We need to show up where people already are. In community spaces. In online platforms. And sometimes over the radio waves.
A Note of Thanks
I am thankful to Susan for creating the kind of conversation that people actually want to listen to. She asks the questions that matter. The ones people often wish they could ask but do not know how. Platforms like hers help us build a society where justice is something people can understand. Not something they feel shut out from.
