Singapore is a in state of flux; many issues such as meritocracy and pragmatism in the current administration and the resulting rise of elitism and the most recently the debate on the future of HDB (Housing Development Board) flats. However, there are other pressing challenges facing Singapore such as income security for the elderly, evolving demographics and apparent inequality in the education system. All these will shape the national narrative and impact policymaking as Singapore navigates the challenges in Asia's First Urban Century in an increasingly global and disruptive world.