Dinesh Vasu Dash, a new PAP candidate for East Coast GRC, shares his journey of significant sacrifices, including a pay cut and leaving a private job to join the Health Ministry during the pandemic. In an interview, he discusses lessons learned from working with seniors and the need for holistic policy formulation to ensure effective implementation that benefits residents. He reflects on the challenges of transitioning to a more visible political role and the adjustments required for his family amidst these changes.