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- #881: Deregistered Vehicles: How Are They Still Slipping Through the Cracks? · 32 minA vehicle that is supposed to have been scrapped or exported, but is still being driven on Singapore roads. How does this happen, and what are the risks? The recent fatalâŠ
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- #879 : âHaze Again: Who's Pointing Fingers at Whom?â · 32 minThe haze is back, and so is the familiar frustration over why, after all these years, so little seems to have changed. But as Singapore sends notices to companies under itsâŠ
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- #877: Retirement: Future Meâs Problem? · 26 minRetirement planning is easy to put off. Thereâs always something more urgent: house, kids, ageing parents, business, bills. Before you know it, âlaterâ keeps getting pushedâŠ
- #876: âEvery School Is A Good Schoolâ But Are They Shaping Singaporeans Differently? · 40 minâEvery school is a good school.â Weâve heard it countless times but is every school really the same? According to NTUâs Asst Prof Luke Lu, whose new book explores the experiencesâŠ
- #875: Does The World Get China Wrong? · 45 minAs Chinaâs influence on the world stage grows, is China still misunderstood, even by fellow Asian countries like Singapore? Who better to unpack this than Yuanpu Huang, aka YuanâŠ
- PLAN B #874: Are We Heading For World War 3? · 39 minHe served in the US Marines, became a CIA case officer, and later ran for the US House of Representatives. Now, Adam Dunigan joins us to unpack the geopolitical tensionsâŠ
- PLAN B #873: Are Singaporeâs Ministers Worth the Higher Pay? · 46 minAt a time when companies are freezing hiring and wage growth remains a concern, news that ministers are getting a pay increase is bound to raise eyebrows. But is it necessarilyâŠ
- #872: What Makes A Singaporean, Truly? · 32 minWhat exactly makes someone Singaporean? Itâs a question that has resurfaced in recent years, but came sharply into focus after news broke of Singaporeans missing in theâŠ
- #871 Malaysiaâs Politics Are Changing. Hereâs Why Singapore Should Care · 36 minWith Malaysiaâs elections on the horizon, weâre bringing back a guest (and a requested one) who knows Malaysian politics inside out: Dr Nawab. From the rise of the conservativeâŠ
- PLAN B #870: Are Singles Left Out By This Yearâs NDR? · 27 minThe biggest takeaway from this yearâs National Day Rally? The Government appears to have hit the panic button on Singaporeâs declining total fertility rate (TFR), rolling outâŠ
- PLAN B #869: Could a Youth Grant Change the Game for Young Entrepreneurs? · 28 minYouâve probably seen their shops around Singapore, and maybe even tried their viral candies. Weâre bringing back Luqmaan and Haikkel from The SGFR Store, this time to talk aboutâŠ
- PLAN B #868: AI Will Make Us More Efficient But At What Cost? · 41 minYouâve probably seen Koocesterâs TikToks interviewing people with seriously nice cars. But thereâs more to the brand than supercars. In our latest interview, he unveils a newâŠ
- #867 Singapore is 61. But are we still the same Singapore? · 40 minOur national identity was once built around survival: economic growth, security and simply making it as a young nation. But six decades later, perhaps survival isnât enough. AsâŠ
- PLAN B #866: Less Babies, More BTOs⊠Something Doesnât Add Up. · 44 min · Jakso 866One of the biggest topics covered in Parliament this week was the planned clearing of Maju Forest and Gillman Barracks to make way for future BTOs. While many Singaporeans wereâŠ
- PLAN B #865: Did Singapore Overreact With the Massive Attack Ban? · 20 minMassive Attackâs ban from Singapore over their pro-Palestine concert actions has made international headlines, and once again, Singapore is being painted as the villain. But isâŠ
- PLAN B #864: Co-Living for Youths: Great Idea, Wrong Price? · 52 min$1,800. Thatâs the starting price of Singaporeâs newly announced co-living units for youths aged 21 to 35. Designed to encourage independence and help young people build newâŠ
- PLAN B #863: Faishalâs Resignation: A Pity for the Malay-Muslim Community? · 27 minThis week, one story dominated the headlines: Muhammad Faishal Ibrahimâs resignation. After Min. K. Shanmugam described Faishalâs messages to a female member of the public asâŠ
- PLAN B #862: Singapore Has Free Speech, But It Isnât the Same Everywhere · 31 minWith Bloomberg and its reporter ordered to pay $230,000 each to Ministers K. Shanmugam and Tan See Leng, itâs worth asking: what does âfree speechâ actually mean in Singapore?âŠ
- PLAN B #861: Can Hate Comments Actually Help Your Business? Ministry of Spud Thinks So · 34 minouâve probably seen Ministry of Spudâs loaded potatoes all over your feed, and the long queues that come with them. For founders Khalil and Nana, going viral has fuelled theâŠ
- #860: Harta, Amanah dan Warisan · 1 h 7 minFaraid selalu jadi punca pergaduhan dalam keluarga. Ramai fokus pada siapa dapat lebih atau kurang, tapi jarang kita fikir tentang amanah yang datang bersama setiap bahagianâŠ
- #859 Behind The Glamour: The brutal reality of the legal sector · 36 min · Kausi 4 Jakso 859Singaporeâs legal profession is confronting a difficult question: why are so many lawyers choosing to leave? A recent study has renewed attention on the pressures faced withinâŠ
- #858 Singaporeâs Bureaucracy vs Art: Can Creativity Survive? · 22 min · Kausi 4 Jakso 858When Marcusâ PowerJet artwork outside an MRT station was reported to the police and subsequently whitewashed, the internet rallied behind him almost instantly. Much of theâŠ
- #857 Are Run Clubs the New Social Media Status Symbol? · 25 min · Kausi 4 Jakso 857Youâve probably noticed the surge of running groups across Singaporeâs central districts in recent months. But long before it became the latest fitness trend, runners like IzuanâŠ
- #856 Are We Witnessing a New Form of Racism? · 23 min · Kausi 4 Jakso 856A growing number of alleged China-originated videos targeting Singaporeâs Indian community have drawn criticism from MPs, including Edwin Tong. Some see Singapore as culturallyâŠ
- #855 Is Performing the Azan in Secular Spaces Wrong? · 24 minWhen Nor Syazwan Abdul Majid performed the azan during his Malay Kampung Heritage Tour on Pulau Ubin, he never expected it would lead to a complaint and national headlines. TheâŠ
- #854 Local SMEs vs Sam Heedyâs BrandTok · 55 min · Kausi 4 Jakso 854For the past week, marketing agency BrandTok has been making headlines, and not for the right reasons. Multiple SMEs have come forward accusing founder Sam Heedy of failing toâŠ
- #853 Heâs Still a Student⊠But Teaching Kids for Free · 29 min · Kausi 4 Jakso 85324-year-old NTU student Sufi believes underprivileged students deserve equal access to education. That belief led him to found BrightGuides, a free tuition programme inâŠ
- #852 The Lawyer Fighting Singaporeâs Hardest Battles · 31 min · Kausi 4 Jakso 852Singapore recently saw a record turnout at the Labour Day rally at Hong Lim Park, with more than 1,500 people in attendance. Among those present was Derek Wong, best known as theâŠ
- #851 From Quitting Law to Selling Singaporeâs First Olive Oil · 32 minLaw is one of Singaporeâs most prestigious professions, so walking away to launch a start-up is bound to turn heads, especially when itâs the countryâs first olive oil brandâŠ
- #850 Are PokĂ©mon Cards The Next Big Investment? · 26 min · Kausi 4 Jakso 850Remember when Logan Paul made headlines selling a Pikachu card for US$16.5 million? It put the spotlight on the booming world of PokĂ©mon card collecting, and now, Singapore hasâŠ
- #849 Can Trading Replace Your Salary? · 33 min · Kausi 4 Jakso 849Everyone wants a flexible lifestyle with big financial upside, and trading is often seen as the shortcut. But from the outside, it can sometimes feel uncomfortably close toâŠ
- #848 Can You Think Yourself Into Being a Millionaire? · 37 min · Kausi 4 Jakso 848With ministers warning of rising living costs amid the Middle East conflict, many are bracing to tighten their spending. But what if thereâs another approach? Enter Lily Khai, aâŠ
- #847 Is âHealthier Eatingâ Just Not Practical Anymore? · 36 min · Kausi 4 Jakso 847Processed vs natural foods have long been debated, but is eating healthy really realistic today? We spoke to Dr Siva, better known by his IG handle @meditherapie, a strongâŠ
- #846 Fuel Prices Rising: Time To Suck It Up? · 38 minFuel prices are rising and supply is tightening across the region, with governments in Thailand introducing energy-saving measures and the Philippines declaring an energyâŠ
- #845 Is this the beginning of higher petrol prices? · 31 minOil prices keep climbing, and itâs hitting wallets hard. In fact, Rahman says his petrol jumped from $2.60 to $3.40 per litre, which works out to nearly a $100 increase per tankâŠ
- #844 : The Real Cost of Skipping Your LPA · 29 minSome avoid legacy planning because they do not see the urgency. But the cost of not planning is high. Minister of State for Social and Family Development Zhulkarnain Abdul RahimâŠ
- #843 The hidden costs of running a bazaar stall · 30 minMany people notice high prices and smaller portions at Ramadan bazaars, but thereâs more to the story. Syafiq from Ashes Burnnit, known for its charcoal buns, explains that itâsâŠ
- #842 Is the Iran conflict political or religious? · 25 minThe strikes on Iran may be driven by politics, but many people are asking if religion is also shaping the conflict. Some Sunni Muslims have even debated whether they shouldâŠ
- #841 Will Ramadan bazaars disappear? · 34 minRamadan Kareem! Breaking fast at the bazaar is a beloved tradition but if youâve taken a walk lately, you might notice thinner crowds and stalls spaced further apart. Even asâŠ
- 840: Why âStanding Stillâ Is the Most Dangerous Career Move · 32 minDescription: Everyone talks about upskilling, but is it really as scary as it sounds? Skills Ambassador Dr. Ramesh explains why staying comfortable in your job is actually aâŠ
- #839 Is Singapore all glass and no soul? · 35 min · Jakso 839With modern skyscrapers dominating Singaporeâs skyline, some question whether the city lacks cultural depth but heritage activist and historian Sarafian Salleh says that couldnâtâŠ
- #838 Young, Hungry, and in Business: Running F&B at 20 · 31 min · Jakso 838With F&B outlets shutting down left and right, starting a food business sounds risky, especially if youâre only 20 and still in school. Yet thatâs exactly what the founders ofâŠ
- #837 Landlords Killing Businesses? · 46 min · Jakso 837Every other week, another beloved local business shuts its doors, and the reason is almost always the same: rising rents. As closures mount, some say the vacuum is being filledâŠ
- #836 End Of A Political Era ? · 31 min · Jakso 836It's this week's biggest political story: Pritam Singh is no longer Leader of the Opposition. With so many twists and turns, the latest question on everyone's minds is: shouldâŠ
- #835 Is China buying up Singapore? · 27 min · Kausi 4 Jakso 835As local businesses in Singapore get squeezed by rising rents, many are shutting their doors, and increasingly, what replaces them are Chinese-owned businesses. In neighbourhoodsâŠ
- #834 Could Singapore Be Next? · 34 min · Kausi 5 Jakso 834Just days into 2026, global headlines have been dominated by the USâ capture of Venezuelaâs then-president, NicolĂĄs Maduro. As Singapore said it is âgravely concernedâ by theâŠ
- #833 The unexpected MUIS link behind the name Sugar Mama Lah · 28 min · Kausi 5 Jakso 833What better way to wrap up the year than with something sweet? In this episode, we sit down with Darren, co-founder of Sugar Mama Lah, the halal tiramisu brand that went from aâŠ
- #832 "Everything oso cannot, car parade also cannot, boring sia." · 36 min · Kausi 4 Jakso 832A viral TikTok shows LTA and Traffic Police cracking down on a car meet at Decathlon Kallang, and while many cheered the enforcement, others say itâs exactly why Singaporeâs carâŠ
