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#662: More babies during year of the dragon 15.02.2024 33:16
In his Lunar New Year address on Friday, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong urged couples to have babies in the Year of the Dragon, as the city-state struggles with a record low birth rate. Darren explains that the dragon is an auspicious animal of the zodiac in Chinese culture. What is their zodiac sign? Listen in to learn more. Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. I...
#660: Plan B is hiring 07.02.2024 28:03
Dzar, Darren, and Rahman began reminiscing about how they have evolved since recording together, sharing their future plans, and discussing food, their favourite topic. Will Plan B have a new studio and hire new employees? Listen to find out more. Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors
#659: Foreign Interference (Countermeasures) Act (FICA) 07.02.2024 27:29
Dzar, Darren, and Rahman express concerns about Mr. Philip Chan Man Ping, 59, a naturalised Singapore citizen, becoming the first person to be dealt with under the Foreign Interference (Countermeasures) Act (Fica), which empowers authorities to address foreign interference in domestic politics. Listen in to learn more. Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagra...
#658: Najib Razak's Partial Pardon 07.02.2024 31:43
Dzar, Darren, and Rahman discuss former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib's partial pardon, in which his sentence was cut from 12 to 6 years and the accompanying fine was decreased from RM210 million to an undisclosed amount. Was there a royal pardon? Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors
#657: H.E. Prof. Dr. Koutoub Moustapha Sano 05.02.2024 22:58
Darren and Rahman speak with H.E. Prof. Dr. Koutoub Moustapha Sano, Secretary-General of the International Islamic Fiqh Academy (Majma' al-Fiqh al-Islami al-Duwali), who discusses how Muslims can live in peace and build a stronger community, as well as general advice on how Muslims should look into the socio-political contexts of their communities and trust the government. Listen in to learn more.
#656: What’s happening in Malaysia? 01.02.2024 22:16
Dzar, Darren, and Rahman discuss recent events in Malaysia, such as the political feud between Mahathir and Anwar, and the wife of former Malaysian finance minister Daim Zainuddin, who has been charged in court with failing to declare assets, including the multimillion-dollar Ilham Tower, as well as plans to expand the Woodlands Checkpoint to five times its current size.
#655: Should the minimum voting age be lowered? 01.02.2024 20:15
The voting age in Singapore currently stands at 21 years old. Should it be lowered to 18? Rahman proposes that all minimum legal ages in Singapore be set at 18 years old, including the legal drinking age, the minimum legal smoking age, and cinema regulation. Listen in to find out more.
#654: Definition of “Family” 01.02.2024 27:56
The Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) recently hosted its annual flagship Singapore Perspectives conference, with the theme "Youth." Dzar, Darren, and Rahman look into one of the issues raised, in which more young people are delaying or avoiding marriage and parenthood entirely, and how this impacts them in light of Singapore's laws. They share what they believe the definition of a family should b...
#653: Chinese New Year 24.01.2024 27:28
As Chinese New Year approaches, Dzar, Darren and Rahman discuss stereotypes, cultural appropriation, and superstitions, as well as their plans over the long holiday. Darren also mentioned that many have said he had a Malay accent? Listen in to learn more.
#652: Cheating Scandals 24.01.2024 20:28
Cheating scandals exposed on social media have become the norm in this day and age, but can creating fake or anonymous accounts to share such films and shame the couple be considered an offence? Rahman discusses his legal expertise on what can happen if an anonymous or fraudulent account is formed, but also its purpose.
#651: Singapore Transport Minister Resigns Over Corruption 24.01.2024 29:50
Former Transport Minister S Iswaran pleaded not guilty to 27 charges, including corruption, obtaining valuables as a public servant and obstructing justice. He has also agreed to repay his salary and MP allowance since the commencement of the investigations in July 2023. How much should Ministers be paid?
#650: SImplyGo, not so simple? 17.01.2024 21:15
The LTA announced that NETS EZ-Link and FlashPay cards will no longer be accepted on buses and trains starting June 1, forcing commuters to upgrade to SimplyGo EZ-Link cards. The MRT's SimplyGo system has faced criticism for its lack of card balance display at fare gates, prompting calls for improvements in user-friendliness. What should be done to make it easier and user-friendly for everyone?
#649: Let’s talk elections 17.01.2024 26:56
Dzar, Darren, and Rahman explore the world's political changes in 2024, from the Taiwan presidential election to the Indonesian general election, as well as when Singapore's next election will take place.
#648: Banks, telcos or consumers? 17.01.2024 21:42
Workers' Party (WP) MP Jamus Lim proposed that victims of SCAMs should only incur losses of S$100 to S$500, and that banks and telecommunications take greater responsibility for preventing scams and carry a bigger part of victims' losses. Who should shoulder the loss? Listen in to Darren and Rahman's enthusiastic debate concerning this topic.
#647: Long Island Singapore 10.01.2024 35:23
Dzar, Darren, and Rahman give their thoughts on Singapore's probable plans for an east coast project that will reclaim about 800ha of land - the size of almost 1,000 football fields - announced on November 28. How would 'Long Island' aid in the protection of Singapore's coasts? Is it going to impact Singapore?
#646: Through hell and back 10.01.2024 1:40:54
Plan B returns in 2024 with a special guest, Chef Akmal Anuar, owner of 1-Michelin star restaurant 11 Woodfire and Michelin Bib Gourmand recipient Goldfish in Dubai, and many others across the globe. But success was a long and arduous journey, and not all risks paid off - some left him stuck in warzones, while others led to betrayal, leaving him with nothing. Chef Akmal's story can be one for the...
#645: Early Childhood Care and Education 08.01.2024 30:33
Listen in to all things that matter for early childhood care and education – Ms Sun Xueling, Minister of State for Social and Family Development. Covering from how parents can be assured of a place in preschools, affordable fees and attracting those who want to join a meaningful career in the early childhood sector
#644: Plan B Meet & Greet in Dubai 20.12.2023 26:55
Meeting a group of Singaporeans living in Dubai at the event inspired them to start a business in Dubai, and they also shared their last day in Dubai, where they went to Global Village and 11 Woodfire, a restaurant by Singaporean-Malay chef and owner Akmal Anuar, which has a Michelin star. Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Faceboo...
#643: Second day in Dubai 20.12.2023 24:25
Dzar, Darren, and Rahman shared their supercar experience on the second day in Dubai, where someone ran off course and another scratched the car?? Their second activity for the day was the desert experience, and they discussed how they felt about it. Listen in to learn more. Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravoreal...
#642: Plan B in Dubai 20.12.2023 20:03
Darren, Dzar, and Rahman summarise their first day in Dubai and compare the work culture here to that of Singapore. Dzar had high hopes for the place, but listen in to find out how he actually thinks about it. Kamal and Khalid from The Bravo Realtors join us in this episode to discuss the year 2023 and what is in store for the future year. Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors. Call/Te...
#641: Parliament on Israel-Hamas war 08.11.2023 31:02
Dzar, Darren, and Rahman discuss the recent Parliament debate on the Israel-Hamas war, the impact it has had on Singaporeans, and the stance that some people have taken, as well as their own viewpoints on the matter. Listen in to learn more.
#640: Plan B going to Dubai 01.11.2023 24:58
Dzar, Darren, and Rahman are looking forward to their business vacation to Dubai and have been debating which villa to stay in. They addressed a recent article in which the National Wages Council urged employers to provide workers one-time payments to aid with rising living costs. Listen in to find out what we have in store for Rahman. Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 8...
#639: Fusion food vs Authentic food 01.11.2023 25:25
Inderpal discusses his preparation for the competition, including techniques and experiments. He talks about fusion food and why they are significant, as well as some memorable occurrences from the MasterChef competition. Listen in to learn more. Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors
#638: Winning the MasterChef Singapore Season 4 01.11.2023 25:49
Inderpal Singh, winner of MasterChef Singapore Season 4, joins us to discuss what goes on behind the scenes of the competition and what it takes to compete. He discusses his thoughts about setting up his own restaurant since winning the title as a home-based F&B business owner. Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravor...
#637: Are solar panels actually efficient? 25.10.2023 31:14
Henry goes into greater detail on why solar panels are inefficient for humans, supports his findings, and concludes with a message for the environmentalist movement. Disclaimer: Plan B makes no representations about the guest's position or recommendations in the episode. Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors
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