Majulah Presents

on the flip side

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Some ideas feel set in stone — Meritocracy, 99-year housing leases, the tuition culture. We’ve accepted them for decades, but should we still? In Majulah Presents: On the Flip Side, host and former journalist Malminderjit Singh takes a hard look at Singapore’s deeply ingrained policies and norms, asking: Are they still serving us, or is it time to rethink them? Join us as we flip the script, challenge assumptions, and explore global perspectives.

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Parenting in Singapore: What no one tells you | Ep07 27.04.2026 54:50

Mal sits down with MP Dr Hamid Razak and young mother Vera Lau to answer one of Singapore’s toughest questions today: why are fewer people choosing to have children? From rising costs to time poverty, workplace culture, and the pressures of modern parenting, they explore what’s really holding couples back. In this candid episode, Vera shares her honest experience as a working mum, while Dr Hamid o...

Speaking up on Race, Religion and the Question of Belonging | Ep06 28.01.2026 53:01

Malminderjit Singh gets real about race and religion with Nazhath Faheema and Darren Mak, prominent figures in the harmony sector, and what it feels like to be a minority in Singapore today. As friends who have spent years working in interfaith and community spaces, all three share their honest feelings on the burden of proving their Singaporean identity, issues even within races, and what warnin...

How F1 & concerts are supercharging our economy | Ep05 10.11.2025 43:08

What’s the next big thing for Singapore’s economy? From F1 to Taylor Swift, Singapore’s entertainment scene is booming, but how did culture become one of the nation’s biggest economic engines, and what could be next? Singapore filmmaker Marcus Lim and MICE industry leader Dylan Sharma reveal the secrets behind the culture industry, and how mega events like F1 supercharge our economy by bringing th...

Reality Checks on Retail Rents | Ep04 24.09.2025 42:45

Singapore is no stranger to crowded cafés and long lines so, why are our businesses still struggling to make ends meet? In this episode, host Malminderjit Singh is joined by Chairman of SG TUFF Terence Yow and Director of Branding & Market development at Ya Kun Jesher Loi. The trio tackle the hidden realities of running a small business in Singapore. How much of revenue really goes to rent, ma...

Politics In 2025: Popular Politics, Practical Policies | Ep03 23.04.2025 58:03

When do political ideals contrast with practical governance? In this episode, host Malminderjit Singh is joined by former NMP and Black Dot Research founder Nicholas Fang and Communications Strategist Sheila Pakir for a candid and thought-provoking conversation about Singapore’s evolving democracy. They dive into how voter expectations are shifting, whether likability is coming at the cost of comp...

Singapore’s Cost of Living: Real Talk, Real Solutions | Ep02 11.04.2025 43:07

Inflation is down, will prices go down too? In this episode, host Malminderjit Singh sits down with non-profit founders Edmund Twohill & Raj Mohamed to discuss the impact of cost of living on Singaporeans. On the Flip Side asks the hard questions: Is enough being done? Are we overlooking structural solutions? And can Singaporeans navigate this crunch and come out stronger? 🔎 Follow us for exc...

Singapore’s Budget 2025: Balancing career, family & the cost of living | Ep01 07.03.2025 37:15

Feeling squeezed? Singapore’s Budget 2025 promises more vouchers, bigger grants, and fresh policies—but is this smart governance or just election sweeteners? In this debut episode of Majulah Presents: On the Flip Side, host Malminderjit Singh breaks down what Budget 2025 really means for the sandwich generation. Joining him is former Business Times journalist and fellow parent Debbie Yong, as they...