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🎙️ Plan B Media — Where conversations that matter come alive. Join us on the Plan B Podcast as we break down the week’s biggest news, ask the hard questions, and spark real talk that goes beyond headlines. Follow our conversations on Instagram, Threads, Facebook and Telegram (@planb.sg) , or dive deeper at www.planb.sg.🎥 Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@planbmediasg
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#554: Animal cruelty 23.04.2023 28:20
NParks opened an investigation into a viral video showing a group of men wrangling with a python, eventually hacking it to death with a cleaver. Many were outraged by how onlookers were cheering and laughing as the snake fought for its life, but is animal cruelty illegal? Do your chiropractic care through high quality, patient-focused treatment with Macquarie Chiropractic. Instagram: @macquariechi...
#553: Fraud or genuine feel good story? Does it matter? 19.04.2023 27:45
After the community rallied behind Zoe Gabriel after she was mocked for claiming C&K was a luxury brand, murmurs have surfaced suggesting she may not have been as modest as she appeared to be. Why did some people feel the need to dig up her father's financial status? Was this just jealousy? Do your property health check with The Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Fa...
#552: What happens to your money during a divorce? 19.04.2023 32:27
PSG defender Achraf Hakimi made headlines with his high profile divorce when his wife, Hiba Abouk, requested half of his assets only to realize most of his assets were in his mother's name. Turning the table, she may now have to part with her own assets because of the divorce. How does this even work? Do your property health check with The Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravore...
#551: Yet another MUIS controversy 19.04.2023 38:19
A circular by the Singapore Bangladesh Society requested migrant workers to stay in their dorms for Hari Raya prayers. It said that MUIS had made the request for public health and overcrowding concerns, but many Singaporeans were outraged at what seemed like a discriminatory and xenophobic policy Do your property health check with The Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtor...
#550: You just won 365 days of paid leave. What now? 16.04.2023 20:54
An employee of a Chinese Company in Shenzhen, China made headlines when he won 365 days of paid leave at his company's annual dinner. He had to make the choice of going for the leave or cashing it in. Which would you prefer? Do your chiropractic care through high quality, patient-focused treatment with Macquarie Chiropractic. Instagram: @macquariechiropractic Book online: https://www.macquariechir...
#549: Not guilty? Who cares! 16.04.2023 34:22
With the hyper fast speed of news nowadays, people charged with crimes can be infamous and have their lives ruined even before they get convicted by the court - even those who end up exonerated. Is there a way around this? Is it even practical? Rahman and Darren fight it out Do your chiropractic care through high quality, patient-focused treatment with Macquarie Chiropractic. Instagram: @macquarie...
#548: 9-6 working hours? How about 10-4? 16.04.2023 29:27
A Singapore-based entrepreneur's TikTok video went viral after she said she wouldn't ask her staff to start work at 9 a.m. She continued by saying that she expected other distractions, like breakfast, to be over by the time work began at 10 a.m. Do you believe that altering working hours will have an impact on productivity? Rahman appears to believe otherwise. Do your chiropractic care through hig...
#547: Part of the problem 12.04.2023 25:41
How prevalent is elitism in Singapore today? Is it wrong for a parent to want the best for their children? Is the solution forcing children to learn everything the hard way? Are Rahman and Darren going to fight again? 👀 Do your property health check with The Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors
#546: Suck my tongue 12.04.2023 26:20
The 87-year-old spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism stirred global controversy after a video showed him asking a young boy if he wanted to "suck his tongue". He has since apologized after many accused him of paedophillia, but others pointed out that sticking one's tongue out is a traditional greeting in Tibet. Was this a playful tease gone wrong? Even if so, was it acceptable? Do your property he...
#545: Indian Muslim? Got such thing? 12.04.2023 34:53
Fairprice has apologized after an Indian Muslim customer was denied free snacks meant for Muslims to break their fast with. The staff apparently did not know that Indians could be Muslim, insisting that the snacks were "not for India". Is it surprising that even in 2023, some people still don't know the difference between race and religion? Do your property health check with The Bravo Realtors. Ca...
#544: Plan B Raya Event 09.04.2023 27:17
We want to meet you! As Hari Raya draws closer, we are planning a Hari Raya meetup for our listeners on 13 May 2023. Come down for a good time, good food, and good vibes. Do your chiropractic care through high quality, patient-focused treatment with Macquarie Chiropractic. Instagram: @macquariechiropractic Book online: https://www.macquariechiropractic.com
#543: $500 prize for months of training 09.04.2023 31:18
Hamzah Farouk used to work at a bank, but left the job to pursue his boxing passion. The brothers share about their struggles in maintining a gym and how much investment goes into preparing a fighter. Do your chiropractic care through high quality, patient-focused treatment with Macquarie Chiropractic. Instagram: @macquariechiropractic Book online: https://www.macquariechiropractic.com
#542: I used to be a nerdy kid. Now I am a professional fighter 09.04.2023 31:39
Hamzah Farouk talks about his journey as a professional fighter and how he achieved his incredible 13-1 win-loss record even though he was a nerdy kid growing up. Together with his coach and brother, Syakir Farouk, the duo founded Brothers Boxing Academy and share insights into the growing boxing scene in Singapore. Do your chiropractic care through high quality, patient-focused treatment with Mac...
#541: April fool's 05.04.2023 28:15
Some companies love April fool's day because it lets them come up with ridiculous products just for the heck of it, but the guys talk about some real life foods that you wish were a prank Do your property health check with The Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors
#540: Trump makes history 05.04.2023 30:02
As the first ever US president to face criminal charges, Donald Trump makes history. But, no publicity is bad publicity, right? Do your property health check with The Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors
#539: Qaryah U-turn 05.04.2023 32:38
Before covid, it was a common sight to see Muslim congregational prayers at the void decks during Ramadan. Now in the post-covid era, there's some confusion about whether they should continue 👀 Do your property health check with The Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors
#538: TikTok CEO 29.03.2023 28:35
Darren, Dzar, and Rahman discuss the recent TikTok congressional hearing in the US and how the company's Singaporean CEO, Mr Chew Shou Zi, became a viral sensation. Do your property health check with The Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors
#537: Is $18,000 a month for rental at the Bazaar way too much? 29.03.2023 46:17
We ask Mustaffa and Hajar about the complaints people have made about rental costs at the bazaar. 20% of the stalls were left unoccupied, reportedly because costs were too high. They also share about some behind-the-scenes difficulties they had to face when managing all the stakeholders of the bazaar. Apparently, knives and hot tempers do not mix. Do your property health check with The Bravo Realt...
#536: Horses at Ramadan Bazaar? What were they thinking? 29.03.2023 32:21
Mr. Mohamed Mustaffa Shah Jehan and his wife Hajar from Enniche Global Trading are running this year's Geylang Bazaar but have come under heavy fire for including horses in the event. Did they think this idea through? Listen for yourself what they had to say. Do your property health check with The Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors
#535: Is therapy still a taboo? 22.03.2023 25:22
Dzar attended therapy and opened up about why and how he first started. Darren, Dzar and Rahman talk about how more people are becoming aware of the benefits of therapy. Do your property health check with The Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors
#534: LKY Will - The saga never ends 22.03.2023 28:43
Yet another chapter in the long-drawn dispute that surrounded the late LKY's will and estate. Lee Hsien Yang was publicly named for absconding from the police, but some say he's being specifically targeted Do your property health check with The Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors
#533: Is the Geylang Bazaar in trouble? 22.03.2023 31:43
Around 200 booths are still vacant, with many stall owners complaining about high rent. How did it get so high and does it even make any sense? Do your property health check with The Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors
#532: HDB prices keep rising. Can salaries keep up? 19.03.2023 21:10
Mr Tan Kiat How discusses the rise in HDB prices and its long-term implications.
#531: How did HDB lose billions of dollars last year? 19.03.2023 30:06
We spoke to Mr Tan Kiat How, Senior Minister of State of the Ministry of Communications and Information about ridiculous HDB prices and why they just don't seem to come down.
#530: Malaysian actor attacked in Singapore 15.03.2023 32:18
A 33 year old man has been remanded after attacking Malaysian actor Kamal Adli at the Singapore Expo. What kind of impact does this have on future events? Does security need to be stepped up? Do your property health check with The Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors
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