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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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#337: PM Lee CNY Message 02.02.2022

As Chinese Singaporeans and others who celebrate Chinese New Year welcome the Year of the Tiger in the coming days, Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong wishes that married couples will welcome more than just good luck and even better health this year. Read more: https://mothership.sg/2022/01/pm-lee-marriage-birth-rate-cny-message-2022/ Brought to you by The Rehab Lab “Move Better, Live Stro...

#336: Fat Shaming In Sentosa Ride 02.02.2022

A netizen shared how he and his partner went to the SkyHelix attraction at Sentosa on 27 January and wanted to get on the ride, but his partner (who is plus-sized) was apparently fat-shamed by a SkyHelix staff member. Read more: https://singaporeuncensored.com/plus-sized-woman-told-she-need-to-test-if-she-can-fit-into-skyhelix-ride/ Brought to you by The Rehab Lab “Move Better, Live Stronger, Live...

#335: Malaysia To Ban Tobacco Products 02.02.2022

Malaysia's Health Ministry is planning to ban smoking products for those born after 2005, said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin. Speaking at the 150th Session of the World Health Organisation's Executive Board Meeting in Geneva, Switzerland, on Wednesday (Jan 26), Mr Khairy said that he hopes legislation would be passed this year. Read more: https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/malaysia-prop...

#334: Pokemon Go In Japanese Cemetery 30.01.2022

The Japanese Association of Singapore has reportedly put up a sign discouraging visitors from playing the smartphone game Pokemon Go at the Japanese Cemetery Park in Hougang. Read more: https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/pokemon-no-japanese-cemetery-park-hougang-appeals-visitors-not-hunt-pokemon-site-1800921 Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors: 81002300. IG: @thebravorealtors. FB:...

#333: Waste Collector's Earning More Than $3K A Month In 2028 30.01.2022

By 2028, an entry-level waste management worker can expect to draw a minimum gross salary of S$3,260 a month, up from current levels of about S$1,600 to S$1,800. And from 2024, eligible workers in the sector can expect to receive mandatory annual bonuses. Read more: https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/minimum-monthly-salary-entry-level-waste-collectors-nearly-double-s3260-2028-1798111 Do your pr...

#332: Dee Kosh To Plead Guilty 30.01.2022

Former radio disc jockey Dee Kosh intends to plead guilty to the sexual offences he has been charged with, a court heard on Tuesday (Jan 25). Lawyers from Eugene Thuraisingam's firm informed the court of the intention of their client, 33-year-old Darryl Ian Koshy, to plead guilty. He was given a date to do so, on Mar 10. Read more: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/dee-kosh-intends-plead-g...

#331: Creep At Siloso Beach 26.01.2022

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#330: Healing The Divide Spiritual Leader Arrested 26.01.2022

The founder of anti-vaccine group Healing the Divide Iris Koh has been arrested, along with a doctor and his assistant, for allegedly conspiring to cheat and submit falsified vaccination records to the Ministry of Health (MOH), The Straits Times understands. Read more: http://www.asiaone.com/singapore/healing-divide-founder-iris-koh-and-2-men-arrested-allegedly-falsifying-covid-19-vaccine?amp Brou...

#329: Father Arrested For Alleged Murder Of Sons 26.01.2022

A 48-year-old man has been arrested for his suspected involvement in the death of his two 11-year-old sons, the police said late on Saturday (Jan 22). The man will be charged in court on Monday with murder, an offence that carries the death penalty. Read more: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/11-year-old-brothers-father-arrested-murder-death-greenridge-crescent-2453231 Brought to you by T...

#328: Woman Found Floating In Sungei Api Api 23.01.2022

The body of a 22-year-old Malaysian woman was found floating in the Sungei Api Api river in Pasir Ris on Tuesday (Jan 18) night, three days after she went missing. Read more: https://tnp.straitstimes.com/news/singapore/body-msian-woman-22-found-sungei-api-api-three-days-after-she-went-missing Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors: 81002300. IG: @thebravorealtors. FB: thebravorealtors

#327: Prominent Figure In Catholic Community Charged With Sexual Offences 23.01.2022

A man in his 60s, who is a prominent figure in the Catholic community here, was charged on Thursday (Jan 20) with sexual offences against at least two teenage boys more than a decade ago. Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors: 81002300. IG: @thebravorealtors. FB: thebravorealtors

#326: Samsung's Performative Allyship 23.01.2022

South Korean tech giant Samsung has pulled an online advert in Singapore that featured a hijab-wearing Muslim woman hugging her drag queen son after it sparked a backlash from socially conservative corners. Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors: 81002300. IG: @thebravorealtors. FB: thebravorealtors

#325: Singapore Most Instagrammable Place 19.01.2022

Singapore is the most Instagrammable place in the world in 2022, according to Big 7 Travel, a travel website. The travel website said they analysed the number of hashtags per destination and used survey results from their social audience, as well as input from their editorial team to get the list. Read more: https://mothership.sg/2022/01/singapore-most-instagrammable-place-2022/ Brought to you by...

#324: OCBC Goodwill Payouts 19.01.2022

All OCBC customers affected by the recent SMS phishing scam will receive "full goodwill payouts" covering the amount they lost, the bank said on Wednesday (Jan 19). More than 100 victims have received the money, it said in a statement, adding that arrangements for the payouts will be made with all affected customers by next week. Read more: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/ocbc-sms-scam-p...

#323: The $100 Work Incentive 19.01.2022

A pest control technician who had a cough for around three weeks was suspected to have Covid-19 and was told to take a swab test and remain at home. But he continued to work, as he did not want to forfeit a $100 monthly work incentive, and visited multiple locations and had lunch with colleagues. Read more: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/man-who-didnt-want-to-lose-100-work-inc...

#322: Bride Unboxing Trend Slammed 16.01.2022

Malaysia's recent trend of unboxing brides was slammed for being uncivilised. Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors: 81002300. IG: @thebravorealtors. FB: thebravorealtors

#321: Bently Security Guard Drama 16.01.2022

A 61 year old man was arrested for inching into a security guard outside of Red Swastika school for not allowing him to enter with his Bently. Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors: 81002300. IG: @thebravorealtors. FB: thebravorealtors

#320: Telegram Screenshot 16.01.2022

Mr Leong Mun Wai comes to parliament with proof, a telegram screenshot. Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors: 81002300. IG: @thebravorealtors. FB: thebravorealtors

#319: Name Change In China Sparks Controversy 12.01.2022

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#318: Man Falls Through Hole In Chinatown Building 12.01.2022

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#317: Parent Abuse Child On Twitter 12.01.2022

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#316: Cats In HDB 09.01.2022

Several months ago, Law Society of Singapore (LawSoc) president Mr Adrian Tan took to LinkedIn to share his thoughts on why the HDB should not ban cats. Read more: https://mustsharenews.com/law-society-hdb-cat-ban/ Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors: 81002300. IG: @thebravorealtors. FB: thebravorealtors

#315: Booster Shots 09.01.2022

Time for a booster shot, or else, you might just be declared as unvaccinated soon! Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors: 81002300. IG: @thebravorealtors. FB: thebravorealtors

#314: Man Choked Woman To Smell Her Feet 09.01.2022

While on a date with a woman, Singaporean student Cheong Jia Jin asked to shoot a TikTok video with her in the stairwell of a carpark. But just as he started filming, he choked her, making her lose consciousness so that he could smell her feet to satisfy his fetish. Read more: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/man-choked-woman-to-smell-her-feet-and-satisfy-his-fetish-jailed-8-mon...

#313: We're Hiring 05.01.2022

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