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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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Jul 10, 2026

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#736 Telemedicine: convenient service or ez MC? 19.08.2024

First work from home, now see doctor from home. Such services are great conveniences for all parties involved, but is it too easily taken advantage of? One clinic in Singapore was found to have consultations lasting as short as one second Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook:

#735 Tourists in NUS?!?! 19.08.2024

Many students have been complaining about a wave of tourists overcrowding university facilities, such as shuttle buses and food establishments. Why on earth are tourists flocking to local universities, and what can be done to stop them? Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors

#734 Happy 59th, Singapore! 14.08.2024

What’s one thing you love about Singapore? Now what’s one thing you hate? The guys share their pride and love for Singapore, even if not everything is perfect Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors

#733 How to un-POFMA your POFMA 14.08.2024

In August 2024, the Transformative Justice Collective (TJC) received 2 POFMA orders for alleging that death row prisoners were denied due process and rushed through proceedings. The Ministry of Home Affairs responded by clarifying the facts, but TJC maintained their claims were accurate and seemed to school the Minister on distinguishing fact from opinion. Grab your popcorn and sit in tight Do you...

#732 “My job is to voice out; you find the solution” 14.08.2024

Manmeet Singh, also known on TikTok as "The Bodyguard," gained viral attention after posting a video addressing racial discrimination in Singapore, specifically in the context of job interviews. Why on earth does a security job listing require applicants to speak mandarin? The Bodyguard explains Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | F...

#731 Revolution in Bangladesh, and the most interesting Olympics in recent memory 07.08.2024

In July, protests in Bangladesh over a job quota system resulted in over 300 deaths and led to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fleeing to India. An interim government under General Waker-Uz-Zaman is being formed, but protesters are not going to accept military rule. Meanwhile, the Olympics just keeps producing controversy and memes. Is this the worst Olympics, or the most interesting to-date? Do your...

#730 UK faces worst anti-migrant riots in 13 years - all because of fake news 07.08.2024

Britain is experiencing its worst riots in 13 years, fuelled by far-right groups targeting migrants and Muslims. The unrest began after fake news on social media falsely accused a Muslim migrant of killing 3 young girls. With UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer threatening to bring in a “standing army”, how much damage can such fake news cause? Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors. Call/Te...

#729 Is the Middle East on the brink of all-out war? 07.08.2024

With the assassinations of both Hamas and Hezbollah leaders within a short span of each other, the Middle East seems more poised for an all-out regional war than ever before. With the US saying they had no idea what Israel had planned, and Iran vowing revenge for the fallen leaders, what’s next? Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | F...

#728 A sin to sterilise cats? 31.07.2024

We spoke to volunteer cat rescuers Julie, Aqyla, and Wati about cat abandonment and the new Cat Management Framework in Singapore. Starting September 1, 2024, the framework requires licensing and microchipping for pet cats, with limits of two cats per HDB flat and three per private residence. They also shared sterilising cats, cat abuse cases, care guidelines, and their fundraising efforts for spe...

#727 Paris 2024 Olympics controversy: woke mania 31.07.2024

We speak with Lawrence Chong, CEO of Consulus, and discussed the huge controversy surrounding the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony. It featured drag queens in what looked like a parody of the Last Supper, a famous Christian painting depicting Jesus. The scene angered Christians worldwide and even led to a boycott, with C Spire pulling its ads and the Olympic Committee removing the video from Y...

#726 Global Buzz: Olympics Uniform Controversy, IT Outage Chaos, and Biden's Political Pivot 24.07.2024

The guys bounce about some major news stories over the week, such as the buzz over Singapore’s Olympics uniform design, Biden’s sudden announcement that he was no longer seeking re-election, as well as the global IT outage that left Rahman stuck in a parking lot. Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors

#725 Singapore government under CCP control? 24.07.2024

A significant first use of FICA, Singapore’s anti-foreign influence law, to block social media accounts connected to a network of anti-CCP disinformation and propaganda is a stark reminder of the realities of information warfare in the 21st century. Can we expect more to come in the future? Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebo...

#724 No family, friends, or relatives - working in Singapore at 25 24.07.2024

Nazmul Khan, a Bangladeshi IT professional and founder of 24asia Singapore, has been working in Singapore for 18 years. He shares with us the struggles he felt as a young man alone in a foreign country, and the experiences that drove him to found a ground up initiative to provide support and upskilling opportunities for other migrant workers. Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors. Call...

#723 Youngest ever ISA Restriction Order issued against 14-year-old 17.07.2024

A 14-year-old student and a 33-year-old former public servant were issued Restriction Orders for being radicalised in connection to their support for terrorism. We talk about reaction to the news and this worrying trend. Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors

#722 Was the Trump assassination attempt all a show? 17.07.2024

We speak with Mike, a trained sniper and former Navy SEAL with 25-years of military experience. He shares insights from the security and military community in the US and details that have emerged following the investigative frenzy into the assassination attempt. He also addresses the many conspiracy theories that have sprouted on the internet, that the shooting was all just for show. Do your prope...

#721 Donald Trump shot - what went wrong? 17.07.2024

Abas Jalil, a Malaysian security and geopolitical consultant, shares his views on the apparent security lapses that led to Trump’s close brush with death. He shares how security protocol usually operates and the failures he spotted from the viral videos that emerged from the historical assassination attempt. Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebrav...

#720 Welcome to the Green Parade. 10.07.2024

We speak with the young activists organizing the Green Parade at Hong Lim Park in support for environmentalism and sustainability issues. Everyone in Singapore feels the effects of climate change, but many feel either apathy or fatalism towards it. What motivates these young people to push ahead with the hope that they can change things for the better? Do your property health check with Bravo Real...

#719 Singapore's first Malay-Muslim LGBT film? - Part 2 10.07.2024

We speak with Remi M Sali, producer for Salam Gembira, and Mohd Khair, a family advocate, about the movie that sparked controversy in the community for touching on the themes of Islam, LGBT, and family. The film, played by veteran actors, opened a conversation that's been bubbling under the surface, especially within the Muslim community. Where will these conversations lead? Do your property healt...

#718 Singapore's first Malay-Muslim LGBT film? - Part 1 10.07.2024

We speak with Remi M Sali, producer for Salam Gembira, and Mohd Khair, a family advocate, about the movie that sparked controversy in the community for touching on the themes of Islam, LGBT, and family. The film, played by veteran actors, opened a conversation that's been bubbling under the surface, especially within the Muslim community. Where will these conversations lead? Do your property healt...

#717 Darren Kudasai 03.07.2024

While Kudasai Girl came to Singapore, Darren went to the land of kudasai, Japan. The guys try their best to understand Kudasai Girl's content, and Darren shares his experience in Japan, travelling as a Muslim tourist and looking for halal food at a bar. Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors

#716 Shawn Wang and the rise of AI Engineers Part 2 03.07.2024

We speak with Shawn Wang, CEO of SMOL AI, often credited for coining the term "AI Engineer". Living in San Francisco means riding driverless cars to work is an everyday affair, so how far behind is Singapore in AI adoption? Or are the citizens of Southeast Asia's tech hub too skeptical for it to work? Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealto...

#715 Shawn Wang and the rise of AI Engineers Part 1 03.07.2024

We speak with Shawn Wang, CEO of SMOL AI, often credited for coining the term "AI Engineer". Living in San Francisco means riding driverless cars to work is an everyday affair, so how far behind is Singapore in AI adoption? Or are the citizens of Southeast Asia's tech hub too skeptical for it to work? Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealto...

#714 “Offensive” samsui woman mural 26.06.2024

A mural of a samsui woman holding a cigarette has sparked controversy for disrespecting samsui women and being out of line with Singapore’s anti-smoking stance. Some said the image was offensive to samsui women, but many struggled to see the problem. Where should we draw the line for public artistic expression? Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @theb...

#713 A New Definition of Success? 26.06.2024

PM Lawrence Wong's viral 6-minute video redefines success beyond the traditional 5Cs, emphasising perseverance and diverse paths to achievement. But how realistic are these changes in a society where people still look at the car you drive or the watch you wear? Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors

#712 Science Centre Talk Controversy with Becca D’Bus 26.06.2024

The Science Centre canceled a sex and gender talk following public backlash and social media pressure over LGBTQ activists slated as speakers. Becca D’Bus, a Drag Queen involved, explained 'Drag' and outlined her intended 10-15 minute presentation. Debate ensued over the talk's suitability for children, centering on distinctions between gender and sex. The incident underscored broader concerns abo...

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