Plan B

When Mr Song’s father was diagnosed with end-stage cancer, he faced tough decisions about treatment and costs. Now, he encourages others to make plans early - with Advance Care Planning (ACP) and a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) - to ease the burden of loved ones when it matters most. To learn more about ACP, LPA, and other legacy tools including CPF Nominations and Wills, Head down to Heartbeat @ Bedok this 19–20 July, 10am-6pm or check out go.gov.sg/mylegacyplan-event and follow @mylegacysg on IG & FB!(03:15) Welcome Mr Song!(04:37) Are Advance Care Planning (ACP) and Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) the same?(06:50) Talking through his father’s cancer care(09:10) Would Mr Song have chosen ACP and LPA if he knew earlier?

Who would’ve guessed Dzar was once a choir kid? Safe to say he’s got some pipes. But Rahman and Darren? That’s a different story. Today, all three take a shot at opera - guided by the viral SG French Tutor from TikTok, whose videos have caught the eye of stars like Laufey and even YouTube. Let the vocal chaos begin!(03:05) Welcome SG French Tutor!(09:37) Learning opera techniques(15:35) We sing opera!(20:40) Secrets to aging gracefully(24:25) Our thoughts on SG French Tutor(26:10) Pritam Singh’s interview with Malaysian podcast

An accident and sudden loss of mental capacity might feel far off, until it isn't. If you lose the ability to decide for yourself, who will? Many assume family can step in, but without legal authority, even your closest loved ones may be powerless. That’s why LPA (Lasting Power of Attorney) and ACP (Advance Care Planning) matter. In this episode, lawyer Nureliza Syahidain Binte Effendy breaks down how these legacy planning tools protect your wishes when it counts. Want to take control of your future? Catch us at Heartbeat @ Bedok on 19–20 July, visit go.gov.sg/mylegacyplan-event, or follow @mylegacysg on IG and FB.(01:15) What is Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)?(04:18) Various forms of LPA and role of a Donee(07:15) Reasons why everyone should have an LPA(10:45) Difference between LPA and Faraid(12:55) How LPA helped a family(16:29) LPA and Advance Care Planning (ACP)

With global conflicts flaring—from Israel’s actions in Gaza and Iran to Russia’s war on Ukraine—the word “illegal” seems to have vanished from the headlines. Why does international law get ignored by mainstream media? It’s been a whirlwind week, so we’re breaking down what’s really happening: the shaky Iran-Israel truce, and how Singapore may finally be back in China’s good graces. (02:00) The whole Iran-Israel conflict(12:18) Algorithm vary across countries?(13:22) Mainstream media’s coverage on international law(17:07) Singapore PM in China(21:00) The reawakening of Iran(30:00) Indonesia is a ‘sleeping giant’

“Be a man, do the right thing.” It’s a phrase many men hear when struggling with depression or emotional pain—often pushing them to stay silent. But with June marking Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, Dean Ideris is breaking that silence. He opens up about how the collapse of his marriage impacted his mental health—and how he’s now helping other men speak up and heal.(04:23) Welcome Dean!(10:35) Why the breakdown of a marriage can lead to depression?(16:40) Financial abuse(22:38) Loneliness and the lack of a support system(25:00) Dean’ plans for the future

Fadzri Rashid — better known to most as Fakkah Fuzz — is a pioneer in Singapore’s stand-up comedy scene. But for his latest show, Still Got Jokes, he’s dropping the stage name and going by his real one. So what’s behind the rebrand — and more importantly, are Plan B listeners getting a discount?(02:05) Why the name changed?(07:25) How the woke movement shaped Rashid’s career(10:00) What’s making people laugh these days?(17:00) Representing Singapore in the international comedy scene(23:11) More about Rashid’s new show!(41:25) Does Plan B listeners have a discount?!

When Fahima Farha from interfaith group Roses of Peace was invited to a dinner, she was served non-halal food — a small moment that revealed how even good intentions can fall short of true inclusion. She joins Venerable Dr Chuan Sheng from the Buddhist College of Singapore as we ask: What does real inclusion look like in our multicultural society? It's not just about "stepping out of your comfort zone" or empty gestures. Catch them at the International Conference on Cohesive Societies (24–26 June 2025), streaming live on YouTube.(02:22) Welcome Venerable Doctor Chuan Sheng and Fahima Darha!(06:05) Why Singapore to study Buddhism?(10:20) Rethinking how we approach multiculturalism and diversity(20:20) What conversations occur during ICCS?(25:09) Multiculturalism then vs now(31:00) How to start embracing multiculturalism todayContinue this conversation @iccssg and catch the livestream here 👉 https://go.gov.sg/iccs-livestream

Everyone knows him for "look left, look right" and he was one of the most-memed candidates of GE2025, but what did all that virality do to Samuel Lee? Now a food delivery rider, he shares with us his life after politics - and why he quit it in the first place(01:15) Welcome Samuel Lee!(03:40) Which policies does Samuel oppose most?(09:40) Why Samuel resign from the PPP(19:20) Samuel’s work as a food delivery driver(24:15) Who is Samuel’s favourite PAP politican?

As global criticism of Israel grows — now even drawing rebukes from supposed allies like the US — the question looms: Is Israel turning into a pariah state? Speaking of the US, Trump made waves in Singapore when US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth likened him to Lee Kuan Yew at the Shangri-La Dialogue. And what’s behind China’s dramatic no-show at this year’s event? The geopolitical temperature is rising and fast.(00:45) The world becoming more pro-Israel?(13:00) Update on the Russia-Ukraine war(15:15) Shangri-La Dialogue 2025(25:27) China snubs Shangri-La Dialogue(33:15) French President slapped by wife?

With the announcements, one question has been on everyone's minds - what's an Acting Minister? We unpack what it means, the fallout from Tampines GRC and what it means for the future of the Malay-Muslim community and politics in Singapore.(01:06) Samuel Lee and his brief political career(02:58) Cabinet appointments and coordinating portfolios(04:50) Acting Ministers - the benefits & drawbacks(07:25) New faces in the Cabinet and leadership changes(15:52) Challenges of representing the Malay Muslim community (21:30) The importance of understanding different communities within Singapore