From Donald Trump's inauguration and the Israel-Hamas ceasefire to Singapore's upcoming elections, we've got this week’s top stories covered, plus a bit of lo hei to celebrate the upcoming CNY. Don’t forget to join us for our Open House on 9 Feb—snap some pics in our new office and meet the Plan B family! (01:00) Elon Musk's Nazi salute (09:35) Donald Trump's Inauguration (11:35) Israel-Hamas ceasefire (17:00) Trump's first executive orders (22:15) Trump's "2 genders" policy (27:00) Establishment of the Electoral Boundaries Review Committee (35:15) You're welcomed to Plan B's CNY Open House! (37:45) Quick guide to Lo Hei (41:25) Happy Chinese New Year!

In today’s globalized world, more people are pursuing their dreams beyond their home countries. And there’s no greater expert on expat life than Max Chernov, the YouTuber who has garnered over 288,000 subscribers by connecting with expats worldwide. We explore how Max built his life in Singapore and how he’s making the expat experience easier for everyone. (01:15) Introducing Max Chernov (02:18) How long Max has built his audience on YouTube (02:55) Max's motivation to explore diverse perspectives within the expat community (05:20) The highest viewed video on Max’s channel (06:18) Balancing creating content in Singapore and abroad (07:48) Interesting feedback from the expat community (08:28) Does Max receive hate or negative comments? (09:50) Should expats interact more with locals? (14:00) The reason Max came to Singapore (15:08) Making Singapore his forever home? (16:46) Max's children and their school life (19:28) Singapore’s appeal over other countries (21:35) How Max navigated cultural differences when moving to Singapore (23:30) Max's thoughts on the Russian-Ukrainian conflict (26:18) Tension in the larger Russian community (28:10) Max's achievements in his career (29:38) What's Max’s dream and aspiration for his channel? (32:35) The magic of Singapore - according to Max (35:16) Sneak peek into Max’s upcoming releases (37:35) Max doing interviews for us?! (38:00) Follow Max on socials!

There was a time when Singapore aspired to achieve the "Swiss standard of living", but decades later the tables seem to be turning between Asia and Europe. We speak with Marion Müller, a Swiss native famous for her content about sunny Singapore. Why does she seem to love Singapore so much when so many Singaporeans seem to want out so badly? (03:42) We welcome Marion to the studio! (03:58) Why Marion chose Singapore (04:52) First reason she fell in love with Singapore: Security (06:45) Second reason: The Weather (08:05) Third reason: Cleanliness (10:33) Comparing the cost of living in Singapore vs Switzerland (12:10) Fourth reason: Convenience (13:48) Fifth reason: The Food (17:11) Swiss standard of living (18:06) Is Singapore a boring place? (19:35) Marion’s thoughts on East Coast beach (22:15) Best spots to explore in Singapore as a content creator (23:58) Minimum income needed to live comfortably in SG (26:49) Taxes in Switzerland (28:30) Do Marion’s friends share the same views? (29:43) Work visa challenges (31:16) The benefits of security cameras in Singapore (32:48) Languages and culture in Singapore (36:04) Marion’s top 3 dishes (37:44) One thing she doesn’t love about Singapore (39:39) Follow Marion on socials @swissyinsg

It's the first episode of 2025! We capped off 2024 with some amazing interviews, but the last month of the year was filled with other dramatic events. From an NRIC saga to plane crashes, we bid farewell to a crazy year and welcome 2025 with bigger and better things to come. (01:00) The New Year’s Anthem, Auld Lang Syne (02:48) Parents’ emotions when sending primary school kids on their first day (05:45) Dzar shares his personal experience from his radio days (09:43) Plan B recap on interviewing ‘high-profile’ guests (12:04) Darren’s views on the NRIC Saga (16:28) The CEOs of Singtel were fired (22:43) Plane crash incidents and the connection to software issues (27:17) A possible meet-and-greet in Australia? (29:24) An eventful year in 2024 (30:12) The PM of Malaysia and Najib Razak (35:50) Our personal New Year’s resolutions (37:32) Gender roles and expectations between single and married individuals (40:27) The Red Pill movement (45:44) China’s emerging EV market and food delivery by drones (53:53) Feedback from listeners for longer discussion points

Why does Malaysia still have race-based policies in 2024? We speak with Ibrahim Sani, CEO of Yayasan Peneraju, a federal agency that empowers Bumiputera talents in Malaysia. Why are Bumiputera policies still relevant in Malaysia in 2024? How did he bounce back and rise to become CEO? Should more Singaporeans find opportunities in Malaysia? Tune in to find out. (01:30) Introduction to Ibrahim Sani and Yayasan Peneraju (03:10) Defining Bumiputera and its purpose (12:00) Upscaling Bumiputera (21:30) Ibrahim Sani’s career journey (27:30) Ensuring enough value creators (30:00) Talent migration from Malaysia to Singapore (31:36) Aid eligibility in intermarriages (35:55) The perks of leading Yayasan Peneraju (38:50) Future plans for Yayasan Peneraju (42:45) Advice on overcoming failures

We had the privilege to host Mr. Lawrence Wong, Singapore's Prime Minister, for his first podcast interview. We discussed a range of topics, from redefining success in today’s world, the unique challenges faced by minorities, to Singapore's contributions to Palestinian statehood. Are younger Singaporeans really becoming less hardworking? Are Singaporeans really better off going overseas to find opportunities? Are we ready to find our place in a chaotic world? Tune in to find out. (01:14) Rahman and PM were from the same secondary school?! (03:14) Embracing a new definition of success (13:15) Do minorities have to work doubly hard to be successful? (22:50) How to be entrepreneurial when everything is expensive? (29:00) How to capitalize on Singapore's strengths to do business (34:10) Singapore’s position on Palestine (43:00) The new Singaporean ethos

Also known as KJ, we had a great interview with the distinguished Malaysian politician who also served as a Minister for almost a decade. As Minister of Health during the early post-Covid era, he played a role in the reopening of borders between Singapore and Malaysia. From Malaysia's so-called "Green Wave", to the evolving role of new media in politics, to Singaporeans' "sharp elbows", KJ shares his candid views on a variety of topics, including his future in politics. (04:10) Origins of Keluar Sekejap Podcast (05:40) New media playing a larger role in politics (10:17) Does UMNO want KJ back? (11:47) What happens to Keluar Sekejap if KJ returns to UMNO? (14:10) Regulating media in Malaysia (17:50) Do Singaporeans have "sharp elbows"? (21:25) Future collaborations between Singapore and Malaysia (26:31) Reopening one of the busiest land borders in the world (29:04) Do Singaporeans always underestimate Malaysians? (31:35) Is race-based politics still relevant today? (38:56) What is the Green Wave? (44:37) Is religion used as a political tool? (48:00) Chinese Malaysians: facts vs stereotypes (51:54) Malaysian solidarity for Palestine

The recent declaration of martial law in South Korea by President Yoon Suk-yeol shocked citizens and was quickly reversed. What are the implications for other nations? A heart-wrenching incident involving a young Quran reciter adds to the tensions. Meanwhile, discussions about North Korea's stance towards the South highlight shifting political dynamics. The podcast also touches on global crises and the evolving order of international relations, sparking intriguing thoughts on governance and power.

His kunafas catapulted the craze for the dessert in Singapore, but his journey to viral success was not always sweet. Mangobossku talks to us about family, the challenges of the business, and the recent debate about education and capability. (00:48) We are moving to a new studio (02:21) Rudy Marican’s viral post (06:07) Mangobossku’s thoughts on the post (11:40) How content creators are changing marketing (13:15) Business owners using Mangobossku’s name for “cheap marketing” (16:12) How important is education to success today? (22:55) What we want for our children (27:23) The changing role of the father (32:23) Concluding thoughts from Mangobossku and Rahman

The recent stabbing of a Catholic priest during mass in Singapore has shocked the nation and prompted the police to step up security in places of worship. The police were quick to make clear that the assailant is Christian, a move that raised many eyebrows. Should we be worried about Singapore’s safety and stability? (01:10) Dzar’s return from hiking Mount Rinjani (03:42) Preparing for the hike (05:56) Climbing the summit (06:34) The “Hill of Regret” (10:18) The stabbing at St Joseph’s Church (13:28) Security in places of worship (18:05) The Singapore College of Islamic Studies (SCIS) (21:45) Another update on Plan B’s KL meet-and-greet RSVP Form: KL Meet & Greet Event https://forms.gle/3VEqLn9zcoQ3qy3h7