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Jan 24, 2024 • 20min

#652: Cheating Scandals

Cheating scandals exposed on social media have become the norm in this day and age, but can creating fake or anonymous accounts to share such films and shame the couple be considered an offence? Rahman discusses his legal expertise on what can happen if an anonymous or fraudulent account is formed, but also its purpose.
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Jan 24, 2024 • 30min

#651: Singapore Transport Minister Resigns Over Corruption

Former Transport Minister S Iswaran pleaded not guilty to 27 charges, including corruption, obtaining valuables as a public servant and obstructing justice. He has also agreed to repay his salary and MP allowance since the commencement of the investigations in July 2023. How much should Ministers be paid?
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Jan 17, 2024 • 21min

#650: SImplyGo, not so simple?

The LTA announced that NETS EZ-Link and FlashPay cards will no longer be accepted on buses and trains starting June 1, forcing commuters to upgrade to SimplyGo EZ-Link cards. The MRT's SimplyGo system has faced criticism for its lack of card balance display at fare gates, prompting calls for improvements in user-friendliness. What should be done to make it easier and user-friendly for everyone?
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Jan 17, 2024 • 27min

#649: Let’s talk elections

Exploring global political changes in 2024, including elections in Taiwan and Indonesia. Speculations on Singapore's next election timing. Citizenship through investment controversies and international business dealings discussed. Delving into extended work periods, content creation strategies, and outsourcing talent globally.
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Jan 17, 2024 • 22min

#648: Banks, telcos or consumers?

Workers' Party (WP) MP Jamus Lim proposed that victims of SCAMs should only incur losses of S$100 to S$500, and that banks and telecommunications take greater responsibility for preventing scams and carry a bigger part of victims' losses. Who should shoulder the loss? Listen in to Darren and Rahman's enthusiastic debate concerning this topic.
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Jan 10, 2024 • 35min

#647: Long Island Singapore

Dzar, Darren, and Rahman give their thoughts on Singapore's probable plans for an east coast project that will reclaim about 800ha of land - the size of almost 1,000 football fields - announced on November 28. How would 'Long Island' aid in the protection of Singapore's coasts? Is it going to impact Singapore?
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Jan 10, 2024 • 1h 41min

#646: Through hell and back

Plan B returns in 2024 with a special guest, Chef Akmal Anuar, owner of 1-Michelin star restaurant 11 Woodfire and Michelin Bib Gourmand recipient Goldfish in Dubai, and many others across the globe. But success was a long and arduous journey, and not all risks paid off - some left him stuck in warzones, while others led to betrayal, leaving him with nothing. Chef Akmal's story can be one for the movies.
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Jan 8, 2024 • 31min

#645: Early Childhood Care and Education

Listen in to all things that matter for early childhood care and education – Ms Sun Xueling, Minister of State for Social and Family Development. Covering from how parents can be assured of a place in preschools, affordable fees and attracting those who want to join a meaningful career in the early childhood sector
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Dec 20, 2023 • 27min

#644: Plan B Meet & Greet in Dubai

Meeting a group of Singaporeans living in Dubai at the event inspired them to start a business in Dubai, and they also shared their last day in Dubai, where they went to Global Village and 11 Woodfire, a restaurant by Singaporean-Malay chef and owner Akmal Anuar, which has a Michelin star. Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors
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Dec 20, 2023 • 24min

#643: Second day in Dubai

Dzar, Darren, and Rahman shared their supercar experience on the second day in Dubai, where someone ran off course and another scratched the car?? Their second activity for the day was the desert experience, and they discussed how they felt about it. Listen in to learn more. Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors

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