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Aug 14, 2024 • 39min

#734 Happy 59th, Singapore!

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
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Aug 14, 2024 • 35min

#733 How to un-POFMA your POFMA

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 your property health check with Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors
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Aug 14, 2024 • 28min

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

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 | Facebook: Thebravorealtors
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Aug 7, 2024 • 36min

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

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 property health check with Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors
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Aug 7, 2024 • 28min

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

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/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors
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Aug 7, 2024 • 34min

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

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 | Facebook: Thebravorealtors
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Jul 31, 2024 • 36min

#728 A sin to sterilise cats?

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 special needs cats.
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Jul 31, 2024 • 28min

#727 Paris 2024 Olympics controversy: woke mania

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 YouTube. How should we balance cultural sensitivity and artistic expression?
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Jul 24, 2024 • 28min

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

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
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Jul 24, 2024 • 30min

#725 Singapore government under CCP control?

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 | Facebook: Thebravorealtors

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