Plan B

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

The political landscape shifts dramatically as Trump secures a win with a popular mandate. Insights into global reactions reveal a mix of optimism and skepticism about peace prospects. The conversation delves into Trump's changing rhetoric and the implications of his return to power. Additionally, a viral post about marriage choices sparks debate on societal norms and expectations in modern relationships. Personal anecdotes about hiking adventures add a humorous touch to the serious discussions.

You may have seen him, or heard his voice, in our street interview videos. Fadzli Jani is not only Plan B’s street interviewer, but a man of many hats. We speak to Fadzli about his fascinating career journey, from joining a reality TV show to training to become an architect. (00:53) Introduction to Fadzli (01:49) Competing on Elit Suria (03:55) Becoming an architect (06:27) How do you become a registered architect in Singapore? (09:10) What overseas landmark design is overrated? (10:23) What’s a brilliantly designed building in Singapore? (14:55) Why Plan B? (18:43) Facing rejection as a street interviewer (21:25) What topics excite Singaporeans? (25:10) The Kampung Buangkok interview

The past two weeks saw a lot of political drama in Singapore. We discuss the revelation that Lee Hsien Yang sought and was granted political asylum in the UK, and controversial moments from the Pritam Singh trial. (00:33) The Lee sibling rivalry (01:35) The Faraid law system (03:40) The 38 Oxley Road saga (05:03) The value of preserved historical sites (07:54) How does one obtain political asylum? (12:07) Did Lee Hsien Yang face persecution? (17:19) The Pritam Singh trial (23:49) Loh Pei Ying’s testimony (33:38) A Plan B meet-and-greet session in KL

After 2 weeks of absence, Dzar returns and shares what he’s been up to - becoming an amateur bodybuilder - and his next adventure - climbing Indonesia’s Mount Rinjani. (00:54) Dzar’s upcoming trip to Lombok (02:41) Hiking Mount Rinjani (04:45) Dzar’s bodybuilding journey (07:59) Routines and self-discovery (09:28) Rahman on turning 40 (12:23) The importance of stage presence

The Singaporean community has contributed more than $17 million worth of donations for Gaza, and now Rock untuk Rakyat 2 aims to raise another $150,000. We speak with Ms. Mariam Jaafar, MP and advisor to Woodlands GRO, and Ms Deanna Manto, Chairperson of the Suara Utara committee about why they decided to bring together the pool of talented local Malay performers for this rock concert for charity. Get your tickets here: go.gov.sg/rur2 Check out more on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DA-ITqESOg5/ (01:20) - Introduction of Ms. Mariam Jaafar, MP and grassroots advisor to Woodlands GRO, and Ms. Deanna Manto, Chairperson of Woodlands CC MAEC and Suara Utara committee (02:27) - Ms. Mariam discusses her entry into politics (05:18) - Ms. Deanna shares her experiences and responsibilities as chairperson (08:20) - Details about the upcoming concert Rock untuk Rakyat 2 by Suara Utara (16:49) - The best coffee spots in Woodlands (19:02) - A heartfelt group rendition of “Isabella”

After Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan said Singapore would officially recognise the State of Palestine in due time, Lepak Conversation published an open letter asking for the government to do so immediately. We speak with Dr. Walid Jumblatt, one of over 60 signatories to the letter, about what that really means. (00:45) - Plan B had a long day covering event (01:32) - Dr Walid Jumblatt, resident political expert (02:15) - Lepak Conversations open letter (07:00) - Government to take a step (08:50) - Singapore has spend millions on capacity building? (10:37) - Breaking the international law? (13:00) - Why did Dr Walid sign the petition? (17:40) - Will there create diversions? (19:37) - Dr Walid’s thoughts on petitions

When most people think about Singapore, Muslims aren't top of the list. But for Dr. Baptiste Brodard, a sociologist and researcher in Islamic Studies from Switzerland, Singapore's Muslim community is one of the most successful in the world. We speak with both Dr. Baptiste and Dr. Syed Harun Taha Alhabsyi, President of LBKM, about the role of leadership in the evolving Muslim community. (01:05) - Recording from ICCOS 2024 (01:40) - Introduction of Dr. Baptiste Brodard and Dr. Syed Harun Taha Alhabsyi (02:00) - Discussion on leadership representation and demographic shifts (04:35) - Exploring the intersection of religion and ethnicity (09:24) - Insights on what Singapore can learn from Europe about Islam and vice versa (14:18) - Dr. Brodard's perspective on achieving harmony among diverse groups (15:50) - Building bridges between communities (23:50) - Distinctions between public and private spheres