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Is a morning shower truly essential? And why is the US setting its sights on Singapore over the Deepseek-Nvidia chips? Last week was eventful, including our visit to Hui Hui Cultural Association's CNY event, and we're here to talk all about it. Plus, there might be a surprise potential addition to our podcast team. Don’t miss it by tuning in to find out!
(0:40) Our visit to Hui Hui's CNY event
(03:35) See you at our Open House on 9 Feb!
(07:25) A 4th podcaster?
(08:30) Shower or not to shower in the morning?
(18:35) Singapore's alleged involvement in the purchase of Deepseek-Nvidia chips
(31:55) We talk to ChatGPT in various languages
(45:35) 111 Singaporeans deported from the US
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Pregnancy can be tough. From choosing the right foods to keeping your body healthy and strong, there are plenty of questions and misconceptions about what pregnant women and new mothers should do to maintain their well-being. That's where Nevena, the personal trainer behind @fitmum.sg, comes in by offering pregnancy-focused fitness programs, expert tips, and even nutrition recommendations. Tune in to this week's podcast for some valuable insights!
(0:40) Stop by our new office during CNY!
(2:50) Say hi to Nevena, the founder of @fitmum.sg
(3:35) The reason Nevena focuses on expectant mothers
(4:25) The differences between fitness programs for moms and fitness enthusiasts
(5:30) The fitness routine Nevena had and how that changed when she's pregnant
(6:55) Ways to take care of yourself during pregnancy
(9:55) Nevena's experiences with dietary supplements
(11:00) What Nevena eats on a daily basis
(17:25) How men can support their partners during pregnancy
(19:30) What to look for before hiring a personal trainer
(24:25) Are PTs expensive?
(26:40) What's the first step expectant mothers can take to be active
(27:57) Follow Nevena on socials!
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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!
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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!
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol shocked his country and the world when he suddenly declared martial law, then was forced to reverse it hours later. What is martial law? Could it also happen elsewhere in the world?
(01:03) A recent accident involving a 12-year-old Quran reciter
(02:20) We have moved to a new studio!
(03:55) Rahman’s flight to Krabi
(08:28) A reminder about our KL meet-and-greet
(10:07) South Korea declared martial law
(15:08) North Korea no longer seeks reconciliation with the South
(18:11) What could happen if martial law was imposed in the United States?
(22:48) The global order is breaking down
(28:55) Other crises around the world
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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
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America voted for another Trump presidency, but this time with an overwhelming mandate. Not only did he sweep all the swing states, he also won the popular vote this time - but what does this mean for the rest of the world?
(00:45) Dzar is away on a trip
(02:27) Rahman’s experience hiking in Makkah
(04:06) Donald Trump won the US election
(06:03) Netanyahu’s response
(07:14) Will Trump bring peace?
(09:51) Trump’s tech bros
(10:58) Has Trump’s rhetoric changed?
(17:13) Singaporeans’ reactions
(20:08) A controversial post by a lawyer
(27:23) The importance of couples having open conversations
(33:14) Update on Plan B’s KL meet-and-greet
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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?
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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
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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
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Ex-Minister S. Iswaran has begun his 12-month jail term and indicated he would not appeal the sentence. Normally, this would be the end of the matter, but the media storm followed him all the way into prison. Has public interest turned vindictive?
(00:30) - Dzar prepares for his upcoming competition
(02:11) - S. Iswaran surrenders himself
(05:46) - Plan B reacts to footage of Iswaran’s arrival at the State Court
(07:30) - Statement from S. Iswaran via Facebook
(11:05) - Did he abuse his power?
(15:37) - Pritam Singh’s trial discussed - Visa fler
