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Plan B

Join us every Friday as we recap the week in news in hard conversations. Follow us on facebook, instagram, twitter and telegram. Read us on www.planb.sg
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#592: Calls for celebration

It is Darren's last week as an intern, Dzar is getting a new car, and Rahman shares about his new office, which is a three-story shophouse with a black and white theme. Listen in to find out more. Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors

Jul 12, 202320 min

#591: Unparliamentary Language

Dzar, Darren, and Rahman discuss the recent news of Speaker of the Parliament Tan Chuan-Jin's apology for using "unparliamentary language" and Mr. Tan's mumbled remark, "f**** populist," during a speech by Workers' Party MP Jamus Lim. Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors

Jul 12, 202316 min

#590: Can’t find the grave?

Visitors can easily navigate the tens of thousands of Muslim tombs in Singapore located at Lim Chu Kang and Jalan Bahar owing to the Kubur Search mobile app, which was created by former cemetery worker Ramzul Ihsan. Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors

Jul 12, 202333 min

#589: “You need to like being tortured”

Rahman and Darren say you have to at least be a bit of a masochist to work in the legal sector. But more importantly, Darren gets grilled for his fashion choices. Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors

Jul 05, 202311 min

#588: Is the Ridout Saga emblematic of inequality in Singapore?

We question the Minister on the reactions people had when the rent guide for 26 Ridout Road was released. With many ordinary Singaporeans struggling with rent way less than that, is this what inequality looks like? Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors

Jul 05, 202326 min

#587: Can't stand the scrutiny? Then don't hold office

Home Affairs and Law Minister K Shanmugam addresses the controversies surrounding his Black & White bungalow rental. It's not every day you get a Minister questioned by the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau. Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors

Jul 05, 202326 min

#586: Is this guy an a$$hole?

Darren questioned Dzar and Rahman on some Reddit commentaries and whether the person's behaviour qualify them as assholes. Listen to find out more about the story that Rahman shared that made Darren freaked out in relation to the topics discussed. Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors

Jun 28, 202325 min

#585: Titanic submersible imploded

Five people were aboard the Titan submersible to view the Titanic wreckage at the bottom of the North Atlantic Ocean when it experienced a "catastrophic implosion" and all five killed. Dzar also shared that a well-known YouTuber was approached about joining the crew but turned it down. Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors

Jun 28, 202326 min

#584: Vote for Rahman

Darren discusses his experience as an intern at Rahman's firm and how having to see Rahman at work motivated him to work harder. Rahman recently signed up for the "Singapore's Best Law Firms 2024" study, which was produced by The Straits Times in collaboration with Statista, in order to be named best lawyer. To vote, click the link below! https://research.statista.com/?i_survey=19__e58036229de55f99ad826e15fe0e0f32&PID=OS Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. ...

Jun 28, 202326 min

#583: COLDPLAY SOLD OUT…x6

British band Coldplay's four-day concert at Singapore National Stadium was extended by two additional performances due to overwhelming demand, and all six shows are now sold out. Darren suspects that ticket scalpers may be reselling them on resale websites, while Rahman and Dzar reminisce about their own concert experiences. Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors

Jun 21, 202327 min

#582: Sh*t comedian turned Interpol fugitive???

Jocelyn Chia, the America-born comedian who offended Malaysians and Singaporeans alike with her poor attempt at humour, continues to stand by her joke about MH370. Rahman just found out that she’s a lawyer as well and Dzar thinks they stand a better chance at comedy than Jocelyn Chia. What do you think? Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors

Jun 21, 202330 min

#581: Adventures with Plan B

You wanted a jungle adventure with us, and we delivered! Mother Nature decided to up the ante and made the hike a very wet one. Darren was not amused - but even he had to agree that it was a cool experience. What should the next Plan B adventure be? Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors

Jun 21, 202326 min

#580: Just do it. But don’t borrow from friends or family

The Malayan Council founder Hafiz shares the expertise, strategies and takeaways in being an F&B entrepreneur he gleamed from many years of hard work building the Malayan Council brand. Hint: be prepared for bankruptcy. Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors

Jun 14, 202313 min

#579: Why do halal certified restaurants never get Michelin Stars?

Michelin Stars are seen as the most prestigious recognition a restaurant can achieve, so why do halal establishments never get them? The Malayan Council founder Hafiz, with many years of experience as a gourmet chef in several high end hotels like Raffles Hotel and The Ritz-Carlton explains. Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors

Jun 14, 202326 min

#578 : First halal food establishment in 50 years

We visit The Malayan Council at The Fullerton Waterboat House, the latest addition to the successful chain of The Malayan Council restaurants. Did you know it is the first halal food establishment on the premises in 50 years? The Malayan Council founder Mohamad Hafiz Salim Alkhatib dropped this impressive fact in his interview with us, along with his inspiring story of introducing halal fusion cuisine to the community. Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instag...

Jun 14, 202323 min

#577: Darren works as an intern

Rahman highlights the importance of interning while Darren, who is presently an intern at Rahman's law firm, describes what it's like to be one. Dzar, Darren, and Rahman discuss their prior employment experiences and the lessons they learned from them. Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors

Jun 07, 202325 min

#576: Is this guy an a$$hole?

Dzar questioned Darren and Rahman about some recent viral news and whether the person's behaviour qualify them as assholes. Listen to find out more. Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors

Jun 07, 202325 min

#575: Airing dirty laundry

Ex-NCMP Daniel Goh was expelled from Workers' Party for disclosing information about the "inner workings" of the opposition party. They talk about his prior efforts while in WP and the four opposition parties' plans to build a new alliance before the upcoming GE. Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors

Jun 07, 202326 min

#574: Would you eat giant Isopod ramen noodles?

People are lining up to get a piece of this bowl of noodles, which has a 14-legged huge isopod, at a Taipei ramen restaurant, where it is the star of a new dish. Some say it looks like an alien while Dzar thinks it resembles more of a cockroach. Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors

Jun 01, 202324 min

#573 Another wave of COVID-19?

PM Lee Hsien Loong just tested positive for Covid-19, while Dzar, Darren, and Rahman have all been getting sick frequently lately. One of them has not tested positive for COVID-19 before? Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors

May 31, 202320 min

#572: Acute Mountain Sickness

A Singaporean climber who went missing on Mount Everest after reaching the summit appeared to have altitude sickness and frostbite. Are we incapable of surviving at such high altitudes? Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors

May 31, 202329 min

#571: Should Darren make a tinder for his mom?

Divorce cases have become increasingly common, which means many more people growing old alone. Darren decided to have a serious talk with his mom about the issue, but what does it mean to find a new companion at that age? Do your property health check with The Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors

May 24, 202329 min

#570: Teaching in a preschool SUCKS. But I do it for the kids

An email to ECDA airing the grievances of early childhood educators went viral recently, shedding light on the plight of preschool teachers. Hadi and Hisyam from Meninpreschoolsg share their experiences and thoughts on the everyday life of a teacher. Is the reality even worse? Do your property health check with The Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors

May 24, 202333 min

#569: I was falsely accused of molesting a child and forced to leave my job

Male early childhood educators face prejudices and challenges in their line of work, like when Hisyam was falsely accused of molesting a child that wasn't even in his class. Not only did he face internal suspension for months pending the investigation, the parent suffered no consequences. Would you feel comfortable leaving your child with a male teacher? Do your property health check with The Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors

May 24, 202336 min

#568: Retirement in Singapore

Rahman feels down since he was not dressed in traditional Malay attire, and Darren knows how to tie a samping and shares that he used to do tarian in school. They talk about what CCAs they did in school, how expensive it is now, and whether they would retire in Singapore. Should we start planning for retirement when we are young in order to be able to live in Singapore? Do your property health check with The Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorea...

May 10, 202321 min

#567: Will foreigners still buy property in Singapore?

The revised ABSD rate for foreigners is now 60%, up from 30% earlier. It does not, however, apply to all foreigners. We spoke with The Bravo Realtors team on the increase in ABSD, or Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty, and whether it will help Singaporeans afford to buy a home. Do your property health check with The Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors

May 10, 202316 min

#566: This house got West Sun?

Plan B recorded today's episodes in Kamal's house from The Bravo Realtors for a Special Raya edition. Dzar is sick, therefore Kamal will be our third host for today’s episodes. Kamal and The Bravo Realtors team revealed with us some of the common worries they've heard from customers looking to buy a home, one of which was where the Sun is facing. Is this a misconception? What other superstitions are there when buying a house? Do your property health check with The Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002...

May 10, 202315 min

#565: Were you caned growing up? When does it turn into abuse?

Canes used in the corporal punishment were openly sold in pasar malams, but now the idea of physically hitting a child is a lot more contentious. Were we all unknowingly abused growing up? Do your property health check with The Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors

May 03, 202323 min

#564: LGBT and Islam - Black and white issue?

The Mufti of Singapore, Dr. Nazirudin Mohd Nasir, has sparked some debate after his interview in CNA's documentary, Regardless of Sexuality. Some felt the religious leader did not state the religious ruling on the LGBT issue clearly enough. Did he? Do your property health check with The Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors

May 03, 202322 min

#563: Do Singaporeans want to work till they die?

A famous Bollywood actor made waves when he praised Singaporeans for their work ethic in a TikTok. However, that 'work ethic' was never retiring and working till death. Obviously, the comments blew up - but what choice do we have when we are facing such a drastic demographic change? Do your property health check with The Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors

May 03, 202334 min
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