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Plan B

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#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.

Jan 24, 202420 min

#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?

Jan 24, 202430 min

#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?

Jan 17, 202421 min

#649: Let’s talk elections

Dzar, Darren, and Rahman explore the world's political changes in 2024, from the Taiwan presidential election to the Indonesian general election, as well as when Singapore's next election will take place.

Jan 17, 202427 min

#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.

Jan 17, 202422 min

#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?

Jan 10, 202435 min

#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.

Jan 10, 20241 hr 41 min

#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

Jan 08, 202431 min

#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

Dec 20, 202327 min

#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

Dec 20, 202324 min

#642: Plan B in Dubai

Darren, Dzar, and Rahman summarise their first day in Dubai and compare the work culture here to that of Singapore. Dzar had high hopes for the place, but listen in to find out how he actually thinks about it. Kamal and Khalid from The Bravo Realtors join us in this episode to discuss the year 2023 and what is in store for the future year. Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors

Dec 20, 202320 min

#641: Parliament on Israel-Hamas war

Dzar, Darren, and Rahman discuss the recent Parliament debate on the Israel-Hamas war, the impact it has had on Singaporeans, and the stance that some people have taken, as well as their own viewpoints on the matter. Listen in to learn more.

Nov 08, 202331 min

#640: Plan B going to Dubai

Dzar, Darren, and Rahman are looking forward to their business vacation to Dubai and have been debating which villa to stay in. They addressed a recent article in which the National Wages Council urged employers to provide workers one-time payments to aid with rising living costs. Listen in to find out what we have in store for Rahman. Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors

Nov 01, 202325 min

#639: Fusion food vs Authentic food

Inderpal discusses his preparation for the competition, including techniques and experiments. He talks about fusion food and why they are significant, as well as some memorable occurrences from the MasterChef competition. Listen in to learn more. Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors

Nov 01, 202325 min

#638: Winning the MasterChef Singapore Season 4

Inderpal Singh, winner of MasterChef Singapore Season 4, joins us to discuss what goes on behind the scenes of the competition and what it takes to compete. He discusses his thoughts about setting up his own restaurant since winning the title as a home-based F&B business owner. Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors

Nov 01, 202326 min

#637: Are solar panels actually efficient?

Henry goes into greater detail on why solar panels are inefficient for humans, supports his findings, and concludes with a message for the environmentalist movement. Disclaimer: Plan B makes no representations about the guest's position or recommendations in the episode. Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors

Oct 25, 202331 min

#636: Solar energy is not cheap?

In this part 2, Rahman questions Henry about his claim that solar energy is expensive and analyses the topic. Listen in to learn more. Disclaimer: Plan B makes no representations about the guest's position or recommendations in the episode. Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors

Oct 25, 202327 min

#635: Climate skeptic

We invited Henry Chew, a Singapore Energy Humanist who describes himself as a climate skeptic and whom we met at the SG Climate Rally on September 23rd, 2023, to speak about why he was opposed to the movement and what prompted him to dispute the prevalent idea of global warming. Disclaimer: Plan B makes no representations about the guest's position or recommendations in the episode. Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Th...

Oct 25, 202328 min

#634: Israeli occupation of Gaza

Walid Jumblatt Abdullah, an Assistant Professor at Nanyang Technological University, specializes in Islamic-state relationships, political Islam, and political parties and elections, particularly in Singapore and Malaysia, joins us on this special edition to talk about the ongoing Israeli occupation of Gaza and how they have affected our region. Listen in to find out more.

Oct 18, 202349 min

#633: Israel-Hamas war

Darren and Rahman discuss the Israel-Hamas war and reply to the backlash received by other editorials that addressed the issue. With the war's unpredictability, they express their thoughts and wonder who can provide their expertise on this. Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors

Oct 11, 202322 min

#632: Clean and restore leather

Asyraf tells us that he not only restores shoes, but also wallets, belts, and bags, as long as they are made of leather. He also discusses the many sorts of leathers and exotic leathers that he has encountered. Listen in to find out more. Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors

Oct 11, 202320 min

#631: Working as a shoeshiner

Asyraf Ash Samsudin, partner of Mason & Smith and World Champion in Shoe Shining 2022, tells us what prompted him to start shoe shining and pursue it as a career. He explains the type of products used and the process of shoe shining. Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors

Oct 11, 202331 min

#630: Can you will away your mental health issues?

Dzar, Darren and Rahman discusses on whether one can will away their mental health issues and how they deal with their own issues. Nisha discusses trauma informed practice and how it aids in addressing mental health issues. Listen in to find out more. Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors

Oct 04, 202323 min

#629: Differences of Mental Health in Women and Men

Is there a difference in mental health between men and women? Nisha discusses myths regarding men's mental health, and Dzar, Darren, and Rahman respond to them. Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors

Oct 04, 202327 min

#628: Men's Mental Well-being

Nisha, the founder of Mind Wellness and a practising psychotherapist, discusses the stigma connected with mental wellness, particularly in men, as well as the differences between psychotherapists, psychiatrists, and psychologists and the areas in which they focus. Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors

Oct 04, 202320 min

#627: WWII Bomb

Dzar, Darren, and Rahman discuss the dangers of discovering war relics by referring to what happened when a WWII bomb found in the Bukit Timah region was safely detonated, allowing thousands of people from nearby residences to return home. Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors

Sep 27, 202320 min

#626: Koocester’s face

Many individuals have wondered what Koocester looks like and who he is. As he addresses the topic, he tells us more about himself and the message he wants to convey to the public through his videos, before finishing with his life advice. Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors

Sep 27, 202322 min

#625: TikTok Famous, Koocester

Koocester, a TikTok content creator, tells us how he got started making videos and what inspired him. He also mentioned several recognised individuals he recently interviewed and the opportunities he has had as a result of his growth. Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors

Sep 27, 202322 min

#624: Muslim Freemason

Aziz, a Muslim Freemason, emphasises that being a Freemason and being a Muslim are distinct identities and that Freemasonry is not a religion. He also discusses his experience as a freemason and spending time at lodges around the world. Listen in to learn more. Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors

Sep 20, 202332 min

#623: What does it take to be a Freemason?

Aziz, a Freemason, describes the rituals and benefits of Freemasonry membership and what it takes for one to become a Freemason. What exactly do Freemasons do? Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors

Sep 20, 202329 min
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