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#555: A dangerous new decade
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong made statements about how Singapore was facing unprecedented challenges in the coming decade. From the Russian invasion of Ukraine to deteriorating US-China relations and the grave economic challenges all around the globe, where does Singapore stand? Do your chiropractic care through high quality, patient-focused treatment with Macquarie Chiropractic.Instagram: @macquariechiropracticBook online: https://www.macquariechiropractic.com
28:1423/04/2023
#554: Animal cruelty
NParks opened an investigation into a viral video showing a group of men wrangling with a python, eventually hacking it to death with a cleaver. Many were outraged by how onlookers were cheering and laughing as the snake fought for its life, but is animal cruelty illegal?Do your chiropractic care through high quality, patient-focused treatment with Macquarie Chiropractic.Instagram: @macquariechiropracticBook online: https://www.macquariechiropractic.com
28:2023/04/2023
#553: Fraud or genuine feel good story? Does it matter?
After the community rallied behind Zoe Gabriel after she was mocked for claiming C&K was a luxury brand, murmurs have surfaced suggesting she may not have been as modest as she appeared to be. Why did some people feel the need to dig up her father's financial status? Was this just jealousy?Do your property health check with The Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors
27:4519/04/2023
#552: What happens to your money during a divorce?
PSG defender Achraf Hakimi made headlines with his high profile divorce when his wife, Hiba Abouk, requested half of his assets only to realize most of his assets were in his mother's name. Turning the table, she may now have to part with her own assets because of the divorce. How does this even work?Do your property health check with The Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors
32:2719/04/2023
#551: Yet another MUIS controversy
A circular by the Singapore Bangladesh Society requested migrant workers to stay in their dorms for Hari Raya prayers. It said that MUIS had made the request for public health and overcrowding concerns, but many Singaporeans were outraged at what seemed like a discriminatory and xenophobic policyDo your property health check with The Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors
38:1919/04/2023
#550: You just won 365 days of paid leave. What now?
An employee of a Chinese Company in Shenzhen, China made headlines when he won 365 days of paid leave at his company's annual dinner. He had to make the choice of going for the leave or cashing it in. Which would you prefer?Do your chiropractic care through high quality, patient-focused treatment with Macquarie Chiropractic.Instagram: @macquariechiropracticBook online: https://www.macquariechiropractic.com
20:5416/04/2023
#549: Not guilty? Who cares!
With the hyper fast speed of news nowadays, people charged with crimes can be infamous and have their lives ruined even before they get convicted by the court - even those who end up exonerated. Is there a way around this? Is it even practical? Rahman and Darren fight it outDo your chiropractic care through high quality, patient-focused treatment with Macquarie Chiropractic.Instagram: @macquariechiropracticBook online: https://www.macquariechiropractic.com
34:2216/04/2023
#548: 9-6 working hours? How about 10-4?
A Singapore-based entrepreneur's TikTok video went viral after she said she wouldn't ask her staff to start work at 9 a.m. She continued by saying that she expected other distractions, like breakfast, to be over by the time work began at 10 a.m. Do you believe that altering working hours will have an impact on productivity? Rahman appears to believe otherwise.Do your chiropractic care through high quality, patient-focused treatment with Macquarie Chiropractic.Instagram: @macquariechiropracticBook online: https://www.macquariechiropractic.com
29:2716/04/2023
#547: Part of the problem
How prevalent is elitism in Singapore today? Is it wrong for a parent to want the best for their children? Is the solution forcing children to learn everything the hard way? Are Rahman and Darren going to fight again? 👀Do your property health check with The Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors
25:4112/04/2023
#546: Suck my tongue
The 87-year-old spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism stirred global controversy after a video showed him asking a young boy if he wanted to "suck his tongue". He has since apologized after many accused him of paedophillia, but others pointed out that sticking one's tongue out is a traditional greeting in Tibet. Was this a playful tease gone wrong? Even if so, was it acceptable?Do your property health check with The Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors
26:2012/04/2023
#545: Indian Muslim? Got such thing?
Fairprice has apologized after an Indian Muslim customer was denied free snacks meant for Muslims to break their fast with. The staff apparently did not know that Indians could be Muslim, insisting that the snacks were "not for India". Is it surprising that even in 2023, some people still don't know the difference between race and religion?Do your property health check with The Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors
34:5312/04/2023
#544: Plan B Raya Event
We want to meet you! As Hari Raya draws closer, we are planning a Hari Raya meetup for our listeners on 13 May 2023. Come down for a good time, good food, and good vibes.Do your chiropractic care through high quality, patient-focused treatment with Macquarie Chiropractic. Instagram: @macquariechiropracticBook online: https://www.macquariechiropractic.com
27:1709/04/2023
#543: $500 prize for months of training
Hamzah Farouk used to work at a bank, but left the job to pursue his boxing passion. The brothers share about their struggles in maintining a gym and how much investment goes into preparing a fighter.Do your chiropractic care through high quality, patient-focused treatment with Macquarie Chiropractic. Instagram: @macquariechiropracticBook online: https://www.macquariechiropractic.com
31:1809/04/2023
#542: I used to be a nerdy kid. Now I am a professional fighter
Hamzah Farouk talks about his journey as a professional fighter and how he achieved his incredible 13-1 win-loss record even though he was a nerdy kid growing up. Together with his coach and brother, Syakir Farouk, the duo founded Brothers Boxing Academy and share insights into the growing boxing scene in Singapore.Do your chiropractic care through high quality, patient-focused treatment with Macquarie Chiropractic. Instagram: @macquariechiropracticBook online: https://www.macquariechiropractic.com
31:3909/04/2023
#541: April fool's
Some companies love April fool's day because it lets them come up with ridiculous products just for the heck of it, but the guys talk about some real life foods that you wish were a prankDo your property health check with The Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors
28:1505/04/2023
#540: Trump makes history
As the first ever US president to face criminal charges, Donald Trump makes history. But, no publicity is bad publicity, right?Do your property health check with The Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors
30:0205/04/2023
#539: Qaryah U-turn
Before covid, it was a common sight to see Muslim congregational prayers at the void decks during Ramadan. Now in the post-covid era, there's some confusion about whether they should continue 👀Do your property health check with The Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors
32:3805/04/2023
#538: TikTok CEO
Darren, Dzar, and Rahman discuss the recent TikTok congressional hearing in the US and how the company's Singaporean CEO, Mr Chew Shou Zi, became a viral sensation.Do your property health check with The Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors
28:3529/03/2023
#537: Is $18,000 a month for rental at the Bazaar way too much?
We ask Mustaffa and Hajar about the complaints people have made about rental costs at the bazaar. 20% of the stalls were left unoccupied, reportedly because costs were too high. They also share about some behind-the-scenes difficulties they had to face when managing all the stakeholders of the bazaar. Apparently, knives and hot tempers do not mix.Do your property health check with The Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors
46:1729/03/2023
#536: Horses at Ramadan Bazaar? What were they thinking?
Mr. Mohamed Mustaffa Shah Jehan and his wife Hajar from Enniche Global Trading are running this year's Geylang Bazaar but have come under heavy fire for including horses in the event. Did they think this idea through? Listen for yourself what they had to say.Do your property health check with The Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors
32:2129/03/2023
#535: Is therapy still a taboo?
Dzar attended therapy and opened up about why and how he first started. Darren, Dzar and Rahman talk about how more people are becoming aware of the benefits of therapy.Do your property health check with The Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors
25:2222/03/2023
#534: LKY Will - The saga never ends
Yet another chapter in the long-drawn dispute that surrounded the late LKY's will and estate. Lee Hsien Yang was publicly named for absconding from the police, but some say he's being specifically targetedDo your property health check with The Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors
28:4322/03/2023
#533: Is the Geylang Bazaar in trouble?
Around 200 booths are still vacant, with many stall owners complaining about high rent. How did it get so high and does it even make any sense?Do your property health check with The Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors
31:4322/03/2023
#532: HDB prices keep rising. Can salaries keep up?
Mr Tan Kiat How discusses the rise in HDB prices and its long-term implications.
21:1019/03/2023
#531: How did HDB lose billions of dollars last year?
We spoke to Mr Tan Kiat How, Senior Minister of State of the Ministry of Communications and Information about ridiculous HDB prices and why they just don't seem to come down.
30:0619/03/2023
#530: Malaysian actor attacked in Singapore
A 33 year old man has been remanded after attacking Malaysian actor Kamal Adli at the Singapore Expo. What kind of impact does this have on future events? Does security need to be stepped up?Do your property health check with The Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors
32:1815/03/2023
#529: Singapore’s largest private real estate developer
Nassar discusses his 12 years of experience in Architecture and Project Management with Singapore's largest private real estate developer, as well as the common issues faced in that industry and how he overcame these challenges.Do your property health check with The Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors
31:4515/03/2023
#528: Is the Malay language still cherished today?
The president of the Malay Youth Literary Association (4PM), Nassar, shares about his journey in the national Malay language debates and how they shaped him as a community leader. He also talks about his thoughts on the future workforce and the importance of the Malay language.Do your property health check with The Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors
27:1115/03/2023
#527: Not so sunny Singapore
The weather has been going crazy, setting a new record for wettest day since 1995. Who doesn't love the rain?Do your property health check with The Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors
26:2108/03/2023
#526: Would you take $10,000 cash or a Rolex?
Paradise group made the news recently for awarding their long serving employees with a Rolex watch during their annual dinner and dance. Would cash have been a better gift?Do your property health check with The Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors
23:5608/03/2023
#525: There are 550k Malays in Singapore. Only 2 are psychiatrists.
We spoke with Dr Syed Harun, one of only two Malay/Muslim psychiatrists in Singapore. He shares his experience in the field and some misconceptions he faced in the community when he first started.Do your property health check with The Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors
42:2508/03/2023
#524: Mouth ulcers? How about this ED treatment?
Dzar has been sick for over a week. He was recommended some "special" treatments. He's still sick.Do your property health check with The Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors
19:3401/03/2023
#523: Should new citizens pass an English test?
LO Pritam Singh sparked debate after suggesting that new citizens should be made to pass an English test, but is the problem so easily solved?Do your property health check with The Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors
21:0601/03/2023
#522: Murdered, dismembered, cooked
HK socialite Abby Choi's gruesome death has made headlines all around the world. Darren finds out that Crimewatch is still a thing, and the guys welcome a new writer on the team.Do your property health check with The Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors
20:5601/03/2023
#521: Fear of Failure
Dzar is on MC. Darren and Rahman share some of their deepest fears of failure. The stakes are higher than ever before. Sh*t got real.Do your property health check with The Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors
25:1522/02/2023
#520: Feeling like a boss? Try taking home $300 a month (Part 2)
The Black Hole Group founder, Mustaffa Kamal, shared the difficulties he faced in building up his chain of almost 15 restaurants. Even though at one point he made only $300 a month, he found the reason to persevere through it allDo your property health check with The Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors
24:3322/02/2023
#519: Feeling like a boss? Try taking home $300 a month (Part 1)
The Black Hole Group founder, Mustaffa Kamal, shared the difficulties he faced in building up his chain of almost 15 restaurants. Even though at one point he made only $300 a month, he found the reason to persevere through it allDo your property health check with The Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors
18:5322/02/2023
#518: Did Budget 2023 leave singles behind?
SPS and Deputy Chairperson of REACH, Rahayu Mahzam and CEO of The Black Hole Group, Mustaffa Kamal share their views on the budget and its impact. While families were clearly the focus of the budget, some might question if singles were left forgotten.This podcast is brought to you by REACH.FB: REACHSingaporeIG: @reachsgLI: REACH SingaporeTikTok: @reachsingaporeWebsite: https://www.reach.gov.sg/YT: REACHSingapore
40:5822/02/2023
#517: Turkiye-Syria Earthquake
With so much coverage of the earthquake in Turkiye, it's no surprise many Singaporeans have sent donations for its victims. But has Syria been forgotten throughout this disaster?Do your property health check with The Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors
17:2615/02/2023
#516: Chinese Spy Balloon
The US has been on a roll shooting down UFOs from its skies. The authorities have denied alien involvement, but instead accused China of spying on them.Do your property health check with The Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors
19:4415/02/2023
#515: Budget 2023 - Yay or nay?
The budget for 2023 has been announced, but do citizens have reason to welcome it?Do your property health check with The Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors
20:5915/02/2023
#514: The Rising Cost Of Living In Singapore
Businesses in Singapore are feeling the heat as the cost of living in Singapore rises. Are we headed to a full blown recession and what can we do ensure sustainability? Do your property health check with The Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors
24:0408/02/2023
#513: Should Land Cost Be Excluded From Prices Of BTO Flats?
We share our thoughts on whether housing should be made affordable and accessible public housing for Singaporeans. Do your property health check with The Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors
18:0308/02/2023
#512: Can AI really replace humans?
Raj Mohamad talks about OpenAI ChatGPT, Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer and how it has evolved in this day and age and how efficient it has become. Do your property health check with The Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors
37:0408/02/2023
#511: Calling B*llshit
Second chances are important, but something doesn't add up. We share our thoughts about Baz's story.Do your property health check with The Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors
23:4001/02/2023
#510: I misappropriated $15k and served my time. Now no one will give me a second chance (Part 2)
Now, he is studying in a local polytechnic to give himself better prospects, but still doubts that he will be treated fairly. Do your property health check with The Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors
22:3401/02/2023
#509: I misappropriated $15k and served my time. Now no one will give me a second chance (Part 1)
Since his release, Baz has struggled through more than 8 jobs. Each time, he believes his criminal history was the reason the gig eventually fell through. Do your property health check with The Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors
35:1901/02/2023
#508: CNY Celebration For The Dead
Darren shares how his family dealt with the reunion dinner one year after his father's death, leading to an interesting observation about Chinese culture and its relationship with death.Do your property health check with The Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors
28:0425/01/2023
#507: An Islamophobic Politician Burned The Quran In Sweden. Anwar Ibrahim Reacted 👀
Politicians from around the world joined in the condemnation, particularly Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Interestingly, the Swedish Prime Minister himself condemned the act, even though Swedish authorities gave it the go ahead.Source: https://www.facebook.com/100044147303672/posts/pfbid0V6Pop133TvZdLAMrjxuThnQmt6FeaYZVXrm1PnBjKQwyrXX1VZ54oQNRebujXoYsl/?mibextid=BUZLm6Do your property health check with The Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors
25:1125/01/2023
#506: Should You Air Your Dirty Laundry On Social Media?
Being cheated on is a painful and emotional situation no one wants to be in, but if it does happen, is it the best idea to publicly air all the details on social media? A place to vent emotions is important in dealing with the negativity, but can this lead to serious and unwanted consequences?Do your property health check with The Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors
25:2125/01/2023