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SGExplainedSeason 5 ReviewWe can't believe we're finally here but 21 episodes later and it's time to wrap up Season 5 of SGExplained. This is a full banter episode as Charmian, Elliot and Rovik look back on their favourite episodes of the season and discuss some of the fresher elements in the show, including our new co-host Mian. We also look forward to what the series' future could look like and when we will be returning. Tune in now, and send in your feedback to let us know your thoughts as well!
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Intro Music: From Pixabay; Outro Music: Nielizas from...2022-12-1831 min
SGExplainedPeranakan CultureYou can't talk about Singapore without talking about the Peranakans - a sub-community with a heritage associated with being Straits-born amidst a time of heavy immigration. Elliot, a Peranakan himself, shares his stories of growing up with some exposure to the culture and how he stays in touch with it. In this episode, you can look forward to:
Learning about the first Peranakans and how their ancestors came to Singapore (note: there are some traces of slavery as well)
Exploring the various aspects of Peranakan culture including food, arts and marriage customs
Adding to your list of Peranakan...2022-12-0446 min
SGExplainedPeople with Intellectual Disabilities in SingaporeIn partnership with MINDS MYG, this episode introduces the important People with Intellectual Disabilities (PWID) community in Singapore. We hear from Jessica (not her real name), a caregiver and volunteer about her experience directly, and as you can imagine from previous SGExplained episodes, this gets inspirational very quickly. In this episode, you can look forward to:
Getting a more specific definition of what Intellectual Disabilities entail
Debunk myths about PWIDs e.g. whether autism and intellectual disability are the same
Learn about how caregivers can also practice self-care as they support PWIDs
You can volunteer by signing up o...2022-11-0646 min
SGExplainedSingapore's Stance on DrugsThere has been a slew of news announcements lately on Singapore's stance on drugs, especially as some of our neighbours choose to liberalise their policies on substances such as marijuana. We take a look at why Singapore has been insistent on its position on drugs and how we have enacted laws to dissuade offenders. In this episode, you can look forward to:
Learning more about Singapore's Opium and Heroin epidemics and how we clamped down against them
Getting familiar with the Misuse of Drugs Act
Discovering preventative campaigns, including some controversial ones, that have helped to keep Singapore...2022-10-0945 min
SGExplained100th Episode Special: Our Shared ValuesThank you for being on this amazing journey with us to reach 100 episodes on SGExplained!! It's a big deal for us, and if you are a Day One listener, please let us know so that we can reach out to you and invite you to our show for a chat! For this episode, we go back to the origins of why the show was even started: to explore the Singapore identity and what defines us. Foundational to this is Our Shared Values, a series of five values that have played an outsized role in defining a lot of our...2022-09-1152 min
SGExplainedThe Singapore ZooWe may have memories of the Singapore Zoo when we were children, but did you know that the overall Mandai Wildlife Group has been staying relevant through its sustainability and conservation efforts? Join us this episode as we:
Explore the history of the Zoo, including some of its unfortunate accidents
Trace the various unique exhibits in the main zoo
Forecast some of the key upcoming developments in the Zoo that we can enjoy
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Intro Music: From Pixabay; Outro Music: Nielizas from Pixabay;
Sources:
Singapore Zoo - Infopedia
About Singapore Zoo
Mandai Rejuvenation...2022-08-1433 min
SGExplainedThe MRT SystemGetting from place to place in Singapore is convenient only because of our great public transportation, including our beloved MRT system! In this episode, the crew share laughs and develop an appreciation for our subway system, with tons of factoids in between. Look forward to:
Tracing the story of the subway-that-almost-never-was
Learning about some of our MRT's mascots, including Captain SMRT
Getting excited for new MRT stations that may open up in your neighbourhood!
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Intro Music: Wataboi from Pixabay; Outro Music: Nielizas from Pixabay;
Sources:
Wikipedia
SGTrains.com
HistorySG
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SGExplainedVisiting Johor BahruNow that borders have reopened, Singaporeans have been flocking to Malaysia, specifically to Johor Bahru across the border. In this episode, we reflect on the relationship these two cities share! Look forward to:
Learning how many people cross the border each day
Unpacking the economic features of the Singapore-Johor Bahru relationship
Adding to your list of places to visit in Singapore
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Intro Music: Wataboi from Pixabay; Outro Music: Nielizas from Pixabay;
Sources:
Relations between Singapore and Malaysia continue to thrive
Commentary: The former Malaysian workers in Singapore caught in limbo in Johor
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SGExplainedPlanning for DeathWe're looking at the full life cycle this season, and so it only makes sense that we look at what happens in Singapore when you die! Zach Leung, Associate Director at PFPA, comes onto our show to shine some light on what happens after we pass on, especially to our assets and our loved ones. In this episode, you will:
Learn about the difference between "estate", "trust", and "will", especially in a Singapore context
Hear about the different ways your estate can be broken up if you do not plan ahead
Get advice on how to overcome some...2022-05-2241 min
SGExplainedTaxi DriversWho can deny that taxi drivers are Singapore's master storytellers? We get the extremely cool opportunity to talk to Uncle Ben, the father of a close friend of Rovik's, who also happens to be a night-shift taxi driver about his storied life on the roads. In this episode, you will:
Learn about how many taxi and private hire drivers there are actually in Singapore
Hear Uncle Ben's take on the necessary ingredients to be a good taxi driver (and it doesn't include a large bladder)
Feel for some of the stories shared, whether it's hilarious encounters or his...2022-04-2434 min
SGExplainedThe Orang LautThe Orang Laut are thought to be one of the first inhabitants of the islands that now make up Singapore, but why do so few people know about them? We chat with Firdaus Sani, founder of Orang Laut SG which is a community sustaining the stories of this lineage, to get the real scoop. In this episode, you can look forward to:
Learning about how the Orang Laut were politically significant in pre-colonial times
Hearing directly from Firdaus about how life was like on Pulau Semakau, the island where most of the Orang Laut lived
Understanding what is at...2022-03-2735 min
SGExplainedSpecial Episode: SingLitThis episode is brought to you by National Library Board’s One Story, which is a National Reading Movement initiative to make Singapore short stories – originally written in Tamil, Malay, Chinese, or English – available in other languages. The project aims to bring these stories to more readers beyond the language communities that they were originally written for.
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We're taking a break from our break to share with you a special episode on Singapore Literature! Following up on our Poetry and Theatre episodes, this time we look at the world of Fiction in Singapore! Specifically, you can:2022-02-2428 min
SGExplainedAh Bengs & Ah LiansThe Australians have their bogans, the British have their chavs and here in Singapore, we have the Ah Bengs and Ah Lians. What makes up this oft caricatured subculture? We chat with content creator Jeremiah Chen from Tropic Monsters TV about what inspires his hilarious sketches on these characters and learn more about how it adds to our Singaporean identity. In the spirit of the content, some expletives are used. Get listening to:
Understand the evolution of the Ah Beng/Ah Lian caricature over the years
Hear from the experts (yes there's an actual scholarly paper written) on...2021-11-0731 min
SGExplainedHeritage Food - Ingredients and DishesPamelia Chia from Singapore Noodles comes onto our show this episode to discuss Heritage Food with us. It is a topic that is novel and complicated only because Singapore is an immigrant nation and we are starting to see a new wave of food evolution with influences from Japanese and European styles. In this lively conversation, we:
Discuss what exactly constitutes heritage food in a rapidly changing food environment
Go through iconic heritage ingredients such as Pangi and the Roselle Leaf, and get hungry over heritage dishes such as Nasi Ulam and Gulai Nenas
Envision what it will...2021-10-2348 min
SGExplainedSikhism in SingaporeSikhs are known as a minority within a minority in Singapore, and yet they have an outsized influence on our identity in Singapore. Join us as we chat with Shaun Sarabjeet Singh, President of the Young Sikh Association, to learn about the history of the Sikh community in Singapore as well as how it integrates into the wider community. In this episode, we:
Trace the story of Maharaj Singh, the alleged first Sikh in Singapore who was also a political prisoner
Explore the institutions and practices of modern-day Sikhs, including why Tahu Sambal has a special place in...2021-10-091h 03
SGExplainedThe Merlion - From Logo to National SymbolSingaporeans have a mixed set of feelings when it comes to the Merlion - on one hand, it is an increasingly globally recognised icon and a major tourist attraction, and on the other hand, it is a reminder that one of Singapore's biggest symbols comes not from a mythos but from a logo design. Join us this episode as Elliot and Rovik spend this short episode exploring the tale of the Merlion including:
Learning about the history of the Merlion as a logo for a government body
Following the Merlion's courageous move to its current location at Merlion...2021-09-2337 min
SGExplainedThe Financial Hub StoryWhat's going on at Marina Bay Financial Centre and why is Singapore home to so many "Finance Bros and Brodettes"? In this episode, we're excited to have Reggie Koh from The Financial Coconut Podcast as a guest to chat with us about what really makes Singapore a Finance Hub! We make the jargon simplified so you don't have to wonder what asset management or currency internationalisation means! Tune in to:
Learn about how Singapore had the right ingredients for being a finance hub from its pre-colonial days
Explore the key pillars of our financial system here in Singapore
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SGExplainedNasi Lemak - Parcel DelightYou can identify the iconic Nasi Lemak, both by its aromatic coconut scent as well as its unique pyramid-shaped banana leaf packaging. Just coconut rice, sambal chilli and ikan bilis in a parcel, this delightful dish is a big part of Singapore food culture! Join us in this episode as we:
Learn about the hilarious alleged origin story of the name Nasi Le, Mak
Compare Singaporean and Malaysian versions of the dish
Go through some of the main competitors in the Singapore scene!
You'll see Singapore like you never have before. Also, SUBSCRIBE to our Substack to g...2021-08-1941 min
SGExplainedOperation Tiderace & The Japanese SurrenderWorld War 2 was a dark chapter in Singapore's history and so when the Japanese eventually surrendered, spirits were high amongst the residents. But did you know that there was a probability that the Japanese in Singapore would refuse to surrender despite the Emperor's announcement? Operation Tiderace was the Allied Forces' plan to secure Singapore and claim it back for the British. Check out this action-packed episode to learn about:
the original Operation Zipper that was meant to execute an airstrike on the Japanese in Singapore
the variety of ways the Japanese tried to escape humiliation in defeat, including...2021-08-0435 min
SGExplainedThe Foster SystemDid you know that there's a community of foster parents in Singapore who contribute as a labour of love to provide safe and nurturing homes for vulnerable children? Frankly, Elliot and Rovik were not very aware before this recording of this incredibly coordinated and involved ecosystem of social workers, policy planners, and families who go the distance to ensure no children are disadvantaged because of unfortunate circumstances. We're especially privileged to have Hannah from TSA Gracehaven Fostering, and Shikin, a foster mother, as guests to share their experiences as well!. In this episode, we:
Understand who is eligible...2021-07-1538 min
SGExplainedSnakes of SingaporeBiodiversity is important to any country, and in Singapore, we need to talk about our snakes. We're not talking about those folks who gossip behind our backs - this is about the reptiles that are hidden in our parks and wetlands, and are surprisingly not out to harm you! In this episode, we're privileged to have Sankar from the Herpetological Society of Singapore to share his own snake-spotting stories and to bust some myths about these creatures. He calls them cute a couple of times so you know he loves snakes. In this episode, we
Learn about the...2021-07-0241 min
SGExplainedThe Chewing Gum BanSingapore is known internationally for a couple of things and the Chewing Gum ban is high on the list. In this short episode, Elliot and Rovik follow the rather hilarious journey of how chewing gum got banned in Singapore as well as how a certain US company managed to get some gum back on the books. You may get stuck on this one (pun intended!)
This episode covers:
why chewing gum was actually tolerated for a while before the iconic ban
how our MRT system triggered our country's leaders enough to outlaw the gum
what it...2021-06-1525 min
SGExplainedThe Tattoo Scene - Fringe or Mainstream?We always enjoy the episodes where we look at the "fringe" of Singapore culture, but are tattoos too mainstream here to even be fringe anymore? We chat with Tattoo Artist Beverly Ann Koh (bev.bot on IG) about her experience in the industry and how Singapore has moved to be more inclusive of tattoos. We explore the history of tattoos with gangs, recent trends in tattoos (have you heard of hyper-realism?) as well as some of the industry dynamics here. These are some of our favourite types of conversations so we hope you enjoy it them too!
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SGExplainedAn Outlook on AgeingAgeing is a scary topic but it has shaped much of Singapore's landscape in the last few decades. We're privileged to have an advocate and opinion leader, Dr Farhan Alami, come into the virtual studio to share her insights on how ageing and dementia affect not just the elderly but also their families and loved ones. Learn about the statistics surrounding ageing and some of the issues specific to Singapore we try to tackle. We also learn about our uniquely Singaporean approach to ageing and dementia, covering buzzwords such as "Ageing in Place" and "Kampung for all Ages" which...2021-02-1839 min
SGExplainedSingtel & Our Early Telecom DaysIf you're reading this, you're probably doing so on the internet and maybe even on your phone. The fact that we have access to telecom and mobile services in Singapore has a lot to owe to Singtel's past, as once our national telecom provider and the largest contributor of infrastructure. Journey with us as we trace how Singtel survived the removal of its monopoly and how it evolved to be one of Singapore's best-known brands. We even explore major controversies such as the Bukit Panjang Fire and even the Xiaxue scandal. All this and more in our latest episode!2021-02-0436 min
SGExplainedPOSB - The Community BankWhat's the Post Office part of the POSB? Why is it in every neighborhood? And perhaps most importantly, is the Postmaster General really the Chief Mailman of Singapore? We answer all these questions and more in this lighthearted look at the institution of community banking in Singapore and where our habit of saving earnestly came from! Do let us know what topics you'd like to hear about next!
Sources:
NLB Infopedia
5 things you probably didn’t know about POSB/DBS merger - Goodyfeed
POSB Smart Buddy - POSB
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SGExplainedThe Women's CharterWith the government's announcement that a review on women’s issues in Singapore will be conducted to look more closely at how gender equality can be more deeply ingrained in Singapore society, we thought to explore the evolution of gender issues in Singapore. The Women's Charter provides a central lens for such an exploration, tracing its origins to pre-independent Singapore and being the platform for debates such as whether men should be entitled to maintenance after divorce or whether NS should extend to women.
Join Margaret Thomas, President of AWARE, as she banters with Rovik on some of...2021-01-0732 min
SGExplainedCampus Sexual MisconductWe've heard of the spree of sexual misconduct and harassment cases in the news and the question must be asked, what does this say about who we are as a Singaporean society, and why are we having such a difficult time talking about this topic? Elliot and Rovik try their best, within their constraints, to have a conversation around the cases that have occurred, the broader statistics around sexual harassment and misconduct on campuses, and why it is important for us to look at policy, legislation, community, and culture in addressing the harm that is happening to our young...2020-12-1646 min
SGExplainedThe National LibraryWe've all had our own personal stories with the Singapore library system before and I'm sure we can all attest it's one of the best of Singapore's public resources. Join us as we dive into the evolution of the library system including the digitalization of the library, the story of how it survived the Japanese Occupation (hint: there are some returning characters), and even a funny story of how books were passed between libraries in a HUMAN CHAIN!! This episode is our tribute to one of the reasons why we can do our episodes without much difficulty - the...2020-12-0541 min
SGExplainedKatong, Peranakan EscapeIf you want to find old Peranakan houses or have some tasty kueh, you've probably made your way to Katong. Elliot himself is a proud homeboy of the area. But did you know that Katong pre-land reclamation was home to one of Singapore's better-known kampongs that made its living from the sea? Or maybe you're interested to find out why there's a Chinese Swimming Club that was exclusively for Chinese-access only? Elliot and I dig into what makes Katong so special, both in the past and the present. Tune in to find out about places like:
Kim Choo...2020-11-1322 min
SGExplainedMerchants of SingaporeThey're all over Singapore - Ann Siang Hill, Fraser Street, Aljunied among others. Who were these people and why are there so important to the Singapore story? We take a look at the mercantile story of Singapore - the stalwarts of community and enterprise that shaped so much of our identity today. Hear under-told stories like how Ngee Ann Kongsi (behind Ngee Ann Polytechnic and Ngee Ann City) was formed or whether there were actually Buffalos on Buffalo road. This episode brings a blockbuster list of Singaporean merchants who have shaped the face of Singapore. Thanks to the National...2020-10-3037 min
SGExplainedSingapore Botanic GardensOne of three UNESCO World Heritage Sites that is a garden and Singapore's sole representative on the list, the Singapore Botanic Gardens is simultaneously one of the most under-rated and yet culturally significant parts of Singapore. Hear about the history of the Gardens, including its lesser-known episode during the Japanese Occupation, as well as about the different features and research that are so well associated with it! We hope you're excited to go check it out yourself whenever you can!2020-10-1623 min
SGExplainedThe Influencer SceneWelcome back to Season 3 of SGExplained! We're so pumped to be back on this and we started off with a bang, bringing on Althea Lim from Gushcloud to talk about the Influencer Scene in Singapore. Not much is known about it but it shapes so much of Singapore's social media consumption as well as our pop culture. In this episode, we find out what drives the rise of influencer culture, whether there's a career to be made, what the future of it looks like and how all of that affects Singapore's story. We hope this finally provides some insights into...2020-10-0140 min
SGExplainedEsports - Singapore's Unsung HeroWe have to look beyond Joseph Schooling to bring back the Gold medals for Singapore, and we may have found hope in Esports! Naturally not as well known as the traditional sports, given that it's new and gaming has usually had an affiliation with low productivity, but Esports is actually creating a way for Singaporeans to thrive on the global scene. Join us as we follow some of the organizations that make up the Esports scene, trace the stories of major players such as iceiceice and nutz and talk about what the future of the scene could look like!2020-07-2733 minSGExplainedThe Poetry SceneWith special guest Ajay Govinda, Slam Poetry Enthusiast, we explore the understated world of Singapore Poetry. From understanding our Poetic Roots to appreciating the Singapore-originating Twin Cinema format, we rhyme and vibe our way throughout the poems that have followed our narrative. Hear us actually recite some of the poems as well - our first time trying this!
Here are some of the links we mentioned:
FMSR Poem by Teo Poh Leng
SingPoWriMo
Twin Cinema Poetry
Fried Chicken by Jennifer Anne Champion
old house at Ann Siang Hill by Arthur Yap
2020-07-0637 minSGExplainedFarming the Singaporean WayBet you didn't know that Singapore has a long-held farming heritage! Not only that, we're about to double down on farming the Singaporean way, with the 30 by 30 initiative to secure Singapore's food safety by 2030. It's useful to get to know how our farming culture is evolving here, including a new breed of hipster and innovative farmers. Learn more about the produce we produce in Singapore!
Here are some of the farmers we talked about:
Quan Fa Organic Farm
Citizen Farm
Comcrop
Also do check out the entertaining podcast "Living It Up in the Lion City" by our good friend Rindo!2020-06-1630 minSGExplainedHawker CultureLet's be real - what's more Singaporean than our hawker centers? Who runs them, how did they start and what's the future looking like with the young hawker-preneurs waiting to take over the reins? Join us as we explore this delicious topic and when you reach the end, you get to hear our favorite hawkers also! Continue to provide suggestions for our future episodes - we love to hear from you!
For the full list mentioned:
Tian Tian Chicken Rice
Hawker Chan - Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken Rice
Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodles
Fried Carrot Cake @ Clementi 448 Market
...2020-06-0141 minSGExplainedSingapore AirlinesOur national carrier has been in the news before, but this time, the reasons aren't great. We look back at why Singapore Airlines is so intertwined with our national identity, revisiting its founding as well as its major episodes, including the A380 launch and the "Longest Flight in the World". Join us as we learn more about some of its subsidiaries too, including SilkAir and Scoot, and finally, we check out how the COVID-19 crisis has hit the company. There must be a reason why our country will fight to keep Singapore Airlines alive and we make the journey...2020-05-2234 minSGExplained2013 Little India RiotsAs a modern cosmopolitan city, Singapore tries its best to avoid riots. Yet in 2013, out of nowhere and sparked by an unfortunate accident, a street in Little India erupts into flames as migrant workers mob up. This episode we dive into the timeline of events and analyze the aftermath, including the Liquor Control Act and the pushing of migrant workers to compact districts on the fringes of Singapore. Jump into this rather unfortunate but eventful episode of Singapore's history with us!
Resources:
Wiki Page
Singapore Infopedia
Donating to Community Kitchen and HomeforAll: Giving.SG Link h...2020-04-2737 minSGExplainedSARS 2003 EpidemicIf you're listening to this in 2020, you're likely just like us - overwhelmed by the COVID-19 Pandemic. You've also probably heard that it's not our first rodeo. Rather than try to explain a phenomenon still unraveling, Elliott and I take a journey back to 2003 to see how Singapore dealt with the SARS crisis and how things have changed since then. Advents such as social media up the stakes of today's situation when compared to SARS, but the novelty of it all really provided a difficult test for our country. Check out the evolution of Singapore's public health system with...2020-03-2941 min
SGExplainedChicken Rice WarsHow could a dish that looks so simple become one of Singapore's national dishes? Does Hainanese chicken rice even come from Hainan? And why can you get both a $2.50 and $27 version within the same 100m radius.
Chicken Rice is what this episode is all about as we explore the history and tradition of this iconic Singaporean dish. You'll be hungry by the end of it!2019-09-1740 min
SGExplainedTalking about RacismAsking if Singaporeans are racist seems like a line not many are willing to cross. But maybe that's not the right question. When race is a salient topic in the country, racism is bound to be present and so we just need to be willing to talk about it - from events like the E-Pay Saga to institutions like SAP Schools. It's difficult but worth it in a classic episode of SG Explained2019-08-221h 05
SGExplainedSoccer in SingaporeOur national sport could probably do a lot better but how do we reconcile the passion of our players with the lack of growth in the sport? We bring in special guest Justin Hui from Hougang United FC to talk to us about his journey and views on soccer in Singapore, including dealing with the difficult issues of career development and overseas teams.2019-07-2347 min
SGExplainedGifted Education ProgramGifted vs Non-Gifted - what's the distinction? How is this controversial legacy of the hyper-meritocratic age functioning and what are its implications on the lives of citizens? All this and more in this episode!2019-05-171h 01
SGExplainedPublic Order ActCan you protest outside of Speaker's Corner? What does the Public Order Act actually aim to achieve? Will we get called up because we sat together and discussed the juicy material around protesting in Singapore? All of this and more in our latest episode!2019-04-231h 01
SGExplainedMulti-Religious HarmonyWatain, a black metal band, got banned in Singapore and the debate on the role of religion in Singapore re-emerged. We took a look at one of the foundations of religious harmony in Singapore - the Multi-Religious Harmony Act, and we found out some really interesting historical tidbits.
If you like what we do, please do leave us a review and share our content! We depend on loyal listeners like you to get more to be interested in uncovering layered narratives in Singapore.2019-03-161h 02
SGExplainedRethinking HiringWith special guest Martin Tan from The Majurity Trust, this week we explore hiring and recruitment in Singapore. Is it really fair and is it effective in finding the best person for the job? We tackle sacred cows such as meritocracy and we explore sticky issues like unconscious bias. Enjoy!2019-02-2843 min
SGExplainedWaterIf you grew up Singaporean, you're probably familiar with the adage cautioning you against wasting water. Water security is a big deal in Singapore and in our attempt to make sure we have it, we've also created one of our best innovations: NEWater. Join us as we dive into all the wet and wonderful knowledge in this episode!2019-01-271h 07
SGExplainedSingapore-Malaysia BorderIf you've paid attention to the recent news, you would have noticed the commotion over Singapore and Malaysia's maritime borders! Sticking to our promise of slowing down the news, we took a step back and examined the history of our borders and where some of these ambiguities come from. There's a lot of new knowledge here, even for Rovik and Willie!2018-12-2252 min
SGExplainedDating in SingaporeIs love lost in Singapore or is there a chance that dating is easier than it seems? We dig into the data and try to figure out what Singapore's dating scene is like - exploring everything from online dating to marriage rates. Who knows - you may learn how to maximize your chances from finding a partner as well.2018-11-2352 min
SGExplainedParliamentary ElectionsWe have a new guest co-host today: Elliot Tan from Tree Potatoes! We speak about Parliamentary Elections, how you vote, what the GRC system is and why the opposition has a hard time getting into parliament. Real interesting stuff!2018-10-161h 03
SGExplainedSection 377AIt seems like Section 377A has become a lightning rod for all kinds of issues of morality and inclusivity in Singapore. Yet, have we forgotten exactly what the letter of the law is and where it came from? We trace the story of 377A and how it made its way into our society, witnessing some of the developments along the way.2018-09-221h 01
SGExplainedSalariesIt's only Episode 2 and we thread into a territory close to every Singaporean's hearts: Salaries! What is the salary landscape in Singapore? How do Civil Servants get paid? And how does the Prime Minister get that $2.2 Million Salary? We delve into all these topics and more in this very juicy episode of SG Explained!2018-08-211h 22