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

(30:22) The LifeSG app

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

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

Darren and Rahman speak with H.E. Prof. Dr. Koutoub Moustapha Sano, Secretary-General of the International Islamic Fiqh Academy (Majma' al-Fiqh al-Islami al-Duwali), who discusses how Muslims can live in peace and build a stronger community, as well as general advice on how Muslims should look into the socio-political contexts of their communities and trust the government. Listen in to learn more.

Dzar, Darren, and Rahman discuss recent events in Malaysia, such as the political feud between Mahathir and Anwar, and the wife of former Malaysian finance minister Daim Zainuddin, who has been charged in court with failing to declare assets, including the multimillion-dollar Ilham Tower, as well as plans to expand the Woodlands Checkpoint to five times its current size.

The voting age in Singapore currently stands at 21 years old. Should it be lowered to 18? Rahman proposes that all minimum legal ages in Singapore be set at 18 years old, including the legal drinking age, the minimum legal smoking age, and cinema regulation. Listen in to find out more.

The Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) recently hosted its annual flagship Singapore Perspectives conference, with the theme "Youth." Dzar, Darren, and Rahman look into one of the issues raised, in which more young people are delaying or avoiding marriage and parenthood entirely, and how this impacts them in light of Singapore's laws. They share what they believe the definition of a family should be.

As Chinese New Year approaches, Dzar, Darren and Rahman discuss stereotypes, cultural appropriation, and superstitions, as well as their plans over the long holiday. Darren also mentioned that many have said he had a Malay accent? Listen in to learn more.

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.

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?

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?

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.

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.

We speak with Minister of State for Social and Family Development, Sun Xueling, about the latest reports on domestic abuse in Singapore. As life becomes more and more stressful for the future sandwich generation, will there be more violence at home? What kind of support is available for those who need help?

(01:10) - Topic on Domestic Violence

(02:40) - What Counts as Abuse or Domestic Violence?

(05:50) - Domestic Violence Awareness

(10:35) - Does Abused Children Adopt Similar Violence?

(15:08) - How Harsh Should You Punish Your Child?

(22:54) - Prevention of Domestic Violence Helpline

(29:37) - Numbers of Elderly Abuse Has Dropped

(31:30) - Getting Domestic Help for Elderly

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?

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.

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

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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People even queued outside the court, anticipating a legal battle of legendary proportions. But then the announcement came that Iswaran would plead guilty - what does this mean, and why the sudden u-turn?

(00:40) - What’s happening in the news lately?

(01:10) - Israel attack news

(03:01) - Suni and Shi’a

(08:24) - Iswaran’s Trial

(15:11) - Billionaire gave stuff too?

(17:16) - When is Elections?

(18:27) - Pritam’s charges

(19:35) - Tickets to watch Iswaran’s trial

(23:25) - Opposition party

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The East-West line MRT disruption has been one of the most severe in Singapore’s history, so what exactly happened? We look at the SMRT statement and spoke with Allan (not his real name) from the SMRT safety and security team to figure out the mess.

(00:32) - MRT disruption

(02:35) - Video of Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat

(06:00) - Reactions to the video

(10:22) - On call with SMRT personnel

(11:58) - What actually happened?

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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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Is Freemasonry a secret society affiliated with the Illuminati? Aziz Tayabali, a Muslim member of The Zetland in The East Lodge, is a freemason who served for two years as Worshipful Master in 2019. He discusses the history and myths of Freemasonry, as well as the masons' beliefs.

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Mr Ahmad Firdaus Bin Daud, a spokesperson for the National Council Against Drug Abuse (NCADA), talks about the 'What's Your Fix?' campaign, that aims to inspire meaningful and also relevant conversations about drugs, promote empathy and community support for youths vulnerable to drug influences, and employ co-creation opportunities to spur advocacy among youths for the drug-free cause.

To find out more about the campaign, please visit https://whatsyourfix.sg.

Mr Ahmad Firdaus Bin Daud, a spokesperson for the National Council Against Drug Abuse (NCADA) speaks about the global drug situation affecting the situation in Singapore. Why are youths more vulnerable to the influences of drugs today?

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Plan B's Instagram has surpassed 10,000 followers after three years of operation which serves encouragement to push even more. Rahman shares that he sees a lot of people starting a podcast. Is it really as simple as it seems?

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Rahman explains the disparities between what a defence lawyer and a prosecutor must deal with, as well as why many people do not continue to practise law as a result of this. Listen in to find out more.

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We speak with TikTok celebrity chef Ammar Al Ali of Lamb Shank fame about all the happy accidents that led him to where he is today. Tune in to listen to his heartfelt stories, from his grandmother's humble kitchen to Malaysian TV star

(01:10)     - Introduction of guest

(03:31)     - Controversy surrounding food pricing

(03:55)    - Origin of Künefe

(11:15)      - Chef’s family background

(13:27)     - Ended up in Malaysia mistakenly

(16:10)     - Hotel Industry

(23:23)    - TV industry as Celebrity Chef

(26:10)     - 10 ringgit only in his pocket

(38:00)    - Contract with ASTRO

(52:07)    - Chef’s 6 rules

(1:00:00)  - Rise of Lamb Shanks.

Darren, Dzar, and Rahman discuss the viral episode and respond to the news on the podcast with James 'Messiah,' the convicted hacker who pled guilty to 39 of 161 charges in 2015. MINDEF has rebuffed it, and on their social media, @mindefsg stated that their systems were not hacked or infiltrated, as James claimed.  

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James 'Messiah' recounts one incident in which he gained access to a girl's email and saw how she was duped by her own boyfriend and his friend. 'Messiah' then attempted to assist the girl, but the story became twisted as we listened.

Instagram: @jamesmessiah

Disclaimer: Plan B does not make any claims as to the veracity of the stories told in the episode.

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CORRECTION NOTICE:
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James ‘Messiah’ Raj, revealed that he was a member of Anonymous, a global hacker group known for online protests, and that he began overseas before spearheading the attacks in Singapore. In this episode, he differentiates between cyber security and hacking , as well as the three well-known sorts of hackers in the realm of information security: black hats, white hats, and grey hats.

Instagram: @jamesmessiah

Disclaimer: Plan B does not make any claims as to the veracity of the stories told in the episode.

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