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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

The recent stabbing of a Catholic priest during mass in Singapore has shocked the nation and prompted the police to step up security in places of worship. The police were quick to make clear that the assailant is Christian, a move that raised many eyebrows. Should we be worried about Singapore’s safety and stability?  

(01:10) Dzar’s return from hiking Mount Rinjani

(03:42) Preparing for the hike

(05:56) Climbing the summit

(06:34) The “Hill of Regret”

(10:18) The stabbing at St Joseph’s Church

(13:28) Security in places of worship

(18:05) The Singapore College of Islamic Studies (SCIS)

(21:45) Another update on Plan B’s KL meet-and-greet

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America voted for another Trump presidency, but this time with an overwhelming mandate. Not only did he sweep all the swing states, he also won the popular vote this time - but what does this mean for the rest of the world?

(00:45) Dzar is away on a trip

(02:27) Rahman’s experience hiking in Makkah

(04:06) Donald Trump won the US election

(06:03) Netanyahu’s response

(07:14) Will Trump bring peace?

(09:51) Trump’s tech bros

(10:58) Has Trump’s rhetoric changed?

(17:13) Singaporeans’ reactions

(20:08) A controversial post by a lawyer

(27:23) The importance of couples having open conversations

(33:14) Update on Plan B’s KL meet-and-greet

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You may have seen him, or heard his voice, in our street interview videos. Fadzli Jani is not only Plan B’s street interviewer, but a man of many hats. We speak to Fadzli about his fascinating career journey, from joining a reality TV show to training to become an architect.

(00:53) Introduction to Fadzli

(01:49) Competing on Elit Suria

(03:55) Becoming an architect

(06:27) How do you become a registered architect in Singapore?

(09:10) What overseas landmark design is overrated?

(10:23) What’s a brilliantly designed building in Singapore?

(14:55) Why Plan B?

(18:43) Facing rejection as a street interviewer

(21:25) What topics excite Singaporeans?

(25:10) The Kampung Buangkok interview

The past two weeks saw a lot of political drama in Singapore. We discuss the revelation that Lee Hsien Yang sought and was granted political asylum in the UK, and controversial moments from the Pritam Singh trial.

(00:33) The Lee sibling rivalry

(01:35) The Faraid law system

(03:40) The 38 Oxley Road saga

(05:03) The value of preserved historical sites

(07:54) How does one obtain political asylum?

(12:07) Did Lee Hsien Yang face persecution?

(17:19) The Pritam Singh trial

(23:49) Loh Pei Ying’s testimony

(33:38) A Plan B meet-and-greet session in KL

After 2 weeks of absence, Dzar returns and shares what he’s been up to - becoming an amateur bodybuilder - and his next adventure - climbing Indonesia’s Mount Rinjani.

(00:54) Dzar’s upcoming trip to Lombok

(02:41) Hiking Mount Rinjani

(04:45) Dzar’s bodybuilding journey

(07:59) Routines and self-discovery

(09:28) Rahman on turning 40

(12:23) The importance of stage presence.

The Singaporean community has contributed more than $17 million worth of donations for Gaza, and now Rock untuk Rakyat 2 aims to raise another $150,000. We speak with Ms. Mariam Jaafar,  MP and advisor to Woodlands GRO, and Ms Deanna Manto, Chairperson of the Suara Utara committee about why they decided to bring together the pool of talented local Malay performers for this rock concert for charity.

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(01:20) - Introduction of Ms. Mariam Jaafar, MP and grassroots advisor to Woodlands GRO, and Ms. Deanna Manto, Chairperson          of Woodlands CC MAEC and Suara Utara committee

(02:27) - Ms. Mariam discusses her entry into politics

(05:18) - Ms. Deanna shares her experiences and responsibilities as chairperson

(08:20) - Details about the upcoming concert Rock untuk Rakyat 2 by Suara Utara

(16:49) - The best coffee spots in Woodlands

(19:02) - A heartfelt group rendition of “Isabella”

After Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan said Singapore would officially recognise the State of Palestine in due time, Lepak Conversation published an open letter asking for the government to do so immediately. We speak with Dr. Walid Jumblatt, one of over 60 signatories to the letter, about what that really means.

(00:45) - Plan B had a long day covering event

(01:32) - Dr Walid Jumblatt, resident political expert

(02:15) - Lepak Conversations open letter

(07:00) - Government to take a step

(08:50) - Singapore has spend millions on capacity building?

(10:37) - Breaking the international law?

(13:00) - Why did Dr Walid sign the petition?

(17:40) - Will there create diversions?

(19:37) - Dr Walid’s thoughts on petitions

When most people think about Singapore, Muslims aren't top of the list. But for Dr. Baptiste Brodard, a sociologist and researcher in Islamic Studies from Switzerland, Singapore's Muslim community is one of the most successful in the world. We speak with both Dr. Baptiste and Dr. Syed Harun Taha Alhabsyi, President of LBKM, about the role of leadership in the evolving Muslim community.

(01:05) - Recording from ICCOS 2024

(01:40) - Introduction of Dr. Baptiste Brodard and Dr. Syed Harun Taha Alhabsyi

(02:00) - Discussion on leadership representation and demographic shifts

(04:35) - Exploring the intersection of religion and ethnicity

(09:24) - Insights on what Singapore can learn from Europe about Islam and vice versa

(14:18) - Dr. Brodard's perspective on achieving harmony among diverse groups

(15:50) - Building bridges between communities

(23:50) - Distinctions between public and private spheres

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

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

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

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?

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.

Dzar’s followers shared a TikTok clip from Malaysia’s “Keluarsekajap,” where the discussion centered on the KL sinkholes and Singapore’s media focus on Malaysia’s issues. Do Singaporeans have schadenfreude for Malaysia?

(00:36) - Introduction of video

(05:41) - Start of video

(08:58) - End of video and commentary

(12:57)  - Reactions to the KL sinkholes

(17:40) - VEP

Dr. Chee Soon Juan, Secretary-General of the SDP, talks about POFMA and how it affects political discourse and information flow in Singapore. With younger Singaporeans becoming more politically conscious and active, what does it mean for free speech in Singapore?

(00:32) - The people’s manifesto

(03:42) - Dr Chee Soon Juan

(05:48) - POFMA

(21:28)  - Current framework of POFMA

(26:48) - Engage brand influencers

(34:35) - Public’s commentary on New PM

(41:40)  - Counter measures

Mpox has been making headlines after the World Health Organisation declared it a global health emergency, with Singapore’s Health Minister calling the situation highly worrying. Are we on the cusp of another round of covid-19?

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We speak with Dr Rohan Gunaratna, an expert on global security. As a professor of security studies at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies at Nanyang Technology University, he shares his expertise and views on the Bangladeshi extremist preacher Amir Hamza who entered Singapore on a false name. What implications does this have for Singapore and the region?

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Prime Minister Wong's use of Malay at the rally received positive feedback for its clarity and inclusivity. Dzar, Darren and Rahman reviews the video and comments, highlighting the effective engagement with the Malay-speaking audience and the strong alignment with Singapore’s multicultural values.

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A heartfelt episode as Dzar is inspired by an Instagram video to reflect on his own friendships and how much personal growth he has experienced over the years

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First work from home, now see doctor from home. Such services are great conveniences for all parties involved, but is it too easily taken advantage of? One clinic in Singapore was found to have consultations lasting as short as one second

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Many students have been complaining about a wave of tourists overcrowding university facilities, such as shuttle buses and food establishments. Why on earth are tourists flocking to local universities, and what can be done to stop them?

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What’s one thing you love about Singapore? Now what’s one thing you hate? The guys share their pride and love for Singapore, even if not everything is perfect

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In August 2024, the Transformative Justice Collective (TJC) received 2 POFMA orders for alleging that death row prisoners were denied due process and rushed through proceedings. The Ministry of Home Affairs responded by clarifying the facts, but TJC maintained their claims were accurate and seemed to school the Minister on distinguishing fact from opinion. Grab your popcorn and sit in tight

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Manmeet Singh, also known on TikTok as "The Bodyguard," gained viral attention after posting a video addressing racial discrimination in Singapore, specifically in the context of job interviews. Why on earth does a security job listing require applicants to speak mandarin? The Bodyguard explains

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In July, protests in Bangladesh over a job quota system resulted in over 300 deaths and led to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fleeing to India. An interim government under General Waker-Uz-Zaman is being formed, but protesters are not going to accept military rule. Meanwhile, the Olympics just keeps producing controversy and memes. Is this the worst Olympics, or the most interesting to-date?

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Britain is experiencing its worst riots in 13 years, fuelled by far-right groups targeting migrants and Muslims. The unrest began after fake news on social media falsely accused a Muslim migrant of killing 3 young girls. With UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer threatening to bring in a “standing army”, how much damage can such fake news cause?

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With the assassinations of both Hamas and Hezbollah leaders within a short span of each other, the Middle East seems more poised for an all-out regional war than ever before. With the US saying they had no idea what Israel had planned, and Iran vowing revenge for the fallen leaders, what’s next?

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We spoke to volunteer cat rescuers Julie, Aqyla, and Wati about cat abandonment and the new Cat Management Framework in Singapore. Starting September 1, 2024, the framework requires licensing and microchipping for pet cats, with limits of two cats per HDB flat and three per private residence. They also shared sterilising cats, cat abuse cases, care guidelines, and their fundraising efforts for special needs cats.

We speak with Lawrence Chong, CEO of Consulus, and discussed the huge controversy surrounding the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony. It featured drag queens in what looked like a parody of the Last Supper, a famous Christian painting depicting Jesus. The scene angered Christians worldwide and even led to a boycott, with C Spire pulling its ads and the Olympic Committee removing the video from YouTube. How should we balance cultural sensitivity and artistic expression?

The guys bounce about some major news stories over the week, such as the buzz over Singapore’s Olympics uniform design, Biden’s sudden announcement that he was no longer seeking re-election, as well as the global IT outage that left Rahman stuck in a parking lot.

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A significant first use of FICA, Singapore’s anti-foreign influence law, to block social media accounts connected to a network of anti-CCP disinformation and propaganda is a stark reminder of the realities of information warfare in the 21st century. Can we expect more to come in the future?

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Nazmul Khan, a Bangladeshi IT professional and founder of 24asia Singapore, has been working in Singapore for 18 years. He shares with us the struggles he felt as a young man alone in a foreign country, and the experiences that drove him to found a ground up initiative to provide support and upskilling opportunities for other migrant workers.

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A 14-year-old student and a 33-year-old former public servant were issued Restriction Orders for being radicalised in connection to their support for terrorism. We talk about reaction to the news and this worrying trend.

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We speak with Mike, a trained sniper and former Navy SEAL with 25-years of military experience. He shares insights from the security and military community in the US and details that have emerged following the investigative frenzy into the assassination attempt. He also addresses the many conspiracy theories that have sprouted on the internet, that the shooting was all just for show.

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Abas Jalil, a Malaysian security and geopolitical consultant, shares his views on the apparent security lapses that led to Trump’s close brush with death. He shares how security protocol usually operates and the failures he spotted from the viral videos that emerged from the historical assassination attempt.

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We speak with the young activists organizing the Green Parade at Hong Lim Park in support for environmentalism and sustainability issues. Everyone in Singapore feels the effects of climate change, but many feel either apathy or fatalism towards it. What motivates these young people to push ahead with the hope that they can change things for the better?

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We speak with Remi M Sali, producer for Salam Gembira, and Mohd Khair, a family advocate, about the movie that sparked controversy in the community for touching on the themes of Islam, LGBT, and family. The film, played by veteran actors, opened a conversation that's been bubbling under the surface, especially within the Muslim community. Where will these conversations lead?  

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We speak with Remi M Sali, producer for Salam Gembira, and Mohd Khair, a family advocate, about the movie that sparked controversy in the community for touching on the themes of Islam, LGBT, and family. The film, played by veteran actors, opened a conversation that's been bubbling under the surface, especially within the Muslim community. Where will these conversations lead?  

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While Kudasai Girl came to Singapore, Darren went to the land of kudasai, Japan. The guys try their best to understand Kudasai Girl's content, and Darren shares his experience in Japan, travelling as a Muslim tourist and looking for halal food at a bar.

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We speak with Shawn Wang, CEO of SMOL AI, often credited for coining the term "AI Engineer". Living in San Francisco means riding driverless cars to work is an everyday affair, so how far behind is Singapore in AI adoption? Or are the citizens of Southeast Asia's tech hub too skeptical for it to work?

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We speak with Shawn Wang, CEO of SMOL AI, often credited for coining the term "AI Engineer". Living in San Francisco means riding driverless cars to work is an everyday affair, so how far behind is Singapore in AI adoption? Or are the citizens of Southeast Asia's tech hub too skeptical for it to work?

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A mural of a samsui woman holding a cigarette has sparked controversy for disrespecting samsui women and being out of line with Singapore’s anti-smoking stance. Some said the image was offensive to samsui women, but many struggled to see the problem. Where should we draw the line for public artistic expression?

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PM Lawrence Wong's viral 6-minute video redefines success beyond the traditional 5Cs, emphasising perseverance and diverse paths to achievement. But how realistic are these changes in a society where people still look at the car you drive or the watch you wear?

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The Science Centre canceled a sex and gender talk following public backlash and social media pressure over LGBTQ activists slated as speakers. Becca D’Bus, a Drag Queen involved, explained 'Drag' and outlined her intended 10-15 minute presentation. Debate ensued over the talk's suitability for children, centering on distinctions between gender and sex. The incident underscored broader concerns about inclusivity and societal acceptance of gender diversity.

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Last week’s recording was cancelled due to an unforeseen emergency, but the guys also spent the weekend overseas. Dzar’s camper almost froze in New Zealand, Rahman had to deal with Karens in Desaru, and Darren ended up in a prison museum…on a holiday.

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James Ng, also known as @bossjames_oe, is a Malaysian entrepreneur with over 5.3 million TikTok followers. He took over an indebted motorcycle dealership and turned it around with his TikTok content. He gave up partying and flipping cars in the US to revive his family business in Klang. He shares his insights into marketing and content creation.

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James Ng, also known as @bossjames_oe, is a Malaysian entrepreneur with over 5.3 million TikTok followers. He took over an indebted motorcycle dealership and turned it around with his TikTok content. He gave up partying and flipping cars in the US to revive his family business in Klang. He shares his insights into marketing and content creation.

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On top of the huge difference in life expectancy, the Malaysian obesity rate is also sky high. More than half of Malaysian adults are obese, compared to Singapore’s relatively low rate of about 10%. How did it get this way?

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