Plan B – Details, episodes & analysis

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?