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We 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! ___ Intro Music: From Pixabay ; Outro Music: Nielizas from Pixabay ;…
You 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 restaurants to check out in Singapore ___ Intro Music: From Pixabay ; Outro Music: Nielizas from Pixabay ; Sources: Peranakan (Straits Chinese) community Wikipedia GREAT PERANAKANS…
In 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 on the MINDS MYG homepage here. ___ Intro Music: From Pixabay; Outro Music: Nielizas from Pixabay; Images used in Cover Image and Marketing Collateral are provided courtesy of MINDS MYG. Sources: Developmental Disabilities – Myths vs. Facts What is Intellectual Disability?…
There 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 drug-free ___ Intro Music: From Pixabay ; Outro Music: Nielizas from Pixabay ; Sources: 10 Things You May Not Know About the Misuse of Drugs in Singapore Law Singapore’s Drug Laws: Possession, Consumption and Trafficking History of SANA Sale of Drugs Act 1914 Singapore’s War on Drugs: A Historical Overview Malay/Muslim community leaders call on community to fight drug scourge…
Thank 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 institutions. In this episode, we: Trace the origins of the shared values and interrogate their intentions Unpack each of the values and ponder their relevance to today's society Compare the series of values with current polling and sentiments on what makes us Singaporean __ Intro Music: From Pixabay ; Outro Music: Nielizas from Pixabay ; Sources: HistorySG IPSOS MCCY "Shared Values" & their role in Singapore’s evolving ideological framework…
We 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 ___ Intro Music: From Pixabay ; Outro Music: Nielizas from Pixabay ; Sources: Singapore Zoo - Infopedia About Singapore Zoo Mandai Rejuvenation Project…
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Now 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 ___ 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 'I don't want to commute anymore': Some Malaysian workers settle in Singapore even as land border reopens Major projects in Iskandar Malaysia Malaysia's relations with Singapore…
We'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 of the common stigmas your loved ones may have about estate planning Contact Zach at zachary-leung@pfp-fa.com if you want to discuss your own estate planning needs with him. ___ Intro Music: Wataboi from Pixabay ; Outro Music: Nielizas from Pixabay ; Sources: Death and Dying in the Chinese Culture: Implications for Health Care Practice Intestate Succession Act…
Who 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 unfortunate mishaps We also bumble up our quiz this episode - so apologies to listeners for that! We're human too! ___ Intro Music: Wataboi from Pixabay ; Outro Music: Nielizas from Pixabay ; Sources: Taxis of Singapore Taxi Statistics 2021 6 surprising facts about driving a taxi in Singapore as told by a taxi driver himself How To Become A Taxi Driver In Singapore? Rent with Us - STRIDES Vocational Driving Licenses for Taxi Drivers…
The 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 stake for the Orang Laut community in fighting to protect their island traditions ___ Intro Music: Wataboi from Pixabay ; Outro Music: Nielizas from Pixabay ; Pictures courtesy of Orang Laut SG Sources: Orang Laut SG A taste of what life was like on Pulau Semakau captured through photographs and food Meet the family spearheading the culinary revival of Orang Laut cuisine Orang Laut Infopedia The Orang Laut of Singapore…
This 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. ___ 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: Learn about Singapore's first modern English novel Hear about some of our more controversial writers and how they found a place in Singapore culture Get familiar with the One Story initiative and how it uses literature to bridge across cultures Stay tuned for Season 5, coming very soon with lots of exciting new features planned, including a new co-host! ___ Intro Music: Wataboi from Pixabay ; Outro Music: Nielizas from Pixabay ; Sources: Singapore Literature - Wikipedia If We Dream Too Long - Wikipedia Gopal Baratham - NLB Infopedia…
The 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 how Ah Bengs and Ah Lians tell us more about society Join Jeremiah, Elliot and Rovik as they explore how there is an Ah Beng and Ah Lian in every one of us You'll see Singapore like you never have before. Also, SUBSCRIBE to our Substack to get bonus content right in your email - Click Here! Intro Music: Wataboi from Pixabay ; Outro Music: Nielizas from Pixabay ; Sources: Ah Beng and Ah Lian - KunKun The Ah Beng subculture as a case study of Malaysian Chinese Identity Formation (Kay, Edo, 2015) Ah Beng - Wikipeda…
Pamelia 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 take to preserve heritage food in the future You'll see Singapore like you never have before. Also, SUBSCRIBE to our Substack to get bonus content right in your email - Click Here! Intro Music: Wataboi from Pixabay ; Outro Music: Nielizas from Pixabay ; Sources: Pangi - NParks The heritage foods at risk of disappearing in Singapore - Jetstar A recipe for nasi ulam, a Malay herb rice salad - The Straits Times Meet the family spearheading the culinary revival of Orang Laut cuisine - Prestige Online…
Sikhs 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 their hearts Learn about what life is like balancing staying true to one's culture while adapting as a minority culture in Singapore We're very grateful for Shaun's personal stories in this episode as well. You can find out more about the Young Sikh Association, which aims to empower young Sikhs and enhance mutual understanding among people of different ethnic groups, at this link. You'll see Singapore like you never have before. Also, SUBSCRIBE to our Substack to get bonus content right in your email - Click Here! Intro Music: Wataboi from Pixabay ; Outro Music: Nielizas from Pixabay ; Sources: Celebrating the journey of Sikhs in Singapore - The Tribune Sikhism in Singapore - Wikipedia Sikh - Wikipedia Bhai Maharaj Singh: The man, the legend - The Tribune Sikhs.org.sg…
They'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 Library Board and Remember Singapore for being a great source of information. This episode focuses on the following merchants: Chia Ann Siang Seah Eu Chin Naraina Pillai Lim Nee Soon Lim Chong Pang Syed Omar Aljunied…
One 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!…
Welcome 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 a once-fuzzy field. For the links we've mentioned: Aspireiq - Evolution of Influencer Marketing Partipost - Influencer Marketing Landscape Starngage - Influencer Marketing Gushcloud - COVID-19 White Paper…
We 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! As always, do let us know your ideas for future topic!…
With 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…
Bet 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!…
Let'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 Mizzy's Corner @ Changi Village Food Centre Hammee's Cheok Kee Duck Rice @ East Coast Lagoon Kok Kee Wanton Noodles Hao Lai Ke…
Our 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 to find it out!…
As 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 here…
If 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 regards to mass outbreaks and how we've become a stronger nation.…
How 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!…
Asking 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 Explained…
Our 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.…
Gifted 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!
Can 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!
Singaporeans 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 Park Tracking the other Merlions around the world, including a guardian deity version in Hokkaido You'll see Singapore like you never have before. Also, SUBSCRIBE to our Substack to get bonus content right in your email - Click Here! Intro Music: Wataboi from Pixabay ; Outro Music: Nielizas from Pixabay ; Sources: STB-owned Assets - Merlion Symbol - Singapore Tourism Board The Monstrous Merlion: In the Original Sense - Public Art 5 things about the Merlion that you probably did not know - Goody Feed Sentosa Merlion to make way for new $90m themed linkway as part of Sentosa-Brani masterplan - The Straits Times Merlion - Wikipedia…
What'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 Get a sneak peek at what Family Offices and Fintech mean for the future of our financial scene You'll see Singapore like you never have before. Also, SUBSCRIBE to our Substack to get bonus content right in your email - Click Here! Intro Music: Wataboi from Pixabay ; Outro Music: Nielizas from Pixabay ; Sources: The World's Leading Financial Cities - Investopedia Singapore’s Transformation into a Global Financial Hub - LKYSPP Singapore’s policy of non-internationalisation of the Singapore dollar and the Asian dollar market - Ong Chong Tee Is Singapore nudging ahead of Hong Kong as Asia’s preferred financial hub? - Vistra Forum: Singapore must protect its reputation as top global financial hub - The Straits Times…
You 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 get bonus content right in your email - Click Here! Intro Music: Wataboi from Pixabay ; Outro Music: Nielizas from Pixabay ; Sources: Nasi Lemak - NLB Infopedia Nasi Lemak - Wikipedia Nasi Lemak - Roots.gov.sg Is nasi lemak from Malaysia or Singapore – and how did it get its name? - SCMP History of Nasi Lemak - Johor Kaki 15 Nasi Lemak Stalls In Singapore To Try When You Need Comfort Food - SethLui.com…
World 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 a depressing sake party the pompous official ceremony that the Allied Forces conducted for the Japanese to sign their instruments of surrender You'll see Singapore like you never have before. Also, SUBSCRIBE to our Substack to get bonus content right in your email - Click Here! Sources: Operation Tiderace - Wikipedia The real Japanese surrender - The Sunday Times Intro Music by Wataboi from Pixabay ; Outro Music by Nielizas from Pixabay…
Did 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 to be Foster Parents Follow the journey it takes for a child to be placed in a foster parents' home Discuss the ways regular Singaporeans can support the Foster System You'll see Singapore like you never have before. Also, SUBSCRIBE to our Substack to get bonus content right in your email - Click Here! If you are interested in becoming a foster parent or would like to find out more about fostering, The Salvation Army’s Gracehaven Fostering will be conducting their next tea session on 18 Sep 2021, Saturday from 10 am to 12 pm. Please feel free to call 8833 8173 or email them at Eugene.Chan@smm.salvationarmy.org to sign up for the tea session. Sources: Foster Care: How Do I Become a Foster Parent in Singapore? - Singapore Legal Advice About the Children in Care Service - MSF Epworth Foster Care - Epworth Community Services 'He deserves a lot of love from us': Fostering a child with special needs - CNA 'Many other kids need a home': Son's words spur couple on to foster 10 children in 15 years - The Straits Times “Every Child Deserves To Be Loved”: Fostering A Child With Mild Autism - PSD Challenge Foster parenting is very different from adopting, and this foster care officer wants you to know it - Mothership Intro Music by Wataboi from Pixabay ; Outro Music by Nielizas from Pixabay…
Biodiversity 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 main types of snakes in Singapore Hear some fascinating stories on snake fights Discuss what to do if you do encounter a snake in Singapore (Pro-tip: don't call pest control) You'll see Singapore like you never have before. Also, SUBSCRIBE to our Substack to get bonus content right in your email - Click Here! Sources: World Snake Day Special – #AskHSS - HerpSoc SG 7 Most Common Types of Snakes in Singapore - GreenCare Animal Advisories: Snakes - NParks Slithering in plain sight: Recent snake sightings in Singapore - The Straits Times Epidemiology of snakebites from a general hospital in Singapore: a 5-year retrospective review (2004-2008) (Hock, 2010) Snake Bites: Symptoms and Treatments - HealthxChange.sg Intro Music by Wataboi from Pixabay Outro Music by Nielizas from Pixabay…
Singapore 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 took to bring dental and therapeutic gum back on the table You'll see Singapore like you never have before. Also, SUBSCRIBE to our Substack to get bonus content right in your email - Click Here! Sources: Singapore - Chewing Gum Facts Why Singapore banned chewing gum - BBC At Long Last, Gum Is Legal in Singapore, But There Are Strings - WSJ HDB asks shops to stop selling gum - Singapore Monitor Problems of social behaviour must be tackled by community - Singapore Monitor Imagining Life Before Chewing Gum Ban In Singapore - CNA Intro Music by Wataboi from Pixabay Outro Music by Nielizas from Pixabay…
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! Sources: History of Tattoo Culture in Singapore - Dina Jitendra Singapore Ink Show…
Ageing 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 we try to unpack. Elliot and Rovik finish the show with a much richer perspective than when they started and they invite you on that same journey. This episode was produced in partnership with @Geriatrician.Sg, Dr Farhan Alami's platform to engage people of all ages on the topics surrounding ageing as well as tips and strategies for families and loved ones to help promote active and healthy ageing. You can find her on both Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/geriatrican.sg/) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/geriatrician.sg/). Sources: Statista Data on Ageing Commentary: It is high time for a Ministry on Ageing Issues - CNA Common health conditions associated with ageing - WHO Dementia in Singapore - ADA Successful Ageing in Singapore: Urban Implications in a High-density City - Debbie Loo, 2017 Care Where You Are - Lien Foundation Dementia Friendly Communities - Agency for Integrated Care…
If 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! Sources: Infopedia…
What'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…
With 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 these sticky issues, and provide your own take by commenting on our FB Page or our Instagram . What else needs to be done for gender issues in Singapore? Sources: A Singaporean Woman’s Rights under the Women’s Charter AWARE Saga Podcast Our Lives to Live - Singapore Women's Charter: Revolution or Evolution, Malathi Das Singapore Council of Women's Organisations Wikipedia MPs debate maintenance payouts for men - Straits Times Women's Charter should be Family Charter - Straits Times Ensure Women's Charter does not become tool for discrimination - Straits Times Proposed maintenance for ex-husbands to go ahead - Straits Times Is the Women’s Charter Unfair to Men? - AWARE First Reading of Women's Charter (Amendment) Bill 2019 Fewer marriages, more divorces in Singapore last year (2020) - CNA…
We'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 people. If you have a view or response to what we have shared, please do reach out or comment on our socials as this is our effort to contribute to the much-needed conversation. Sources: International Labour Organization - Sexual Harassment CNA - Jeremy Fernando Case The Straits Times - Sex and consent on campus The Straits Times - Parliament Session on Sexual Misconduct cases TodayOnline - Victim Blaming YouGov Survey NTU FAQ on Sexual Misconduct Singapore Legal Advice - Legal options for Sexual Misconduct Resources if you need help: AWARE Sexual Assault Care Centre Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices Centre for Promoting Alternatives to Violence (PAVE) Samaritans of Singapore NUS Victim Care Unit…
We'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 progressive and accessible National Library. Sources: NLB Website Infopedia…
If 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 Kueh Chang Janggut Laksa 328 Laksa Birds of Paradise Red House Bakery Also, check out related episodes: Laksa Singlish Finally, we're taking a short break but do reach out to us on our socials. DM us on Twitter @rovikthedreamer and @32chances or on our Instagram and Facebook !…
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