Getting 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! ___ Intro Music: Wataboi from Pixabay; Outro Music: Nielizas from Pixabay; Sources: Wikipedia SGTrains.com HistorySG --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sg-explained/support
Charmian and Rovik revisit the topic of dating in Singapore, tracking what's changed four years after the first part was published. We invite Zhi Qun Liu from Kopi Dates, an experience-focused dating platform, to share some of the trends he sees running the platform. Rovik also contributes perspectives from The Hidden Good's Dating for Good programme. In this episode, look forward to: Learn why dating apps are no longer working for many Singaporean singles Appreciate what Singaporean youth are looking for in partners these days Get an exclusive promo code for 30% off your first Kopi Date experience when you use the promo code SGEXPLAINED as you register online! The offer ends on 31 July and is valid for first-time members only. Promo code must be entered prior to completing the registration form. Offer is non-transferable. Offer cannot be used alongside other discounts or promotions. ___ Intro Music: Wataboi from Pixabay; Outro Music: Nielizas from Pixabay; --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sg-explained/support
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 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sg-explained/support
These skinny ice creams on a stick may be slowly dying out but we keep them alive in our latest podcast episode! From pulut hitam to durian to red bean, we go on a journey of flavours to honour one of our favourite desserts in Singapore. In this episode, you can: Learn about the inspiration behind the Potong Ice Cream Follow the manufacturing process for the iconic skinny treat Discover the reasons behind the potential loss of this heritage delicacy ___ Intro Music: Wataboi from Pixabay; Outro Music: Nielizas from Pixabay; Sources: 5 Facts About Potong Ice-cream You Probably Didn’t Know Of Remembering Potong Ice Cream Bittersweet end for ice cream uncles? Life of an ice-cream uncle: “Working under the sun and rain is not easy, but I take it one day at a time” --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sg-explained/support
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 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sg-explained/support
You've probably heard the phrase "It's Tiger Time" while you were growing up in Singapore. Tiger Beer is one of Singapore's most valuable brands and a globally recognised beverage, renowned for its bold campaigns and its reliable flavours. In this episode, you can look forward to: Learn about the history of Tiger Beer, including its involvement in World War Two Follow some of Tiger Beer's major brand campaigns and its influence on society Compare the iconic brand with other emerging local beer producers such as Sunbird Brewing and Archipelago Brewery ___ Intro Music: Wataboi from Pixabay; Outro Music: Nielizas from Pixabay; Sources: About Tiger Beer Singapore's Tiger Beer uncaps cheeky 'Unofficial History' Making history by making history up. Success Stories: How Tiger Beer Turned A Homebrew Into A Globally Recognised Brand Tiger Beer Wiki --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sg-explained/support
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 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sg-explained/support
How far would Singaporeans go to look "beautiful"? We speak to Dr Matthew Yap of Myeongdong Medical & Aesthetics about the trends he witnesses in his clinic and his own experience as an aesthetician! In this episode, you will: Learn about beauty standards past and present in Singapore Get familiar with the different types of treatments Singaporeans are going for Contemplate whether cosmetic surgery and aesthetic treatments truly deserve the stigma they have ___ Intro Music: Wataboi from Pixabay; Outro Music: Nielizas from Pixabay; Sources: Korean beauty ideals have changed the Asian “standard” We need to stop chasing unrealistic beauty standards in Asia and start feeling beautiful Korean Beauty Standards – Most Complete Guide In 2022 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sg-explained/support
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 --- Support this podcas...
We are back with Season 5 and as always, we keep it spicy with a whole episode on giving birth in Singapore. But first, we introduce our new co-host, Charmian Tan - media personality and highly sought after spin instructor who is joining the crew to explore the Singapore Identity! In this episode, you can look forward to: Learning about cultural superstitions on birthing practices Tracing the evolution of KK Women's and Children's Hospital in Singapore (there's a buffalo shed involved) Calculating the current day costs of giving birth in Singapore ___ Intro Music: Wataboi from Pixabay; Outro Music: Nielizas from Pixabay; Sources: An exploratory study of traditional birthing practices of Chinese, Malay and Indian women in Singapore KK Women's and Children's Hospital History SingStat Total Fertility Rate MOH Fee Benchmarks --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sg-explained/support