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- Yesterday33 min
#880: Who Gets to Decide for You When You Can't?
An accident or illness can leave you unable to make important decisions for yourself, sometimes without warning. If that happens, who would you trust to make decisions on your behalf? A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) lets you appoint someone you trust to act for you if you lose mental capacity, helping to protect your interests when you can no longer speak for yourself.Hafiz Noorahman, a member of the Islamic Legacy Planning Workgroup, joins Darren and Rahman to unpack why having an LPA matters, how to choose the right person, and why it’s worth putting things in place sooner rather than later. From navigating family expectations to the risks of leaving it too late, what can you do today to give yourself and your loved ones greater peace of mind?Ready to take the first step? Find out more about making an LPA at go.gov.sg/PlanMyLPA.
- 2 weeks ago31 min
#879 : “Haze Again: Who's Pointing Fingers at Whom?”
The haze is back, and so is the familiar frustration over why, after all these years, so little seems to have changed. But as Singapore sends notices to companies under its transboundary haze laws, Indonesia’s apparent change of position over accepting help to fight the fires has added another layer of tension.In this episode, Darren and Rahman unpack what’s behind this year’s prolonged haze, from slash-and-burn practices and corporate accountability to the limits of Singapore’s reach beyond its borders. With some Indonesian voices also calling on Singapore and Malaysia to take a hard look at companies headquartered in their countries, who’s really responsible — and how do we hold the right people accountable without putting our relationship with a neighbour at risk?
- 3 weeks ago36 min
#878: “Man Up”, “Suck It Up”: Are We Failing Men?
“Man up.” “Suck it up.” “Toughen up.” For many men, these are words they’ve heard growing up: messages that can make it harder to talk openly about emotions and vulnerability. But Danny Loong, co-founder of Timbre and MenToo, an initiative encouraging conversations around men’s mental health, wants to challenge that mindset. To him, vulnerability isn’t a weakness or something to be ashamed of - it takes courage. He also believes the expectations placed on men can add to the pressures they face. So, what does it really mean to “be a man”? Hear Danny’s take on toxic masculinity, vulnerability and why he believes society could learn to be more forgiving.International Men’s DaySaturday 14 November10am to 1pmMurdoch University SingaporeFor more information of MenToo, go to www.amicus.asia for more information.
- 3 weeks ago25 min
#877: Retirement: Future Me’s Problem?
Retirement planning is easy to put off. There’s always something more urgent: house, kids, ageing parents, business, bills. Before you know it, “later” keeps getting pushed further away.Darren, Dzar and Rahman unpack the realities of planning for retirement, from “I’ll think about it when I earn more” to “I don’t have spare cash.” They also put CPF’s Retirement Payout Planner to the test and explore what small steps they can take today.You don’t need to have everything figured out. Start with where you are, explore your options and decide what comes next.Find out more at cpf.gov.sg/EasierWithCPFPlanBAnd if this conversation got you thinking, CPF’s Ready for Life Festival is happening across three weekends:📍 16–18 Oct — Compass One📍 30 Oct–1 Nov — Suntec City📍 20–22 Nov — Northpoint City#EasierWithCPF
- 4 weeks ago39 min
#876: “Every School Is A Good School” But Are They Shaping Singaporeans Differently?
“Every school is a good school.” We’ve heard it countless times but is every school really the same? According to NTU’s Asst Prof Luke Lu, whose new book explores the experiences of elite students in Singapore, every school may be good, but they are certainly different. And those differences can shape more than just grades, from the people we meet and the way we speak, to how others see us. With more foreign students entering Singapore’s elite schools and questions around national identity growing, what does this mean for the future of Singapore’s “elite”?
- Oct 2, 202645 min
#875: Does The World Get China Wrong?
As China’s influence on the world stage grows, is China still misunderstood, even by fellow Asian countries like Singapore? Who better to unpack this than Yuanpu Huang, aka Yuan, the man behind Yuan Unpacks China, a platform that aims to help the world better understand China, from its people and culture to its politics and place in the world. And with Singapore caught between an increasingly assertive China and its longstanding ties with the US, how does China see us, and where does it see this relationship going?
- Sep 25, 202639 min
PLAN B #874: Are We Heading For World War 3?
He served in the US Marines, became a CIA case officer, and later ran for the US House of Representatives. Now, Adam Dunigan joins us to unpack the geopolitical tensions reshaping the world, from China’s rise as a global power to the growing rivalry between major nations. While Dunigan says a full-scale World War 3 may not be here yet, he argues that proxy wars are already being fought, and that recognising this is not fearmongering, as some have claimed. So how close are we to a wider global conflict, especially as we’re in the Trump era, where the rules-based order no longer seems to be adhered to?
- Sep 11, 202646 min
PLAN B #873: Are Singapore’s Ministers Worth the Higher Pay?
At a time when companies are freezing hiring and wage growth remains a concern, news that ministers are getting a pay increase is bound to raise eyebrows. But is it necessarily unjustified? It’s the first adjustment in 15 years, and Singapore has long been transparent about how political salaries are determined. PM Lawrence Wong has also raised concerns about getting more Singaporeans, including those from the private sector, to enter politics. So while the pay hike may be hard to swallow, perhaps the bigger question is: do we get what we pay for, especially if higher salaries can indeed attract more capable people into government?
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