Plan B

🎙️ Plan B Media — Where conversations that matter come alive.Join us on the Plan B Podcast as we break down the week’s biggest news, ask the hard questions, and spark real talk that goes beyond headlines.Follow our conversations on Instagram, Threads, Facebook and Telegram (@planb.sg) , or dive deeper at www.planb.sg.🎥 Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@planbmediasg

Plan B is a news podcast hosted by News Beat, with 715 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

News Beat hosts Plan B, a news show with 715 episodes published.

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  PLAN B #873: Are Singapore’s Ministers Worth the Higher Pay?

  Sep 11, 202646 min

  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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  #872: What Makes A Singaporean, Truly?

  Sep 6, 202632 min

  What exactly makes someone Singaporean? It’s a question that has resurfaced in recent years, but came sharply into focus after news broke of Singaporeans missing in the Nepal-Tibet floods. While many expressed concern, some were quick to question whether the victims were “really Singaporean”, particularly those with Indian-sounding names. Against a backdrop of several viral incidents and online debates surrounding CECA and the Indian community in Singapore, the hostility has raised questions about how nationality itself becomes something people feel entitled to question. So, what can actually be done? We might have a solution, but it could be controversial.

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  #871 Malaysia’s Politics Are Changing. Here’s Why Singapore Should Care

  Sep 3, 202636 min

  With Malaysia’s elections on the horizon, we’re bringing back a guest (and a requested one) who knows Malaysian politics inside out: Dr Nawab. From the rise of the conservative “green wave” to the resurgence of Barisan Nasional, Malaysia’s political landscape is shifting. And with Singapore-Malaysia ties more important than ever, what could these changes mean for us across the Causeway? With the Johor-Singapore RTS Link and growing cross-border business activity bringing the two countries even closer, should Singapore businesses be paying closer attention to what happens next?

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  PLAN B #870: Are Singles Left Out By This Year’s NDR?

  Aug 27, 202627 min

  The biggest takeaway from this year’s National Day Rally? The Government appears to have hit the panic button on Singapore’s declining total fertility rate (TFR), rolling out more measures to support families. While parents may welcome perks such as more childcare leave and lower childcare costs, singles may wonder where they fit in. If colleagues with children get more leave, for instance, will their single colleagues be expected to pick up the slack, even when they have commitments of their own? So, if you’re single, do you feel left out by this year’s NDR measures?

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  PLAN B #869: Could a Youth Grant Change the Game for Young Entrepreneurs?

  Aug 21, 202628 min

  You’ve probably seen their shops around Singapore, and maybe even tried their viral candies. We’re bringing back Luqmaan and Haikkel from The SGFR Store, this time to talk about youth entrepreneurship in Singapore. With the Government’s recent SG Youth Plan and more young people taking the leap into business, should there be a dedicated grant to support young entrepreneurs? And would Luqmaan and Haikkel’s journey have looked different if such support existed when they were starting out? We sit down with the duo to find out.

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