Visiting Johor Bahru

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

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

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 [email protected] 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