on the flip side
Podcast Description
Some ideas feel set in stone — Meritocracy, 99-year housing leases, the tuition culture. We’ve accepted them for decades, but should we still?
In Majulah Presents: On the Flip Side, host and former journalist Malminderjit Singh takes a hard look at Singapore’s deeply ingrained policies and norms, asking: Are they still serving us, or is it time to rethink them?
Join us as we flip the script, challenge assumptions, and explore global perspectives.
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The podcast tackles critical themes like governance, economic policies, and societal impacts, with episodes that delve into topics such as the implications of Singapore’s Budget 2025, the effectiveness of meritocracy, and contemporary challenges faced by families, including parenting support and job security in the context of rising living costs.
Some ideas feel set in stone — Meritocracy, 99-year housing leases, the tuition culture. We’ve accepted them for decades, but should we still?
In Majulah Presents: On the Flip Side, host and former journalist Malminderjit Singh takes a hard look at Singapore’s deeply ingrained policies and norms, asking: Are they still serving us, or is it time to rethink them?
Join us as we flip the script, challenge assumptions, and explore global perspectives.
Singapore is no stranger to crowded cafés and long lines so, why are our businesses still struggling to make ends meet?
In this episode, host Malminderjit Singh is joined by Chairman of SG TUFF Terence Yow and Director of Branding & Market development at Ya Kun Jesher Loi.
The trio tackle the hidden realities of running a small business in Singapore. How much of revenue really goes to rent, manpower, and hidden operational costs? Why do some shops thrive while others can barely break even? And is there a way for landlords, tenants, and the government to work together so everyone survives…and maybe even thrives?
From the unseen costs of starting a business to the tough decisions landlords and tenants face, this episode uncovers what’s really behind Singapore’s commercial rental crunch.
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