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.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
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.
What’s the next big thing for Singapore’s economy?
From F1 to Taylor Swift, Singapore’s entertainment scene is booming, but how did culture become one of the nation’s biggest economic engines, and what could be next?
Singapore filmmaker Marcus Lim and MICE industry leader Dylan Sharma reveal the secrets behind the culture industry, and how mega events like F1 supercharge our economy by bringing the world to Singapore for one month.
From soft power to smart economics, the trio explore how the confluence of business, leisure, and the arts are reshaping Singapore’s growth potential.
This episode is for those curious about the actual money-making that happens during major events like F1, the business of culture, and the next opportunities of growth to hop on to.
Chapters
(00:00) Intro
(00:43) Meet Marcus & Dylan
(03:36) From Survival to Soul: How the Arts in SG Took Root
(08:07) The Hidden Business Ecosystem of F1
(10:46) State vs Arts: What Role does the Government Play?
(18:54) The Taylor Swift Saga & Regional Fallout
(21:02) Break
(21:20) Are the Inconveniences Worth It?
(26:09) Scams, Scalpers & Digital Vulnerabilities
(29:11) Do We Really Need New Growth Sectors?(34:18) The Dangers Without Growth
(37:24) A Window of Opportunity for Singapore’s MICE & Film Industries
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