on the flip side

In this episode of On The Flip Side, Mal sits down with NMP and Chairman of the Singapore Business Federation, Mark Lee, and LinkedIn’s APAC Chief Economist, Pei Ying Chua, to examine the tensions between MNCs and SMEs, concerns over jobs, fresh graduate anxiety and the rapid rise of AI.

Are Singaporeans really facing a worsening job market? Is AI taking away jobs? And what more can be done to help local businesses grow?

Together, they explore whether Singapore’s economic model is broken or simply evolving.

Chapters

(00:00) Intro

(03:11) Is Singapore’s economic model broken?

(07:54) How bad is the job situation in Singapore?

(09:25) Why are fresh grads struggling to find jobs?

(14:36) How can we help our graduates?

(20:17) How can we use AI to our advantage?

(22:03) How can SMEs stay competitive?

(32:23) What would you change about Singapore’s economy?

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Mal sits down with MP Dr Hamid Razak and young mother Vera Lau to answer one of Singapore’s toughest questions today: why are fewer people choosing to have children?

From rising costs to time poverty, workplace culture, and the pressures of modern parenting, they explore what’s really holding couples back.

In this candid episode, Vera shares her honest experience as a working mum, while Dr Hamid offers a policy perspective shaped by debates in Parliament.

So, is parenting really as daunting as we think?

Chapters

(00:00) Intro

(00:54) Meet Dr Hamid & Vera

(03:50) Being a young mom in Singapore

(06:39) The real reason people aren’t having children

(09:47) Are we over-parenting?

(14:51) The impact of social media on parenting

(21:55) Toxic workplace cultures

(25:40) The motherhood career trade-off

(29:51) Difficult conversations couples avoid

(31:57) Changing how society views parenting

(34:41) Break

(34:55) The reality of IVF in Singapore

(43:21) Breaking the stigma around fertility 

(48:02) Is immigration part of the solution?

(48:47) Advice to young couples

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Malminderjit Singh gets real about race and religion with Nazhath Faheema and Darren Mak, prominent figures in the harmony sector, and what it feels like to be a minority in Singapore today. 

As friends who have spent years working in interfaith and community spaces, all three share their honest feelings on the burden of proving their Singaporean identity, issues even within races, and what warning signs might signal a more divided society. 

With humour, joy and space for difficult reflection, they ask the question: How multicultural are we really?

Chapters

(00:00) Intro 

(01:00) Meet Faheema & Darren

(04:25) They always ask me where I come from

(14:33) What does racism look like now?

(22:30) A different way of looking at privilege.

(28:14) Break

(28:30) The best country for minority groups?

(32:30) The tudung issue.

(38:30) Should the Government step back?

(41:30) Are you ready to hear the ugly truth?

(44:22) Government should have spotted this earlier

(49:00) What more we can do

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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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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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When do political ideals contrast with practical governance?

In this episode, host Malminderjit Singh is joined by former NMP and Black Dot Research founder Nicholas Fang and Communications Strategist Sheila Pakir for a candid and thought-provoking conversation about Singapore’s evolving democracy.

They dive into how voter expectations are shifting, whether likability is coming at the cost of competence, and what we should really consider ahead of the next General Election.

From the unseen sacrifices of entering public office to the rise of single-issue voters, this episode unpacks what these developments mean for Singapore’s future.

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Inflation is down, will prices go down too? In this episode, host Malminderjit Singh sits down with non-profit founders Edmund Twohill & Raj Mohamed to discuss the impact of cost of living on Singaporeans.

On the Flip Side asks the hard questions: Is enough being done? Are we overlooking structural solutions? And can Singaporeans navigate this crunch and come out stronger?

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Feeling squeezed? Singapore’s Budget 2025 promises more vouchers, bigger grants, and fresh policies—but is this smart governance or just election sweeteners?

In this debut episode of Majulah Presents: On the Flip Side, host Malminderjit Singh breaks down what Budget 2025 really means for the sandwich generation.

Joining him is former Business Times journalist and fellow parent Debbie Yong, as they cut through the noise to discuss what matters most—parenting support, job security, and managing the cost of living.

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