SGExplained

Have you always felt like public television had been too "nice"? Where was the risque and controversy? There's a reason for that - the Public Service Broadcast values, the IMDA's tool to encouraging certain forms of content in Singapore. We bring on special guest Janice Chiang, an online content creator to give us the juicy news!

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Watain, a black metal band, got banned in Singapore and the debate on the role of religion in Singapore re-emerged. We took a look at one of the foundations of religious harmony in Singapore - the Multi-Religious Harmony Act, and we found out some really interesting historical tidbits. 

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With special guest Martin Tan from The Majurity Trust, this week we explore hiring and recruitment in Singapore. Is it really fair and is it effective in finding the best person for the job? We tackle sacred cows such as meritocracy and we explore sticky issues like unconscious bias. Enjoy!

You know those war stories your grandparents like to share? Most of them you won't believe, but Pukul Habis is an actual operation enacted by Malaysia and Indonesia not too far away from Singapore on our 26th National Day! NS Men of the day remember getting mobilized to defend their country. But what actually happened? We dive into it!

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If you grew up Singaporean, you're probably familiar with the adage cautioning you against wasting water. Water security is a big deal in Singapore and in our attempt to make sure we have it, we've also created one of our best innovations: NEWater. Join us as we dive into all the wet and wonderful knowledge in this episode!

What does it mean to become a Singaporean? Are there pre-requisites such as being able to pass a Singlish test? On our larger quest to understand the heart of being Singaporean, we start with the citizenship application process - a good indicator of the mettle to be met to be one of us.

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If you've paid attention to the recent news, you would have noticed the commotion over Singapore and Malaysia's maritime borders! Sticking to our promise of slowing down the news, we took a step back and examined the history of our borders and where some of these ambiguities come from. There's a lot of new knowledge here, even for Rovik and Willie!

You can't talk about being Singaporean without talking about Singlish. Did you know that there are different types of Singlish? Or that the government tried to wage a battle against it? We tackle all these and more in our special short episode of SG Explained!

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Is love lost in Singapore or is there a chance that dating is easier than it seems? We dig into the data and try to figure out what Singapore's dating scene is like - exploring everything from online dating to marriage rates. Who knows - you may learn how to maximize your chances from finding a partner as well.

Did you know that the government operates the major gambling operations of Singapore? Or that more than half of Singaporeans have gambled at some point in their life? We dive into the stigmatized world of gambling in Singapore and discover how exactly 4D, TOTO and Horse Race Betting occurs. It was a risky bet, but it sure paid off!

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