The Daily Ketchup

Singapore is choking on haze AGAIN. After years of dealing with this recurring problem, this year's Singapore haze could be one of the worst yet. So why are we STILL dealing with this? From Indonesia's forest fires and palm oil companies to political tensions between Singapore and Indonesia, the haze crisis is more complicated than it seems. In this episode, we dive into the politics, money and corporate interests behind Singapore's haze problem, a former Indonesian minister's criticism of Singapore, and why tackling transboundary haze pollution isn't as straightforward as we think. Is Singapore doing enough to tackle the haze, or is the problem bigger than we realise? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John and Pat are finally just ONE WEEK away from welcoming their baby boy!!!! 👶🏻❤️ We catch up with the soon-to-be parents to find out how they're feeling, what they've learnt throughout their pregnancy, and how their relationship is changing... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alexis Tan travelled to China to experience a controversial “fat prison” camp firsthand. In less than a year, she went from 90kg to 67kg. But what was the journey really like? We sit down with Alexis to uncover what happens inside the camp, the challenges she faced, and how people treated her differently before and after her transformation. What was life inside the “fat prison” really like? And does society treat you differently when you’re fat versus skinny? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why do some people withdraw from society for YEARS? Are overprotective parents unknowingly enabling this behaviour? And can online friendships genuinely replace real-life human connections? We unpack the Japanese phenomenon of hikikomori with psychologist Dr Patrick Lin! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How did "Mormonism" come about? What is mission life REALLY like? What are "plural marriages?? Why can't you drink coffee??? And MORE! We sat down with Jean-Luc Butel, Former Singapore Stake President and Ling Goh, Area Assistant Public Affairs Manager, Asia Area, of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Singapore to ask the questions everyone's been wondering about!!! - Catch Home Run Season 3 NOW! https://mdsh.io/thedailyketchup-hr3 - And vote for your Home Run fan-favourite agent! For every vote PropertyGuru will donate $1 to Children's Aid Limited, up to a maximum donation of $20,000!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does it take to fly INTO an active battlefield? In today's special episode founder of Love Aid SG Gilbert Goh joins us to talk about how the generosity of Singaporeans funds critical life saving humanitarian work in Palestine, and what he fears more than losing his life in a war zone. Follow Gilbert Goh / Love Aid Singapore: https://www.instagram.com/loveaidsg/?hl=en Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is it REALLY like watching your country go to war while you’re thousands of miles away? And after more than 4 years of fighting, has the rest of the world started to move on? In this episode, we’re joined by Ukraine’s Ambassador, Kateryna Zelenko, to talk about the war beyond the headlines from the moment Russia’s full-scale invasion began, to how Ukrainians have adapted to life under constant threat, and what keeps a country fighting when the war feels like it has no end. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Singaporeans often struggle with stress, not getting enough sleep, sedentary lifestyles and unhealthy eating habits. Yet Singaporeans are one of the longest-living people on Earth, so how does that make sense??In this episode, we sit down with Health Promotion Board CEO Tay Choon Hong to find out just how much of our health is really our own choice, and how much has been shaped by the environment around us. Is it actually difficult to be healthy in Singapore?Has Nutri-Grade really changed what we drink? Why is salt becoming the next big health problem? And if Singaporeans are living longer than ever, how do we make sure we can live those extra years well? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everyone knows about "money can't buy happiness" but are you just spending it wrongly?? Does having a kid actually make you happy? We talk about the economics of joy with Prof Nick Powdthavee, who studied happiness for 20 years and put a dollar value on your marriage. Join Our Telegram Community!!!: t.me/dailyketchup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adrian and Tracie Pang sit down with us to share insights into their relationship, business and lives together! How do you make a marriage AND a business work together? How do you know when it’s time to walk away from something you’ve built for 16 years? And what does it really take to survive 30 years of marriage when work and life are completely intertwined? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

*This episode was filmed on 8 September, at 3pm!* 9% MINISTERIAL SALARY INCREASE: why now? what about cost of living?! Singapore Government recruitment “crisis”?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How does a relationship quietly fall apart? Should I stop trying, or is my relationship still "worth" saving? And is it ever ok to bring up "breaking up" in an argument?? If You Need Help: https://supportgowhere.life.gov.sg/services/iO9WdkX4/counselling Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can't stop thinking about your partner IN BED WITH PAST LOVERS?! Do we care too much about body count?? We discuss "retroactive jealousy" and whether you SHOULD ask if you're the best they've ever had hehehehehe 😈 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Singaporeans are taught to study hard, find a stable job and avoid unnecessary risk. But is "staying comfortable" COSTING us the BEST YEARS of our lives? In this episode, we unpack love, family, career, regret and responsibility, and why EVERYTHING seems to FEEL harder nowadays... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Does money REALLY solve Singapore's fertility problem? We sit down with Dinesh Vasu Dash, Minister of State, Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth and Ministry of Manpower, to ask: Can we actually afford children? Do Singaporean women STILL face a "motherhood penalty"? And why can’t Singapore simply let its population shrink?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is it ok for a stranger to touch your kid's head? When does protecting your child go TOO FAR?? After a viral incident involving a hawker and a young child, we debate what to do when harmless gestures seem cross a boundary. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More and more cases are popping up of women being harassed in public in Singapore, and more and more Singaporean women have been coming forward with posts of their encounters and confrontations. Today, we discuss how illegal it actually is to be a creep, how we would handle it and why sometimes, its not always wise to confront someone - and joining us is content creator Kasey Low! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What do you do if you're not sure what to do/what you want to do?? In this episode, we get real about career uncertainty: choosing your first job, changing industries, and why you don't really need to find your passion. If you're feeling stuck, behind, or just unsure what comes next, visit https://discover.nyc.gov.sg platform for all the resources and opportunities you need to navigate life's transitions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DAN IS A SINGAPOREAN!!!! In this episode, we break down what the Singapore citizenship journey actually looks like, how long it takes, and the REAL REASON why Dan chose Singapore over Malaysia... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Come with us to the National Stadium!!! Joakim and Gurmit share their MOST MEMORABLE Show, and together with this year's NDP Chairman and Director, we find out what it REALLY takes to put together the National Day Parade! What are behind-the-scenes SECRETS that people don't get to see??? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hougang Block ABC?? 7 hour long discord calls??? $400++ on grab rides????? We react to Singapore's BIGGEST CHEATING SCANDAL of 2026!!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is everyday LIFE IN ZIMBABWE really like? What do you do when the cost of living DOUBLES EVERYDAY, FOR A MONTH?? And 5 surprising things Singapore and Zimbabwe have in common!!! In this episode, we hear directly from Owen Madondo (DJ Ollah 7), Zimbabwe's BIGGEST PODCASTER!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest today has spoken to everyone from David Beckham to Jackie Chan, but what you may not know about him is that he gave up his British passport to become Singaporean. John Dykes tells us what locals get wrong about expats, why performative integration never works, and what he REALLY loves about Singapore! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Funded by opium, 8pm curfews, and William Farquhar's "farewell gift"?? In this episode, we sit down with Principal Curator at the National Museum of Singapore, Daniel Tham, to uncover the REAL history of Singapore - one strange object at a time! - Continue the journey through Singapore's 700-year history at the National Museum of Singapore's Once Upon a Tide: Singapore's Journey from Settlement to Global City special exhibition, running till 9 October 2026. Find out more at: https://www.nationalmuseum.nhb.gov.sg/once-upon-a-tide Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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WE MADE A DATING SHOW!!! But how????? Subscribe to The Stupid Cupids so you DON'T MISS THE SEASON FINALE!!! https://www.youtube.com/@TheStupidCupids?sub_confirmation=1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

siam diu for life but I still no wife hurhurrhurrr 555555 sian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is life behind bars in Singapore REALLY like?? Can you ever be rid of "GANG LIFE"? How does prison CHANGE YOU..? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are we OVERSPENDING on Defence in Singapore?? Where does Singapore REALLY stand, and is NS getting too "soft"?? Back to answer all our burning questions about the SAF, is the Minister for Defense, Mr. Chan Chun Sing! - What does the SAF do that we probably don't know about? Find out here! https://youtu.be/IoFrNckVHRQ?is=OeodS27Mt1_2S_tu Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is it really like to work in a Special Education (SPED) school in Singapore? We speak to a school principal who has worked across two SPED schools about the parts of special needs education that most people never see, supporting students through meltdowns, handling difficult behaviour safely, navigating misconceptions about discipline, and why children with special needs are still too often underestimated. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From charging phones in the toilet to dealing with online bullies, how do you actually raise kids in 2026? Today we have Sarah (@sarahxmiracle) and her husband Mark here to share their rawest parenting mistakes, screen-time hacks, and why they invited their kid's bully to a birthday party... - Get useful tips and resources on the Digital for Life portal to cultivate healthy digital habits with your family! https://www.digitalforlife.gov.sg/learn/resources/all-resources/keep-your-child-safe-online Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"knock knock" "who's there?" "doctor" "doctor who" "not him, this one malaysian comedian" catch Dr Jason Leong at The Star Theatre this October, get your tickets here: https://ticketmaster.sg/activity/detail/26sg_jasonleong Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

you WON'T believe which is ranked number 4!! (btw if you disagree you're the red flag) - Catch Dream Stall in theatres NOW!! https://annettelee.sg/dreamstallmovie?utm_content=link_in_bio DON'T MISS our new dating show MAYBE IT'S YOU, only on [The Stupid Cupids] !!!!!!!!!!!!111!!!!!!!! https://www.youtube.com/@TheStupidCupids?sub_confirmation=1\ Follow us here for the latest updates: MIY IG: https://www.instagram.com/thestupidcupidssg MIY TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@thestupidcupids Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From owning 10 cars in University to building 3 businesses by age 21, unicorn startup founder Aaron Tan peels back the curtain on car ownership in Singapore and shares his biggest takeaways from growing a tech company in Singapore! - For more information about IMDA’s SG Digital Leadership Accelerator, visit:https://go.gov.sg/sgdlatdk2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

uncles and aunties sit around a table trying to understand the world... Most women in Singapore do not know they are in perimenopause. Learn more: hey-taylor.com/perimenopause-menopause-care Book a consult: hey-taylor.com/menopause-consult Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Where is my wife sia...??? Vietnam!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is the market job market COOKED or is it a "YOU PROBLEM"??? In this episode, Ms Sivakami (Deputy CEO NTUC's Employment and Employability Institute (E2i)) walks us through what's ACTUALLY going wrong in Singapore's job market right now: Why are so many job seekers are getting ghosted? Biggest resume mistakes? And how to figure out whether you should be changing jobs or sitting tight? - Speak with a career coach now! Visit https://e2i.sg/tdk-meet-acc *Get ahead with the NTUC Al Career Coach: Your all-in-one platform for job searching and career growth. Available 24/7, with no waiting and no queuing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is adultery a crime in Singapore?? Can your MP write to court on your behalf??? And if someone touches your girlfriend, can you actually hit them back??? In this episode, Senior Minister of State for Law and Transport Mr Murali Pillai SC walks us through his career as a police officer, defence lawyer and now a lawmaker, and explains what the Rule of Law actually means for us, why our legal system looks the way it does and why sometimes immoral things aren't always illegal. Learn more about SGLaw200 and Singapore's legal journey on MinLaw’s socials! https://www.instagram.com/minlawsg https://www.facebook.com/minlawsg https://www.tiktok.com/@minlawsg https://www.linkedin.com/company/30195482/admin/dashboard/ https://x.com/minlawsg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is cheating REALLY THE PROBLEM??? What's ACTUALLY RUINING your relationship??? Tell tale signs your relationship NEEDS HELP!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

THE REAL BABY UPDATE!!!! pragent pragananent pregnut pregnancy!!!! (p.s. sorry to everyone we clickbaited 2 years ago) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WTH is "soft power" and how does it explain all the mala and luckin coffee outlets in Singapore?? In this episode, we're joined by Associate Professor Dillon Low (PhD on China's foreign policy) to break down "Chinamaxxing", and what all these REALLY means for Singapore in the near future... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why are more and more men getting cancer in their 30s?? How can simple pill can treat cancer??? Eating garlic cloves = reduced cancer risk?! We asked an Oncologist our burning questions!!! - Go to www.parkwaycancercentre.com to learn more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What do global conflicts have to do with our electricity bill in Singapore? Why are we still 95% reliant on gas, and is nuclear REALLY on the table?? The Minister-in-charge of Energy and Science & Technology in the Ministry of Trade and Industry breaks down Singapore’s energy risks, long-term strategy, and what it takes to stay resilient. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why are you single? Do you have standards or are you just too picky?? Have Singaporeans "given up" on dating??? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Which Ministry's budget increased the MOST in the last 5 years?? And How is it fair for workers to reskill regularly? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does “broadening good jobs” REALLY mean? Are young people losing out in today's AI-centric workplaces? And what's the Singapore Government doing about it?? Minister David Neo (Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth, Senior Minister of State for Education) shares about his transition into politics, his evolving role in Government, and how he views youth success in Singapore today. - For more on the Economic Strategy Review: go.gov.sg/sert-esr Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NEVER had an orgasm EVEN AFTER MARRIAGE??? How much is TOO MUCH "self-pleasure"?? Best "position" for couples to try!!! We dip our toes into couple bedroom problems.... also apologies for the table banging :') Featuring: Jacqueline Kee / Co-founder of @hedonisttribe https://instagram.com/xjacqkee https://instagram.com/hedonisttribe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why are we spending a BILLION dollars on AI? Why are we “going to space”?? What about my bread and butter issues???? In this episode, we learn more about Singapore’s deep tech scene! - Considering a career in Deep Tech? Discover talent programmes for working professionals — PowerX and Helix — here: https://www.sginnovate.com/career-development-jobs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

is your vagina smelly? did you forget to pee after sex?? what is squirting really??? + how to "massage" your vagina if you're pregnant!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NS SUCKS!! SCHOOL SUCKS?!?! SILENCED BY THE GOVERNMENT???? (not we say one....) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.