#834: Chinese S’poreans Staying Single Longer & Malaysia Minister’s S’pore Joke Coming True?

2026-07-01

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The General Household Survey found Singapore women are staying single well past their twenties, men into their thirties and singlehood is steepest amongst Chinese residents. Meanwhile, Malaysia's Housing Minister is reviving a 2022 political boast: that S'poreans would one day come to Malaysia to work.🔔 Enjoyed this one? Please 𝗦𝗨𝗕𝗦𝗖𝗥𝗜𝗕𝗘 to the channel so you don't miss our latest episodes. Every subscriber helps us grow, open doors to new guests, stories, formats or ideas!𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗸𝗹𝗼𝗿𝘆If you’re looking for a meaningful gift, we’d love to help you create a persona...

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Chinese S’poreans Staying Single Longer

More young Singapore residents aged 25 to 34 staying single, especially among Chinese
More young Singapore residents staying single as family sizes shrink
General Household Survey 2025

Malaysia Minister's S'pore Joke Coming True?

M'sia minister says more S'poreans working in M'sia gradually becoming reality
[2022] ‘No offence', says M'sian politician who claimed S'poreans would find jobs in M'sia if opposition wins election

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(00:00) Intro

(06:26) Chinese S’poreans Staying Single Longer

(29:10) Malaysia Minister's S'pore Joke Coming True?

(37:40) One Shiok Comment

(40:00) One Shiok Thing

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