Stand-up comedian Rishi Budhrani meets Justin Chan, a lyf Guard (Concierge) at lyf@Funan, to see if he could make a good concierge himself. Together, they educate us on how the traditional role has evolved in this day and age, where one would need to wear different hats to deliver the best service.
Watch Next
Actor to Wedding Planner: Ensuring Harmony in Ceremony
How does a wedding look like in a pandemic? Actress Munah Bagharib takes us to Oasia Hotel and tries her hand at planning a grand wedding with events planner Karen Chua. There, she finds out what goes on behind the scenes to plan an event of a lifetime — all while ensuring everyone stays safe.
Competitive Eater to Hotel Chef: An Appetite for Food Sustainability
We follow professional eater Zermatt Neo as he trades his huge appetite for a stint in the kitchen with Chef Wong, Fairmont Hotel’s Executive Chef. There, he learns what it takes to cook in a professional, sustainability-focused kitchen with a secret farm.
Behind Closed Doors: The Silent Strength of Single Mothers
It’s hard being a single mother. On top of raising a child (or a few) alone, they have to wrangle with social stigma, financial instability, and handle their own mental well-being – not to mention having to put on a brave face through it all. As part of International Women’s Day, we explo
Behind Closed Doors: When The Hunger To Be Thin Consumes You
Content warning: This video describes events related to bullying and eating disorders that might be disturbing to some viewers. Former MTV VJ Holly Grabarek can’t pinpoint what sparked it off: a friend’s remark about her muscular arms, teachers commenting on her weight during school health chec
There Is No Such Thing As A Bad Job
When Kalaivaanan first joined the cleaning industry as a cleaner, his mother was not too pleased, dismissing her son’s job and labelling him as a literal “Sai Kang Warrior”. Like most Singaporeans, Kalaivaanan’s mother believed that being a cleaner was a shameful, unskilled occupation with
Behind Closed Doors: Unpacking the Filial Piety of Balikbayan Boxes
Balikbayan boxes are how millions of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) around the world send their love to their families back home. Stored within these nondescript cardboard boxes are a curated assortment of items that range from garments to snacks — but more importantly, they also contai
More Videos
Tackling Social Inequality With Literacy
Kids from low-income backgrounds don’t compete on an equal footing with those who come from privilege – this is an uncomfortable truth that is not discussed enough. Stephanie believes that one step to correcting social inequality starts with literacy, and she has made it her personal mission
Singapore, Unfiltered
What Do Singaporeans Feel About Covid-19 Becoming Endemic?
With rising COVID-19 infections in September, the sentiment on the ground is divided: some Singaporeans have been confused by the government’s mixed signals, while others think we should cut them some slack. But the question remains: are we ready to embrace Covid-19 as endemic? Can Singaporeans r
“Breakfast, lunch, it’s on us.”
Warm meals and warmer greetings are what individuals receive at Krsna’s Free Meals, a soup kitchen in the heart of Little India. For over 1 and a half years, Dutch volunteer Sabine has been spending her Friday mornings at Krsna’s, where she takes pride in serving food from the heart to our
What Will Your Neighbourhood Look Like In 2071?
What if we were to tell you that the local landmarks etched in our hearts such as Gardens By the Bay, Sembawang hot springs, and even Haji Lane are at risk of being completely submerged by seawater forever? It might sound impossible, but as things stand, this could very well be our reality in 50 yea
Singapore, Unfiltered
Geylang’s Red Light District is Fading
When sex work gets driven out of Geylang, where will it go? With an impending rezoning and the rise of online platforms for dating and sex work, the demand for brothels on the ground have dropped to an all-time low. Amidst their disrupted livelihoods and loss of their second home, the sex workers
Singapore, Unfiltered
Who is responsible for teaching kids about racism? Parents or schools?
2021 has been riddled with incidents of racism, from the Ngee Ann Poly lecturer to the 55-year-old lady who was assaulted while brisk walking. This Racial Harmony Day, we ask: While conversations about racism are advancing in the public sphere, how are we approaching them with our kids? And who i
