Listen "#782 Ariffin Iskandar Sha Ali Akbar, founder of Wake Up Singapore"
Episode Synopsis
From viral headlines to public controversy, Wake Up Singapore has become one of the most prominent alternative media voices in the country - fearless in tackling taboo and under-reported issues. We sit down with founder Ariffin to unpack how it all began, whether Palestine-related posts are really being shadowbanned, and what the future holds for the platform.(01:40) Say hi to Wake Up Singapore!(04:40) How Wake Up Singapore was born(12:30) The motivation to keep going(16:10) Is social media silencing posts about Palestine?(26:10) Where does Wake Up Singapore sees itself?(34:40) Risk of echo chambers in GE2025(42:50) The future of Wake Up Singapore
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