Before he became Singapore's most famous contractor, Gurmit Singh was working shift jobs and sleeping overnight at work. In this exclusive Icons Series interview, he reflects on his extraordinary journey from ordinary Singaporean to household name, the creation of Phua Chu Kang, the Singlish debate, the evolution of local comedy, and how one character became woven into Singapore's cultural identity.

Before he became Singapore's most famous contractor, Gurmit Singh was working shift jobs and sleeping overnight at work. In this exclusive Icons Series interview, he reflects on his extraordinary journey from ordinary Singaporean to household name, the creation of Phua Chu Kang, the Singlish debate, the evolution of local comedy, and how one character became woven into Singapore's cultural identity.

From current affairs and social issues to lifestyle trends and community voices, each segment offers a different lens on what’s happening — and what’s worth your attention.

Start your day with the stories shaping Singapore — and your place in it.

Join Neil Humphreys and Audrey Siek as they cover the biggest headlines, trending topics, and everyday conversations, unpacked through fresh perspectives, expert insights, and engaging discussion. From current affairs and social issues to lifestyle trends and community voices, each segment offers a different lens on what’s happening — and what’s worth your attention.

And it’s not just talk — it’s your voice. Through polls, messages, and live call-ins, listeners are part of the conversation, sharing their views and shaping the discussion in real time. With a mix of clarity, curiosity, and personality, Let’s Talk, Singapore keeps you informed, connected, and ready for the day ahead.

Start your day with the stories shaping Singapore &mdash; and your place in it.
Join Neil Humphreys and Audrey Siek as they cover the biggest headlines, trending topics, and everyday conversations, unpacked through fresh perspectives, expert insights, and engaging discussion. From current affairs and social issues to lifestyle trends and community voices, each segment offers a different lens on what&rsquo;s happening &mdash; and what&rsquo;s worth your attention.
And it&rsquo;s not just talk &mdash; it&rsquo;s your voice. Through polls, messages, and live call-ins, listeners are part of the conversation, sharing their views and shaping the discussion in real time. With a mix of clarity, curiosity, and personality, Let&rsquo;s Talk, Singapore keeps you informed, connected, and ready for the day ahead.