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EPISODE · Sep 4, 2026 · 36 MIN

Unusual Jobs: Yes, Monkey Guard is a real job in Singapore. Here’s what they actually do

from Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek · host MONEY FM 89.3

You might have heard of monkey guards in Singapore, but what does the job actually involve?... Sabrina Jabbar, Head of the Monkey Guards Programme at the Jane Goodall Institute Singapore, explains how she got into the profession, what a typical day looks like, how she deals with macaques and residents, and the biggest misconceptions people have about the job. We also discuss the use of new tools such as water-gel blasters and whether being a monkey guard is a career she would recommend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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