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Steven Chia and Tiffany Ang unpack Singapore news. Listen in as they take a deep dive into hot button issues that matter so that you are always in the know.

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  1. New Lions head coach Gavin Lee lays out national football plan

    · 27 min · S6 E41

    After Singapore beat Hong Kong to qualify for the Asian Cup, interim head coach Gavin Lee was handed the top job, with a mammoth task – to turn Singapore football around. He reveals how he's staking his 18-month…

  2. Should Singapore introduce penalties for companies that mishandle layoffs?

    · 32 min · S6 E40

    When local bakery chain Twelve Cupcakes abruptly announced that they were closing and going into liquidation, about 80 employees were suddenly left jobless. Can more be done to strengthen Singapore’s employment laws…

  3. Primary 1 registration: Can we stop parents from gaming the system?

    · 20 min · S6 E39

    A mother was recently sentenced to jail for faking her home address to get her child into a primary school, raising the question - just how far will parents go to secure a spot in their school of choice and how can we…

  4. With new 2035 targets, can Singapore farm its way to improved food security?

    · 27 min · S6 E38

    Singapore has revised its ambitious "30 by 30" goal, now aiming to produce 20 per cent of its fibre needs and 30 per cent of its protein requirements by 2035. But with high costs, limited land and a small farming base,…

  5. Do parents hold the key to their kids being comfortable with mother tongue languages?

    · 27 min · S6 E37

    With English dominating daily life in Singapore, some parents say they lack the confidence or motivation to speak and teach their mother tongue at home. So how can we help children appreciate and learn their mother…

  6. Megan Khung’s fatal abuse case: How can we better protect vulnerable children?

    · 33 min · S6 E36

    An independent review panel into the death of 4-year-old Megan Khung revealed multiple lapses and shortcomings across agencies. The findings cited a “lack of clear understanding and communication” among officers, child…

  7. Teaching is planning, grading, caring and everything in between

    · 28 min · S6 E35

    A recent survey showed that teachers in Singapore work longer hours and grapple with more stress than their global peers. Besides teaching, they also plan learning journeys and school events, break up arguments and…

  8. More isn’t necessarily better when it comes to private health insurance: Ong Ye Kung

    · 30 min · S6 E34

    Insurance riders that cover nearly all private hospital bills have created a situation where patients go for tests they may not need, insurers lose money and premiums spiral upward. Health Minister Ong Ye Kung tells…

  9. Are central kitchens the future of school meals?

    · 25 min · S6 E33

    Thirteen primary and secondary schools will adopt a central kitchen model from January 2026, in a move aimed at addressing a shortage of canteen stall operators. What does this mean for students? And what parts of the…

  10. Why MRT disruptions feel extra frustrating and what can a new task force do?

    · 32 min · S6 E32

    In just the last few months, Singapore has seen at least 15 disruptions to the rail network. At the same time, rail reliability according to a key measure is at its lowest point since 2020. Is it time for the…

  11. Are incels a growing concern for Singapore?

    · 28 min · S6 E31

    A 14-year-old student was recently issued a restriction order after being self-radicalised by a “salad bar” of extremist ideologies. The boy also identified as an incel, short for "involuntary celibate" - a subculture…

  12. Is there a space and noise solution for the pickleball boom?

    · 22 min · S6 E30

    Pickleball is catching on fast in Singapore, but complaints over noise and space are growing just as quickly. In land-scarce Singapore, how much room is there for a new sport? Steven Chia and Otelli Edwards speak to…

  13. Licensing live shows and navigating comedy in Singapore

    · 20 min · S6 E29

    US comedian Sammy Obeid says his show in Singapore was cancelled because of censorship. Authorities say it was because of a late licence application. How does arts entertainment licensing really work, especially for…

  14. How to have real conversations with young people about vaping

    · 28 min · S6 E28

    With authorities cracking down on vaping and drug-laced Kpods, parents are struggling to have conversations with children who may think that vaping is not a big deal. How can families navigate this when young people…

  15. How to parent when screens are everywhere?

    · 31 min · S6 E27

    In his National Day Rally speech, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong called on parents to be more mindful about their children's screen use and online behaviour. But with no clear playbook for parents on how to raise kids to…

  16. What does BlueSG’s pause mean for car-sharing in Singapore?

    · 25 min · S6 E26

    BlueSG’s abrupt decision to suspend its car-sharing service has surprised both customers and industry experts. What does this mean for Singapore’s car-lite ambitions? Steven Chia and Otelli Edwards speak with GetGo…

  17. What will it take to revitalise Singapore's nightlife?

    · 23 min · S6 E25

    With extended liquor hours and plans to allow new nightlife venues, authorities are trying to inject more life into the city’s after-dark scene around the Boat Quay, Upper Circular Road and Clarke Quay areas. But with…

  18. AI and terrorism: What safeguards should be in place to stop self-radicalised youths?

    · 25 min · S6 E24

    A recent Internal Security Department report warns of an increasing risk in extremist ideologies in Singapore, with AI now as a powerful enabler. How is AI changing the radicalisation process and what can be done to…

  19. As scammers adapt and evolve, how can technology keep up?

    · 31 min · S6 E23

    Singaporeans lost a record S$1.1 billion to scams in 2024 - with a majority of victims under the age of 50. As scammers get smarter and more sophisticated, can technology keep up or will it always be one step behind?…

  20. Will going underground and climate change cause more sinkholes?

    · 19 min · S6 E22

    When footage of a woman and her car plunging into a sinkhole on Tanjong Katong Road went viral, it raised questions on whether Singapore is susceptible to more sinkholes. With underground construction expanding and…

  21. Silent expectations and fatal outcomes: The suicide risk men face

    · 21 min · S6 E21

    Singapore reported 314 suicides in 2024, with the sharpest increase among adults aged 30 to 39. Nearly two-thirds were men. What pressures do these groups face? And what are the warning signs? Otelli Edwards and Steven…

  22. More elderly Singaporeans are living alone – should we be concerned?

    · 26 min · S6 E20

    The number of elderly Singaporeans living alone has doubled in the past decade. With Singapore on the cusp of becoming a “super-aged” society, the numbers will only climb further. While support systems exist, are they…

  23. Certis sick leave policy raises tough questions on employer-employee trust

    · 20 min · S6 E19

    Certis came under scrutiny recently for a controversial policy requiring officers on medical leave to share their “live” location if they were not at home. While the company has since rolled back the mandate, the…

  24. Students using AI: Cheating or smarter learning?

    · 29 min · S6 E18

    The Nanyang Technological University (NTU) recently accused three students of academic fraud, saying that they used generative AI tools in their assignments. What are the limitations around AI use, when does it cross…

  25. Great Eastern suspends Mount Elizabeth pre-authorisation - time to relook how health insurance is managed?

    · 25 min · S6 E17

    When insurer Great Eastern suspended pre-authorisation for admission to Mount Elizabeth hospitals, it raised questions about the way health insurance is managed in Singapore. With increased medical bills and insurance…

  26. Jetstar Asia closure: Are the days of cheap fares over?

    · 20 min · S6 E16

    Jetstar Asia will cease operations on Jul 31, a move unsurprising to experts because the low-cost carrier was struggling to turn a profit in a tough aviation market. Otelli Edwards speaks to Shukor Yusof from aviation…

  27. Is Singapore's electric vehicle infrastructure catching up with demand?

    · 25 min · S6 E15

    Electric vehicle sales hit a new high in the first three months of 2025, accounting for 40 per cent of total car registrations. Yet concerns about charging networks and capacity remain. Steven Chia and Otelli Edwards…

  28. Calling 995? You may be rerouted to the NurseFirst helpline instead – here’s how it works

    · 18 min · S6 E14

    Non-life-threatening 995 calls will be directed to NurseFirst, a triage helpline, under a six-month nationwide trial aimed at easing the burden on emergency services. How exactly does it work, and will the public…

  29. Have rising commercial rents reached a tipping point?

    · 25 min · S6 E13

    Amid rising rents and growing competition, some Singapore businesses are closing down or relocating to cheaper premises. A local bakery in Siglap recently announced on social media it was moving out after its rent was…

  30. Cabinet reshuffle: No big surprises but key moves to align the ministries under PM Wong’s 4G team

    · 20 min · S6 E12

    Prime Minister Lawrence Wong unveiled his Cabinet and one surprise was the lack of a second deputy prime minister. Instead, the new Cabinet includes three coordinating ministers. What does that signal? And will there…

  31. GE2025: Are independent candidates a new force to be reckoned with?

    · 21 min · S6 E11

    For the first time in 53 years, an independent candidate received more than 35 per cent of vote share, performing better than some smaller opposition parties. Jeremy Tan, who ran in Mountbatten SMC, and Darryl Lo who…

  32. GE2025 results: A closer look at the strong PAP mandate and the opposition strategy

    · 23 min · S6 E10

    Voters gave the People's Action Party and Prime Minister Lawrence Wong a clear mandate in GE2025. What accounted for the result and why couldn't the opposition parties make good on gains from the last election? Steven…

  33. WP's Jasper Kuan on the 3-hour chat with former chief Low Thia Khiang that convinced him to run for GE2025

    · 20 min · S6 E9

    East Coast GRC candidate for the Workers’ Party Jasper Kuan admits this may not be the right “season” for him to jump into politics because of his three young children. But he tells Steven Chia how a three-hour…

  34. GE2025: PAP’s Elysa Chen on being 'kicked into politics' and overcoming imposter syndrome

    · 18 min · S6 E8

    Politics was never part of Elysa Chen’s plan, who used to think of the PAP as “paternalistic” and “out of touch”. But one tea session with the PAP led to another, and now, the party’s new face is standing in GE2025.…

  35. GE2025: PSP's Stephanie Tan on making the leap from homemaker to political candidate

    · 17 min · S6 E7

    After years of being a lawyer, Stephanie Tan became a stay-at-home mum to care for her two daughters. She has used her experience in law to help the Progress Singapore Party (PSP) with their parliamentary work over the…

  36. GE2025: PAP's Jasmin Lau on saying 'yes' to politics but staying true to herself

    · 21 min · S6 E6

    PAP new face Jasmin Lau, who is contesting in Ang Mo Kio GRC, went from government scholar to rising up the ranks in the civil service. She tells Otelli Edwards on this special series of the Deep Dive podcast how she…

  37. GE2025: WP's Ong Lue Ping on stepping down from senior leadership at work to join the opposition

    · 20 min · S6 E5

    When he decided to be actively involved as a Workers’ Party candidate, Dr Ong Lue Ping, a senior principal child psychologist, decided to move out of a director position at the Institute of Mental Health. The WP…

  38. GE2025: PAP's Dinesh Vasu Dash on how a pivotal turning point in his career led him to politics

    · 20 min · S6 E4

    He took a significant pay cut and declined a private sector job to join the Health Ministry to fight the pandemic. Now Dinesh Vasu Dash is running on the PAP ticket as the new face contesting in East Coast GRC in what…

  39. GE2025: Breaking down Nomination Day and its surprises

    · 23 min · S6 E3

    A last minute move to a brand new GRC, a rare walkover and a four-cornered fight. Steven Chia speaks to SMU Law professor Eugene Tan and Dr Reuben Ng from the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy to get some…

  40. The dangers of victim-blaming in sexual assault cases

    · 24 min · S6 E2

    The former vice-president of the Law Society Chia Boon Teck resigned after he was heavily criticised for his comments about a rape victim. Steven Chia and Otelli Edwards speak to Mark Yeo, director at Fortress Law…

  41. How will Trump’s tariffs affect jobs, wages and prices in Singapore?

    · 33 min · S6 E1

    The sweeping Trump tariffs are a signal that a new world order is taking shape and one that may affect wages and jobs in Singapore. Education Minister Chan Chun Sing tells Steven Chia and Otelli Edwards what the…

  42. Tackling inequality is not just down to more government aid: Masagos Zulkifli

    · 39 min · S5 E54

    There are still families stuck in an intergenerational cycle of poverty and while the government can provide essential safety nets, real sustained change can only happen when society pitches in too, says Minister for…

  43. Singapore's hawker culture can thrive but we need to embrace that it is evolving, says Grace Fu

    · 22 min · S5 E53

    With S$1 billion set aside for upgrades and new hawker centres over the coming decades, the Singapore government is tackling issues ranging from infrastructure and hygiene to keep the trade alive. Sustainability and…

  44. Changes to JC admission not meant to increase competition or stress: Chan Chun Sing

    · 34 min · S5 E52

    From 2028, students who want to go to a junior college will only need a total of five subjects instead of six. The change is meant to ease academic load but whether it reduces stress for students and parents remains to…

  45. Can Singapore cinemas survive the onslaught of streaming services?

    · 25 min · S5 E51

    Some cinemas which have existed for decades have shut as some people prefer to watch films at home. Can the experience of watching a movie on the big screen be saved? Steven Chia and Crispina Robert discuss with Karen…

  46. Budget 2025 help for larger families is neither reward nor incentive: Indranee Rajah

    · 24 min · S5 E50

    The government is providing more resources in this year’s Budget for parents who choose to have three or more children. Second Minister for Finance Indranee Rajah sits down with Steven Chia and Crispina Robert to talk…

  47. Budget 2025 is more than just an election budget

    · 25 min · S5 E49

    A bigger tranche of vouchers, more generous rebates and more investments in the local workforce were some of the hallmarks of Budget 2025. Professor Emeritus of Finance at Singapore Management University Annie Koh and…

  48. Budget 2025 wishlist: Tackling cost of living, jobs and family is a delicate balancing act

    · 27 min · S5 E48

    It’s an SG60 Budget in an election year with Prime Minister Lawrence Wong set to lay some priorities for this year. What could be on the list? Business owner Pulse Tan, parent of two and elderly caregiver Serene Chew,…

  49. DeepSeek: What difference will cheaper AI make?

    · 26 min · S5 E47

    An AI model developed by a little-known Chinese hedge fund that reportedly rivals OpenAI's ChatGPT at a significantly lower cost has triggered a deep “freak out” among the global tech industry. Why was there a big…

  50. Why is animal cruelty on the rise in Singapore?

    · 19 min · S5 E46

    In the latest SPCA data, the number of confirmed animal cruelty and welfare cases in Singapore reached its highest point in 2024. What’s driving these numbers? Steven Chia and Crispina Robert find out from Samantha…

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