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What do Singapore voters want from their elected president?
Season 4 Episode 8
Senior Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam has announced he intends to run for the presidency which will be held within the next three months. What exact…
3 years, 4 months ago
When cash is no longer king for payments, who gets left behind?
Season 4 Episode 7
Singapore's adoption rate of cashless payments is one of the highest in Asia. But there are pockets of the population who still struggle to adapt. An…
3 years, 4 months ago
Can Singapore football make fans roar with pride once again?
Season 4 Episode 6
The humiliating 7-0 defeat of the Young Lions to Malaysia at the recent SEA Games has renewed calls for the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) t…
3 years, 4 months ago
Why do young people think cannabis is a less harmful drug?
Season 4 Episode 5
Recent statistics released by the Central Narcotics Bureau show a clear trend - over 60 per cent of those caught with cannabis use are under 30. Some…
3 years, 5 months ago
Is the cost of treating cancer in Singapore still too high?
Season 4 Episode 4
In a bid to curb the cost of cancer treatment, the Singapore government announced an approved drug list where the most cost-effective drugs can be cl…
3 years, 5 months ago
Singapore's latest property cooling measures: Who does it impact and how?
Season 4 Episode 3
In the latest round of property cooling measures announced on Apr 26, what stood out was the 60 per cent additional buyer's stamp duty (ABSD) for for…
3 years, 5 months ago
18 and out of school: Who can help with lifelong support for special needs kids?
Season 4 Episode 2
The options confronting parents of special needs children after they complete formal schooling in Singapore can be dismal - leading some to stay home…
3 years, 5 months ago
Should passing an English test be a basic requirement for Singapore citizenship?
Season 4 Episode 1
To kick off Season 4, Heart of the Matter host Steven Chia gets to the heart of what it takes to be a Singapore citizen. Does being proficient in Eng…
3 years, 6 months ago
NCID chief and vaccine expert on long days, missed meals and flying in a fog during COVID-19 fight
Season 3 Episode 33
Caring for patients in the day, meeting global experts at night, racing against time to get a workable vaccine off the ground – NCID executive direct…
3 years, 6 months ago
Can a bank go bust in Singapore?
Season 3 Episode 32
It started with the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank in the US and was followed swiftly by the emergency rescue of beleagued Credit Suisse by UBS. Ho…
3 years, 6 months ago