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Should Singapore introduce penalties for companies that mishandle layoffs?
Season 6 Episode 40
When local bakery chain Twelve Cupcakes abruptly announced that they were closing and going into liquidation, about 80 employees were suddenly left j…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Primary 1 registration: Can we stop parents from gaming the system?
Season 6 Episode 39
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 …
11 months ago
With new 2035 targets, can Singapore farm its way to improved food security?
Season 6 Episode 38
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…
11 months, 1 week ago
Do parents hold the key to their kids being comfortable with mother tongue languages?
Season 6 Episode 37
With English dominating daily life in Singapore, some parents say they lack the confidence or motivation to speak and teach their mother tongue at ho…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Megan Khung’s fatal abuse case: How can we better protect vulnerable children?
Season 6 Episode 36
An independent review panel into the death of 4-year-old Megan Khung revealed multiple lapses and shortcomings across agencies. The findings cited a …
11 months, 3 weeks ago
Teaching is planning, grading, caring and everything in between
Season 6 Episode 35
A recent survey showed that teachers in Singapore work longer hours and grapple with more stress than their global peers. Besides teaching, they also…
11 months, 4 weeks ago
More isn’t necessarily better when it comes to private health insurance: Ong Ye Kung
Season 6 Episode 34
Insurance riders that cover nearly all private hospital bills have created a situation where patients go for tests they may not need, insurers lose m…
1 year ago
Are central kitchens the future of school meals?
Season 6 Episode 33
Thirteen primary and secondary schools will adopt a central kitchen model from January 2026, in a move aimed at addressing a shortage of canteen stal…
1 year ago
Why MRT disruptions feel extra frustrating and what can a new task force do?
Season 6 Episode 32
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 me…
1 year ago
Are incels a growing concern for Singapore?
Season 6 Episode 31
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 ide…
1 year ago