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More elderly Singaporeans are living alone – should we be concerned?
Season 6 Episode 20
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 nu…
1 year, 3 months ago
Certis sick leave policy raises tough questions on employer-employee trust
Season 6 Episode 19
Certis came under scrutiny recently for a controversial policy requiring officers on medical leave to share their “live” location if they were not at…
1 year, 3 months ago
Students using AI: Cheating or smarter learning?
Season 6 Episode 18
The Nanyang Technological University (NTU) recently accused three students of academic fraud, saying that they used generative AI tools in their assi…
1 year, 3 months ago
Great Eastern suspends Mount Elizabeth pre-authorisation - time to relook how health insurance is managed?
Season 6 Episode 17
When insurer Great Eastern suspended pre-authorisation for admission to Mount Elizabeth hospitals, it raised questions about the way health insurance…
1 year, 3 months ago
Jetstar Asia closure: Are the days of cheap fares over?
Season 6 Episode 16
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 …
1 year, 4 months ago
Is Singapore's electric vehicle infrastructure catching up with demand?
Season 6 Episode 15
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 ch…
1 year, 4 months ago
Calling 995? You may be rerouted to the NurseFirst helpline instead – here’s how it works
Season 6 Episode 14
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 em…
1 year, 4 months ago
Have rising commercial rents reached a tipping point?
Season 6 Episode 13
Amid rising rents and growing competition, some Singapore businesses are closing down or relocating to cheaper premises. A local bakery in Siglap rec…
1 year, 4 months ago
Cabinet reshuffle: No big surprises but key moves to align the ministries under PM Wong’s 4G team
Season 6 Episode 12
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong unveiled his Cabinet and one surprise was the lack of a second deputy prime minister. Instead, the new Cabinet includes …
1 year, 5 months ago
GE2025: Are independent candidates a new force to be reckoned with?
Season 6 Episode 11
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…
1 year, 5 months ago