Stay ConnectedSynopsis: Almost every weekday, our ALL-IN-ONE channel showcases discussions on Singapore youth perspectives and social issues, geopolitics through an Asian lens, health, climate change, personal finance and career.
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Produced by podcast editor Ernest Luis & The Straits Times, SPH Media.
Money Hacks Ep 59: Mortgage loans 101
14:44 min
Synopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Mondays, The Business Times breaks down actionable financial tips.
This episode focuses on understanding mortgage loans better. We speak with Cris Ng, the head of mortgage at financial comparison service Moneysmart.sg
He walks us through various options:
1. Customers tend to fear mortgage loans and want to pay as little as possible and pay off as soon as possible. Why this is a misconception. (1:37)
2. Should you go for floating or fixed mortgage rates? (2:31)
3. First-timers, upgraders, seasoned investors: What they should know, including tips on types of mortgages they should choose (8:44)
4. Why is refinancing often overlooked by Singapore customers? (9:45)
5. How upgraders can approach mortgage decisions and the practice of "decoupling". (11:33)
Produced by: Ernest Luis and Lee Kim Siang
Edited by: Adam Azlee
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If you're looking to have a song stuck in your brain for the rest of time, Frozen 2 is the one for you.
If you're looking for a murder mystery that's like a warm hug, and a hug that you'll be talking about for some time, then it's Rian Johnson's Knives Out.
Find out why it could well end up as one of the films of the year.
01.40 Frozen 2
09.30 Kinives Out
WARNING: Also contains various pleas to give Charlie's Angels a chance
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#PopVultures Ep 16: Why is Hello Kitty so famous?
24:46 mins
Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines all the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood.
Do you know that Hello Kitty rakes in billions annually and has more Google hits than Mickey Mouse and Britney Spears?
The beloved character created by Japanese company Sanrio has taken the world by storm since she first appeared on a coin purse in 1974. But she has also earned her fair share of detractors who are confused by a "cat without a mouth".
The #PopVultures examine this pop culture icon's enduring legacy. What makes Hello Kitty so popular with adults and children alike? They look back on the infamous McDonald's toy frenzy of 2000, where people queued overnight, fought, got arrested and even smashed a glass door - all in the name of "limited edition" Hello Kitty dolls.
Hosts Jan Lee and Yeo Sam Jo also discuss the false concept of scarcity when it comes to Japanese goods, Hello Kitty's symbolism beyond kawaii-ness, as well as share some trivia about the ubiquitous cartoon character that might surprise you.
Produced by: Jan Lee, Yeo Sam Jo & Penelope Hannah Lee
Edited by: Yeo Sam Jo
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Life Picks Ep 59: Buy art you can actually afford; feast on extra tender and juicy pork loin
16:53 mins
Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks.
This week, Money FM's Claressa Monteiro chats with ST's arts correspondent Ong Sor Fern about the Affordable Art Fair (Nov 22-24). It is the 10th edition of the fair, and this year, there is a charity component - a workshop on Nov 22 where visitors can pay $30 to decorate a sculpture of a dog called Songsong and the net profits will go to the Singapore Cancer Society.
ST's food correspondent Eunice Quek gushes over the new Shiokoji Tonkatsu Keisuke concept at Paya Lebar Square. Shiokoji (shio is salt and koji is fermented yeast) is a fermented rice seasoning ingredient which is used to marinate the pork loin and tenderloin - so the meat is extra tender and tasty.
Produced by: Claressa Monteiro & ST Lifestyle desk
Edited by: Jon Silva & Penelope Lee
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Health Check Ep 23: Why you shouldn't demand antibiotics for your flu
12:43 mins
Synopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Wednesdays, The Straits Times guides you to healthier living and clears up some common misconceptions on health. In this episode, ST correspondent Joyce Teo and podcasting head Ernest Luis host Associate Professor Hsu Li Yang - the head of the infectious diseases programme and the co-director of the Leadership Institute for Global Health Transformation at the NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health. He tells us more about antimicrobial and antibiotic resistance and what to know and do about it.
He answers the following questions:
1. The difference between antimicrobial resistance and antibiotic resistance
2. Is there the same urgent "climate change" mentality when it comes to the problem of recognising antibiotic resistance?
3. Costly effects of drug-resistant bacteria in human medicine
4. Antibiotics being used as growth promoters in animal farming, and does it affect kampung chicken?
5. If you have a bacterial infection as opposed to a viral infection, what should you do?
Prof Hsu has also worked on a graphic novel with award-winning Singaporean cartoonist Sonny Liew and Epigram Books. Called The Antibiotic Tales, it aims to explain antimicrobial resistance - the ability of microbes to evolve and resist the drugs used to kill them - to the lay reader.
Produced by: Joyce Teo and Ernest Luis
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#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 58: Discipline a must to build successful teams
14 mins
Synopsis: #GameOfTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.
In this episode, Money FM's Bernard Lim hosts ST assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath and sports correspondent David Lee to talk about discipline at home and the international football fronts.
Last week, national defender Shakir Hamzah was dropped by national football coach Tatsuma Yoshida for the friendly against Qatar and the Nov 19 World Cup qualifier against Yemen for missing a training session earlier.
This is around the same time when England manager Gareth Southgate dropped Raheem Sterling for picking a fight with international team-mate Joe Gomez during training.
Produced by: Bernard Lim, Rohit Brijnath & David Lee
Edited by: Olivia Quay & Penelope Lee
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An episode full of surprises.
Yes, Jonathan Roberts and Joanne Soh are surprised that Ford v Ferrari can make 2.5 hours fly by and even more surprised that Charlie's Angels could be one of the most fun film's – if not THE most fun film – this year.
All that the mystery of Greedo, George and Maclunkey and the wonder of Djimon Hounsou's biceps.
Get ready
00.30 Sonic facelift and Maclunkey
03.00 Charlie's Angels
11.00 Ford v Ferrari
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Life Picks Ep 58: Catch French drama-comedy "An Easy Girl" and where to savour fresh, tasty min jiang kueh (pancakes)
15:23 mins
Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks.
This week, Money FM's Claressa Monteiro chats with ST's film correspondent John Lui about the lighthearted French drama-comedy An Easy Girl, which tells the story of two women, one an awkward teen, the other an older woman who uses her sexuality to get what she wants, and how they spend one memorable summer together in the South of France.
It will screen this Sunday Nov 17, 8 pm at the Alliance Francaise. Tickets and bookings at http://alliancefrancaise.org.sg/cultural-events/french-film-festival-2019/
ST's food critic Hedy Khoo shares about min jiang kueh (pancakes) from He He Min Jiang Kueh at Hougang Hainanese Village Centre, stuffed with the tasty traditional fillings: red bean, peanut and coconut.
What's special about this stall is the stall owners make the red bean filling from scratch every two days, and the coconut filling is made daily, from fresh grated coconut. They also prepare the batter daily.
Produced by: Claressa Monteiro & ST Lifestyle desk
Edited by: Jon Silva & Penelope Lee
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Food Picks Ep 3: Hor fun with elusive 'wok hei'
2:20 mins
Synopsis: This is the best of the food recommendations The Straits Times has talked about and is out on alternate Wednesdays.
Host Melissa Sim chats with food editor Tan Hsueh Yun about simple hor fun dishes that have that elusive 'wok hei' or smoky flavour, at Hor Fun Premium at 01-78 Alexandra Village Food Centre. Find out why it's so good.
Produced by: Melissa Sim & Ernest Luis
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#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 57: Have Liverpool wrapped up the English Premier League title?
14 mins
Synopsis: #GameOfTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday.
In this episode, Money FM's Howie Lim hosts ST assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath and sports correspondents Sazali Abdul Aziz and David Lee to discuss Liverpool's 3-1 win over Manchester City.
Closer to home, they also examine what the Asean Club Championship means for Singapore football and the fate of beleaguered Singapore Premier League club, Warriors FC.
Produced by: Howie Lim, Rohit Brijnath, David Lee & Sazali Abdul Aziz
Edited by: Olivia Quay & Penelope Lee
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