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Produced by podcast editor Ernest Luis & The Straits Times, SPH Media.
Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get our tips on working smarter, getting ahead in your career and investing like a pro with ST's business correspondents and editors.
Seventy companies in Britain are now trying out a shorter work week. It is a six-month trial started by a non-profit community called 4 Day Week Global. The four-day week movement aims to raise business productivity, improve workers’ health, and build stronger social and family ties. It believes that if workers work fewer days in a week, there will be fairer opportunities for women. It will be good for the planet too.
Will Singapore workers see the four-day work week happen sometime? Join us as ST's senior correspondent Krist Boo hosts Dr Alex Soojung-Kim Pang from 4 Day Week Global and Ms Louisa Lee, CEO of DP Dental, which adopted the four-day work week 1.5 years ago.
Highlights (click/tap above):
1:53 What does the four-day work week really mean?
4:37 Can it work in Asia? Is 4 Day Week Global planning to bring the trial to Singapore?
9:26 After 1.5 years, has the four-day week worked as hoped at DP Dental?
14:25 How do we measure productivity with a short work week?
16:13 Could the four-day week be transformational for women?
Produced by: Krist Boo (kristb@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Teo Tong Kai and Eden Soh
Edited by: Teo Tong Kai
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Synopsis: Every month, The Straits Times Kuala Lumpur bureau analyses the latest issues making the headlines in Malaysia.
This ST video livestream was hosted by Hairianto Diman on July 29.
Collectively known as the Anti-Hopping Law, the new constitutional rules are now expected to be passed by the Senate. They could be gazetted as early as September, putting them in force before Malaysia faces its next general election, which must be held by September 2022.
ST's Malaysia correspondent Ram Anand discusses the significance of the new Bill.
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Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements each week.
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Every weekday, get our distinct take on global issues with an Asian perspective, with ST's 30-plus correspondents in 15 cities across the Asia-Pacific, the US and Europe.
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Green Pulse (1st & 3rd Mondays of the month)
The Straits Times' science and environment correspondent Audrey Tan and climate editor David Fogarty, analyse the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.
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Your Money & Career (1st & 3rd Mondays of the month)
The Straits Times business editors, correspondents and expert guests give tips on working smarter, getting ahead in your career and investing like a pro.
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Health Check (1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month)
The Straits Times' senior health correspondent Joyce Teo chats with expert guests to help you make sense of health matters that affect you.
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In Your Opinion (2nd & 4th Fridays of the month)
The Straits Times' opinion editor Grace Ho takes a hard look at political and social issues of the day with her expert guests.
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The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements in this weekly podcast.
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ST Sports Talk (2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month)
The Straits Times tackles Singapore's national sports talking points.
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The Straits Times' Jan Lee examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood industries.
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Fortnightly on Sundays, The Straits Times' executive editor Sumiko Tan gets up close with newsmakers over lunch - and a selfie.
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A literary podcast by The Straits Times' Olivia Ho and Toh Wen Li, featuring titles in the headlines and sizzling reads.
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Special Edition series
Singapore's War On Covid
Synopsis: This 2022 special series is based on selected chapters from a book, detailing Singapore’s experience battling the Covid-19 pandemic. The book - written by journalists of The Straits Times and edited by ST’s executive editor Sumiko Tan - is titled.. In This Together: Singapore's Covid-19 Story and is available in major bookstores now. Details online at https://www.stbooks.sg/
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The Unsolved Mysteries of South-east Asia
Synopsis: In this 2022 special series, The Straits Times dives into some of the greatest unsolved mysteries in South-east Asia, and examines the underlying issues that they exposed.
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Stop Scams
Synopsis: The Straits Times aims to raise greater public awareness of the modern scourge of scams in Singapore and globally.
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Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements in this weekly podcast.
The Straits Times' Zakir Hussain, Singapore editor at The Straits Times, speaks with Money FM 89.3's Timothy Goh and Bharati Jagdish.
A group of people have called for the law criminalising sex between men to be kept on the books, until there are guarantees to protect the traditional definition of marriage and family.
Calling themselves the Protect Singapore Townhall, the group held an event at the Singapore Expo convention centre last Saturday (July 23), which was attended by more than 1,200 people.
Meanwhile, the Government has been consulting various groups of Singaporeans on the law in recent months.
Currently, Section 377A of the Penal Code - is not actively enforced, a position that has been reiterated by the authorities since it was discussed at length in Parliament in 2007.
In this week's episode, the team discusses the changing attitudes towards the law and the steps the Government is taking as it decides on the next moves.
Produced by: Zakir Hussain (zakirh@sph.com.sg) & Money FM 89.3
Edited by: Money FM 89.3’s Nadiah Koh
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Synopsis: Learn to protect and grow your wealth in this monthly Business Times podcast series for affluent individuals, hosted by BT wealth editor Genevieve Cua.
Philanthropy is almost always associated with very wealthy families. If you have less wealth but many good intentions, can you also engage in philanthropy? Genevieve Cua speaks to Anthony Gao, Pictet Wealth Management head of philanthropy services Asia to find out.
This episode is brought to you by Pictet Wealth Management.
Highlights (click/tap above):
01:47 What this episode covers: why philanthropy is more important today than it was before; how philanthropy has evolved; your platform
03:28 Post-Covid the world’s needs have grown; funding gap for UN SDG
05:43 Anthony Gao on why more wealthy families want to engage in philanthropy
08:36 Strategic philanthropy for more long-term impact
10:25 Anthony on philanthropic approaches - venture philanthropy, blended finance, donor-advised funds
12:00 Anthony on the structure for giving as the face, body and legs of philanthropy
Produced by: Genevieve Cua (gen@sph.com.sg), Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro
Edited by: Howie Lim
More about:
From tradition to modernity | Eight ways that Asian philanthropy is evolving
Anchoring your philanthropic efforts in Asia
https://perspectives.group.pictet/navigating-asia/-anchoring-your-philanthropic-efforts-in-asia
Pictet Wealth Management
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Synopsis: Every month, The Straits Times Kuala Lumpur bureau analyses the latest issues making the headlines in Malaysia.
This ST video livestream was hosted by Hairianto Diman on July 22.
Malaysia's Finance Minister Zafrul Aziz will be appointed treasurer of Selangor Barisan Nasional at a ceremony graced by the Umno-led coalition’s top state leaders on Sunday (July 31), confirming months of rumours that he is being groomed to be among the next generation of leaders for Malaysia’s grand old party.
ST's Malaysia bureau chief Shannon Teoh shares more about this development.
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Produced by: ST Video
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Synopsis: Every second and fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times' opinion editor Grace Ho takes a hard look at political and social issues of the day with her expert guests.
In this episode, she looks at what outdoor adventure education means, why it’s useful, the kinds of standards or guidelines that govern it, and the future of this sector. In the studio to explain what steps have been taken to improve safety and quality - and why Grace should still do height-based activities even though she's scared of heights - is David Chua, the chief executive officer of the National Youth Council and Edvan Loh, the deputy director of Outward Bound Singapore.
Highlights (click/tap above):
1:00 What is outdoor adventure education?
4:45 David and Edvan share their personal experience of outdoor adventure education, and convince Grace to do a high rope course challenge
11:15 The state of the outdoor adventure education community in Singapore
17:30 Improving safety standards and quality
19:50 The future of the sector
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Produced by: Grace Ho (graceho@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Hadyu Rahim
Edited by: Hadyu Rahim
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Synopsis: Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times tackles the talking points in Singapore sport.
In this episode, ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz chats with Billy Hogan, the chief executive officer of English football giants Liverpool, who was in town when the Reds played the Standard Chartered Singapore Trophy exhibition match with Crystal Palace.
On the eve of the game, Hogan talks about the club’s revival and rise to the top since he arrived in 2012, staying at that level, and balancing the club’s commercial interests with the needs of the first team.
Highlights (click/tap above):
1:37 Long-term goals for the club
2:39 The key to maintaining success
5:51 Liverpool’s commercial vs football needs
7:16 What has changed since FSG arrived
Read more: https://str.sg/wE4v
Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz (msazali@sph.com.sg), ST Video Team & Eden Soh
Edited by: Eden Soh
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Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you.
Bone health is often not the first thing on a person’s mind when it comes to health. However, it is important to prevent weakened bones, particularly in old age, so that we can continue with our everyday activities. As we age, more bone is broken down than is replaced by new bone, and losing too much bone mass can lead to osteoporosis, a disease that causes brittle bones. When your bones are weak, a simple fall can lead to a serious fracture, which will affect quality of life.
In this episode, ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo hosts Dr Tan Li Feng, the deputy head of geriatric medicine at Alexandra Hospital, about the importance of screening for osteoporosis. They discuss her paper on the impact of frailty, falls and cognition on osteoporosis management in the oldest old, the treatment options for osteoporosis, as well as the foods that are good for your bones.
*Bone density mineral scans are available at various places, including some polyclinics. To do the scan at the polyclinic, a referral is needed. At Alexandra Hospital, for instance, this scan costs $50-$70 for subsidised patients or $150 for private patients, Dr Tan said.
Highlights (click/tap above):
1:18 How do age, frailty, and cognitive impairment link to the management of osteoporosis?
2:19 When should you get your bones screened and treated?
6:48 What can you do to prevent osteoporosis?
9:56 Treatment options for osteoporosis
12:29 Diet tips to prevent osteoporosis; vitamin D & calcium supplements recommended?
Produced by: Joyce Teo (joyceteo@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Teo Tong Kai and Eden Soh
Edited by: Eden Soh
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Synopsis: In this special series, The Straits Times dives into some of the greatest unsolved mysteries in South-east Asia, and examines the underlying issues that they exposed.
In this episode, we revisit the spate of mass hysteria in Malaysia's north-eastern state of Kelantan to find out why the disorder is more prevalent among schoolgirls.
ST regional correspondent Jia Ning Tan speaks to Ustaz Abd Rashid Ahmad, faith healer and spokesman of an Islamic medical facility called Darussyifa, and Mr Robert Bartholomew, a medical sociologist and co-author of Mass Hysteria in Schools: A Worldwide History Since 1566.
She also interviews a woman who had a brush with mass hysteria as a schoolgirl and wants to be identified only as Nur.
Highlights (click/tap above): (Headphones recommended)
1:53 The Ketereh Secondary School in Kelantan gripped by a fast-spreading screaming plague in July 2018
3:31 Students say they saw a tall, dark figure in the school compound
4:57 Ustaz Abdul Rashid Ahmad says the tall, dark figure is an evil spirit that possesses the weak-minded
9:29 Scientists conduct an experiment to prove that people could be tricked into perceiving ghosts
11:52 Mr Bartholomew describes Kelantan’s screaming schoolgirl occurrences as a collective stress reaction
15:08 Girls and women are more likely to experience mass hysteria than men
19:17 Nur says the mass hysteria episode that happened to her has left a permanent mark
Produced by: Tan Jia Ning (jianing@sph.com.sg), Magdalene Fung (magfung@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Penelope Lee and Teo Tong Kai
Edited by: Teo Tong Kai
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