The Straits Times Podcasts

Lifestyle Picks Ep 83: Visit gallery of women's fashion from late Qing through Republican era6:21 minsSynopsis: Every Thursday, find out about lifestyle and even stay-home entertainment choices during the Covid-19 period in Singapore. This week, Money FM's Bernard Lim calls up The Straits Times' senior culture correspondent Ong Sor Fern to talk about Asian Civilisations Museum’s new galleries. The Fashion & Textile gallery is opening with a very nice collection of outfits that track the development of women’s fashion from the late Qing through to the Republican era. It’s quite amazing what women’s clothes and shoes can tell you about a society.  The jewellery collection is delightfully surprising as one of the first exhibits you encounter is a crown plaited from grass and headgear with elephants teeth, seeds and feathers.  Find out more by reading Ong's article. More lifestyle #StayHome guides here at The Straits Times.Produced by: Money FM's Bernard Lim & ST Lifestyle deskEdited by: Bernard Lim & Penelope LeeFollow more Lifestyle Picks podcasts and rate us: Channel: https://str.sg/JWVR Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt Websites: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Food Picks Ep 17: Hottest cakes of the year so far 13:34 mins Synopsis: Our podcasters from The Straits Times talk about the best eats and drinks, and what you can bring home or get delivered, during this Covid-19 pandemic.  Money FM's Bernard Lim hosts The Straits Times' food correspondent Eunice Quek as she shares her food picks this week. During the circuit breaker period, the hottest cake of last year - the Basque burnt cheesecake - enjoyed a resurgence amid the recent Covid-19 circuit breaker baking frenzy, and has been selling well in cafes and restaurants as well. The Straits Times' food team recently conducted a blind taste test of 10 cakes from selected stores to evaluate and choose which cake is ultimately the best. More in Quek's story. Produced by: Money FM's Bernard Lim & ST's food team Edited by: Bernard Lim & Penelope Lee Follow Food Picks Podcast series and rate us on:  Channel: https://str.sg/JWVR Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt Websites: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 91: Singaporean cager Ariel Loiter nets prestigious NCAA basketball scholarship 12:39 minsSynopsis: #GameofTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. In the first half, Money FM's Rachel Kelly calls up national cager Ariel Loiter, the first Singaporean to earn a full scholarship to play NCAA's Division 1 basketball in the United States. The Colgate University-bound Loiter talks about how she fell in love with basketball, her long-term targets and shares advice for other young, aspiring local female athletes. In the second half, ST sports reporters Nicole Chia and Kimberly Kwek talk about the fates of two major local sports events: the HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens and the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon. The Oct 10-11 Singapore Sevens was cancelled last week owing to the coronavirus pandemic, while it remains to be seen whether the Dec 5-6 Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon will go ahead as planned. Produced by: ST Sports Desk Edited by: Aw Yao Feng, Nadiah Koh & Penelope Lee Follow #GameOfTwoHalves Podcast series and rate us on: Channel: https://str.sg/JWVR Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt Websites: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pop Vultures Ep 29: Stefanie Sun and the 2000 Mandopop scene! 28:54 mins Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines all the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood. Can you believe it's been 20 years since homegrown songstress Stefanie Sun debuted, singing Cloudy Day (Tee Aw Aw..) - her first big hit of a song? As one of Singapore's most famous music exports celebrates her 20th anniversary in showbiz, the #PopVultures dive into her music and the factors that went into making her famous. What made Yanzi special and why did her music, especially her first album, and her image stand out among a sea of new singers? The #PopVultures tuck into these questions all with a side of early 2000s Mandopop nostalgia that includes cameo mentions of Jay Chou, A-mei, Jimmy Liao and more. Listen to the end to find out which Stefanie Sun songs make Jan and Sam Jo's favourites list and which one is possibly a little problematic in retrospect! Produced by: Jan Lee ([email protected]) & Yeo Sam Jo ([email protected]) Edited by: Penelope Lee Follow #PopVultures Podcast series and rate us on: Channel: https://str.sg/JWVR Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt Websites: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Green Pulse Episode 26: A Covid-19 tide of trash; and implications for marine life 16:00 mins Synopsis: Green Pulse is an environmental podcast series at The Straits Times which analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.  The Covid-19 lockdowns have led to improved environmental outcomes in some instances, such as improved air quality, but the outlook is not all rosy. On the back of Singapore’s Year Toward Zero Waste in 2019, a survey done by alumni from the National University of Singapore’s Master of Science (Environmental Management) programme found that 1,334 tonnes of additional plastic waste, equivalent to the weight of 92 double-decker buses, was generated from takeaway and delivery meals within the 8-week circuit breaker period between Apr 7 and June 1.  Globally, the rise of disposables in the form of single-use plastics, face masks and personal protective equipment due to hygiene concerns has led to concerns that these items may end up as litter in public places, and eventually make their way into the ocean. This could have implications for marine biodiversity. Tune in to this episode to find out more, as The Straits Times chats with Ms Shaleen Shahrin on the survey findings and Dr Neo Mei Lin, a marine biologist at the Tropical Marine Science Institute, National University of Singapore, on the implications of marine debris on life underwater. Produced by: Audrey Tan ([email protected]) & David Fogarty ([email protected]) & Ernest Luis Follow Audrey Tan on Twitter Follow David Fogarty on Twitter Edited by: Adam Azlee Follow Green Pulse Podcast series and rate us on:See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lifestyle Picks Ep 84: Psychological horror film Swallow and controversial erotic drama 365 Days9:52 minsSynopsis: Every Thursday, find out about lifestyle and even stay-home entertainment choices during the Covid-19 period in Singapore. This week, Money FM's Bernard Lim hosts The Straits Times' film correspondent John Lui who talks about some dark films released recently.  Swallow, a psychological horror film, tells the story of a stay-home wife who seems to have everything one may wish for in life, but develops depression from being emotionally and physically isolated. She develops a compulsion for swallowing small household objects. Highly-controversial erotic drama 365 Days has been released on Netflix, and it has been in the top 10 most-watch lists of many countries, including Singapore, for weeks. Popular as it is, the film has received backlash for "glamourising kidnapping and sex trafficking". Find out what Lui thinks of them. Produced by: Money FM's Bernard Lim & ST Lifestyle deskEdited by: Bernard Lim & Penelope LeeFollow more Lifestyle Picks podcasts and rate us: Channel: https://str.sg/JWVR Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt Websites: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 90: What Liverpool's first league title in 30 years means to fans 13:40 mins Synopsis: #GameofTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. Money FM's Rachel Kelly calls up digital editor of The New Paper Jonathan Roberts, ST assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath and sports reporter Nicole Chia. They discuss the following topics: 1. Liverpool's English Premier League title win and what it means for the team and its fans. 2. Men's tennis world No. 1 Novak Djokovic has come under fire for his involvement in the Adria Tour, an exhibition series meant to bring some of the world's top players to the Balkans. Several tennis players, including Djokovic himself, and their coaches have contracted Covid-19. Safety measures at the event were lax, with physical distancing not practised and the absence of required testing for Covid-19. Why is the criticism valid and how should athletes be using their influence and voice in these times? 3. Why the ActiveSG indoor sports halls were closed on Sunday and how SportSG is stepping up measures to prevent users from flouting the rules.  Produced by: ST Sports Desk Edited by: Aw Yao Feng, Nadiah Koh & Penelope Lee Follow #GameOfTwoHalves Podcast series and rate us on: Channel: https://str.sg/JWVR Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt Websites: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 89: Sporting Singapore's Phase 2 reactions 13:04 mins Synopsis: #GameOfTwoHalves is a weekly Tuesday sports podcast by the Straits Times' sports desk. Money FM's Rachel Kelly calls up ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz and sports reporter Nicole Chia. They discuss the following topics: 1. Singapore moved to phase two of post-circuit breaker measures last Friday, and this meant sports facilities also reopened after more than two months. What kind of precautions or safety measures did some of the facilities have in place?  2. The English Premier League returned last week, with 12 games played over four days. What are the key takeaway points? Produced by: ST Sports Desk Edited by: Aw Yao Feng, Nadiah Koh & Penelope Lee Follow #GameOfTwoHalves Podcast series and rate us on: Channel: https://str.sg/JWVR Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt Websites: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 88: Setting Lion City Sailors Football Academy apart from others 12:10 mins Synopsis: #GameofTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. Money FM's Rachel Kelly calls up ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz, as well as a special guest, Tan Li Yu, who is the general manager of the newly-launched Lion City Sailors Football Academy. In the first half of this podcast, Kelly asks Tan what sets the Lion City Sailors Football Academy apart from other private academies and club youth set-ups in Singapore. In the second half, she then discusses with Sazali about the English Premier League that will return on Wednesday, after over three months, with two matches. Which teams could hit the ground running or struggle? Produced by: ST Sports Desk Edited by: Aw Yao Feng, Nadiah Koh & Penelope Lee Follow #GameOfTwoHalves podcasts and rate us on: Channel: https://str.sg/JWVR Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt Websites: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Food Picks Ep 16: Interesting chef collaborations and online food shopping 11:59 mins Synopsis: Our podcasters from The Straits Times talk about the best eats and drinks, and what you can bring home or get delivered, during this Covid-19 pandemic.  Money FM's Bernard Lim hosts The Straits Times' food editor Tan Hsueh Yun as she shares her food picks this week. During the circuit breaker period, chef Dylan Ong of The Masses, a restaurant in Beach Road, and chef Daniel Suren of Heavens, an appam stall in Ghim Moh Market, collaborated to offer appam for brunch on weekends. Find out about Sunday Folks, Creamier's dessert parlour in Chip Bee Gardens, and their delicious mash-up of churros and waffles. Also, listen to why you should try online food shopping at Foster Foods, a Singapore gourmet food distributor and retailer. More in Tan's story Produced by: Money FM's Bernard Lim & ST's food team Edited by: Bernard Lim & Penelope Lee Follow Food Picks Podcast series and rate us on:  Channel: https://str.sg/JWVR Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt Websites: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Health Check Ep 39: Smokers at higher risk during Covid-19 times 12:33 mins Synopsis: This is a fortnightly podcast series on Wednesdays by The Straits Times. This episode is on smoking. We all know it is harmful. According to the World Health Organisation, research suggests that smokers are at higher risk of developing severe Covid-19 outcomes and death. Yet, many people keep on puffing. (2:00) ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo speaks with Dr Lambert Low, a consultant at the National Addictions Management Service at the Institute of Mental Health, about smoking during the Covid-19 pandemic, why people smoke (3:00), and what it takes to quit smoking. (5:50) Produced by: Joyce Teo ([email protected]) and Ernest Luis Edited by: Adam Azlee Follow Health Check Podcast series and rate us on: Channel: https://str.sg/JWVR Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt Websites: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Money Hacks Ep 74: Why insurance is good risk management during uncertain times 10:42 min Synopsis: Updated fortnightly on Mondays, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. This episode is aimed at how to understand basic personal risk management amid the market turmoil this year. Host Chris Lim speaks remotely with SingSaver's founder and country manager Rohith Murthy. They tackle the following points: Accept the reality that Covid-19 is a serious threat to income and jobs, and how to assess your finances (3:20) Typical financial journey of a Singaporean or Permanent Resident here (4:30) Why insurance is still seen here as a grudge purchase, and why it is more important in a world of uncertainty (5:15) Establish the risk to your income, cash and health needs; ensure you have the right affordable policy to be protected (6:40) Produced by: Chris Lim and Ernest Luis Edited by: Adam Azlee Follow Money Hacks Podcast series and rate us on: Channel: http://bt.sg/btmoneyhacks Apple Podcasts: http://bt.sg/oeXe Spotify: http://bt.sg/oeGN Google podcasts: http://bt.sg/oeGd Website: http://bt.sg/moneyhacks Feedback to: [email protected] Do note: Any financial or investment information in this podcast is for use in Singapore only and is intended to be for your general information. Any particular investment or decision should only be made after consulting with a fully qualified financial adviser.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lifestyle Picks Ep 85: Singapore jazz legend Jeremy Monteiro celebrates 60th birthday with free online concert 7:13 minsSynopsis: Every Thursday, find out about lifestyle and even stay-home entertainment choices during the Covid-19 period in Singapore. This week, Money FM's Bernard Lim hosts The Straits Times' music correspondent Eddino Abdul Hadi to share his picks for the week. Singapore's jazz salwart, Jeremy Monteiro, the executive director and music director of Jazz Association (Singapore), turned 60 in June and will be celebrating his sixth decade with an online concert. The concert is free and will feature both local artistes as well as world-renowned musicians. While the concert is free, viewers are encouraged to donate to the non-profit Jazz Association (Singapore). Go to www.jazzassociation.sg/support-us. Tax benefits apply. The Straits Times is the official media for the Jeremy Monteiro At 60 - Celebrating A Life In Music concert. Produced by: Money FM's Bernard Lim & ST Lifestyle deskEdited by: Bernard Lim & Penelope LeeFollow more Lifestyle Picks podcasts and rate us: Channel: https://str.sg/JWVR Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt Websites: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Big Story: Analysing NCMP seat acceptance by PSP's Leong Mun Wai and Hazel Poa 5:50 mins Synopsis: Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay host Jeremy Au Yong, one of the editors who led The Straits Times' GE2020 coverage. Progress Singapore Party has announced that its two members Hazel Poa and Leong Mun Wai, will take up the two Non-Constituency Members of Parliament seats offered to the party.  Produced and edited by: ST Video team and Ernest Luis Discover The Straits Times Videos: https://str.sg/JPrc Discover ST & BT podcasts: Channel: https://str.sg/JWVR Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt Websites: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts https://bt.sg/moneyhacks Feedback to: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 92: New NUS geography department module to tackle football's global impact; Sportslink closes down 11:11 minsSynopsis: #GameofTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. Money FM's Rachel Kelly calls up ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz, ST sports reporter Kimberly Kwek and Dr Shaun Lin, a lecturer from the National University of Singapore's (NUS) geography department.  They discuss the following topics: The introduction of an unusual module titled Worlds Of Football that will be taught at NUS next semester. Dr Lin talks about how geography and football are related, the different aspects of football that will be covered in the course and what the department hopes to achieve from the module. The closure of the beloved home-grown sports retail store Sportslink on July 3. Produced by: ST Sports Desk Edited by: Aw Yao Feng, Nadiah Koh & Penelope Lee Follow #GameOfTwoHalves Podcast series and rate us on: Channel: https://str.sg/JWRE Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWRa Spotify: https://str.sg/JW6N Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWRR Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Big Story Podcast: Analysing PAP's GE2020 vote share drop 6:53 mins Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay host news editor Zakir Hussain for a round-up. Produced and edited by: ST Video team and Penelope Lee Discover The Straits Times Videos: https://str.sg/JPrc Discover ST & BT podcasts: Channel: https://str.sg/JWVR Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt Websites: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts https://bt.sg/moneyhacks Feedback to: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Big Story Podcast: GE2020 sees parties experiment with range of online presentations 7:27 mins Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story. Candidates make their final pitches on the last day of hustings, before Cooling-off Day on Thursday (July 9). Hosts Dylan Ang and Olivia Quay recap the nine days of campaigning with foreign editor Jeremy Au Yong, one of the editors spearheading The Straits Times' GE2020 coverage. Produced and edited by: ST Video team Discover The Straits Times Videos: https://str.sg/JPrc Discover ST & BT podcasts: Channel: https://str.sg/JWVR Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt Websites: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts https://bt.sg/moneyhacks Feedback to: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Editor's Take (July 8): Will the "swing" voter decide GE2020? 5:25 mins Synopsis: This is The Straits Times' snappy GE2020 podcast analysis - Editor's Take. As campaigning for GE2020 comes to an end today, how much influence does social media have in this so-called digital general election? The Straits Times' executive editor Sumiko Tan ponders whether social media sentiment will actually translate into actual vote share. Produced and edited by: ST Video team and Penelope Lee Discover The Straits Times Videos: https://str.sg/JPrc Discover ST & BT podcasts: Channel: https://str.sg/JWVR Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt Websites: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts https://bt.sg/moneyhacks Feedback to: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Big Story Podcast: Have parties addressed young voters' concerns during GE2020? 6:21 mins Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story. Following Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's Fullerton Rally, Senior Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam's speech on Tuesday (July 7) includes special mention of the youth. Hosts Dylan Ang and Olivia Quay speak with correspondent Danson Cheong, who weighs in on the issues young voters care most about. Produced and edited by: ST Video team Discover The Straits Times Videos: https://str.sg/JPrc Discover ST & BT podcasts: Channel: https://str.sg/JWVR Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt Websites: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts https://bt.sg/moneyhacks Feedback to: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Editor's Take (July 7): Expect a flurry of online activity, fewer than 2 days of campaigning left 4:53 mins Synopsis: This is The Straits Times' snappy GE2020 podcast analysis - Editor's Take. In this episode of Editor's Take, The Straits Times' news editor Zakir Hussain says we can expect a flurry of online activities, all the way till Wednesday night before Cooling-Off day on Thursday (July 9). And as the campaigning comes to a close, a key factor for voters will be "whom do you trust". Produced and edited by: ST Video team and Penelope Lee Discover The Straits Times Videos: https://str.sg/JPrc Discover ST & BT podcasts: Channel: https://str.sg/JWVR Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt Websites: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts https://bt.sg/moneyhacks Feedback to: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

askST@NLB Ep 4: The new normal in restaurant dining during Covid-19 pandemic 29:06 mins Synopsis: This is the fourth episode of the askST@NLB podcast series brought to you by the National Library Board. The monthly talks by The Straits Times correspondents were previously held at the Central Public Library but due to Covid-19 safe distancing measures, we are converting the sessions into a podcast series done remotely.  Listen to the correspondents you follow, more intimately, through our podcasts.   For this episode, The Straits Times' senior food correspondent Wong Ah Yoke invites his guest - hotelier-restaurateur Loh Lik Peng - who owns the Unlisted Collection of restaurants such as Zen, Burnt Ends, Majestic Restaurant and Meatsmith. They discuss the new normal in restaurant dining and how the Covid-19 pandemic has transformed the food and beverage landscape in Singapore. How are restaurants working within the new rules, to improve the experience? (2:00) How can small restaurants still make money, especially those with cramped spaces that seemed in vogue during pre-Covid times? (3:17) What to consider now if you are considering opening a restaurant in this Covid-19 pandemic? (6:15) Which foods suit delivery better? (8:25) How islandwide delivery changes the game for both diners and restaurants (10:30) How can restaurants be sustainable, balancing manpower and 7-day work weeks, while juggling dine-in and delivery revenue streams? (14:30) We tackle selected readers' questions: (17:30 onwards) From ST reader Mdm Tang Wen Yu: "Post-Covid-19 and the looming recession, is there wiggle room for fine dining? How do you cater to the few with lots of money to spend on food, without coming across as insensitive?" From reader Mr Victor Lim: "In your opinion, did Phase Two come too soon, before F&B players were ready? Have the authorities done well?" From another reader Ms Teresa Chen: "Presently, only a group of five from different households are allowed to dine together. This does not cater to families with more than three children. I understand the need to limit but if it is the immediate nuclear family (parents and children all living together in the same household), there is no reason not to let the whole family dine together." From reader Ms Baoxuan: "What is the most underrated local produce used in restaurants today? What do you project for the farm-to-fork movement in our Singapore restaurant scene?" Look out for the next episode of askST@NLB podcast series on July 17 and you can submit advance questions now: str.sg/JW9R Download NLB mobile app: go.nlb.gov.sg/nlbmobile NLB Website: https://www.nlb.gov.sg Produced by: Wong Ah Yoke ([email protected]) & Ernest Luis Edited by: Adam Azlee Discover ST & BT podcasts: Channel: https://str.sg/JWVR Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt Websites: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts https://bt.sg/moneyhacks Feedback to: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 91: Singaporean cager Ariel Loiter nets prestigious NCAA basketball scholarship 12:39 minsSynopsis: #GameofTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. In the first half, Money FM's Rachel Kelly calls up national cager Ariel Loiter, the first Singaporean to earn a full scholarship to play NCAA's Division 1 basketball in the United States. The Colgate University-bound Loiter talks about how she fell in love with basketball, her long-term targets and shares advice for other young, aspiring local female athletes. In the second half, ST sports reporters Nicole Chia and Kimberly Kwek talk about the fates of two major local sports events: the HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens and the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon. The Oct 10-11 Singapore Sevens was cancelled last week owing to the coronavirus pandemic, while it remains to be seen whether the Dec 5-6 Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon will go ahead as planned. Produced by: ST Sports Desk Edited by: Aw Yao Feng, Nadiah Koh & Penelope Lee Follow #GameOfTwoHalves Podcast series and rate us on: Channel: https://str.sg/JWRE Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWRa Spotify: https://str.sg/JW6N Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWRR Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Big Story Podcast: PM Lee to see Singapore through crisis 7:03 mins Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong pledges that he will steer Singapore through the current Covid-19 crisis alongside senior Cabinet colleagues and the fourth-generation ministers, even as the People's Action Party ensures there is continuous leadership renewal. Hosts Dylan Ang and Olivia Quay speak with deputy political editor Royston Sim, who shares his insights on the latest developments. Produced and edited by: ST Video team Discover The Straits Times Videos: https://str.sg/JPrc Discover ST & BT podcasts: Channel: https://str.sg/JWVR Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt Websites: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts https://bt.sg/moneyhacks Feedback to: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Editor's Take (July 6): Parties fighting hard, 'almost as if their lives depended on it' 6:29 mins Synopsis: This is The Straits Times' snappy GE2020 podcast analysis - Editor's Take. The heat of the hustings on the campaign trail for GE2020 was dialled up a few notches over the weekend. The editor-in-chief of Singapore Press Holdings' English, Malay and Tamil media group and editor of The Straits Times - Warren Fernandez - sums up what the PAP and the respective opposition parties' positions are, on several hot topic issues. Produced and edited by: ST Video team and Penelope Lee Discover The Straits Times Videos: https://str.sg/JPrc Discover ST & BT podcasts: Channel: https://str.sg/JWVR Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt Websites: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts https://bt.sg/moneyhacks Feedback to: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Big Story Podcast: PAP and opposition feud over Covid-19 response measures 5:40 mins Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story. Both the People's Action Party and opposition continue to attack each side's handling of the Covid-19 crisis. Hosts Dylan Ang and Olivia Quay speak with news editor Zakir Hussain on the latest developments. Produced and edited by: ST Video team Discover The Straits Times Videos: https://str.sg/JPrc Discover ST & BT podcasts: Channel: https://str.sg/JWVR Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt Websites: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts https://bt.sg/moneyhacks Feedback to: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Editor's Take: (July 5): Will the NCMP issue figure in voters' minds? 4:05 mins Synopsis: This is The Straits Times' snappy GE2020 podcast analysis - Editor's Take. The Straits Times executive editor Sumiko Tan shares what the top news of the day will be and why it matters. Produced and edited by: ST Video team and Ernest Luis Discover The Straits Times Videos: https://str.sg/JPrc Discover ST & BT podcasts: Channel: https://str.sg/JWVR Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt Websites: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts https://bt.sg/moneyhacks Feedback to: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Editor's Take: (July 4): Watch where GE2020 parties' big guns campaign this weekend 4:23 mins Synopsis: This is The Straits Times' snappy GE2020 podcast analysis - Editor's Take. The Straits Times executive editor Sumiko Tan shares what the top news of the day will be and why it matters. Produced and edited by: ST Video team and Ernest Luis Discover The Straits Times Videos: https://str.sg/JPrc Discover ST & BT podcasts: Channel: https://str.sg/JWVR Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt Websites: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts https://bt.sg/moneyhacks Feedback to: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Big Story Podcast: Significance of where GE2020 party heavyweights walk the ground 9:24 mins Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story. With Polling Day on July 10, GE2020 political party leaders are out in full force to lend their support to candidates across Singapore, as the only campaign weekend gets underway. Hosts Dylan Ang and Olivia Quay get deputy political editor Royston Sim to weigh in on developments so far. Produced and edited by: ST Video team Discover The Straits Times Videos: https://str.sg/JPrc Discover ST & BT podcasts: Channel: https://str.sg/JWVR Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt Websites: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts https://bt.sg/moneyhacks Feedback to: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Big Story Podcast: Will debate over '10m population' claim distract voters from more important issues? 5:11 mins Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story. Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat calls for integrity for all political candidates with regards to the '10 million population' issue, adding that spreading falsehoods as the Singapore Democratic Party's Chee Soon Juan has done, is "not the right kind of politics". With the issue being a talking point for the second day in a row, we look at how the various parties have responded to the claims. Hosts Dylan Ang and Olivia Quay get news editor Zakir Hussain to share his thoughts on the latest developments. Produced and edited by: ST Video team Discover The Straits Times Videos: https://str.sg/JPrc Discover ST & BT podcasts: Channel: https://str.sg/JWVR Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt Websites: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts https://bt.sg/moneyhacks Feedback to: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Editor's Take: (July 3) "The GE2020 gloves have come off", says Warren Fernandez 4:54 mins Synopsis: This is The Straits Times' snappy GE2020 podcast analysis - Editor's Take. The editor-in-chief of Singapore Press Holdings' English, Malay and Tamil Media Group and editor of The Straits Times - Warren Fernandez - shares what the top news of the day will be and why it matters. Produced and edited by: ST Video team and Ernest Luis Discover The Straits Times Videos: https://str.sg/JPrc Discover ST & BT podcasts: Channel: https://str.sg/JWVR Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt Websites: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts https://bt.sg/moneyhacks Feedback to: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Big Story Podcast: Will more opposition candidates decline NCMP positions? 6:31 mins Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story. Progress Singapore Party secretary-general Dr Tan Cheng Bock says he will decline a Non-Constituency MP role if offered. Other opposition members also call the NCMP scheme a ploy to entice voters to not vote for the opposition. Correspondent Danson Cheong weighs in. Produced and edited by: ST Video team Discover The Straits Times Videos: https://str.sg/JPrc Discover ST & BT podcasts: Channel: https://str.sg/JWVR Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt Websites: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts https://bt.sg/moneyhacks Feedback to: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Editor's Take: (July 2) Warren Fernandez on GE2020 shaping up to be a truly digital election 4:04 mins Synopsis: This is The Straits Times' snappy GE2020 podcast analysis - Editor's Take. The editor-in-chief of Singapore Press Holdings' English, Malay and Tamil Media Group and editor of The Straits Times - Warren Fernandez - shares what the top news of the day will be and why it matters. Produced and edited by: ST Video team and Ernest Luis Discover The Straits Times Videos: https://str.sg/JPrc Discover ST & BT podcasts: Channel: https://str.sg/JWVR Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt Websites: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts https://bt.sg/moneyhacks Feedback to: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Big Story Podcast: GE2020 key battlegrounds outside Aljunied, East Coast, West Coast GRCs 7:28 mins Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story. Foreign editor Jeremy Au Yong shares his insights on the key battlegrounds in this general election, apart from the GRCs of Aljunied, East Coast and West Coast. He also weighs in on the new Election Department's special voting arrangements for Polling Day. Under these new guidelines, Covid-19 patients and those on quarantine will not be allowed to vote.  Produced and edited by: ST Video team Discover The Straits Times Videos: https://str.sg/JPrc Discover ST & BT podcasts: Channel: https://str.sg/JWVR Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt Websites: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts https://bt.sg/moneyhacks Feedback to: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Editor's Take: (July 1) Warren Fernandez's take on GE2020 issues of the day 2:59 mins Synopsis: This is The Straits Times' snappy GE2020 podcast analysis - Editor's Take. The editor-in-chief of Singapore Press Holdings' English, Malay and Tamil Media Group and editor of The Straits Times - Warren Fernandez - shares what the top news of the day will be and why it matters. Produced and edited by: ST Video team and Ernest Luis Discover The Straits Times Videos: https://str.sg/JPrc Discover ST & BT podcasts: Channel: https://str.sg/JWVR Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt Websites: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts https://bt.sg/moneyhacks Feedback to: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Big Story Podcast: Nomination Day Big Surprises 4:41 mins Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story. Nomination Day on Tuesday (June 30) saw a total of 192 candidates file papers to contest every seat in 17 group representation constituencies (GRCs) and 14 single-member constituencies (SMCs). With no walkovers, it means all 2.65 million eligible voters will soon receive polling cards to let them vote on July 10. The Big Story hosts Dylan Ang and Olivia Quay discuss with news editor Zakir Hussain as he weighs in on the big surprises of Nomination Day. Produced and edited by: ST Video team Discover The Straits Times Videos: https://str.sg/JPrc Discover ST & BT podcasts: Channel: https://str.sg/JWVR Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt Websites: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts https://bt.sg/moneyhacks Feedback to: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Big Story Podcast: Special interview with Minister Ong Ye Kung 45:21 mins Synopsis: In this special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, senior education correspondent Sandra Davie speaks with Education Minister Ong Ye Kung. Mr Ong says the Covid-19 pandemic may have wrought havoc elsewhere, but it has put e-learning on the fast lane. He also shares the lessons learnt during the crisis, and how schools and the Ministry of Education seized opportunities even in the most difficult of times. Produced and edited by: ST Video team Discover The Straits Times Videos: https://str.sg/JPrc Discover ST & BT podcasts: Channel: https://str.sg/JWVR Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt Websites: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts https://bt.sg/moneyhacks Feedback to: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 90: What Liverpool's first league title in 30 years means to fans 13:40 mins Synopsis: #GameofTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. Money FM's Rachel Kelly calls up digital editor of The New Paper Jonathan Roberts, ST assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath and sports reporter Nicole Chia. They discuss the following topics: 1. Liverpool's English Premier League title win and what it means for the team and its fans. 2. Men's tennis world No. 1 Novak Djokovic has come under fire for his involvement in the Adria Tour, an exhibition series meant to bring some of the world's top players to the Balkans. Several tennis players, including Djokovic himself, and their coaches have contracted Covid-19. Safety measures at the event were lax, with physical distancing not practised and the absence of required testing for Covid-19. Why is the criticism valid and how should athletes be using their influence and voice in these times? 3. Why the ActiveSG indoor sports halls were closed on Sunday and how SportSG is stepping up measures to prevent users from flouting the rules.  Produced by: ST Sports Desk Edited by: Aw Yao Feng, Nadiah Koh & Penelope Lee Follow #GameOfTwoHalves Podcast series and rate us on: Channel: https://str.sg/JWRE Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWRa Spotify: https://str.sg/JW6N Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWRR Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Big Story Podcast: Long-term repercussions of Ivan Lim PAP candidacy withdrawal? 5:28 mins Synopsis: The People's Action Party introduces a new candidate, Mr Xie Yao Quan, as part of its Jurong GRC slate for the upcoming general election. Mr Xie, the head of healthcare redesign at Alexandra Hospital, replaces Mr Ivan Lim, who withdrew his candidacy in the face of online allegations that he said had eclipsed the core issues of this election. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong says PAP has confidence in its candidate selection process and will stand by its candidates as long as it is satisfied they are fit for the role.  The Straits Times' news editor Zakir Hussain weighs in with The Big Story hosts Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay, on the long-term repercussions of Mr Lim's withdrawal.  Produced and edited by: ST Video team Discover The Straits Times Videos: https://str.sg/JPrc Discover ST & BT podcasts: Channel: https://str.sg/JWVR Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt Websites: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts https://bt.sg/moneyhacks Feedback to: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When All This Is Over: Ep 3 19:49 minsFrom mask envy at a childcare centre to a song about morning, listen to poetry and prose about the Covid-19 pandemic by local writers Verena Tay, Fairoz Ahmad, Jennifer Anne Champion, Yu-Mei Balasingamchow and Felix Cheong. This is part of the 30 Days Of Art series, supported by the National Arts Council, to inspire and uplift listeners as the country emerges from the Covid-19 circuit breaker.To see the rest of the works, go to str.sg/30Days. For more local digital arts offerings, visit a-list.sg to appreciate #SGCultureAnywhere. Masked by Verena Tay - 0:33 Memories Are Water Shaped As Stories by Fairoz Ahmad - 5:07 Going Round In Circuits by Jennifer Anne Champion - 9:31 The Children by Yu-Mei Balasingamchow - 10:51 Let The Morning In by Felix Cheong - 15:32 Performed by: Verena Tay, Olivia Ho, Jennifer Anne Champion and Rachel Wong  Produced by: Olivia Ho and Penelope Lee Edited by: Penelope Lee Discover ST & BT podcasts: Channel: https://str.sg/JWVR Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt Websites: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts https://bt.sg/moneyhacks Feedback to: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Big Story Podcast: Special interview with Chee Hong Tat 43:24 mins Synopsis: In this special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, journalist Sue-Ann Tan speaks with Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry Chee Hong Tat. He says the Covid-19 pandemic has made business transformation more crucial and that the Government must support change by providing a pro-enterprise environment. Produced and edited by: ST Video team Discover The Straits Times Videos: https://str.sg/JPrc Discover ST & BT podcasts: Channel: https://str.sg/JWVR Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt Websites: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts https://bt.sg/moneyhacks Feedback to: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Big Story Podcast: Special interview with Minister K. Shanmugam 24:32 mins Synopsis: In this special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, assistant political editor Lim Yan Liang speaks with Law and Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam. Mr Shanmugam says that the task at hand is to tell people honestly what the issues facing Singapore are, and propose the best solutions.  He also adds that concerns about their rice bowl and Covid-19 are foremost on the minds of Singaporeans going into the general election, and politicians should focus on addressing these issues at the hustings. Produced and edited by: ST Video team Discover The Straits Times Videos: https://str.sg/JPrc Discover ST & BT podcasts: Channel: https://str.sg/JWVR Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt Websites: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts https://bt.sg/moneyhacks Feedback to: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Money FM Podcast: Special interview with Speaker of Parliament Tan Chuan-Jin 23:15 mins Synopsis: Host Glenn van Zutphen and author Neil Humphreys are joined by Speaker of Parliament Tan Chuan-Jin to discuss his charity project #YNWA, the importance of Singapore's kampung volunteer spirit, and what Singapore must do to move past the Covid-19 pandemic. Produced by: Glenn van Zutphen of Weekend Mornings on MoneyFM 89.3 Discover Money FM 89.3 Podcasts: http://www.moneyfm893.sg/podcast/ Spotify: https://str.sg/JWVx Discover ST & BT podcasts: Channel: https://str.sg/JWVR Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt Websites: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts https://bt.sg/moneyhacks Feedback to: [email protected]     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Big Story Podcast: Special interview with Minister Vivian Balakrishnan 52 mins Synopsis: In this special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, tech editor Irene Tham speaks with Minister-in-charge of the Smart Nation Initiative Vivian Balakrishnan. He says Singapore's technology preparedness gave the Republic "a head start" in responding to acute needs when the Covid-19 pandemic erupted earlier this year. Dr Balakrishnan – who is also Foreign Minister – also shared the take-up rate of the national contact-tracing app TraceTogether and the new landscape of the job market and employment opportunities in areas such as the growing infocomm sector. Produced and edited by: ST Video team Discover The Straits Times Videos: https://str.sg/JPrc Discover ST & BT podcasts: Channel: https://str.sg/JWVR Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt Websites: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts https://bt.sg/moneyhacks Feedback to: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 2: When All This Is Over 19:43 mins From an unearthly encounter at Mustafa Centre to overheard bathroom conversations, listen to poetry and prose about the Covid-19 pandemic by local writers Theophilus Kwek, Daryl Qilin Yam, Deborah Emmanuel, Kirstin Chen and Judith Huang. This is part of the 30 Days Of Art series, supported by the National Arts Council, to inspire and uplift listeners as the country emerges from the Covid-19 circuit breaker. To see the rest of the works, go to str.sg/30Days. For more local digital arts offerings, visit a-list.sg to appreciate #SGCultureAnywhere. The Window by Theophilus Kwek - 0:32 A Visitation At Mustafa by Daryl Qilin Yam - 5:46 Silent Revolution by Deborah Emmanuel - 11:20 In Between by Kirstin Chen - 13:07 On The Other Side by Judith Huang - 18:09 Read by: Theophilus Kwek, Daryl Qilin Yam, Deborah Emmanuel, Kirstin Chen and Olivia Ho Produced by: Olivia Ho and Penelope Lee Edited by: Penelope Lee Discover ST & BT podcasts: Channel: https://str.sg/JWVR Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt Websites: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts https://bt.sg/moneyhacks Feedback to: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Money FM Podcast: Special interview with Central Singapore District Mayor Denise Phua 16:00 mins Synopsis: Hosts Elliott Danker and Manisha Tank speak with Ms Denise Phua, Mayor of Central Singapore District. She shares more about the Community Development Council Vouchers scheme that helps up to 400,000 lower-income Singaporean households with daily expenses while supporting local merchants and hawkers. Produced by: Elliott Danker of The Breakfast Huddle on MoneyFM 89.3 Discover Money FM 89.3 Podcasts: http://www.moneyfm893.sg/podcast/ Spotify: https://str.sg/JQQ8 Discover ST & BT podcasts: Channel: https://str.sg/JWVR Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt Websites: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts https://bt.sg/moneyhacks Feedback to: [email protected]    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pop Vultures Ep 29: Stefanie Sun and the 2000 Mandopop scene! 28:54 mins Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines all the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood. Can you believe it's been 20 years since homegrown songstress Stefanie Sun debuted, singing Cloudy Day (Tee Aw Aw..) - her first big hit of a song? As one of Singapore's most famous music exports celebrates her 20th anniversary in showbiz, the #PopVultures dive into her music and the factors that went into making her famous. What made Yanzi special and why did her music, especially her first album, and her image stand out among a sea of new singers? The #PopVultures tuck into these questions all with a side of early 2000s Mandopop nostalgia that includes cameo mentions of Jay Chou, A-mei, Jimmy Liao and more. Listen to the end to find out which Stefanie Sun songs make Jan and Sam Jo's favourites list and which one is possibly a little problematic in retrospect! Produced by: Jan Lee ([email protected]) & Yeo Sam Jo ([email protected]) Edited by: Penelope Lee Follow #PopVultures Podcast episodes here every month: Channel: https://str.sg/JWad Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWaA Spotify: https://str.sg/JWaP Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/Ju47 SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg/ Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected] Follow Jan Lee on Instagram: https://str.sg/Jbxc Read Jan Lee's stories: https://str.sg/Jbxp --- Discover ST's special edition podcasts: Singapore's War On Covid: https://str.sg/wuJa The Unsolved Mysteries of South-east Asia: https://str.sg/wuZ2 Stop Scams: https://str.sg/wuZB Invisible Asia: https://str.sg/wuZn --- Discover more ST podcast series: Asian Insider: https://str.sg/JWa7 Green Pulse: https://str.sg/JWaf Health Check: https://str.sg/JWaN In Your Opinion: https://str.sg/w7Qt Your Money & Career: https://str.sg/wB2m ST Sports Talk: https://str.sg/JWRE Bookmark This!: https://str.sg/JWas Lunch With Sumiko: https://str.sg/J6hQ Discover ST Podcasts: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Discover BT Podcasts: https://bt.sg/pcPL Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts! #PVSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Big Story Podcast: Special interview with Environment and Water Resources Minister Masagos Zulkifli 21:43 mins Synopsis: In this special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, science and environment correspondent Audrey Tan speaks with Minister for the Environment and Water Resources Masagos Zulkifli. He says that despite having a secure method of diversifying food imports, Singapore needs to build its own sustainable food system. Produced and edited by: ST Video team Discover The Straits Times Videos: https://str.sg/JPrc Discover ST & BT podcasts: Channel: https://str.sg/JWVR Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt Websites: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts https://bt.sg/moneyhacks Feedback to: [email protected]  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Green Pulse Episode 26: A Covid-19 tide of trash; and implications for marine life 16:00 mins Synopsis: Green Pulse is an environmental podcast series at The Straits Times which analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change. The Covid-19 lockdowns have led to improved environmental outcomes in some instances, such as improved air quality, but the outlook is not all rosy. On the back of Singapore’s Year Toward Zero Waste in 2019, a survey done by alumni from the National University of Singapore’s Master of Science (Environmental Management) programme found that 1,334 tonnes of additional plastic waste, equivalent to the weight of 92 double-decker buses, was generated from takeaway and delivery meals within the 8-week circuit breaker period between Apr 7 and June 1. Globally, the rise of disposables in the form of single-use plastics, face masks and personal protective equipment due to hygiene concerns has led to concerns that these items may end up as litter in public places, and eventually make their way into the ocean. This could have implications for marine biodiversity. Tune in to this episode to find out more, as The Straits Times chats with Ms Shaleen Shahrin on the survey findings and Dr Neo Mei Lin, a marine biologist at the Tropical Marine Science Institute, National University of Singapore, on the implications of marine debris on life underwater. Produced by: Audrey Tan ([email protected]) & David Fogarty ([email protected]) & Ernest Luis Edited by: Adam Azlee Follow Green Pulse Podcast here and rate us: Channel: https://str.sg/JWaf Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWaY Spotify: https://str.sg/JWag Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/J6EV Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected] Follow Audrey Tan on Twitter: https://str.sg/JLMB Read her stories: https://str.sg/JLM2 Follow David Fogarty on Twitter: https://str.sg/JLM6 Read his stories: https://str.sg/JLMu --- Discover ST's special edition podcasts: Singapore's War On Covid: https://str.sg/wuJa The Unsolved Mysteries of South-east Asia: https://str.sg/wuZ2 Stop Scams: https://str.sg/wuZB Invisible Asia: https://str.sg/wuZn --- Discover more ST podcast series: Asian Insider: https://str.sg/JWa7 Health Check: https://str.sg/JWaN In Your Opinion: https://str.sg/w7Qt Your Money & Career: https://str.sg/wB2m SG Extra: https://str.sg/wukR #PopVultures: https://str.sg/JWad ST Sports Talk: https://str.sg/JWRE Bookmark This!: https://str.sg/JWas Lunch With Sumiko: https://str.sg/J6hQ Discover ST Podcasts: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Discover BT Podcasts: https://bt.sg/pcPL Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts! #greenpulseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

askST@NLB Ep 3: Future of flexible work and remaining productive for longer 25:20 mins Synopsis: This is the third episode of the askST@NLB podcast series brought to you by the National Library Board. The monthly talks by The Straits Times correspondents were previously held at the Central Public Library but due to Covid-19 safe distancing measures, we are converting the sessions into a podcast series done remotely.  Listen to the correspondents you follow, more intimately, through our podcasts.   For this episode, The Straits Times' manpower correspondent Joanna Seow has two guests. They are Singapore Human Resources Institute president Low Peck Kem and Singapore National Employers Federation executive director Sim Gim Guan. They discuss changes to the working place and working lives, thanks to Covid-19: More workplaces are re-opening but telecommuting is still the default option. What does this mean for employers, workers and jobs? (1:20) How to redesign work for the future? For example, redesigning the recruitment process in Singapore (3:33) Flexi-work arrangements can improve the sustainability of the workforce and enable people to work productively into their later years (5:35) How Covid-19 has woken up some local companies to transform their ways of doing business (8:07) We tackle selected readers' questions: (15:06 onwards) From ST reader Mr Terence Tan: "How do we convince older generation business owners that working from home is a viable option for their workers?" (15:15) From another reader Ms Judy Tan: "What are the best practices to assess the work performance of staff working from home? How can supervisors effectively engage and manage their staff remotely?" (19:15) From reader Mr Rufus Yeo: "One year from now, what would be the most significant change in the job market? Will whatever is happening now, impact on jobs and work-related policies in the next decade? (22:10) Look out for the next episode of askST@NLB podcast series on July 3. Produced by: Joanna Seow ([email protected]) & Ernest Luis Edited by: Adam Azlee Discover ST & BT podcasts: Channel: https://str.sg/JWVR Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt Websites: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts https://bt.sg/moneyhacks Feedback to: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Health Check Ep 39: Smokers at higher risk during Covid-19 times 12:33 mins Synopsis: This is a fortnightly podcast series on Wednesdays by The Straits Times. This episode is on smoking. We all know it is harmful. According to the World Health Organisation, research suggests that smokers are at higher risk of developing severe Covid-19 outcomes and death. Yet, many people keep on puffing. (2:00) ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo speaks with Dr Lambert Low, a consultant at the National Addictions Management Service at the Institute of Mental Health, about smoking during the Covid-19 pandemic, why people smoke (3:00), and what it takes to quit smoking. (5:50) Produced by: Joyce Teo ([email protected]) and Ernest Luis Edited by: Adam Azlee Follow Health Check Podcast here and rate us: Channel: https://str.sg/JWaN Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWRX Spotify: https://str.sg/JWaQ Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/J6Wv SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg/ Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: [email protected] Read Joyce Teo's stories: https://str.sg/JbxN --- Discover ST's special edition podcasts: The Unsolved Mysteries of South-east Asia: https://str.sg/wuZ2 Stop Scams: https://str.sg/wuZB Singapore's War On Covid: https://str.sg/wuJa Invisible Asia: https://str.sg/wuZn --- Discover more ST podcast series: Asian Insider: https://str.sg/JWa7 Green Pulse: https://str.sg/JWaf In Your Opinion: https://str.sg/w7Qt Your Money & Career: https://str.sg/wB2m #PopVultures: https://str.sg/JWad ST Sports Talk: https://str.sg/JWRE Bookmark This!: https://str.sg/JWas Lunch With Sumiko: https://str.sg/J6hQ Discover ST Podcasts: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Discover BT Podcasts: https://bt.sg/pcPL Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts! #healthcheckSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.