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CNA938 Rewind - MOM Budget 2026: Bigger pay floor for local workers, stronger support for local wages

CNA938 Rewind

Starting July 1, Singapore will increase the Local Qualifying Salary (LQS) for full-time local employees from S$1,600 to S$1,800 – affecting firms that hire foreign workers and strengthening support for local wages under Budget 2026. Meanwhile, to help cushion employers from higher wage costs, the Government is also enhancing support schemes such as the Progressive Wage Credit Scheme by increasing co-funding support. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Dinesh Vasu Dash, Minister of State, Ministry of Manpower, to find out more.

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CNA938 Rewind - Market Momentum (1 Apr): Analyst says even if Trump ends war at 7-8 week mark, economic fallout for months

Guest: Jeff Ng, Head of Asia Macro Strategy, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation

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CNA938 Rewind - #TalkBack: Could an inward-facing camera in your ride prevent molest?

A former Gojek driver has been jailed for molesting an unconscious 16-year-old passenger — a crime uncovered months later when police found a video on his phone. The judge said he had abused his position as a public transport worker and invaded the victim’s privacy to a high degree. Could inward-facing cameras help prevent such cases and better protect vulnerable passengers? Daniel Martin speaks with transport analyst Terence Fan, Assistant Professor at Singapore Management University.

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CNA938 Rewind - From Songkran to 1st Apr and even 11.11: Why do we know these “pseudo-holidays” #SGToday

From Songkran’s water fights to 11.11 shopping sprees, Asia’s “pseudo-holidays” have become part of everyday life. We explore what’s driving these shared moments and why people keep showing up. Daniel Martin speaks with Dr Terence Heng, Reader in Sociology, University of Liverpool. 

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CNA938 Rewind - The link between LNG, electricity and your rising utility bill #SGToday

Households in Singapore will pay higher electricity and gas tariffs this quarter due to higher energy costs. Do you know how your electricity is generated, and why that might be a factor in the price hike? Daniel Martin speaks with Dr Sung Jinseok, Research Fellow at the Energy Studies Institute, National University of Singapore.

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CNA938 Rewind - The Wellness Hour - Beyond the trends: how skin fillers fit into skin health and confidence

Skin fillers have become one of the most talked-about aesthetic treatments today, from smoothing lines to restoring volume. With that popularity, however, comes plenty of questions about safety, expectations, and whether they’re even necessary to have. Cheryl Goh explores beyond the trends and social media hype to understand what fillers really do and how they fit into a broader picture of skin health and confidence with Dr Shirley Kwee, Medical Director and Aesthetic Doctor at Cambridge Medical Group, a member of Beyond Medical Group.

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