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CNA938 Rewind - Singapore sees spike in salary and wrongful dismissal claims in 2024

A troubling trend in Singapore’s workplace – as more companies close and jobs become unstable, both salary disputes and wrongful dismissal claims are rising. While most cases are settled through mediation and over 90% of workers recover their unpaid wages, the increase signals growing concern across sectors. Hairianto Diman explores what’s behind the spike and how the dispute system works with Martin Gabriel, Chairman and Founder, HRmatters21

 

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CNA938 Rewind - Thai political changes: Is there a power vacuum opposition parties are eyeing?

Thailand’s Constitutional Court has removed suspended prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from power over an ethics violation. Daniel Martin learns more from CNA’s Saksith Saiyasombut.

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CNA938 Rewind - From roads to risk: Slowing Singapore's speed culture

Over 100,000 speeding cases in Singapore were recorded during the first six months of 2025, according to the Traffic Police’s mid-year update released today. Why can’t some of our drivers slow down? Daniel Martin finds out from Thanaraj Ramakrishnan, Director, TR Consultants.

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CNA938 Rewind - SG burger trail: Where to bite next?

Korean burger chain Lotteria opens in Singapore next February. In light of this announcement, Daniel Martin shines the spotlight on several joints offering good burgers here now with Brian Kennett, Founder, Is Life A Recipe.

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CNA938 Rewind - No more puff pass: What students, workers and foreigners must know

New classification for etomidate, harsher penalties and increased enforcement. What else will change starting September 1st? Daniel Martin finds out more from Jennifer Chih, Singapore Lawyer, PK Wong & Nair.

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CNA938 Rewind - Singapore’s Outdoor Fair Returns with Full Line-Up Revealed

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro finds out where active Singaporeans can go to attend the third edition of the locally curated event The Outdoor Fair 2025. Organiser Paul Khor, founder of OUTSIDE an outdoor lifestyle store brand, will describe how the fair caters to different outdoor enthusiasts: from mountaineering to watersports. He’ll also talk about brand showcases and expert sharing sessions. Japanese ski resort representative Yohei Otani of Hakuba Valley and Kong Pei Ling, kayak instructor from kayakasia discuss their roles in the fair.

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