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CNA938 Rewind - Why it's so hard to clamp down on illegal carpools

Despite safety risks and legal crackdowns, illegal carpooling services on Telegram chat groups continue to thrive in Singapore where enforcement is difficult, and the low fares are attractive for cash-strapped commuters. Do passengers know these services are illegal and what could be alternative options to this carpooling service? Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman chat with Assistant Professor Terence Fan from Lee Kong Chian School of Business, SMU to find out.

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CNA938 Rewind - No foul play found in community cat deaths, but concerns remain

NParks has concluded that recent cat deaths in Nee Soon and Punggol were the result of accidents, with no evidence of cruelty. But some animal lovers remain unconvinced, pointing to unusual injuries and repeated cases in the same areas. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Cat Welfare Society President Thenuga Vijakumar on why the community is still seeking answers.

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CNA938 Rewind - What’s in store for the new South Korean President? 

Mr Lee Jae-myung, leader of the opposition Democratic Party, looks set to become South Korea’s next president. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman look at what is top of the agenda for the newly minted president as he assumes the position without a transition period with Dr Jong Eun Lee, Assistant Professor of Political Science, North Greenville University

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CNA938 Rewind - Stock take today: All eyes on India - growth bright spot amid global trade tensions

On the daily markets analysis on Open For Business, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Abhilash Narayan, Investment Strategist, HSBC Global Private Banking & Wealth 

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CNA938 Rewind - Malaysia’s fresh graduates get “barely enough” in starting pay

Recent graduate employment surveys cast a gloomy outlook for Malaysia’s fresh graduates, with nearly two-thirds of degree holders earning less than RM3,000 as their starting salary. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman find out the factors behind the fresh graduates’ low starting pay and what more can be done to tackle the problem with Cheo Well Ng, Manager, Commerce Finance, Robert Walters Malaysia

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CNA938 Rewind - #TalkBack: Flashing fingers on the road? Is it illegal?

A man who scuffled with another driver over lane-cutting and hurt him with scissors has been jailed for five weeks and handed a driving ban of six months. Sunny Tan Boon Heng was upset at a man who shut his car door during a brief confrontation, which led to the altercation. Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin discuss with head lawyer Gloria James-Civetta from GJC Law.

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