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Deep Dive - Smoking samsui woman mural saga: How much sway does the public have on artwork?

Deep Dive - Smoking samsui woman mural saga: How much sway does the public have on artwork?
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19 Jul 2024 07:12AM
22 mins

A mural of a young samsui woman smoking led to weeks of discussion about the artwork and the approval process. When it comes to public art, how can artists balance creativity and regulation? Steven Chia and Crispina Robert chat with Audrey Wong, a programme leader at LASALLE College of the Arts, and artist Belinda Low.

Deep Dive - Tackling inequality is not just down to more government aid: Masagos Zulkifli

There are still families stuck in an intergenerational cycle of poverty and while the government can provide essential safety nets, real sustained change can only happen when society pitches in too, says Minister for Social and Family Development Masagos Zulkifli. Mr Masagos and senior social worker at Care Corner, Flora Tan, join Crispina Robert for a discussion on tackling poverty in Singapore.

27/03/2025 39 mins

Deep Dive - Singapore's hawker culture can thrive but we need to embrace that it is evolving, says Grace Fu

With S$1 billion set aside for upgrades and new hawker centres over the coming decades, the Singapore government is tackling issues ranging from infrastructure and hygiene to keep the trade alive. Sustainability and Environment Minister Grace Fu tells Steven Chia and Crispina Robert why she's optimistic.

20/03/2025 22 mins

Deep Dive - Changes to JC admission not meant to increase competition or stress: Chan Chun Sing

From 2028, students who want to go to a junior college will only need a total of five subjects instead of six. The change is meant to ease academic load but whether it reduces stress for students and parents remains to be seen. Singapore's Education Minister Chan Chun Sing sits down with Steven Chia and Crispina Robert to unpack the changes.

13/03/2025 34 mins

Deep Dive - Can Singapore cinemas survive the onslaught of streaming services?

Some cinemas which have existed for decades have shut as some people prefer to watch films at home. Can the experience of watching a movie on the big screen be saved? Steven Chia and Crispina Robert discuss with Karen Tan, co-founder of The Projector and Ben Slater, senior lecturer at NTU’s School of Art, Design and Media.

06/03/2025 25 mins

Deep Dive - Budget 2025 help for larger families is neither reward nor incentive: Indranee Rajah

The government is providing more resources in this year’s Budget for parents who choose to have three or more children. Second Minister for Finance Indranee Rajah sits down with Steven Chia and Crispina Robert to talk about families, jobs and what ideal ageing looks like.

23/02/2025 24 mins