Why It Matters Episode 3 Duration: 10:30 mins  Synopsis: In this new podcast series for 2018, The Straits Times takes a close look at one key news talking point each week.  Recent remarks from National Development Minister Lawrence Wong that the Government is looking into the ageing Housing Board flat lease issue have been mostly welcomed by observers of the housing and property scene here in Singapore. This, even as as concerns remain over the fate of older flats.What could be the possible scenarios and solutions to consider, for both the Government and Singaporeans? Are there more ideas being explored? Host and ST's deputy news editor Jeremy Au Yong dissects the issue with ST's political correspondent Ng Jun Sen and housing correspondent Grace Leong. Produced by: Jeremy Au Yong & Ernest Luis Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Download ST & BT podcasts for offline listening: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU On iTunes: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt

<div>Why It Matters&nbsp;</div>
<div>Episode 3&nbsp;</div>
<div>Duration: 10:30 mins&nbsp;</div>
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<div>Synopsis: In this new podcast series for 2018, The Straits Times takes a close look at one key news talking point each week.&nbsp;</div>
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<div>Recent remarks from National Development Minister Lawrence Wong that the Government is looking into the ageing Housing Board flat lease issue have been mostly welcomed by observers of the housing and property scene here in Singapore. This, even as as concerns remain over the fate of older flats.</div>
<div>What could be the possible scenarios and solutions to consider, for both the Government and Singaporeans? Are there more ideas being explored?</div>
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<div>Host and ST's deputy news editor Jeremy Au Yong dissects the issue with ST's political correspondent Ng Jun Sen and housing correspondent Grace Leong.</div>
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<div>Produced by: Jeremy Au Yong &amp; Ernest Luis</div>
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<div dir="ltr">Feedback to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:podcast@sph.com.sg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" shape="rect">podcast@sph.com.sg</a></div>
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<div>Download ST &amp; BT podcasts for offline listening:&nbsp;<a href="http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" shape="rect">http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts</a></div>
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<div>On website:&nbsp;<a href="http://str.sg/stpodcasts" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" shape="rect">http://str.sg/stpodcasts</a></div>
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<div>On Spotify:&nbsp;<a href="https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" shape="rect">https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU</a></div>
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<div>On iTunes:&nbsp;<a href="https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" shape="rect">https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP</a></div>
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<div>On Google podcasts:&nbsp;<a href="http://str.sg/googlestbt" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" shape="rect">http://str.sg/googlestbt</a></div>
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Synopsis: Every week, get our distinct take on global issues with an Asian perspective, with ST’s correspondents in the Asia-Pacific, the US and Europe.

Produced by podcast editor Ernest Luis, The Straits Times, SPH Media Trust.

<p>Synopsis: Every week, get our distinct take on global issues with an Asian perspective, with ST’s correspondents in the Asia-Pacific, the US and Europe.</p>
<p>Produced by podcast editor Ernest Luis, The Straits Times, SPH Media Trust.</p>

Asian Insider

Synopsis: Every week, get our distinct take on global issues with an Asian perspective, with ST’s correspondents in the Asia-Pacific, the US and Europe.

Produced by podcast editor Ernest Luis, The Straits Times, SPH Media Trust

<p>Synopsis: Every week, get our distinct take on global issues with an Asian perspective, with ST’s correspondents in the Asia-Pacific, the US and Europe.</p>
<p>Produced by podcast editor Ernest Luis, The Straits Times, SPH Media Trust</p>

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