On July 10, 2025, Malaysia’s longest-serving prime minister, Dr Mahathir Mohamad, turns 100 — yet he remains preoccupied with the same mission he outlined more than 50 years ago: addressing the “Malay Dilemma.” Shannon Teoh, Malaysia Bureau Chief at The Straits Times, joins Lynlee Foo to reflect on his centenary interview with Dr Mahathir, sharing what the statesman is really like at 100, his regrets about leaving office too soon, and why he still believes uniting and uplifting the Malay community is Malaysia’s unfinished business.

On July 10, 2025, Malaysia&rsquo;s longest-serving prime minister, Dr Mahathir Mohamad, turns 100 &mdash; yet he remains preoccupied with the same mission he outlined more than 50 years ago: addressing the &ldquo;Malay Dilemma.&rdquo; Shannon Teoh, Malaysia Bureau Chief at The Straits Times, joins Lynlee Foo to reflect on his centenary interview with Dr Mahathir, sharing what the statesman is really like at 100, his regrets about leaving office too soon, and why he still believes uniting and uplifting the Malay community is Malaysia&rsquo;s unfinished business.

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MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore&rsquo;s first and only Business and Personal Finance station. MONEY FM is a 24-hour English talk format station featuring local and international business and financial news. We provide you with financial market and currency updates and insights from analysts, economists, policy makers, industry experts and business owners.
In the lighter hours, listen to discussions on social issues and features on topics that include health, education, arts and music.

MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore’s first and only Business and Personal Finance station.

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Viewpoint: Mahathir at 100 — Regrets, reflections and resolve

Singapore has been ranked among the world’s most liveable cities for tech workers — and surprisingly, the clue lies in a cup of matcha. Savills’ inaugural Matcha Index assesses urban liveability through café culture, matcha affordability and quality, revealing how lifestyle amenities signal a city’s ability to attract talent and sustain long-term competitiveness.

On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Charlotte Rushton, Associate from Savills World Research to find out how these lifestyle indicators influence office and mixed-use development strategies and what differentiates successful tech cities going forward.

Singapore has been ranked among the world&rsquo;s most liveable cities for tech workers &mdash; and surprisingly, the clue lies in a cup of matcha. Savills&rsquo; inaugural Matcha Index assesses urban liveability through caf&eacute; culture, matcha affordability and quality, revealing how lifestyle amenities signal a city&rsquo;s ability to attract talent and sustain long-term competitiveness.
On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Charlotte Rushton, Associate from Savills World Research to find out how these lifestyle indicators influence office and mixed-use development strategies and what differentiates successful tech cities going forward.

Industry Insight: What "matcha" tells us about the world’s leading tech cities

With the Joint Admissions Exercise now closed and posting results due out in early February, many families — and working adults — are reflecting on a bigger question: how much does a diploma choice really shape a career over time?

On Viewpoint, Lynlee Foo speaks with The Straits Times reporter Teo Kai Xiang, whose analysis shows that most polytechnic diploma programmes in Singapore last less than a decade before being renamed, merged, or phased out.

The conversation explores why courses evolve so quickly, the shift from specialised to broader programmes, and what actually endures — from transferable skills and adaptability to career flexibility in a fast-changing economy.

 

With the Joint Admissions Exercise now closed and posting results due out in early February, many families &mdash; and working adults &mdash; are reflecting on a bigger question: how much does a diploma choice really shape a career over time?
On Viewpoint, Lynlee Foo speaks with The Straits Times reporter Teo Kai Xiang, whose analysis shows that most polytechnic diploma programmes in Singapore last less than a decade before being renamed, merged, or phased out.
The conversation explores why courses evolve so quickly, the shift from specialised to broader programmes, and what actually endures &mdash; from transferable skills and adaptability to career flexibility in a fast-changing economy.
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Viewpoint: Does your diploma choice still shape your career 10 years on?

Singapore consumers say they want brands that stand for meaningful local issues, yet buying decisions here still pivot quickly to promotions and price. Most SMEs are investing in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), but market almost none of that intent, leaving purpose invisible at the point of sale.

On Viewpoint, Lynlee Foo speaks to Jaslyin Qiyu, Founder of Mad About Marketing Consulting 
to find out the answer to a hard question: When prices rise, is purpose the first thing to go?

Singapore consumers say they want brands that stand for meaningful local issues, yet buying decisions here still pivot quickly to promotions and price. Most SMEs are investing in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), but market almost none of that intent, leaving purpose invisible at the point of sale.
On Viewpoint, Lynlee Foo speaks to Jaslyin Qiyu, Founder of Mad About Marketing Consulting&nbsp; to find out the answer to a hard question: When prices rise, is purpose the first thing to go?

Viewpoint: Mahathir at 100 — Regrets, reflections and resolve

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