The Ministry of Social and Family Development’s Family Trends Report 2025 shows that just 56% of eligible fathers in Singapore took paternity leave last year. Despite expanded policies, nearly half still forgo their full entitlement. Why? Dr Kalpana Vignehsa of the Institute of Policy Studies at the National University of Singapore joins Lynlee Foo to explore workplace culture, hidden penalties, and how to truly normalise fathers’ caregiving roles — beyond policy.

The Ministry of Social and Family Development&rsquo;s Family Trends Report 2025 shows that just 56% of eligible fathers in Singapore took paternity leave last year. Despite expanded policies, nearly half still forgo their full entitlement. Why? Dr Kalpana Vignehsa of the Institute of Policy Studies at the National University of Singapore joins Lynlee Foo to explore workplace culture, hidden penalties, and how to truly normalise fathers&rsquo; caregiving roles &mdash; beyond policy.

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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: Why many Singapore fathers don’t take paternity leave

One of the changes in Budget 2026 is the halving of the maximum Preferential Additional Registration Fee (PARF) rebate for early deregistration of cars - from $60,000 to $30,000. But on the surface, this looks technical.

On Viewpoint, Lynlee Foo speaks to Lee Nian Tjoe, Senior Transport Correspondent at The Straits Times to find out how this change could reshape behaviour in meaningful ways for car owners and the second-hand market.

 

For more Budget 2026 insights:
https://www.moneyfm893.sg/whats-on/budget-2026/

One of the changes in Budget 2026 is the halving of the maximum Preferential Additional Registration Fee (PARF) rebate for early deregistration of cars - from $60,000 to $30,000. But on the surface, this looks technical.
On Viewpoint, Lynlee Foo speaks to Lee Nian Tjoe, Senior Transport Correspondent at The Straits Times to find out how this change could reshape behaviour in meaningful ways for car owners and the second-hand market.
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For more Budget 2026 insights: <a href="https://www.moneyfm893.sg/whats-on/budget-2026/">https://www.moneyfm893.sg/whats-on/budget-2026/</a>

Budget 2026: Car scrap value cut in half. Renew COE, scrap or switch to EV?

AI isn’t just for tech companies — law firms are using it too. From smarter contracts to automated research, AI is changing the rules of legal work. Some teams are seeing faster turnaround times, while others struggle with uncertainty on how to adopt AI safely, and how to upskill lawyers effectively.

On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Shanice Choo, Asia Pacific Innovation Lead, Clifford Chance to find out what law firms and legal professionals need to know to stay ahead in an AI-driven era.

AI isn&rsquo;t just for tech companies &mdash; law firms are using it too. From smarter contracts to automated research, AI is changing the rules of legal work. Some teams are seeing faster turnaround times, while others struggle with uncertainty on how to adopt AI safely, and how to upskill lawyers effectively.
On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Shanice Choo, Asia Pacific Innovation Lead, Clifford Chance to find out what law firms and legal professionals need to know to stay ahead in an AI-driven era.

Industry Insight: How AI is reshaping legal work in Singapore

A major digital infrastructure transaction has made headlines — but beyond the deal itself, what does it reveal about Southeast Asia’s next phase of growth? As power constraints tighten, regulatory landscapes differ sharply across markets, ownership and operational control are becoming critical strategic advantages.

On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Projesh Banerjea, Managing Director and Head of Southeast Asia Infrastructure, KKR to find out why long-term investors are doubling down on essential infrastructure in Southeast Asia.

A major digital infrastructure transaction has made headlines &mdash; but beyond the deal itself, what does it reveal about Southeast Asia&rsquo;s next phase of growth? As power constraints tighten, regulatory landscapes differ sharply across markets, ownership and operational control are becoming critical strategic advantages.
On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Projesh Banerjea, Managing Director and Head of Southeast Asia Infrastructure, KKR to find out why long-term investors are doubling down on essential infrastructure in Southeast Asia.

Viewpoint: Why many Singapore fathers don’t take paternity leave

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