Malaysia's Pardons Board has announced that former Prime Minister Najib Razak's jail sentence for corruption has been reduced from 12 to six years. The fines imposed on him will also be reduced to RM50 million (S$14.2 million) from RM210 million.

Nicholas Fang, Managing Director, Black Dot and Director for Security and Global Affairs, Singapore Institute of International Affairs discuss this headline with us. 

Malaysia's Pardons Board has announced that former Prime Minister Najib Razak's jail sentence for corruption has been reduced from 12 to six years. The fines imposed on him will also be reduced to RM50 million (S$14.2 million) from RM210 million.
Nicholas Fang, Managing Director, Black Dot and Director for Security and Global Affairs, Singapore Institute of International Affairs discuss this headline with us.

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Whether you’re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected — all the way home.

And she closes the day with a song that says it all.

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4&ndash;8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day&rsquo;s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.
From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what&rsquo;s happening &mdash; with clarity, context and a touch of personality.
Whether you&rsquo;re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected &mdash; all the way home.
And she closes the day with a song that says it all.

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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&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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On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nazirul Asrar dives into a renovation story that got our eyebrows all perked up.

A Singaporean couple had spent over $500,000 in order to turn their home that gives off a luxurious high-end hotel vibe. With that much money spent on designing an ideal home, the duo discusses whether that amount is too much money spent on home renovations and how they would go about designing their ideal homes, if they were given the same budget.

On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nazirul Asrar dives into a renovation story that got our eyebrows all perked up.
A Singaporean couple had spent over $500,000 in order to turn their home that gives off a luxurious high-end hotel vibe. With that much money spent on designing an ideal home, the duo discusses whether that amount is too much money spent on home renovations and how they would go about designing their ideal homes, if they were given the same budget.

What's Trending: Is $500,000 too much money spent on home renovations?

Comedy has always been a major part of Singapore's culture.

But beyond entertainment, comedy may be serving a much bigger purpose. At a time when conversations about generational divides are becoming more common — whether it's over technology, workplace expectations or social values — humour appears to be creating moments of connection between young and old.

In some cases, comedy can even help us navigate sensitive topics, challenge stereotypes and better understand perspectives that differ from our own.

On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Singapore's veteran comedian, Kumar, to learn how local humour have evolved over the years, and how is comedy is one of Singapore's most effective tools for bridging the generational gap.

Comedy has always been a major part of Singapore's culture.
But beyond entertainment, comedy may be serving a much bigger purpose. At a time when conversations about generational divides are becoming more common &mdash; whether it's over technology, workplace expectations or social values &mdash; humour appears to be creating moments of connection between young and old.
In some cases, comedy can even help us navigate sensitive topics, challenge stereotypes and better understand perspectives that differ from our own.
On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Singapore's veteran comedian, Kumar, to learn how local humour have evolved over the years, and how is comedy is one of Singapore's most effective tools for bridging the generational gap.

The Agenda: How comedy bridges the generational gap in Singapore

No topic is off-limits... well, almost. In this special Ask Kumar segment, Singapore's beloved comedian and entertainer Kumar takes on questions from listeners, offering his unique blend of wit, wisdom and unfiltered observations. From life's biggest dilemmas to the most random curiosities, expect plenty of laughs, surprising insights and classic Kumar honesty.

No topic is off-limits... well, almost. In this special Ask Kumar segment, Singapore's beloved comedian and entertainer Kumar takes on questions from listeners, offering his unique blend of wit, wisdom and unfiltered observations. From life's biggest dilemmas to the most random curiosities, expect plenty of laughs, surprising insights and classic Kumar honesty.

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