Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has announced major changes to Singapore’s public housing policies, including higher income ceilings for BTO flats and Executive Condominiums, and more ballot chances for first-timer families with children.

But how much difference will these changes actually make for young couples starting a family? Will they ease the financial pressure of buying a home and give parents more room to focus on the rising costs of raising children?

On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Dr Lee Nai Jia, Director of PropertyDoctors Singapore, about what the changes mean for young families and whether they could make housing a less daunting part of starting a family.

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has announced major changes to Singapore&rsquo;s public housing policies, including higher income ceilings for BTO flats and Executive Condominiums, and more ballot chances for first-timer families with children.
But how much difference will these changes actually make for young couples starting a family? Will they ease the financial pressure of buying a home and give parents more room to focus on the rising costs of raising children?
On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Dr Lee Nai Jia, Director of PropertyDoctors Singapore, about what the changes mean for young families and whether they could make housing a less daunting part of starting a family.

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4–8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day’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’s happening — with clarity, context and a touch of personality.

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.

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong

MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore’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&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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Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4–8pm drive companion,

The Agenda: PM Wong says more BTO chances, higher income ceilings... but is it enough to help Singaporeans start families?

A sudden collapse high in the Himalayas unleashed a devastating wall of water, ice, rock and debris across Nepal and Tibet — leaving communities cut off and rescue efforts racing against time.

But the immediate destruction may only be part of the story. With unstable lakes now raising fears of another round of flooding, authorities are confronting a disaster that could continue to unfold even as the search for survivors goes on. So what triggered the deadly flash flood and how are the rescue operations going on the ground? 

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Aftab Ahmed, South Asia Chief Correspondent from Reuters to find out more.

A sudden collapse high in the Himalayas unleashed a devastating wall of water, ice, rock and debris across Nepal and Tibet &mdash; leaving communities cut off and rescue efforts racing against time.
But the immediate destruction may only be part of the story. With unstable lakes now raising fears of another round of flooding, authorities are confronting a disaster that could continue to unfold even as the search for survivors goes on. So what triggered the deadly flash flood and how are the rescue operations going on the ground?&nbsp;
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Aftab Ahmed, South Asia Chief Correspondent from Reuters to find out more.

The Big Story: Deadly floods devastate Nepal. But is the danger over yet?

On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar dives into the viral story of Chinese maths genius Wei Dongyi, whose new workbooks reportedly sold around 26,000 copies in just four days — and ask: is his fame a clever marketing tool, or simply expertise being put to good use?

Beyond that, Hongbin quizzes Nadiah and Naz, with some math questions that might bring back memories of assessment books, tuition and late-night revision. 

 

On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar dives into the viral story of Chinese maths genius Wei Dongyi, whose new workbooks reportedly sold around 26,000 copies in just four days &mdash; and ask: is his fame a clever marketing tool, or simply expertise being put to good use?
Beyond that, Hongbin quizzes Nadiah and Naz, with some math questions that might bring back memories of assessment books, tuition and late-night revision.&nbsp;
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What's Trending: Could you still pass PSLE Maths today? Workbooks written by Math genius "God Wei" might help

Singapore lost $410.6 million to scams in the first half of 2026, down from $500.2 million in the same period last year. The number of reported scam cases also fell by about 14 per cent.

But despite the decline, scammers are still finding ways to trick victims into handing over their money voluntarily, with 8 in 10 scam victims doing so.

So, is Singapore finally turning the tide against scams? What’s driving the decline in scam losses, and how are scammers adapting their tactics?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Helena Huang, Associate Research Fellow in the Executive Deputy Chairman’s Office at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS), NTU, to find out more. 

Singapore lost $410.6 million to scams in the first half of 2026, down from $500.2 million in the same period last year. The number of reported scam cases also fell by about 14 per cent.
But despite the decline, scammers are still finding ways to trick victims into handing over their money voluntarily, with 8 in 10 scam victims doing so.
So, is Singapore finally turning the tide against scams? What&rsquo;s driving the decline in scam losses, and how are scammers adapting their tactics?
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Helena Huang, Associate Research Fellow in the Executive Deputy Chairman&rsquo;s Office at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS), NTU, to find out more.&nbsp;

The Agenda: PM Wong says more BTO chances, higher income ceilings... but is it enough to help Singaporeans start families?

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