The number of families receiving ComCare’s Short-to-Medium-Term Assistance (SMTA) fell to a five-year low in 2024, reflecting improvements in the economy, the job market, and other government support programs.

And while short-term financial aid helps families meet their basic needs, nearly half of households who left SMTA in 2021 returned for assistance within three years, highlighting ongoing financial challenges.

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Nathan Peng, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Singapore Management University (SMU), to discuss the drop in SMTA recipients and how government programs are supporting lower-income families in both the short and long term.

The number of families receiving ComCare&rsquo;s Short-to-Medium-Term Assistance (SMTA) fell to a five-year low in 2024, reflecting improvements in the economy, the job market, and other government support programs.
And while short-term financial aid helps families meet their basic needs, nearly half of households who left SMTA in 2021 returned for assistance within three years, highlighting ongoing financial challenges.
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Nathan Peng, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Singapore Management University (SMU), to discuss the drop in SMTA recipients and how government programs are supporting lower-income families in both the short and long term.

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.

MONEY FM 89.3

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4–8pm drive companion,

The Big Story: ComCare’s numbers dropped - Are families now really better off?

Singapore must be prepared for more difficult times ahead.

It’s a stark message from Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, and one that’s raising bigger questions about what comes next for jobs, wages, and the economy.

At this year’s May Day Rally 2026, the Prime Minister didn’t just sound the alarm on global uncertainty and AI disruption, he also made a bold promise: that even if jobs are lost, workers will still be protected.

But in a world where change is accelerating, how realistic is that? And what will it actually take to deliver on that promise?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speak to Dr Mustafa Izzuddin, Senior International Affairs Analyst at Solaris Strategies Singapore and a concurrent Senior Lecturer at the National University of Singapore,to find out more.

Singapore must be prepared for more difficult times ahead.
It&rsquo;s a stark message from Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, and one that&rsquo;s raising bigger questions about what comes next for jobs, wages, and the economy.
At this year&rsquo;s May Day Rally 2026, the Prime Minister didn&rsquo;t just sound the alarm on global uncertainty and AI disruption, he also made a bold promise: that even if jobs are lost, workers will still be protected.
But in a world where change is accelerating, how realistic is that? And what will it actually take to deliver on that promise?
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speak to&nbsp;Dr Mustafa Izzuddin, Senior International Affairs Analyst at Solaris Strategies Singapore and a concurrent Senior Lecturer at the National University of Singapore, to find out more.

The Big Story: Unpacking PM Wong's May Day Rally 2026 - What workers can expect in the coming months

In today’s digital world, influence can come overnight — but being a role model is a different story. As Gen Z creators gain massive followings, expectations around authenticity, responsibility, and accountability are higher than ever.

On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Gen Z Content Creator, DRZY, to find out what young audiences today are really looking for in the people they follow.

In today&rsquo;s digital world, influence can come overnight &mdash; but being a role model is a different story. As Gen Z creators gain massive followings, expectations around authenticity, responsibility, and accountability are higher than ever.
On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Gen Z Content Creator, DRZY, to find out what young audiences today are really looking for in the people they follow.

The Agenda: DRZY's take on being a role model for Gen Zs

On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh, and Nazirul Asrar dive into the surprise revival of long-dead social media platforms Friendster and Vine amid the growing wave of nostalgia for a simpler early-internet era.

Then, the conversation then shifts to a viral SMRT bus incident where a singer was gently told to sit while performing on the upper deck, sparking debate over public etiquette versus spontaneous expression, before landing on GovTech’s experimental ‘Firstdate’ idea to tackle dating fatigue and catfishing.

On What&rsquo;s Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh, and Nazirul Asrar dive into the surprise revival of long-dead social media platforms Friendster and Vine amid the growing wave of nostalgia for a simpler early-internet era. Then, the conversation then shifts to a viral SMRT bus incident where a singer was gently told to sit while performing on the upper deck, sparking debate over public etiquette versus spontaneous expression, before landing on GovTech&rsquo;s experimental &lsquo;Firstdate&rsquo; idea to tackle dating fatigue and catfishing.

The Big Story: ComCare’s numbers dropped - Are families now really better off?

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