Singaporeans are earning more than ever, with median household incomes crossing $12,000 a month in 2025. But higher paychecks don’t tell the whole story.Wealth inequality remains much more pronounced, with the richest households holding far more assets than the rest.

So what does that really mean for everyday families? Are some people being left behind despite higher wages?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Dr Ee Cheng Ong, Associate Professor, Economics, National University of Singapore, to find out more.

Singaporeans are earning more than ever, with median household incomes crossing $12,000 a month in 2025. But higher paychecks don&rsquo;t tell the whole story.Wealth inequality remains much more pronounced, with the richest households holding far more assets than the rest.
So what does that really mean for everyday families? Are some people being left behind despite higher wages?
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Dr Ee Cheng Ong, Associate Professor, Economics, National University of Singapore, to find out more.

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: Rich in income, poor in wealth? Singapore’s inequality gap 

Singapore plans to roll out a new national system in 2027 to block access to websites linked to phishing and malware, as part of its refreshed cybersecurity strategy.

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Dr. Weihan Goh, Associate Professor at the Singapore Institute of Technology, about how the Protective Domain Name Service will work and whether it can offer meaningful protection against cyber threats.

With malware-infected computer systems detected in Singapore more than doubling from about 117,000 in 2024 to over 284,000 in 2025, they also examine how AI is changing the cyber threat landscape and whether this new approach can help Singapore get ahead of increasingly sophisticated attacks. 

Singapore plans to roll out a new national system in 2027 to block access to websites linked to phishing and malware, as part of its refreshed cybersecurity strategy.
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Dr. Weihan Goh, Associate Professor at the Singapore Institute of Technology, about how the Protective Domain Name Service will work and whether it can offer meaningful protection against cyber threats.
With malware-infected computer systems detected in Singapore more than doubling from about 117,000 in 2024 to over 284,000 in 2025, they also examine how AI is changing the cyber threat landscape and whether this new approach can help Singapore get ahead of increasingly sophisticated attacks.&nbsp;

The Big Story: Can Singapore's new cyber strategy better protect us from malware and phishing sites?

Stocks, crypto and digital investments might be what you associate with Gen Z, but two young Singaporeans are making a case for something more traditional: gold and silver.

On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Big Bullion co-founders Charmaine Chua and Ian Chan about building a precious metals business in their mid-20s, from starting out online to opening a physical store at Golden Mile Tower.

They also discuss the growing interest in gold and silver among younger Singaporeans, why these traditional assets are catching their attention, and what this reveals about how Gen Z approaches investing and financial security.

Stocks, crypto and digital investments might be what you associate with Gen Z, but two young Singaporeans are making a case for something more traditional: gold and silver.
On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Big Bullion co-founders Charmaine Chua and Ian Chan about building a precious metals business in their mid-20s, from starting out online to opening a physical store at Golden Mile Tower.
They also discuss the growing interest in gold and silver among younger Singaporeans, why these traditional assets are catching their attention, and what this reveals about how Gen Z approaches investing and financial security.

The Agenda: Gold isn’t just for grandma anymore. Why is Gen Z buying bullion?

Singaporeans often head to Johor Bahru for cheaper food, groceries and everyday essentials. But what if moving across the Causeway doesn’t actually save you money?

On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh discuss the experience of a 37-year-old Singaporean father whose family’s monthly expenses rose by 10 to 20 per cent after relocating to Johor in 2022. 

So, is moving to JB really about saving money, or getting more out of what you spend? Would you take on the commute and immigration queues for a bigger home and more space, even if your expenses went up? 

Singaporeans often head to Johor Bahru for cheaper food, groceries and everyday essentials. But what if moving across the Causeway doesn&rsquo;t actually save you money?
On What&rsquo;s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh discuss the experience of a 37-year-old Singaporean father whose family&rsquo;s monthly expenses rose by 10 to 20 per cent after relocating to Johor in 2022.&nbsp;
So, is moving to JB really about saving money, or getting more out of what you spend? Would you take on the commute and immigration queues for a bigger home and more space, even if your expenses went up?&nbsp;

The Big Story: Rich in income, poor in wealth? Singapore’s inequality gap

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