A recent outbreak in Congo has claimed dozens of lives and left hundreds suffering from a flu-like illness now referred to as Disease X.

Disease X has raised global alarm due to its high fatality rate, the severity of symptoms, and the mystery surrounding its cause.

And despite international health teams being dispatched to investigate, the exact pathogen behind the outbreak remains unidentified.

The outbreak has raised alarm among global health experts, given its potential to emerge as the next pandemic threat, yet the cause of the illness remains unknown. 

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Professor Dale Fisher, Director, NUS Centre for Infectious Disease Emergency Response and Senior Consultant, National University Hospital, to delve deeper into what Disease X means for global health.

A recent outbreak in Congo has claimed dozens of lives and left hundreds suffering from a flu-like illness now referred to as Disease X.
Disease X has raised global alarm due to its high fatality rate, the severity of symptoms, and the mystery surrounding its cause.
And despite international health teams being dispatched to investigate, the exact pathogen behind the outbreak remains unidentified.
The outbreak has raised alarm among global health experts, given its potential to emerge as the next pandemic threat, yet the cause of the illness remains unknown.&nbsp;
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Professor Dale Fisher, Director, NUS Centre for Infectious Disease Emergency Response and Senior Consultant, National University Hospital, to delve deeper into what Disease X means for global health.

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: Should we be concerned of Disease X spreading?

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: Should we be concerned of Disease X spreading?

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