The removal of a retirement age in Singapore does not mandate lifelong work but instead empowers individuals to remain economically active for as long as they wish.

Studies have shown that many older Singaporeans value the opportunity to work during their later years, as it supports independence and self-sufficiency.

This flexibility is becoming increasingly important given Singapore's low birth rates and ageing population, which are poised to make the employment of mature workers a critical social issue.

However, the issue of retirement age remains a topic of debate.

Should it continue to serve as a structured framework to balance workforce stability and generational equity? Or should we eliminate it altogether?

On The Hot Seat, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Terence Ho, Associate Professor in Practice at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore and Ruiming He, Co-Founder, The Woke Salary Man, to find out whether it should remain or not.

The removal of a retirement age in Singapore does not mandate lifelong work but instead empowers individuals to remain economically active for as long as they wish.
Studies have shown that many older Singaporeans value the opportunity to work during their later years, as it supports independence and self-sufficiency.
This flexibility is becoming increasingly important given Singapore's low birth rates and ageing population, which are poised to make the employment of mature workers a critical social issue.
However, the issue of retirement age remains a topic of debate.
Should it continue to serve as a structured framework to balance workforce stability and generational equity? Or should we eliminate it altogether?
On The Hot Seat, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Terence Ho, Associate Professor in Practice at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore and Ruiming He, Co-Founder, The Woke Salary Man, to find out whether it should remain or not.

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

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.