It’s officially mask-free days starting Aug 29 (Monday), as it is made optional indoors. 

But is it okay to do so, especially for people who are still Covid-free?

On Prime Time, Bharati Jagdish speaks with Dr Leong Hoe Nam, an infectious disease specialist at Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital, Singapore, to find out more

Highlights: 

00:58 Is it entirely safe now to remove our masks now? 

03:10 Why do you recommend we should still keep our masks on? 

04:44 What would a universal vaccine mean to a fight against Covid? 

07:44 Do you think mask mandate will be back again with another wave of reinfections? 

08:22 What is your view on the regime in our fight against Covid moving forward? 

09:01 Should we still mask up onboard a plane? 

It’s officially mask-free days starting Aug 29 (Monday), as it is made optional indoors. 
But is it okay to do so, especially for people who are still Covid-free?
On Prime Time, Bharati Jagdish speaks with Dr Leong Hoe Nam, an infectious disease specialist at Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital, Singapore, to find out more
Highlights: 
00:58 Is it entirely safe now to remove our masks now?  03:10 Why do you recommend we should still keep our masks on?  04:44 What would a universal vaccine mean to a fight against Covid?  07:44 Do you think mask mandate will be back again with another wave of reinfections? 
08:22 What is your view on the regime in our fight against Covid moving forward? 
09:01 Should we still mask up onboard a plane?

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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To mask or not to mask?

Global K-pop supergroup BTS is finally returning to Singapore for the first time in seven years, taking over the National Stadium this December for a massive four-night run as part of their BTS World Tour ‘Arirang’.

As fans across the region scramble for tickets, many are wondering if “BTSonomics” could become Singapore’s next big tourism and spending boom, much like the impact Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour had in 2024, with packed hotels, soaring flight demand and increased tourism spending.

So what could BTS’ return mean for Singapore’s economy and reputation as Asia’s entertainment hub?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Dr Kevin Cheong, Lecturer in Business at the University of Newcastle Australia, to find out more.

Global K-pop supergroup BTS is finally returning to Singapore for the first time in seven years, taking over the National Stadium this December for a massive four-night run as part of their BTS World Tour &lsquo;Arirang&rsquo;.
As fans across the region scramble for tickets, many are wondering if &ldquo;BTSonomics&rdquo; could become Singapore&rsquo;s next big tourism and spending boom, much like the impact Taylor Swift&rsquo;s Eras Tour had in 2024, with packed hotels, soaring flight demand and increased tourism spending.
So what could BTS&rsquo; return mean for Singapore&rsquo;s economy and reputation as Asia&rsquo;s entertainment hub?
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Dr Kevin Cheong, Lecturer in Business at the University of Newcastle Australia, to find out more.

The Big Story: BTS is back... but can they pump more money into Singapore than Taylor Swift?

Artificial intelligence is already reshaping the way creative industries work today. From generating artwork and editing videos to building logos and marketing campaigns in seconds, AI tools are rapidly changing what creativity looks like in the modern workplace.

As companies increasingly adopt AI to streamline tasks and reduce manual work, many Gen Z creatives are wondering what this means for careers built on originality, human ideas and artistic expression.

So should young Singaporeans be worried about AI replacing creative jobs? Or is this simply the next evolution of work, one that requires adaptation rather than fear?

Joining us right here today to discuss this are two creatives themselves: Celeste Seah, designer of Rememo and Reynard Seah, designer of Noda.

Artificial intelligence is already reshaping the way creative industries work today. From generating artwork and editing videos to building logos and marketing campaigns in seconds, AI tools are rapidly changing what creativity looks like in the modern workplace.
As companies increasingly adopt AI to streamline tasks and reduce manual work, many Gen Z creatives are wondering what this means for careers built on originality, human ideas and artistic expression.
So should young Singaporeans be worried about AI replacing creative jobs? Or is this simply the next evolution of work, one that requires adaptation rather than fear?
Joining us right here today to discuss this are two creatives themselves: Celeste Seah, designer of Rememo and Reynard Seah, designer of Noda.

The Agenda: Why these Gen Zs in Singapore aren’t afraid of AI stealing their jobs

Global K-pop supergroup BTS is finally returning to Singapore after seven years, and the ticketing chaos has officially begun. From endless online queues and crashing pages to fans camping out with multiple devices, the battle for seats to the group’s four-night National Stadium run has turned into a full-blown survival mission for ARMYs across the region.

On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Azrar break down the madness behind the BTS ticketing war. Plus, after finally managing to score her own ticket, Hongbin hints that one lucky listener might just stand a chance to win it. The question is… would she actually give it away?

Global K-pop supergroup BTS is finally returning to Singapore after seven years, and the ticketing chaos has officially begun. From endless online queues and crashing pages to fans camping out with multiple devices, the battle for seats to the group&rsquo;s four-night National Stadium run has turned into a full-blown survival mission for ARMYs across the region.
On What&rsquo;s Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Azrar break down the madness behind the BTS ticketing war. Plus, after finally managing to score her own ticket, Hongbin hints that one lucky listener might just stand a chance to win it. The question is&hellip; would she actually give it away?

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