Are heartland malls becoming too atas?

A TikTok video questioning the growing presence of luxury brands like Chanel and Dior at Tampines Mall has sparked debate online, with some saying these brands don't belong in the heartlands while others welcome the change.

On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh, and Alexandra Parada discuss whether luxury brands have a place in neighbourhood malls and what shops Singaporeans actually want to see in their heartland malls.

Are heartland malls becoming too atas?
A TikTok video questioning the growing presence of luxury brands like Chanel and Dior at Tampines Mall has sparked debate online, with some saying these brands don't belong in the heartlands while others welcome the change.
On What&rsquo;s Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh, and Alexandra Parada discuss whether luxury brands have a place in neighbourhood malls and what shops Singaporeans actually want to see in their heartland malls.

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.

What's Trending: Do we really need luxury brands in our neighbourhood malls?

From sending hundreds of cold emails to US companies to landing internships in the American start-up scene, some Gen Zs are going the extra mile to get the career opportunities they want.

But what is it about working overseas that makes it worth the effort and are they getting an advantage they might not find at home?

On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Jayce Lye, Founder and CEO of Gwenth, about what drew him to the US, how the experience shaped his career ambitions, and why more Gen Zs are looking overseas for a career head start.

From sending hundreds of cold emails to US companies to landing internships in the American start-up scene, some Gen Zs are going the extra mile to get the career opportunities they want.
But what is it about working overseas that makes it worth the effort and are they getting an advantage they might not find at home?
On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Jayce Lye, Founder and CEO of Gwenth, about what drew him to the US, how the experience shaped his career ambitions, and why more Gen Zs are looking overseas for a career head start.

The Agenda: Why are more Gen Zs looking overseas for a career head start?

More than 300 husbands in Singapore were victims of spousal violence in 2025, according to the Ministry of Social and Family Development’s Domestic Violence Trends Report.

The report added that societal expectations of masculinity and the stigma surrounding abuse may deter men from speaking up and seeking help.

So what is behind the rise in reported cases, and how can male victims be better supported?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Sanaa Lundgren, Lead Counsellor at Incontact Counselling & Training, about the challenges male victims face in recognising and reporting spousal violence, the stigma that may prevent them from seeking help, and how they can be better supported.

More than 300 husbands in Singapore were victims of spousal violence in 2025, according to the Ministry of Social and Family Development&rsquo;s Domestic Violence Trends Report.
The report added that societal expectations of masculinity and the stigma surrounding abuse may deter men from speaking up and seeking help.
So what is behind the rise in reported cases, and how can male victims be better supported?
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Sanaa Lundgren, Lead Counsellor at Incontact Counselling &amp; Training, about the challenges male victims face in recognising and reporting spousal violence, the stigma that may prevent them from seeking help, and how they can be better supported.

The Big Story: Spousal violence against men is rising in Singapore. What's driving the increase?

A strand of hair in your food is bad enough, but what if you discovered it was already inside your mouth?

One diner’s experience at a sushi restaurant in Singapore left her feeling nauseated and sparked questions about food hygiene, restaurant responsibility and what counts as fair compensation.

On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Alexandra Parada discuss what diners should expect when things go wrong and the little things that can ruin an otherwise good meal.

A strand of hair in your food is bad enough, but what if you discovered it was already inside your mouth?
One diner&rsquo;s experience at a sushi restaurant in Singapore left her feeling nauseated and sparked questions about food hygiene, restaurant responsibility and what counts as fair compensation.
On What&rsquo;s Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Alexandra Parada discuss what diners should expect when things go wrong and the little things that can ruin an otherwise good meal.

What's Trending: Do we really need luxury brands in our neighbourhood malls?

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