His is a story of quiet power in the strongman era.

Who was the Singapore civil servant with a human touch who led Singapore's GIC for 18 years?

Michelle Martin reads Lee Ek Tieng: The Green General of Lee Kuan Yew, and together with author Pearl Lee, explores how Mr. Lee, an engineer, led GIC without a finance background for 18 years.

How did Mr Lee prioritize people over processes?

How did this extraordinary civil servant empower his teams, transform organisational culture and help transform Singapore from squalid to clean and green?

Discover the quiet power of relationships and leadership from one of Singapore’s unsung giants.

His is a story of quiet&nbsp;power in the strongman era.
Who was the Singapore civil servant with a human touch who led Singapore's GIC for 18 years?
Michelle Martin reads&nbsp;Lee Ek Tieng: The Green General of Lee Kuan Yew, and together with author Pearl Lee, explores how Mr. Lee, an engineer, led GIC without a finance background for 18 years.
How did Mr Lee prioritize people over processes?
How did this extraordinary civil servant empower his teams, transform organisational culture and help transform Singapore from squalid to clean and green?
Discover the quiet power of relationships and leadership from one of Singapore&rsquo;s unsung giants.

Start your day on a positive note with Live Well with Michelle Martin.

The show explores wellbeing in all its dimensions — from self-awareness and personal growth to money, investing, and everyday lifestyle. Through thoughtful interviews and engaging conversations, Michelle speaks with experts and changemakers on living and ageing well, while helping you discover new ideas — from great books on READ and inspiring voices on INFLUENCE, to practical financial insights on MONEY AND ME.

In a fast-moving world that can often feel overwhelming, Live Well offers a refreshing counterpoint — with insights, ideas and stories that help you feel informed, empowered and ready to take on the day.

Start your day on a positive note with Live Well with Michelle Martin.
The show explores wellbeing in all its dimensions &mdash; from self-awareness and personal growth to money, investing, and everyday lifestyle. Through thoughtful interviews and engaging conversations, Michelle speaks with experts and changemakers on living and ageing well, while helping you discover new ideas &mdash; from great books on READ and inspiring voices on INFLUENCE, to practical financial insights on MONEY AND ME.
In a fast-moving world that can often feel overwhelming, Live Well offers a refreshing counterpoint &mdash; with insights, ideas and stories that help you feel informed, empowered and ready to take on the day.

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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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Read: The Lee Ek Tieng Story – A Quiet Force in Contrast to Strongman Leadership

We are living longer but what are our options for employment after retirement? Is it really either "just stay home" or volunteer? Michelle Martin explores how an SGX-listed tech company iWOW Technology and global online platform GetSetUp are adding new options for seniors who have only to reach their keyboards for a new way to earn. GetSetUp are banking on older adults training their peers on their tech platform. From making new connections, to providing real flexible jobs with dignity and purpose. Michelle looks at whether this initiative can truly help older adults stay engaged with their peers from around the world and if it can provide meaningful remuneration.

Find out as she speaks with Ashokan Ramakrishnan, Chief Marketing Officer, iWOW & Neil Dsouza, Co-Founder of GetSetUp. Click to check out the community here www.getsetup.sg/en-SG

We are living longer but what are our options for employment after retirement? Is it really either "just stay home" or volunteer? Michelle Martin explores how an SGX-listed tech company iWOW Technology and global online platform GetSetUp are adding new options for seniors who have only to reach their keyboards for a new way to earn. GetSetUp are banking on older adults training their peers on their tech platform. From making new connections, to providing real flexible jobs with dignity and purpose. Michelle looks at whether this initiative can truly help older adults stay engaged with their peers from around the world and if it can provide meaningful remuneration.
Find out as she speaks with Ashokan Ramakrishnan, Chief Marketing Officer, iWOW &amp; Neil Dsouza, Co-Founder of GetSetUp. Click to check out the community here www.getsetup.sg/en-SG

LIVE WELL WITH MICHELLE: GetSetUp for Retirement and make an income from your knowledge 

Imagine a few thousand consistently deposited into your account, every month for life!

Our guest received a letter reminding him this financial instrument he chose 5 years ago, came to fruition with a sweet four figure gain.

Listen to this episode to hear how to figure out if putting money in annuity is a smart move.

How much can you expect monthly? What are the range of riders involved? What's guaranteed and what's not? How does this financial instrument compare with buying a REIT, ETF or topping up your SRS?

 Michelle Martin finds out with Phillip Securities' Elijah Lee.

Imagine a few thousand consistently deposited into your account, every month for life!
Our guest received a letter reminding him this financial instrument he chose 5 years ago, came to fruition with a sweet four figure gain.
Listen to this episode to hear how to figure out if putting money in annuity is a smart move.
How much can you expect monthly? What are the range of riders involved? What's guaranteed and what's not? How does this financial instrument compare with buying a REIT, ETF or topping up your SRS?
&nbsp;Michelle Martin finds out with Phillip Securities' Elijah Lee.

Money and Me: Get a monthly payout for life from age 42?

Work from your living room and on your own terms?

Michelle Martin speaks with Joanne Chen, Founder of Ezhub, about how live commerce is opening new doors people to return to work with flexibility and purpose.

Joanne, a single mum with a special needs child,  shares how personal challenges helped grow her business.

 TikTok Shop is turning live selling into a serious economic opportunity. How can you profit from it?

 

Work from your living room and on your own terms?
Michelle Martin speaks with Joanne Chen, Founder of Ezhub, about how live commerce is opening new doors people to return to work with flexibility and purpose.
Joanne, a single mum with a special needs child,&nbsp; shares how personal challenges helped grow her business.
&nbsp;TikTok Shop is turning live selling into a serious economic opportunity. How can you profit from it?
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