If a friend asked you to be their job reference… but you know they weren’t exactly a star employee. What would you do? 

We unpack real poll results, the pressure of protecting your “rice bowl” in Singapore’s tight job market, and the tricky balance between loyalty and credibility. Plus, practical ways to handle the situation without burning bridges or your reputation!

 

Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang

Produced by Audrey Siek

Edited by Dan Koh

Music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

If a friend asked you to be their job reference&hellip; but you know they weren&rsquo;t exactly a star employee. What would you do?&nbsp;
We unpack real poll results, the pressure of protecting your &ldquo;rice bowl&rdquo; in Singapore&rsquo;s tight job market, and the tricky balance between loyalty and credibility. Plus, practical ways to handle the situation without burning bridges or your reputation!
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Presented by Audrey Siek &amp; Ryan Huang
Produced by Audrey Siek
Edited by Dan Koh
Music credit: Pixabay &amp; its talented community of contributors

Get a head start to your work day with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek from 6am to 9am. 

Listen to insightful discussions on the stories and issues that matter the most to you and be apprised of the markets and the companies to watch.

Get a head start to your work day with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek from 6am to 9am. 
Listen to insightful discussions on the stories and issues that matter the most to you and be apprised of the markets and the companies to watch.

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

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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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Insightful discussions on the latest market events and the top companies to watch.

Get a head start on your workday with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek from 6 am to 9 am. 

Listen to insightful discussions on the stories and issues that matter the most to you and be apprised of the markets and the companies to watch.

Get a head start on your workday with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek from 6 am to 9 am. 
Listen to insightful discussions on the stories and issues that matter the most to you and be apprised of the markets and the companies to watch.

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek (6am-9am)

Breakfast Bites: Job references - Would you risk your reputation for a friend?

Starting a fashion brand sounds glamorous, until you realise how much of it has nothing to do with design.

Join The Breakfast Show as they speak with Jing Chan, founder of Sensibilities, about the misconceptions people have about starting a fashion label, and the lessons she’s learned building a business in a high-cost, highly competitive market like Singapore.

Starting a fashion brand sounds glamorous, until you realise how much of it has nothing to do with design.
Join The Breakfast Show as they speak with Jing Chan, founder of Sensibilities, about the misconceptions people have about starting a fashion label, and the lessons she&rsquo;s learned building a business in a high-cost, highly competitive market like Singapore.

Mind Your Business: How Jing Chan built sensibilities as a young founder

PepsiCo has reported a strong start to 2026, beating expectations on revenue and earnings while maintaining its full-year guidance. Price cuts on key snack brands, stronger beverage trends, and a broader brand refresh helped improve volumes, especially in North America.

In this episode of Companies to Watch, Dan Koh and Ryan Huang break down PepsiCo’s latest earnings, the turnaround efforts shaping the business, and the risks still facing the company.

PepsiCo has reported a strong start to 2026, beating expectations on revenue and earnings while maintaining its full-year guidance. Price cuts on key snack brands, stronger beverage trends, and a broader brand refresh helped improve volumes, especially in North America.
In this episode of Companies to Watch, Dan Koh and Ryan Huang break down PepsiCo&rsquo;s latest earnings, the turnaround efforts shaping the business, and the risks still facing the company.

Companies To Watch: PepsiCo starts 2026 strong as snack volumes recover 

The recent conflict in the Middle East has triggered fresh volatility in global energy markets, but beyond the immediate price shocks, it’s also exposing just how dependent modern economies remain on fragile, imported energy systems. For Singapore, where most of our electricity is generated from imported natural gas, the question isn’t just about costs, but about vulnerability.

In this episode of Morning Shot, the Breakfast Show speaks with Jeffery Tan, Group General Counsel and Chief Sustainability Officer at Jardine Cycle & Carriage, to unpack why going green is not just a climate issue but a resilience strategy, how energy shocks are reshaping the way we think about efficiency and risk, and what this means for Singapore’s economic security going forward.

The recent conflict in the Middle East has triggered fresh volatility in global energy markets, but beyond the immediate price shocks, it&rsquo;s also exposing just how dependent modern economies remain on fragile, imported energy systems. For Singapore, where most of our electricity is generated from imported natural gas, the question isn&rsquo;t just about costs, but about vulnerability.
In this episode of Morning Shot, the Breakfast Show speaks with Jeffery Tan, Group General Counsel and Chief Sustainability Officer at Jardine Cycle &amp; Carriage, to unpack why going green is not just a climate issue but a resilience strategy, how energy shocks are reshaping the way we think about efficiency and risk, and what this means for Singapore&rsquo;s economic security going forward.

Breakfast Bites: Job references - Would you risk your reputation for a friend?

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