Public transport fares should not be linked to service levels and disruptions. Singapore’s Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat said that during his recent ministerial statement in Parliament on the East-West Line train disruption that occurred from 25th to 30th September, in response to Workers’ Party Gerald Giam’s question on whether this incident and service levels can be taken into consideration in the Public Transport Council’s fare review exercise.

On this episode of Morning Shot, Walter Theseira, Associate Professor for the Economics Programme at Singapore University of Social Sciences shares his insights.

Presented by: Audrey Siek
Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)
Photo credits: Chong Jun Liang / ST

Public transport fares should not be linked to service levels and disruptions. Singapore’s Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat said that during his recent ministerial statement in Parliament on the East-West Line train disruption that occurred from 25th to 30th September, in response to Workers’ Party Gerald Giam’s question on whether this incident and service levels can be taken into consideration in the Public Transport Council’s fare review exercise.
On this episode of Morning Shot, Walter Theseira, Associate Professor for the Economics Programme at Singapore University of Social Sciences shares his insights.
Presented by: Audrey Siek Produced &amp; Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (<a href="mailto:ykaiting@sph.com.sg">ykaiting@sph.com.sg</a>) Photo credits: Chong Jun Liang / ST

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

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)

Morning Shot: Are current measures sufficient to ensure reliability of public transport?

Daphne Tan, Director of Business Development, CMC Markets Singapore discusses what investors are watching out for this week. She outlines the various market implications of the US election results.

Daphne Tan, Director of Business Development, CMC Markets Singapore discusses what investors are watching out for this week. She outlines the various market implications of the US election results.

Bigger Pic: US elections, rate decisions, earnings

Every time a new media platform comes along, politicians work to master it. 

In a bid to win over younger voters, both US presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have made a series of unorthodox campaign stops in the final stretch of the 2024 White House race: podcasts.

So, how impactful are podcasts compared with other forms of communication? And do these newer modes of media allow voters to peel the external layers off politicians to better understand them as a person?

On this episode of Morning Shot, Lea Redfern, Lecturer, Discipline of Media and Communications, University of Sydney and Andy Whitehouse, Senior Partner & Managing Partner at Penta Group, and Assistant Professor teaching political communications at Columbia University share their perspectives.

Presented by: Audrey Siek
Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)
Photo credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors & Getty Images / Designed by Yeo Kai Ting

Every time a new media platform comes along, politicians work to master it. 
In a bid to win over younger voters, both US presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have made a series of unorthodox campaign stops in the final stretch of the 2024 White House race: podcasts.
So, how impactful are podcasts compared with other forms of communication? And do these newer modes of media allow voters to peel the external layers off politicians to better understand them as a person?
On this episode of Morning Shot, Lea Redfern, Lecturer, Discipline of Media and Communications, University of Sydney and Andy Whitehouse, Senior Partner &amp; Managing Partner at Penta Group, and Assistant Professor teaching political communications at Columbia University share their perspectives.
Presented by: Audrey Siek Produced &amp; Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (<a href="mailto:ykaiting@sph.com.sg">ykaiting@sph.com.sg</a>) Photo credits: pixabay &amp; its talented community of contributors &amp; Getty Images / Designed by Yeo Kai Ting

Morning Shot: US Election Special - The 'Secret Life' of Podcasting & Media Engagement

As we welcome election week in the US, you may have noticed some symbols at the rallies and in the videos that pop up on social media. 

Both U.S. political parties have an animal symbol: A donkey for Democrats, and an elephant for Republicans. These animals are so much more than campaign symbols—they’re part of American history.

Audrey and Ryan dive into the fascinating backstory of these iconic mascots.



Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang

Produced and Edited by Audrey Siek 

Photo credits: CNN

Music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

As we welcome election week in the US, you may have noticed some symbols at the rallies and in the videos that pop up on social media. 
Both U.S. political parties have an animal symbol: A donkey for Democrats, and an elephant for Republicans. These animals are so much more than campaign symbols—they’re part of American history.
Audrey and Ryan dive into the fascinating backstory of these iconic mascots.
 
Presented by Audrey Siek &amp; Ryan Huang
Produced and Edited by Audrey Siek 
Photo credits: CNN
Music credits: Pixabay &amp; its talented community of contributors

Morning Shot: Are current measures sufficient to ensure reliability of public transport?

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