For the first time since 1989, residents of Housing Board flats are now legally allowed to keep pet cats in their homes.

1st September marks the start of a two-year transition period until 31st August 2026, to help cat owners ease into the changes. By the end of the transition period, all pet cats must be microchipped and licensed.

Up to two cats (and one dog of an approved breed, according to current limits) will be allowed in each flat while private premises can house up to a combination of three cats and/or dogs.

Cat owners are required to apply for a licence using their cat’s microchip number via AVS’ Pet Animal Licensing System. All first-time cat licence applicants will also need to complete a one-time free online pet ownership course. 

On this episode of Morning Shot, Aarthi Sankar, Executive Director, SPCA Singapore shares her first-hand insights. 

Presented by: Audrey Siek & Emaad Akhtar
Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)
Photo credits: SPCA Singapore

For the first time since 1989, residents of Housing Board flats are now legally allowed to keep pet cats in their homes.
1st September marks the start of a two-year transition period until 31st August 2026, to help cat owners ease into the changes. By the end of the transition period, all pet cats must be microchipped and licensed.
Up to two cats (and one dog of an approved breed, according to current limits) will be allowed in each flat while private premises can house up to a combination of three cats and/or dogs.
Cat owners are required to apply for a licence using their cat’s microchip number via AVS’ Pet Animal Licensing System. All first-time cat licence applicants will also need to complete a one-time free online pet ownership course. 
On this episode of Morning Shot, Aarthi Sankar, Executive Director, SPCA Singapore shares her first-hand insights. 
Presented by: Audrey Siek &amp; Emaad Akhtar Produced &amp; Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (<a href="mailto:ykaiting@sph.com.sg">ykaiting@sph.com.sg</a>) Photo credits: SPCA Singapore

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: Feline friends allowed! Cat licensing scheme kicks in Sept 1, welfare groups urge cat owners not to abandon their felines.

At work, you may have observed different groups of people. There's the group that loves using AI to help with their personal and professional workflows; while there are others that reject the use of artificial intelligence programs. And of course, there are a couple of those in between.

We’re diving into a fascinating study by Salesforce that reveals five distinct AI personas within Singapore’s workforce.

Are you an AI Superfan, a Rebel, or something entirely different? 



Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang

Produced and Edited by Audrey Siek 

Photo and music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

At work, you may have observed different groups of people. There's the group that loves using AI to help with their personal and professional workflows; while there are others that reject the use of artificial intelligence programs. And of course, there are a couple of those in between.
We’re diving into a fascinating study by Salesforce that reveals five distinct AI personas within Singapore’s workforce.
Are you an AI Superfan, a Rebel, or something entirely different? 
 
Presented by Audrey Siek &amp; Ryan Huang
Produced and Edited by Audrey Siek 
Photo and music credits: Pixabay &amp; its talented community of contributors

Breakfast Bites: Are you a fan of using AI at work? Find out your persona!

Pan Jingyi, Economics Associate Director, S&P Global Market Intelligence discusses the implications of the US elections for Singapore and the regional economy. She also reviews the latest rounds of PMI data showing a slight moderation in the economy's expansion.

Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

Pan Jingyi, Economics Associate Director, S&amp;P Global Market Intelligence discusses the implications of the US elections for Singapore and the regional economy. She also reviews the latest rounds of PMI data showing a slight moderation in the economy's expansion.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

Bigger Pic: US elections implications for Singapore's economy 

The US Presidential Election will be decided just days ahead of the world's most important climate negotiations at COP29.

Democratic candidate and Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican candidate and former President Donald Trump have divergent views on major foreign policy issues, including climate change, immigration, and the Russia-Ukraine war.

But be it a Harris or Trump presidency, there is no doubt that the new president will face a host of foreign policy challenges.

On part two of a special two-part edition of Morning Shot, focusing on the US Presidential Election, Kal Raustiala, Promise Institute Distinguished Professor of Comparative and International Law at UCLA Law School and Director of the UCLA Ronald W. Burkle Center for International Relations shares his insights on how the outcome of the US Presidential Election will shape how the United States tackles global issues in the coming four years.

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

The US Presidential Election will be decided just days ahead of the world's most important climate negotiations at COP29.
Democratic candidate and Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican candidate and former President Donald Trump have divergent views on major foreign policy issues, including climate change, immigration, and the Russia-Ukraine war.
But be it a Harris or Trump presidency, there is no doubt that the new president will face a host of foreign policy challenges.
On part two of a special two-part edition of Morning Shot, focusing on the US Presidential Election, Kal Raustiala, Promise Institute Distinguished Professor of Comparative and International Law at UCLA Law School and Director of the UCLA Ronald W. Burkle Center for International Relations shares his insights on how the outcome of the US Presidential Election will shape how the United States tackles global issues in the coming four years.
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: Elijah Nouvelage/AFP/Getty Images, Jacquelyn Martin/AP, pixabay &amp; its talented community of contributors / Designed by Yeo Kai Ting

Morning Shot: Feline friends allowed! Cat licensing scheme kicks in Sept 1, welfare groups urge cat owners not to abandon their felines.

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