🌍On MoneyFM 89.3’s Leaders in Action Segment, General Manager Richard Margo joins Saturday Mornings Show host Glenn van Zutphen to discuss the new Mövenpick Resort & Spa Bintan Lagoon, and how Bintan is trying to move from a weekend escape into a full‑scale tourism destination. 

With 408 rooms, restaurants, a beach club, Recreation Village, Spa, two golf courses, and more... the resort is designed for families, couples, and MICE groups.

🌍On MoneyFM 89.3&rsquo;s Leaders in Action Segment, <a href="https://all.accor.com/hotel/B9X8/index.en.shtml">General Manager Richard Margo</a> joins <a href="https://www.moneyfm893.sg/shows/glenn-van-zutphen-on-saturday-mornings/">Saturday Mornings Show&nbsp;</a><a href="https://WWW.VANMEDIAGROUP.COM">host Glenn van Zutphen</a> to discuss&nbsp;the new M&ouml;venpick Resort &amp; Spa Bintan Lagoon, and how Bintan is trying to move from a weekend escape into a full‑scale tourism destination. 
With 408 rooms, restaurants, a beach club, Recreation Village, Spa, two golf courses, and more... the resort is designed for families, couples, and MICE groups.

Start your weekend right with Saturday Mornings for sharp commentary on the stories that matter — without losing the lighter side of the weekend. Informative, conversational, and always relevant — Saturday Mornings with Glenn van Zutphen, only on MONEY FM 89.3.

Start your weekend right with Saturday Mornings for sharp commentary on the stories that matter &mdash; without losing the lighter side of the weekend. Informative, conversational, and always relevant &mdash; Saturday Mornings with Glenn van Zutphen, only on MONEY FM 89.3.

Saturday Mornings with Glenn van Zutphen

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.

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Start your weekend right with Glenn van Zutphen and an interesting mix of guests. Weekly news commentary with international journalists, and tidbits on Singapore's most interesting places.

Saturday Mornings: Bintan’s Big Tourism Leap at the New Mövenpick Resort & Spa Bintan Lagoon

🌍On MoneyFM 89.3 Kalai Vanan Balakrishnan, President of ACRES, the organisation at the front lines of protecting wildlife and raising awareness about animal welfare joins Saturday Mornings Show host Glenn van Zutphen to discuss two major stories this week in Singapore:

NParks’ dramatic seizure of 101 illegal pets from a residential unit including axolotls, tortoises, frogs, exotic fish, and a gecko suffering from a ruptured eye. The case exposes a growing underground trade driven by Telegram groups and private sellers, and the rising cruelty behind “cute” exotic pets.

We also unpack the viral video of two monitor lizards “hugging” in Sengkang which, as Kalai explains, was actually a dominance fight between two males, not romance.

It’s a reminder that Singapore’s wildlife is wild, and residents need to understand behaviour before intervening.

With World Animal Day on 17 October, Kalai shares what Singaporeans must know about wildlife protection, how to respond when encountering animals in distress, and why ACRES’ rescue hotline is more critical than ever.

Wildlife Rescue & Crime Hotline:+65 9783 7782 Daily from 7.00am to 1.00am

🌍On MoneyFM 89.3 Kalai Vanan Balakrishnan, <a href="https://acres.org.sg/">President of ACRES, the organisation at the front lines of protecting wildlife and raising awareness about animal welfare </a>joins <a href="https://www.moneyfm893.sg/shows/glenn-van-zutphen-on-saturday-mornings/">Saturday Mornings Show&nbsp;</a><a href="https://WWW.VANMEDIAGROUP.COM">host Glenn van Zutphen</a> to discuss two major stories this week in Singapore:
<a href="https://www.nparks.gov.sg/">NParks&rsquo;</a> dramatic seizure of 101 illegal pets from a residential unit including axolotls, tortoises, frogs, exotic fish, and a gecko suffering from a ruptured eye. The case exposes a growing underground trade driven by Telegram groups and private sellers, and the rising cruelty behind &ldquo;cute&rdquo; exotic pets.
We also unpack the viral video of two monitor lizards &ldquo;hugging&rdquo; in Sengkang which, as Kalai explains, was actually a dominance fight between two males, not romance.
It&rsquo;s a reminder that Singapore&rsquo;s wildlife is wild, and residents need to understand behaviour before intervening.
With World Animal Day on 17 October, Kalai shares what Singaporeans must know about wildlife protection, how to respond when encountering animals in distress, and why ACRES&rsquo; rescue hotline is more critical than ever.
Wildlife Rescue &amp; Crime Hotline:<a href="tel:+6597837782">+65 9783 7782</a> Daily from 7.00am to 1.00am

Saturday Mornings: Illegal Pets, "Hugging" Monitor Lizards, And Singapore’s Wildlife Crisis

🌍On MoneyFM 89.3 H.E. Peter Storer, Ambassador of Austria to Singapore and Kenneth Tan, Pres, Singapore Film Society join Saturday Mornings Show host Glenn van Zutphen to look at the first‑ever Austrian Film Festival in Singapore, celebrating 60 years of Austria–Singapore diplomatic relations. 

Running from 18–27 September, the festival showcases seven films that go far beyond the postcard image of Austria. 

From The Blood Countess (opening gala with a Brotzeit reception) to features and shorts at Golden Village VivoCity, including Der Souffleur with Willem Dafoe, Sleeping with a Tiger, Toni Erdmann, and Double Happiness.

Then comes the grand finale: The Sound of Music at Capitol Cinema on 3 October, complete with Austrian culinary experiences, a live Kaiserschmarrn station, Austrian wine for VIP guests, and Red Bull‑sponsored drinks for regular ticket holders. 

Ambassador Storer and Kenneth Tan share why Austrian cinema matters, how the festival deepens cultural ties, and why The Sound of Music remains one of Singapore’s most beloved films.

🌍On MoneyFM 89.3 <a href="https://www.bmeia.gv.at/en/austrian-embassy-singapore/about-us/the-ambassador">H.E. Peter Storer, Ambassador of Austria to Singapore</a> and <a href="https://www.singaporefilmsociety.com/about-us">Kenneth Tan, Pres, Singapore Film Society</a> join <a href="https://www.moneyfm893.sg/shows/glenn-van-zutphen-on-saturday-mornings/">Saturday Mornings Show&nbsp;</a><a href="https://WWW.VANMEDIAGROUP.COM">host Glenn van Zutphen</a> to look at the&nbsp;first‑ever&nbsp;<a href="https://austrianfilmfestival.sg/">Austrian Film Festival in Singapore,</a> celebrating 60 years of Austria&ndash;Singapore diplomatic relations. 
Running from 18&ndash;27 September, the festival showcases seven films that go far beyond the postcard image of Austria. 
From&nbsp;The Blood Countess (opening gala with a Brotzeit reception) to features and shorts at Golden Village VivoCity, including Der Souffleur with Willem Dafoe, Sleeping with a Tiger, Toni Erdmann, and Double Happiness.
Then comes the grand finale: The Sound of Music at Capitol Cinema on 3 October, complete with Austrian culinary experiences, a live Kaiserschmarrn station, Austrian wine for VIP guests, and Red Bull‑sponsored drinks for regular ticket holders. 
Ambassador Storer and Kenneth Tan share why Austrian cinema matters, how the festival deepens cultural ties, and why&nbsp;The Sound of Music remains one of Singapore&rsquo;s most beloved films.

Saturday Mornings: Austrian Film Festival in Singapore: Culture, Food, The Sound of Music

🌍On MoneyFM 89.3 Tara Strunk, General Manager of the American Association of Singapore and Paula Salles Ferreira from the Bukit Timah Saddle Club join Saturday Mornings Show host Glenn van Zutphen to talk about a mix of culture, sport, and community as Singapore gears up for the annual Fall Fest, a uniquely American celebration set against one of Singapore’s most beautiful equestrian backdrops.

Tara shares how Fall Fest brings a slice of Americana to the tropics: live music, fall‑themed games, seasonal food and drinks, horse demonstrations, and wide‑open green spaces where families can relax and play. In Singapore since 1917, AAS brings together people of all ages and passports to enjoy an afternoon of fun. Event main sponsor: Singapore American School.

Paula is an elite vaulting coach and former Brazilian national team athlete, whose explains why vaulting, gymnastics on horseback, is a powerful confidence‑building sports for kids and adults, and why Singaporeans are increasingly drawn to equestrian experiences.

Tickets and information: https://www.aasingapore.com/fallfest

🌍On MoneyFM 89.3 Tara Strunk, General Manager of the <a href="https://www.aasingapore.com/">American Association of Singapore </a>and Paula Salles Ferreira from the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.btsc.org.sg/">Bukit Timah Saddle Club</a> join <a href="https://www.moneyfm893.sg/shows/glenn-van-zutphen-on-saturday-mornings/">Saturday Mornings Show&nbsp;</a><a href="https://WWW.VANMEDIAGROUP.COM">host Glenn van Zutphen</a> to talk about a mix of culture, sport, and community as Singapore gears up for the <a href="https://www.aasingapore.com/fallfest">annual Fall Fest,</a> a uniquely American celebration set against one of Singapore&rsquo;s most beautiful equestrian backdrops.
Tara shares how Fall Fest brings a slice of Americana to the tropics: live music, fall‑themed games, seasonal food and drinks, horse demonstrations, and wide‑open green spaces where families can relax and play. In Singapore since 1917, AAS brings together people of all ages and passports to enjoy an afternoon of fun. Event main sponsor: <a href="https://www.sas.edu.sg/">Singapore American School</a>.
Paula is an elite vaulting coach and former Brazilian national team athlete, whose explains why vaulting, gymnastics on horseback, is a powerful confidence‑building sports for kids and adults, and why Singaporeans are increasingly drawn to equestrian experiences.
Tickets and information: https://www.aasingapore.com/fallfest

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