The Straits Times Journalist Christine Tan tells us how authorities busted one of the biggest kickback scandals in the history of Singapore's Ministry of Manpower. 
It started with an anonymous complaint about migrant worker cleaners in their estate giving money to their manager. An MOM investigation uncovered that a former operations manager had collected nearly S$400K from 57 Bangladeshi workers for the renewal of their work permits. The Singapore Home Brew Segment on the Saturday Mornings Show with host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys talk in the studio with Christine Tan about the specifics of this unprecedented case.

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The Straits Times Journalist Christine Tan tells us how authorities&nbsp;busted one of the biggest kickback scandals in the history of Singapore's Ministry of Manpower. It started with an anonymous complaint about migrant worker cleaners in their estate giving money to their manager. An MOM investigation uncovered that a former operations manager had collected nearly S$400K from 57 Bangladeshi workers for the renewal of their work permits. The Singapore Home Brew Segment on the Saturday Mornings Show with host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys talk in the studio with Christine Tan about the specifics of this unprecedented case.
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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

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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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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 with award-winning author Neil Humphreys.

Saturday Mornings:  How Singapore busted one of the biggest kickback scandals in M.O.M. history

One of the world’s greatest living artists. One of the most ambitious exhibitions Singapore has ever staged. Sugimoto’s “Form Is Emptiness” is a masterpiece — meditative, philosophical, and visually stunning. SAM Curators Amy Cheng and Angelica Ong walked us through the journey. If you care about art, perception, or time itself… go see this.

On The Wide Angle, we explore one of the most significant art events of the year: Hiroshi Sugimoto: Form Is Emptiness, a major exhibition at the Singapore Art Museum running from 29 May to 4 October 2026 — and the first large‑scale solo exhibition of Sugimoto’s work in Southeast Asia.

This ambitious project. Spanning five decades of Sugimoto’s practice, from photography and sculpture to architecture and conceptual art, the exhibition brings together over 60 works across 11 series, including Seascapes, Theatres, Sea of Buddha, Opticks, and Portraits.

We discuss the curators’ experience working with Sugimoto’s team, the philosophical ideas behind the exhibition, and what audiences can expect from this immersive, meditative encounter with one of contemporary art’s most influential figures.

One of the world&rsquo;s greatest living artists. One of the most ambitious exhibitions Singapore has ever staged. Sugimoto&rsquo;s &ldquo;Form Is Emptiness&rdquo; is a masterpiece &mdash; meditative, philosophical, and visually stunning. SAM Curators Amy Cheng and Angelica Ong walked us through the journey. If you care about art, perception, or time itself&hellip; go see this.
On The Wide Angle, we explore one of the most significant art events of the year: <a href="https://www.singaporeartmuseum.sg/art-events/exhibitions/hiroshi-sugimoto">Hiroshi Sugimoto: Form Is Emptiness</a>, a major exhibition at the Singapore Art Museum running from 29 May to 4 October 2026 &mdash; and the first large‑scale solo exhibition of Sugimoto&rsquo;s work in Southeast Asia.
This ambitious project. Spanning five decades of Sugimoto&rsquo;s practice, from photography and sculpture to architecture and conceptual art, the exhibition brings together over 60 works across 11 series, including Seascapes, Theatres, Sea of Buddha, Opticks, and Portraits.
We discuss the curators&rsquo; experience working with Sugimoto&rsquo;s team, the philosophical ideas behind the exhibition, and what audiences can expect from this immersive, meditative encounter with one of contemporary art&rsquo;s most influential figures.

Saturday Mornings: Form Is Emptiness: Inside SAM’s Landmark Hiroshi Sugimoto Exhibition

Women. Capital. Climate. 

The future of inclusive finance is being built across Asia. Angels of Impactturns 10 this year and CEO Laina Green joined me to talk about investing in women‑led, community‑based enterprises.  This week on Future Earth, we discuss the Singapore‑based “charitable purpose” enterprise investing in women‑led, community‑based, and sustainable businesses across Asia.

We explore Angels of Impact’s mission: to build an equitable, climate‑resilient future by directing philanthropic capital toward women and indigenous‑led enterprises that support UN SDGs #1 (No Poverty), #5 (Gender Equity), and #12 (Responsible Consumption & Production). Laina shares how women entrepreneurs are “turbocharging” local economies, strengthening climate resilience, and transforming communities from the ground up.

Women. Capital. Climate. 
The future of inclusive finance is being built across Asia.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.angelsofimpact.com/">Angels of Impact </a>turns 10 this year and CEO&nbsp;<a href="https://www.angelsofimpact.com/our-team.html">Laina Green </a>joined me to talk about investing in women‑led, community‑based enterprises.&nbsp; This week on Future Earth, we discuss the Singapore‑based &ldquo;charitable purpose&rdquo; enterprise investing in women‑led, community‑based, and sustainable businesses across Asia.
We explore Angels of Impact&rsquo;s mission: to build an equitable, climate‑resilient future by directing philanthropic capital toward women and indigenous‑led enterprises that support UN SDGs #1 (No Poverty), #5 (Gender Equity), and #12 (Responsible Consumption &amp; Production). Laina shares how women entrepreneurs are &ldquo;turbocharging&rdquo; local economies, strengthening climate resilience, and transforming communities from the ground up.

Saturday Mornings: Women, Capital & Climate: Angels of Impact Turns 10 and Redefines Inclusive Finance

This week on Singapore Home Brew, we shine a spotlight on one of Singapore’s most beloved festivals: i Light Singapore 2026, until 28 June to illuminate Marina Bay and Raffles Place with 14 light art installations by 17 local and international artists.

Festival Director Jason Chen tells us the behind the scenes stories about how this edition came together, how the art was chosen, and which exhibits stand out in this year’s theme: Movement. This exploration of how actions ripple through the world around us from kinetic sculptures to interactive light environments, the festival invites visitors to reflect on energy, flow, and the interconnectedness of urban life.

This week on&nbsp;Singapore Home Brew, we shine a spotlight on one of Singapore&rsquo;s most beloved festivals: <a href="https://www.ilightsingapore.gov.sg/">i Light Singapore 2026</a>, until 28 June to illuminate Marina Bay and Raffles Place with 14 light art installations by 17 local and international artists.
<a href="https://www.ura.gov.sg/Corporate/Media-Room/Media-Releases/pr26-42">Festival Director Jason Chen</a> tells us the behind the scenes stories about how this edition came together, how the art was chosen, and which exhibits stand out in this year&rsquo;s theme: Movement. This exploration of how actions ripple through the world around us from kinetic sculptures to interactive light environments, the festival invites visitors to reflect on energy, flow, and the interconnectedness of urban life.

Saturday Mornings: How Singapore busted one of the biggest kickback scandals in M.O.M. history

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