🌍MoneyFM 89.3’s Saturday Mornings Show host Glenn van Zutphen sits down with Daniel Tham, Principal Curator of the Singapore History Gallery at the National Museum to discuss its first full transformation since 2006. 

The gallery reopened on 10 October 2026, unveiling a people‑centred narrative spanning more than 700 years of history, immersive multimedia spaces, and newly acquired artefacts. 

He led the 11‑month revamp shaped by community feedback from over 160 participants and guidance from a 12‑member academic panel. Daniel explains why the gallery is now anchored on the question “Who are we?”, and how identity, multiculturalism, and lived experiences form the backbone of the refreshed exhibition.

We explore highlights across the seven zones from maritime beginnings to independence to contemporary Singapore including a restored 1970s HDB lift, the iconic Singapore Stone, Zubir Said’s piano, and interactive stations that let visitors contribute their own reflections. 

🌍MoneyFM 89.3&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.moneyfm893.sg/shows/glenn-van-zutphen-on-saturday-mornings/">Saturday Mornings Show </a><a href="https://WWW.VANMEDIAGROUP.COM">host Glenn van Zutphen</a> sits down with Daniel Tham, Principal Curator of the Singapore History Gallery at the National Museum to discuss its first full transformation since 2006. 
The gallery reopened on 10 October 2026, unveiling a people‑centred narrative spanning more than 700 years of history, immersive multimedia spaces, and newly acquired artefacts.&nbsp;
He led the 11‑month revamp shaped by community feedback from over 160 participants and guidance from a 12‑member academic panel. Daniel explains why the gallery is now anchored on the question &ldquo;Who are we?&rdquo;, and how identity, multiculturalism, and lived experiences form the backbone of the refreshed exhibition.
We explore highlights across the seven zones from maritime beginnings to independence to contemporary Singapore including a restored 1970s HDB lift, the iconic Singapore Stone, Zubir Said&rsquo;s piano, and interactive stations that let visitors contribute their own reflections.&nbsp;

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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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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Saturday Mornings: Inside the Revamped Singapore History Gallery with Curator Daniel Tham

🌍MoneyFM 89.3’s Saturday Mornings Show host Glenn van Zutphen goes off-shore with Lisa Mead, the globally travelled superyacht chef whose career has taken her from Queensland to the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, and luxury vessels serving royalty, heads of state, and celebrities. 

Lisa shares what it really takes to thrive as a superyacht chef: cooking in tight galleys during storms, adapting menus on the fly, and managing high‑pressure expectations from VIP guests. 

She recounts the time she was attacked by pirates in the Caribbean, the night she found herself on a sinking yacht, and the unforgettable sing‑along with Pete Townshend of The Who.

We also explore her new course, Introduction to Cheffing on Superyachts, designed for land‑based chefs who want to transition into the industry. Lisa explains the differences between land and sea kitchens, the destinations she’s worked in, and why superyacht cheffing demands creativity, resilience, and leadership.

🌍MoneyFM 89.3&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.moneyfm893.sg/shows/glenn-van-zutphen-on-saturday-mornings/">Saturday Mornings Show </a><a href="https://WWW.VANMEDIAGROUP.COM">host Glenn van Zutphen</a> goes off-shore with <a href="https://lisamead.com/">Lisa Mead, the globally travelled superyacht chef </a>whose career has taken her from Queensland to the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, and luxury vessels serving royalty, heads of state, and celebrities. 
Lisa shares what it really takes to thrive as a superyacht chef: cooking in tight galleys during storms, adapting menus on the fly, and managing high‑pressure expectations from VIP guests. 
She recounts the time she was attacked by pirates in the Caribbean, the night she found herself on a sinking yacht, and the unforgettable sing‑along with Pete Townshend of The Who.
We also explore her new course, Introduction to Cheffing on Superyachts, designed for land‑based chefs who want to transition into the industry. Lisa explains the differences between land and sea kitchens, the destinations she&rsquo;s worked in, and why superyacht cheffing demands creativity, resilience, and leadership.

Saturday Mornings: Storms, Celebrities & Sinking Yachts: Superyacht Chef Lisa Mead on Cooking Under Pressure

🌍MoneyFM 89.3’s Saturday Mornings Show host Glenn van Zutphen sits down with Daniel Kwa, alumnus of The Purple Parade Leadership Development Programme and a 2026 organising committee member to spotlight one of Singapore’s most meaningful ground‑up movements: The Purple Parade, the national platform championing inclusion and celebrating the abilities of Persons with Disabilities. 

This year’s event has been postponed to early 2027 due to the current hazardous haze in Singapore, with organisers prioritising the safety of participants and caregivers. 

Daniel shares his journey from Pathlight School to ITE, Singapore Polytechnic, NTU, and now a professional role in data‑centre operations at a local bank. It's a story of resilience, determination, and breaking assumptions.

We explore how the Leadership Development Programme equipped him with confidence, communication skills, and the ability to take on high‑visibility public roles. Daniel also reflects on workplace inclusion, navigating corporate expectations, and why the Purple Parade’s “5 Cs” of Campaigns, Carnivals, Concerts, Contingents, Conversations matter more than ever.

🌍MoneyFM 89.3&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.moneyfm893.sg/shows/glenn-van-zutphen-on-saturday-mornings/">Saturday Mornings Show </a><a href="https://WWW.VANMEDIAGROUP.COM">host Glenn van Zutphen</a> sits down with Daniel Kwa, alumnus of <a href="https://purpleparade.sg/leadership-development-programme/">The Purple Parade Leadership Development Programme</a> and a 2026 organising committee member to&nbsp;spotlight one of Singapore&rsquo;s most meaningful ground‑up movements: <a href="https://purpleparade.sg/about/">The Purple Parade</a>, the national platform championing inclusion and celebrating the abilities of Persons with Disabilities. 
This year&rsquo;s event has been postponed to early 2027 due to the current hazardous haze in Singapore, with organisers prioritising the safety of participants and caregivers.&nbsp;
Daniel shares his journey from Pathlight School to ITE, Singapore Polytechnic, NTU, and now a professional role in data‑centre operations at a local bank. It's a story of resilience, determination, and breaking assumptions.
We explore how the Leadership Development Programme equipped him with confidence, communication skills, and the ability to take on high‑visibility public roles. Daniel also reflects on workplace inclusion, navigating corporate expectations, and why the Purple Parade&rsquo;s &ldquo;5 Cs&rdquo; of Campaigns, Carnivals, Concerts, Contingents, Conversations matter more than ever.

Saturday Mornings: The Purple Parade: Inclusion, Leadership & Resilience... Daniel Kwa on Building a More Accessible Singapore

🌍On MoneyFM 89.3’s International News Review, Steve Okun  joins Saturday Mornings Show host Glenn van Zutphen to break down a week where Southeast Asia’s haze crisis collided with political theatre, energy geopolitics, and a very awkward moment in Washington.

Singapore has taken the unprecedented step of issuing legal notices to seven Indonesian companies linked to fires driving the toxic haze blanketing the island. It's a move allowed under the Transboundary Haze Pollution Act and one that carries real diplomatic weight. 

Meanwhile, East Kalimantan governor Rudy Mas'ud is facing backlash for travelling to Singapore during the crisis, as fires continue to rage across Borneo. 

Malaysia, for its part, says it simply wants “a good chat,” with no plans for legal action underscoring ASEAN’s familiar struggle to act collectively.

Then to global energy politics, where Taiwan says it’s making progress on Alaska LNG, after President Trump declared the island would buy 30% of its output, a statement that sent markets scrambling and diplomats clarifying.

And finally, Washington’s newest headline: Katie Zacharia, the White House press secretary is out in record time. She admitted that she’s “not a lawyer,” after fielding legal questions she wasn’t prepared for. It sparked a debate about competence, communication, credibility, and what President Trump's vetting process for such an important role.

🌍On MoneyFM 89.3&rsquo;s International News Review, <a href="https://www.apacadvisors.com/about">Steve Okun </a>&nbsp;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 break down a week where Southeast Asia&rsquo;s haze crisis collided with political theatre, energy geopolitics, and a very awkward moment in Washington.
Singapore has taken the unprecedented step of issuing legal notices to seven Indonesian companies linked to fires driving the toxic haze blanketing the island. It's a move allowed under the Transboundary Haze Pollution Act and one that carries real diplomatic weight. 
Meanwhile, East Kalimantan governor Rudy Mas'ud is facing backlash for travelling to Singapore during the crisis, as fires continue to rage across Borneo.&nbsp;
Malaysia, for its part, says it simply wants &ldquo;a good chat,&rdquo; with no plans for legal action underscoring ASEAN&rsquo;s familiar struggle to act collectively.
Then to global energy politics, where Taiwan says it&rsquo;s making progress on Alaska LNG, after President Trump declared the island would buy 30% of its output, a statement that sent markets scrambling and diplomats clarifying.
And finally, Washington&rsquo;s newest headline: Katie Zacharia, the White House press secretary is out in record time. She admitted that she&rsquo;s &ldquo;not a lawyer,&rdquo; after fielding legal questions she wasn&rsquo;t prepared for. It sparked a debate about competence, communication, credibility, and what President Trump's vetting process for such an important role.

Saturday Mornings: Inside the Revamped Singapore History Gallery with Curator Daniel Tham

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