Can Singapore truly become a "City in Nature"? 🎧 During our "Saturday Mornings Sit-Down conversation" - Glenn van Zutphen and Neil Humphreys discuss the challenges of human-wildlife coexistence in Singapore with experts Anbarasi Boopal (ACRES) and Shawn Lum (Jane Goodall Institute Singapore, NTU Asian School of the Environment).

We talk about recent monkey sightings in Singapore's HDBs in Pungol that highlight the growing friction between urban development and wildlife.  🏙️🐒 Can Singaporeans learn to live in harmony with their wild neighbors? 🤔

Can Singapore truly become a "City in Nature"? 🎧 During our "Saturday Mornings Sit-Down conversation" - Glenn van Zutphen and Neil Humphreys discuss the challenges of human-wildlife coexistence in Singapore with experts Anbarasi Boopal (ACRES) and Shawn Lum (Jane Goodall Institute Singapore, NTU Asian School of the Environment).
We talk about recent monkey sightings in Singapore's HDBs in Pungol that highlight the growing friction between urban development and wildlife.  🏙️🐒 Can Singaporeans learn to live in harmony with their wild neighbors? 🤔

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: Singapore needs to learn to live with its wildlife neighbors

Saturday Mornings Show host Glenn van Zutphen has a delicious conversation with Chef Violet Oon, the nation’s beloved Peranakan food ambassador. Her newest Bibik ("autie" in Malay) Violet Cafe at Great World brings handmade kueh, nostalgic bakes, durian specials, and comforting favourites to a warm, vibrant space designed to feel like a Bibik’s home.

She describes her two cafés as a celebration of Peranakan warmth with rattan chairs, batik accents, vintage recipe books, and heritage treasures. At the entrance, a kueh counter greets guests with handmade Nyonya treats, house‑made kaya, and kopi and teh blends.

Chef Violet shares why Peranakan cuisine is rising globally, how heritage food connects generations of Singaporeans, and why authenticity matters more than ever.

Bibik Violet joins the flagship outlet at Temasek Shophouse, continuing the group’s mission to preserve and elevate Peranakan culture.

<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> has a delicious conversation with <a href="https://violetoon.com/about-violet-oon-singapore/">Chef Violet Oon,</a> the nation&rsquo;s beloved Peranakan food ambassador. Her newest <a href="https://bibikviolet.com/">Bibik ("autie" in Malay) Violet Cafe at Great World</a> brings handmade kueh, nostalgic bakes, durian specials, and comforting favourites to a warm, vibrant space designed to feel like a Bibik&rsquo;s home.
She describes her two caf&eacute;s as a celebration of Peranakan warmth with rattan chairs, batik accents, vintage recipe books, and heritage treasures. At the entrance, a kueh counter greets guests with handmade Nyonya treats, house‑made kaya, and kopi and teh blends.
Chef Violet shares why <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peranakan_cuisine">Peranakan cuisine</a> is rising globally, how heritage food connects generations of Singaporeans, and why authenticity matters more than ever.
Bibik Violet joins the flagship outlet at <a href="https://www.temasekshophouse.org.sg/">Temasek Shophouse</a>, continuing the group&rsquo;s mission to preserve and elevate Peranakan culture.

Saturday Mornings: Chef Violet Oon on Peranakan Food Heritage and How It Still Defines Modern Singapore

Saturday Mornings Show host Glenn van Zutphen talks with Mike Cherney, Southeast Asia Correspondent for The Wall Street Journal, to unpack a major development in U.S. and China tensions: the deployment of U.S. Coast Guard, fast‑response cutters to Singapore and the Philippines.

The six, 154‑foot vessels are part of a new “expeditionary cutter squadron” that were formerly deployed in the Middle East. Now, they’re operating across the Pacific to challenge China’s growing maritime power and deter moves on Taiwan or contested South China Sea features claimed by the Philippines and Vietnam.

Mike explains why the Coast Guard, not just the U.S Navy, is becoming central to Washington’s Indo‑Pacific strategy as it offers a lower‑escalation, high‑presence alternative that signals resolve without triggering conflict. We explore what it means for ASEAN security, and how China is likely to respond.

<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> talks with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wsj.com/news/author/mike-cherney">Mike Cherney, Southeast Asia Correspondent for The Wall Street Journal,</a> to unpack a major development in U.S. and China tensions: the deployment of U.S. Coast Guard, fast‑response cutters to Singapore and the Philippines.
The six, 154‑foot vessels are part of a new &ldquo;expeditionary cutter squadron&rdquo; that were formerly deployed in the Middle East. Now, they&rsquo;re operating across the Pacific to challenge China&rsquo;s growing maritime power and deter moves on Taiwan or contested South China Sea features claimed by the Philippines and Vietnam.
Mike explains why the Coast Guard, not just the U.S Navy, is becoming central to Washington&rsquo;s Indo‑Pacific strategy as it offers a lower‑escalation, high‑presence alternative that signals resolve without triggering conflict. We explore what it means for ASEAN security, and how China is likely to respond.

Saturday Mornings: U.S. Coast Guard Cutters  in the Pacific Signal Washington's Strategic Shift

Saturday Mornings Show host Glenn van Zutphen looks at the Sands for Singapore Charity Festival with Nicholas Ionides, Senior Vice President of Communications & Corporate Affairs at Marina Bay Sands from 28 to 30 August. The Festival blends food, music, and philanthropy into three nights of meaningful giving.

Since 2013, the Festival has raised over S$45 million for social causes supporting low‑income families, youths, seniors, and persons with disabilities.

This year, features fundraising experiences, community booths, and complimentary entertainment designed to make giving accessible and fun.

Opening night features Singaporean artist RRILEY, alongside The Good Bites Market, where gourmet pop‑ups channel proceeds to AWWA’s Enabled Living @ Bedok programme.

Visitors can also create digital school packs for NorthLight School students .

<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> looks at the <a href="https://www.marinabaysands.com/company-information/corporate-social-responsibility/sands-for-singapore.html">Sands for Singapore Charity Festival</a> with <a href="https://sg.linkedin.com/in/nionides">Nicholas Ionides, Senior Vice President of Communications &amp; Corporate Affairs</a> at Marina Bay Sands from 28 to 30 August. The Festival blends food, music, and philanthropy into three nights of meaningful giving.
Since 2013, the Festival has raised over S$45 million for social causes supporting low‑income families, youths, seniors, and persons with disabilities.
This year, features fundraising experiences, community booths, and complimentary entertainment designed to make giving accessible and fun.
Opening night features Singaporean artist<a href="https://www.instagram.com/rriley/?hl=en"> RRILEY,</a> alongside The Good Bites Market, where gourmet pop‑ups channel proceeds to AWWA&rsquo;s Enabled Living @ Bedok programme.
Visitors can also create&nbsp;digital school packs for NorthLight School students .

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