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MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
What's Trending: 32-year-old Singaporean woman asks Tiktok to help her find a man

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2026 18:36


What if your next relationship didn’t come from a dating app — but from TikTok? One Singaporean woman has taken an unconventional approach to finding love after spending more than S$1,000 on premium dating apps. Instead of swiping through more profiles, she turned to TikTok and created a matchmaking form for men who are serious about dating, marriage and starting a family. On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar discuss this viral story and dive into modern dating, compatibility, deal-breakers and just how far you’d go to find “the one”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
What's Trending: Is the 'lazy economy' booming? How much would you pay to do less?

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2026 18:23


What if you could pay someone else to take out your rubbish, pick up your parcels or deal with other annoying little tasks? A growing 'lazy economy' in China is seeing people pay for exactly that, including rubbish collection from their doorstep. But is it really about being lazy, or are people simply willing to pay a little to save time and hassle? On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar discuss the things we’d happily outsource and ask: what are Singaporeans willing to pay someone else to do because we just can’t be bothered?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
What's Trending: Eat your homework? China's bizarre new stress-relief trend

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2026 18:25


What if the best way to deal with school stress was to literally eat your homework? Students in China are going viral for buying edible workbooks made from rice paper, with the snacks designed to look like textbooks, dictionaries, certificates and even scholarship cards. On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar look into why this bizarre trend has taken off, whether it could catch on in Singapore, and what piece of homework they would have happily eaten back in school. And because homework doesn't exactly disappear when you grow up, we also ask: if you could eat one stressful thing from your adult life, what would it be?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
What's Trending: High school student suspended over a cup of coffee. Are school rules getting crazier?

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2026 18:54


A student in the US was suspended after bringing a cup of coffee to class and refusing to throw it away. Both student and parent argue that this new rule was not properly communicated to them as there was no 'official' announcement. On What's Trending, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar discuss the incident, which has sparked a debate over strict school rules, discipline, and whether some rules go too far. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
What's Trending: Gossip for sale? This woman says selling neighbourhood secrets bought her two houses

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2026 15:01


What if gossip wasn’t just something you whispered to your friends, but an actual business? On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh dive into the strange world of paid gossip, after a 67-year-old woman in Colombia says she makes money by collecting and selling neighbourhood secrets. She even says her gossip business has helped her buy two houses. And if you’re worried about your own secrets getting out? Apparently, she’ll take money to keep those quiet too. So, is gossip an untapped business opportunity? Would you pay to find out someone else’s secret or pay even more to make sure your own stays buried?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
What's Trending: Grab's new micro-drama causes a stir. But is it justified?

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2026 17:56


Grab has jumped on the microdrama trend with “I Fell In Love With My Grab Driver” — but the romantic storyline has sparked mixed reactions online. While some viewers are entertained by the premise, others are questioning whether it crosses the line by romanticising passenger-driver interactions. On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar dives into this viral story that has now received backlash online, and whether Grab made the right move with this.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
What's Trending: Too hot to handle? Singapore's wildest heat hacks.. just don't swim on the roads

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2026 20:47


Singapore is HOT. So hot that apparently, a regular swimming pool just isn’t enough. Three men in China have gone viral after turning the back of a pickup truck into a makeshift swimming pool, complete with watermelons, drinks and a drive around town. Sounds shiok… until the police got involved. On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar talk about the wildest ways people try to escape the heat, whether a mobile pool could ever work in Singapore, and the heat survival hacks we’d actually be willing to try. Plus, would you pay $20 for a Grab just to avoid walking outside in the afternoon?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
What's Trending: Singapore's students are among the world's best. Can you do better than a 15-year-old student?

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2026 24:16


Singapore’s students have once again proven they’re among the world’s top performers — ranking first in reading and second in mathematics and science in the latest OECD PISA study. But how would the rest of us fare if we had to sit the same test today? On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong puts Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar to the test, taking on questions inspired by the actual assessment to see if they can match the brainpower of Singapore’s 15-year-olds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
What's Trending: Is it okay for your neighbours to walk into your house during renovation?

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2026 16:29


Singaporeans love a good home renovation, but how kaypoh is too kaypoh? A property agent has taken to social media to question whether walking into someone’s home while it’s being renovated has become the norm. The post sparked debate after several neighbours allegedly entered a house undergoing renovation, taking photos and checking out everything from the kitchen to the ceiling, apparently without permission. So why are we so fascinated by other people’s homes? Would you sneak a peek if your neighbour’s door was open? On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar get into the debate and ask where we draw the line between being curious and being downright kaypoh. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
What's Trending: Two pilots turn an airport radio into a father-daughter catch up

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2026 17:12


On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar discuss a very unexpected family reunion over the radio. A father and daughter working as commercial pilots happened to cross paths while preparing for separate flights — and what started as a sweet “Pops?” moment quickly turned into a very relatable conversation about moving out, staying on the family phone plan and, eventually, being single! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
What's Trending: Need a friend? In Thailand, you can now hire one

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2026 17:36


On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar dives into a 'friend-for-hire' service that is trending in Thailand. The trend comes as more people live alone and lifestyles change, but the reasons for hiring a companion are not always about loneliness. For some, it is simply about having someone available when friends are busy, or paying for a specific kind of company without imposing on their existing friendships. But when companionship becomes a paid service, where do we draw the line between friendship and a transaction? And could this kind of service eventually find a market in Singapore?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
What's Trending: Ultimate food craving? Meituan delivery rider flies to Singapore... just for curry puffs

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2026 18:01


What’s the furthest you’ve ever gone to satisfy a food craving? Maybe you’ve paid an eye-watering $20 for islandwide delivery... but would you actually fly to another country for it? That’s apparently what happened when a Meituan delivery rider was spotted at Hong Lim Curry Puff in Singapore, picking up an order worth just S$13.50. The bizarre part? The rider had reportedly flown in from China, on a flight costing around S$455, just to collect the curry puffs. On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar break down the strange story and ask the more important question: how much would YOU be willing to pay to get your favourite food? And at what point does a food craving become a full-blown pilgrimage?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
What's Trending: Is your child complaining life is hard? Send them to THIS camp?

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2026 19:32


Parents in China are paying thousands of dollars to send their kids to 'hardship camps' where they chop wood, dig potatoes, feed pigs and live without Wi-Fi. The idea? Teach children gratitude, discipline and the value of hard work. But when kids are crying and begging to go home, it begs the question: is a little hardship good for kids or are we taking character building way too far? On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar break down those questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
What's Trending: Stand left or right? Is there a rude way to use an escalator?

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2026 16:39


One line or two? A surprisingly heated debate over escalator etiquette in South Korea has people asking: should we stand on one side and leave the other clear, or should everyone simply stand in two lines? And it turns out, escalators are just the beginning. From chope-ing tables with tissue packets and squeezing into queues, to giving up MRT seats and blocking pavements, Singapore has plenty of unwritten rules about how we’re supposed to behave in public. But who actually decides what’s rude and are Singaporeans becoming less considerate? On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar get into the social etiquette debates that can turn a perfectly normal commute, queue or meal into a minor public showdown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
Your Agenda: Can you quit your job without your spouse's approval?

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2026 15:27


He has a stable job, a decent salary and no kids yet. So why not take a risk while he’s still young? That’s what one listener wants to do. He’s in his late 20s, recently married and desperate to leave his job to pursue something he actually cares about. The problem? His wife doesn’t want him to quit. She’s planning to leave her own job next year, and with both of them potentially without stable incomes, she says their financial security has to come first. So who’s being unreasonable? Is marriage about supporting your partner’s dreams, even when they come with serious financial risks? Or does getting married mean some dreams have to take a back seat to shared responsibilities? On Your Agenda, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh unpack the ultimate question: Would you quit your stable job if your spouse told you not to?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
What's Trending: The 'Oreogate' saga sparks parenting debates. But was any of it real?

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2026 16:22


A mother asked fellow parents to stop packing Oreos in their children’s lunchboxes because her daughter, who doesn’t eat sweets at home, was upset seeing other kids enjoy them. What started as a simple request quickly turned into a viral parenting debate over boundaries, food choices and whether parents are becoming too protective of their children from disappointment. On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar dives into the online saga known now as 'Oreogate' and whether this was real in the first place, after some signs point to it being an advertisement for an AI platform.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
What's Trending: Could you still pass PSLE Maths today? Workbooks written by Math genius "God Wei" might help

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2026 20:48


On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar dives into the viral story of Chinese maths genius Wei Dongyi, whose new workbooks reportedly sold around 26,000 copies in just four days — and ask: is his fame a clever marketing tool, or simply expertise being put to good use? Beyond that, Hongbin quizzes Nadiah and Naz, with some math questions that might bring back memories of assessment books, tuition and late-night revision. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
What's Trending: Can your neighbour become family? One emotional goodbye after 23 years says yes

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2026 16:31


What happens when the people living next door become part of your family? After 23 years as neighbours, two women in Singapore had an emotional farewell when one family moved away. From lending each other household ingredients and helping with the kids, to being there for weddings and other major milestones, their relationship went far beyond a simple “hello” in the lift. On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar discuss whether we are losing that sense of neighbourly connection today, and whether we each have neighbours who we treat like family.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
What's Trending: Humanoid robots breaking Usain Bolt's world record, and that's not the end of it

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2026 16:22


On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar dives into the World Humanoid Robot Games held in Beijing which saw robots breaking Usain Bolt's world record. The World Humanoid Robot Games brings together thousands of humanoid robots to compete in everything from football and table tennis to athletics, dance and even firefighting. With robots becoming faster, more autonomous and increasingly human-like, are we watching the future of sport unfold — or the beginning of something that belongs in a sci-fi movie?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
What's Trending: Chendol, laksa or bak kut teh? Name your Singaporean baby with us

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2026 16:28


Would you name your newborn after your favourite food? A Danish food-and-travel blogging couple recently named their daughter Kaya after falling in love with Singapore’s famous kaya toast. On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar get creative: If you had to name your child after ONE Singaporean food, what would it be? Laksa? Chendol? Milo? Ondeh? Plus, they get into the increasingly wild world of baby names today. What are the strangest, funniest or most unexpected names you’ve come across?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
What's Trending: One man spent seven years rating benches... and found the love of his life

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2026 17:26


What does it take for a bench to earn a perfect 10/10? Sam Wilmot has spent seven years travelling around the UK and beyond, rating benches based on everything from their design to the view. But after getting married, he finally gave one special bench a perfect score because it holds a special place in his love story with his wife. On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar dive into how a quirky hobby led a man to finding the love of his life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
What's Trending: So bad it became a hit? The Chinese movie people are paying to hate-watch

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2026 17:07


What happens when a movie becomes famous for being terrible? A low-budget Chinese animated film called Niu Lai opened with almost no marketing and just 236 tickets sold in its first 10 days. Then the internet got hold of it. Now, it has reportedly crossed 10 million yuan at the box office. But there’s more to the story than a 'so bad it’s good' movie. Niu Lai was made over five years by a director and his mother, who taught themselves filmmaking and worked on the entire 86-minute film themselves. On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar discuss why audiences are rooting for an imperfect, handmade film in an age of AI-generated content and whether you would support your child chasing a dream even if it looked destined to fail.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
What's Trending: Harry & Meghan got beaten by cat videos. Is their star power fading?

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2026 16:39


Harry and Meghan’s latest Hollywood project has been beaten at the box office by… 70 minutes of viral cat videos. Their documentary Cookie Queens, which follows four Girl Scouts competing in the world of cookie sales, made around US$354,000 across 446 cinemas over its opening weekend. Meanwhile, CatVideoFest 2026 — a compilation of internet cat clips — pulled in about US$569,000 from just 255 cinemas. On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar look beyond the cats and ask whether celebrity power alone is still enough to sell a Hollywood project.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
What's Trending: Are some livestreamers starting to go too far?

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2026 17:07


Livestream shopping has gone from a niche online trend to a major way of selling everything from beauty products and fashion to crystals and collectibles. But as influencers and content creators increasingly turn their audiences into customers, are some livestreamers getting a little too comfortable with the people buying from them? On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar dives into a recent livestream controversy in Singapore which have sparked debate over angry outbursts, vulgarities and sellers publicly calling out customers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Being part of a fandom can be fun — you find people who share your interests, build friendships and celebrate the things you love. But when does passion cross the line into toxic behaviour? On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar look at why online fandoms can become hostile, and whether being fiercely loyal to your favourite celebrity or community can sometimes go too far.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
What's Trending: Why foreigners don't understand Singaporeans' 'PayWave' habit

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 17:34


You say “PayWave”, but would someone overseas actually know what you mean? The term came from Visa's branding for contactless payments, yet Singaporeans have embraced it so completely that we use it for almost any tap-to-pay transaction, even when we're using Mastercard, American Express or Apple Pay. On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar look at how “PayWave” became such a Singaporean staple. And it doesn't stop at PayWave. From “kopitiam” to "Grab” and “Panadol”, are Singaporeans just really good at turning brand names and borrowed words into everyday language?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
What's Trending: When the workload gets too much, is it okay to break down?

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 16:37


What happens when the workload becomes too much to handle? A video went viral after a fried chicken shop worker in Guangdong broke down after being left alone to handle a surge of orders. However, netizens praised the delivery riders who chose to comfort him instead of piling on more pressure. On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar discuss more workplace burnout, being overwhelmed, and how we should treat people who are struggling under pressure.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
What's Trending: How Mario Kart inspired a couple's trip to Singapore

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 18:35


Have you ever played a video game and you see beautiful landmarks and discover that you can actually visit that place in real life? Well, an American couple did just that after playing Mario Kart's Singapore Speedway track which made them decide to plan an entire trip to Singapore. On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar discusses how a single video game can inspire you to travel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
What's Trending: An AI movie made in Singapore. Would you pay to watch it?

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 14:47


A new movie was released in the cinemas on 9 August, but here's the catch - it's completely AI generated. The movie called "Trace Project" is a full-length movie generated by AI that depicts an ordinary young man from Singapore, who overcomes his father's disapproval to become the nation's first astronaut picked for a historic Mars exploration programme. On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar dives into the movie which has caused a stir on social media and what this means for the future of film in Singapore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
Your Agenda: Would you tell someone if you accidentally caught their partner cheating?

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 17:41


What would you do if an innocent Instagram Story accidentally exposed someone’s cheating partner? A 21-year-old man posted a group photo from his friend’s birthday dinner, only to receive a DM from a complete stranger asking about a man in the background. She recognised him as her boyfriend, who had told her he was overseas on a work trip. But where does his responsibility end? Should he answer her questions and help her piece together what happened or stay completely out of a relationship that isn't his? Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh unpack the tricky line between accidentally witnessing something, getting involved plus the bigger question of just how much our social media posts can reveal about other people. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
What's Trending: Which cai png ingredient best suits you?

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2026 19:43


With National Day just a few days away, The Singapore Global Network has launched a National Day-themed Mixed Rice Quiz. The quiz aims to find out how you would navigate hanging out with your friends over the National Day weekend. And the results will match you with a classic cai png ingredient, which will come with its own personality description. On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar gets into the spirit of National Day by playing this quiz and find out which cai png ingredient they are and what it reveals about them during the long-anticipated National Day weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
What's Trending: Jetstar to start charging for overhead carry-on bags... Would you pay for it?

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2026 18:31


Budget airlines have built their reputation on low fares, but are they still the cheaper option once all the add-ons are factored in? Jetstar's controversial new policy to charge passengers for using overhead cabin lockers from 2027. On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar discuss if it's fair to have a "pay only for what you use" approach that speeds up boarding, or another hidden fee that's pushing budget travel too far.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
What's Trending: Ghosted after a job interview? This site names and shames employers

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2026 18:36


Getting ghosted is already frustrating enough in the dating world, but what happens when your potential employer does the same? A new website, DidTheyGhostYou.com, is giving job seekers a platform to anonymously report companies that allegedly disappear after interviews. With employers such as Apple, Microsoft and Meta listed among the site’s 'Most Reported', could public accountability push companies to communicate better with candidates? On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar discuss whether employers owe interviewees a proper response, and if naming and shaming companies could actually change hiring practices or come back to haunt job seekers themselves.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
What's Trending: Does coloured hair still make you look unprofessional?

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2026 17:09


On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar dive into the old debate - does coloured hair impact your professional appearance? A now-deleted Facebook post went viral after it showed two Gen Z women with bright-coloured hair in an MRT. This re-ignited a conversation that has been going on for decades as to whether coloured hair should remain a taboo in the workplace. As such, the trio discusses why some people are still against people with coloured hair in the workplace, and why that attitude is shifting as the years go on.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
What's Trending: A grandpa joins China's viral sneak eating competition... but what happens next will make you cry

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 15:26


On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar dive into a viral moment that took place during a sneak eating competition in China. What started as a habit we used to when we were younger, has now turned into a competitive sport. But for one elderly man who did not experienced school life, he took this opportunity to find out what life was like as a student in a classroom instead. So the trio discusses this beautiful moment and why we shouldn't take things for granted.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
What's Trending: Ever been guilt-tripped into buying something? Here's what 'pressure sales tactics' does to you.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 16:17


A beauty and wellness chain is under scrutiny after investigations uncovered allegations of coordinated high-pressure sales tactics, with some customers reportedly feeling trapped into buying expensive products and treatment packages. In some of the most concerning cases, elderly consumers were allegedly encouraged to use their CPF savings to pay for purchases they never intended to make. On What's Trending, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar discusses the use of pressure sales tactics and why people keep falling for it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
The Agenda: Why are more younger lawyers leaving the legal profession?

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 12:01


For generations, the legal profession has been synonymous with prestige, stability and success. But today, more young lawyers are questioning whether the rewards still outweigh the demands. From burnout and toxic workplace cultures to shifting expectations around leadership, mentorship and work-life balance, is the profession struggling to meet the needs of a new generation? On The Agenda, Nadiah Koh speaks to Paul Neo, Assistant Chief Executive, Singapore Academy of Law to find out whether younger lawyers simply challenging norms that previous generations accepted without question.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
What's Trending: National Day is days away... What's the BEST part of NDP?

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 16:22


With National Day just days away, the country is gearing up to celebrate Singapore's 61st birthday. From heartwarming audience experiences to looking at what's in store during the parade, NDP is setting up to be an unforgettable event yet. On What's Trending, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar discusses the story of Eve who is a naturalised Singapore citizen that felt national pride while watching the preview, and what is the best part of the National Day Parade.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
The Agenda: Should young singles be allowed to buy HDB flats before 35?

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 9:26


For years, single Singaporeans have had to wait until the age of 35 before they could buy an eligible HDB flat. But that long-standing rule could soon be up for review. With the Government carefully considering whether the eligibility age for singles should be lowered, following years of expanding public housing options, the landscape has already begun to shift. So, what could a lower age threshold mean for younger Singaporeans? Would it provide greater independence and a clearer pathway to home ownership, or could it create new challenges for Singapore's public housing system? On The Agenda, Nadiah Koh speaks to Stanley Wong, Senior Associate District Director, Propnex, to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
What's Trending: Read 15 minutes a day and you'll earn money... Would you do it?

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 17:00


On What's Trending, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar dives into a new reading initiative which would eventually let you earn some money out of it. Announced by National Library Board (NLB), a new five-year national reading movement called ReadSG encourages Singaporeans to read at least 15 minutes a day in order to earn virtual coins, which could be exchanged for cash after a certain amount. So the duo discusses the impact of this movement and how it could help encourage the next generation of readers in Singapore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
The Agenda: Has getting a university degree become a resume arms race?

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 15:52


A degree used to be the main ticket into the working world. Today, students can feel pressured to graduate with much more, from internships, leadership roles, networking contacts, side projects and maybe even a startup. So when did university become less about getting an education and more about proving your potential before your career has even begun? On The Agenda, Nadiah Koh speaks with Inis Gan, a Year 3 Business Administration student at NUS, about the growing pressure to build an impressive resume, the experiences that are genuinely worth pursuing, and how students can avoid turning university into one long race to keep up with everyone else.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
What's Trending: Young Singaporeans can now rent their own space... But is it worth it?

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 15:38


On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar dive into the news where young Singaporeans can now rent their own spaces here in Singapore. This is coming on the back of the new initiatives under the SG Youth Plan. With more younger Singaporeans wanting to have their own living space and even making it their top life goal, the Government decides to help them achieve their dreams. Yet, a major obstacle remains... Expensive rental fees! So the trio discusses whether it is justifiable to live out your dreams of living independently, and if it's really that big of a deal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
What's Trending: A lawsuit over a 1-star review... Are they over-reacting?

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 16:43


On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar dives into a story where a cake shop owner in Thailand had sued a customer who gave a 1-star review... and failed! What started as a form of constructive criticism turned into a defamation lawsuit for a customer. With the shop owner's threats, the case was sent to court. But in a surprise twist, the court dismissed the case entirely, making this a win for consumers. So the trio discussed whether owner's reaction was blown way out of proportion, and what they would have done if they were in a similar situation as the F&B business owner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
What's Trending: Is 'solopreneurship' the next 9-5?

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2026 17:51


On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar dive into the latest trend which sees more young people attempting their hand at being 'solopreneurs'. With the help of agentic AI, more countries are supporting and encouraging young people to start their own 1-man companies. From full autonomy to greater work-life balance, the life of a solo entrepreneur promises a stable income. But as with everything in life, there are downsides as well. So the trio discusses what's driving the rise of 'solopreneurship' and whether Singaporeans would jump on this bandwagon too.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
What's Trending: South Korea's craziest dating show has contestants falling for AI?!

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2026 17:27


Could your next soulmate be... AI? South Korea is launching the world's first dating reality show where contestants form relationships with AI-generated partners instead of real people. Is this the future of love, or does it say more about how dating has changed today? On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar unpack the trend, debate whether humans can really fall for artificial intelligence, and ask the question: if an AI understood you better than anyone else, could you ever fall in love with it?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
What's Trending: Getting a driver's license in Singapore... Is it still worth it?

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026 17:23


On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh dives into the story of how a Malaysian man learning how to drive was met with a nasty instructor. From unnecessary yelling to even hitting the dashboard, the man was met with different instances of trauma during his driving lessons. When he couldn't take it anymore, he decides to leave the instructor in the middle of a jam-packed road and calls it quits. So the trio discusses what they would have done in this scenario and whether getting a drivers' license is still worth it here in Singapore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
What's Trending: The Reddit page exposing Singapore salaries. Would you share yours?

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2026 16:36


Would you anonymously upload your payslip for the whole internet to see? That's exactly what thousands of Singaporeans are debating after a Reddit community dedicated to sharing payslips went viral. From million-dollar lawyers and high-earning doctors to teachers, engineers and social workers, the posts have sparked conversations about pay, career choices and whether salary transparency does more harm than good. On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh dive into Singapore's growing obsession with salary sharing. Is it a useful way to benchmark your career, or does it simply fuel comparison and unrealistic expectations? And if you had the chance, whose payslip would you want to see most?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
Your Agenda: Is your colleague brilliant on paper... but useless at work?

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2026 21:52


A First-Class honours graduate lands the job... but nine months later, they're still struggling to keep up. They disappear during crunch time, go missing while working from home, and leave the rest of the team picking up the slack. So what's really going on? On Your Agenda, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh unpack a listener's workplace dilemma: when does giving someone time to learn become enabling poor performance? Is this an employee problem, a management problem, or both? And in today's workplace, what matters more, qualifications or accountability?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
What's Trending: Could money solve your noisy neighbour problem?

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 13:40


What would you do if your noisy neighbour refused to keep it down... but offered to pay you instead? It's a real-life solution that's gaining attention in South Korea, where some residents are paying their neighbours monthly compensation to put up with everything from children running around to constant stomping overhead. On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh discuss the unusual trend, whether they'd accept cash from a noisy neighbour, and ask: can you really put a price on peace and quiet?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
What's Trending: Ever had a ride-hailing nightmare? You're not alone

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2026 17:12


On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh unpack the Grab ride that's gone viral after an actress and model claimed a driver handed her a wet tissue, only to ask for $2 at the end of the trip. Things allegedly escalated further when she questioned the charge, with claims that she wasn't allowed to leave the car until she paid. Was the driver simply charging for something that wasn't free, or should he have made the cost clear from the start? The duo also hears listeners' most unforgettable ride-hailing horror stories, from awkward conversations to wrong turns and everything in between. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.