Singapore’s education system is known for its rigour and results, but it has also raised questions about whether students are truly learning or simply preparing for exams. As tuition becomes increasingly common, some educators are rethinking how learning should take place.

In this episode of Mind Your Business, Wei Yi Lim, co-founder of Study Room, joins The Breakfast Show to share his journey from finance journalism to building an alternative education model, how he balances educational philosophy with business realities, and what it takes to create a meaningful learning experience in today’s system.

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With smartphones now largely kept out of schools and new safeguards like app store age checks and device curfews coming into play, the boundaries around children’s screen use are shifting. But beyond these measures, much of the responsibility still sits with parents navigating a growing ecosystem of filters, settings and controls.

Shem Yao, Head of TOUCH Cyber Wellness joins the Breakfast Show to unpack how parental controls actually work in practice and where their limits lie. More importantly, we explore what effective digital parenting looks like today, how parents can approach conversations with their children, and what really makes a difference beyond just switching settings on.

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How much screen time is too much... and are we getting it wrong? Kids are now limited as much as possible with screen time, but do we adults practice what we preach?

The Breakfast Show unpacks why strict limits might actually make screens more addictive, what the famous M&M experiment reveals about behaviour, and how Singapore parents can help kids build healthier digital habits instead of just enforcing rules.

Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar

Produced by Audrey Siek

Edited by Trisha Yeong

Music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

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1. 🌍On MoneyFM 89.3’s Saturday Mornings Show host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys explore one of Singapore’s fastest‑growing wellness trends: daily recovery. Joining us are Rebecca Assice co‑owner of SoChill Bath Club, the new walk‑in wellness space redefining how Singaporeans reset, recharge and feel better. Open from 7am to 10pm with no bookings required, SoChill offers a full suite of recovery experiences: a traditional Finnish sauna, cold plunges, a 40°C magnesium hot bath, dunk showers, and a dedicated recovery station with compression boots and infrared therapy. Towels and swimwear are included, making it as frictionless as stepping into a gym. Rebecca shares why she’s now focused on creating a global wellness brand rooted in accessibility, community and evidence‑based recovery. From contrast therapy to magnesium absorption, she explains the science behind feeling better, sleeping deeper and reducing inflammation. We also discuss how SoChill adapts routines for women’s specific health needs, and why “social wellness” is becoming the new way people connect, unwind and build healthier habits.

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On MoneyFM 89.3’s Saturday Mornings Show host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys we dive into one of the fastest‑growing categories in consumer goods: "better‑for‑you beverages." Joining us in the studio is Julian Koh, Founder and Managing Director of Supergulp, a Southeast Asian sparkling prebiotic soda brand that’s riding the wave of functional drink innovation. Now, Southeast Asia is shaping its own version of the trend — one that blends prebiotics, kombucha, protein, creatine, and adaptogen‑led drinks into a broader wellness‑driven category. Julian shares why consumers are shifting away from traditional sugary sodas toward beverages that promise gut health, sustained energy, and cleaner labels. Supergulp, launched in Malaysia in 2024 and now available in Singapore and Indonesia, is part of this evolution. Each can packs 13.8g of prebiotic fibre with low sugar and calories.

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🌍On MoneyFM 89.3’s Saturday Mornings Show host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys we sit down with one of Singapore’s brightest sporting stars — Amita Berthier, two‑time Olympian, SEA Games champion, and the first Singaporean fencer ever to qualify for the Olympics through a qualifying tournament. At just 25, Amita has already carved out a remarkable career: a Junior World Cup title, three SEA Games individual foil golds, a 2018 Asian Games bronze, and most recently, a 2025 Asian Fencing Championships team bronze alongside Maxine Wong, Cheung Kemei and Stephanie Lee. A graduate of the University of Notre Dame with four NCAA medals, she continues to raise the bar for Singapore fencing on the world stage. Amita shares what it takes to compete at the highest level, how she stays grounded through wins and setbacks, and what representing Singapore at two Olympic Games has meant to her. A candid, inspiring conversation with an athlete who continues to make history — and isn’t done yet.

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On Apr 2, US President Donald Trump delivered his first prime-time address since the US-Israeli war in Iran erupted on Feb 28, claiming major military victories against Iran’s navy, air force, and missile capabilities.

Yet he offered no clear timeline for ending the conflict. With Trump’s approval rating at a low 36% and Iran’s enriched uranium still largely intact, questions linger: was this speech aimed at reassuring Americans, or boosting support ahead of the midterms?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Dr. Samir Puri, author of Westlessness and Visiting Lecturer in War Studies at King’s College London, to find out more.

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The “Sell America” narrative has resurfaced amid rising geopolitical tensions and a more assertive US policy stance, but markets suggest a more nuanced reality.

US equities remain supported, Treasuries continue to attract demand, and foreign investors are still allocating into US assets.

Instead, the adjustment appears to be happening through the US dollar, while gold is gaining prominence as a key hedge against policy uncertainty and shifting global dynamics.

On The Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Arun Sai, Senior Multi-Asset Strategist at Pictet Asset Management, on why this may be less about exiting US markets and more about reducing USD exposure and building gold as a structural hedge.

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