As more Singaporeans approach retirement age, some are finding ways to stay in the workforce without committing to another full-time role.

Fractional work offers one such option, allowing experienced professionals to take on part-time or project-based roles while continuing to contribute their expertise.

At 65, Vipin Jain chose to continue working fractionally after 15 years as a regional sales director at the same multinational.

The move came with a pay cut, but offered him greater flexibility than a conventional full-time role.

On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Vipin Jain, Strategic Business Advisor at Stellent Networks, about his decision to pursue fractional work and whether it offers a viable alternative to traditional retirement.

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On Viewpoint, Lynlee Foo speaks to Gwenda Fong, Chief Executive of the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) and Commissioner of Cybersecurity about how AI is changing cyber attacks and defence, and why preparations for quantum computing cannot wait. They explore what organisations need to protect, why compliance alone is insufficient, and how partnerships across borders help Singapore respond to threats.

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Singapore’s MRT network has hit a record high in reliability, with trains travelling an average of 3.38 million train-kilometres between failures in the 12 months ending September.

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Terence Fan, Assistant Professor of Strategic Management & Entrepreneurship at Singapore Management University, about what the latest figures reveal about MRT reliability, whether commuters are seeing real improvements in their daily journeys, and how much confidence we should place in these numbers after years of major disruptions.

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Changi Airport has been named the World’s Best Airport for a record 14th time, but one tourist’s complaint about its carpeted floors has sparked a debate online.

While she says the carpets make it difficult to manoeuvre luggage, Singaporeans have been quick to defend the airport’s design, which helps reduce noise and create a calmer environment.

On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Alexandra Parada discuss why the complaint struck a nerve, whether Singaporeans are too protective of things we’re proud of, and what really makes or breaks the airport experience.

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What do you say to someone who is grieving, and how do you explain death to a child? Lance Alexander speaks with Audrey Perera, Director, Passion & Purpose Asia & Producer, Rites of Us Festival & Darren Cheng, CEO, Direct Funeral Services, about supporting families through loss. They also explore how Singapore’s Rites of Us festival uses theatre, music and conversations to help people understand grief and different mourning traditions.

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One child wants to stay in the family home. Another wants their share in cash. Could leaving your property equally to your children create a costly dispute? Lance Alexander speaks to Clive Chng, Associate Director of Redbrick Mortgage Advisory to explore the financial and family costs of not having a property succession plan in Singapore, and how homeowners can prepare a fair inheritance while protecting their retirement.

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As the haze worsens across Singapore, some schools have suspended outdoor activities, while others are taking additional precautions to protect students. But with air quality reaching very unhealthy levels and neighbouring Malaysia already closing schools, should Singapore consider doing the same?

On Singapore Unfiltered, we ask whether current measures are enough to protect our children, or if keeping schools open is putting their health at risk. And for working parents, would school closures create more problems than they solve?

Join Neil Humphreys & Audrey Siek LIVE every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8.15am for Singapore Unfiltered.

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Death is something many of us avoid talking about, yet it is part of every family's story.

Shane Edwards, Senior Embalmer and Operations Manager at Woodlands Memorial with more than a decade of experience in funeral care joins Let’s Talk, Singapore to share the realities of preparing the deceased for their final farewell, the experience of embalming his own grandparents, and the lessons he has learnt about grief, relationships and making time for the people who matter.

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