Saturday Mornings with Glenn van Zutphen

Wan Pow Chween, Architectural Consultant, Preservation of Sites and Monuments division at the National Heritage BoardMohamed Patail, Chairman, Board of Trustees of the Sultan Mosque join  Saturday Mornings Show host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys to talk about the National Monuments in Singapore. What constitutes a National Monument and why it's important to prese...

Great to have journalist and broadcaster Jason Dasey back in the MoneyFM 89.3 studio on his visit from Australia. Nearing the 7th anniversary of when he started the weekend radio show he talks with Saturday Mornings Show host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys about his many years in Singapore and what life looks like as he nears retirement.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Busy morning on the International News Review. The Ukraine-US mineral deal side-lined as President Zelenskyy is double-teamed by President Trump and Vice Pres. Vance. The UK Prime Minister figures out what makes President Trump, tick. The search for MH370 starts again...10 years later, and the late Gene Hackman was masterful in his lead roles. Steve Okun, CEO, APAC Advisors, gives his take to Satu...

Singapore's " Rainforest Wild Asia " attraction opening on 12 March with "wild" zones for visitors as Maggie Ang, VP Park Operations, Mandai Wildlife Group and Lua Boon Kong, Assistant Curator, Animal Care, Mandai Wildlife Group tell Saturday Mornings Show host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys. The latest eco-attraction in the city-state brings nature and adventure experiences together...

Singapore acting royalty Neo Swee Lin and Lim Kay Siu sing their way into the  Saturday Mornings Show studio to talk with host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys about their upcoming, Tony Award-nominated playplay "A Doll’s House, Part 2" with the Pangdemonium Theatre Company. They also discuss their storied careers locally and what it has been like to work with some...

Singapore Actor Audrey Luo talks about her new, bilingual solo show called 芳玲四十 / "FORTYtude" and how she became connected to legendary Hong Kong star, Anita Mui. Audrey is recognised for her remarkable versatility and captivating stage presence. With a career spanning over two decades across theatre, television, and film, she has consistently challenged artistic boundaries, garnering acc...

The Singapore Leopard Cat, may be in a wild area near you. This relatively unknown and shy "big cat" has several habitats around Singapore and is highly endangered. With around 50 animals estimated to live here, Vilma D'Rozario & Carmen Pang, co-founders of Singapore Wildcat Action Group (SWAG), other researchers, and Desmond Lee, Minister for National Development of Singapore, are working har...

We love our food in Singapore... Emily Yeo & Yeo Min, co-founders of the Museum Of Food, are scouring the Red Dot to find and preserve old (new) recipes that you love. Is there a special dish that your grandmother made? They're also passing down their skills and knowledge to the current generation with cooking classes, and looking at the sustainability of our heritage foods and food industry....

Ang Yuit, President Association of Small Medium Enterprises (ASME) discusses why SMEs are so important to Singapore's local economy and how smaller firms in the City State are facing a “red ocean” as foreign competitors with deep pockets and their own suppliers set up shop in Singapore. A new wave of Chinese investors tends to arrive with savvy technology tools like robotics and an int...

Edmund Ong, General Manager, Trip.com Singapore tells us about the recovery and continued growth of Southeast Asia’s travel and tourism industry. General outlook and projections of tourism in South East Asia.\ Travel trends and data from Trip.com around Chinese New Year travel. Initiatives and campaigns that Trip.com is rolling out in these markets. The Wide World Segment on the “Satur...

Hidden beneath Fort Siloso’s historic guns, military barracks, and observation posts, lies an underground network of tunnels constructed to shelter soldiers and store ammunition during World War II (WWII). Join us for an exclusive look at the new "Twilight Tour of Fort Siloso." Satha Logaraj, Manager (International and Museum Relations), at the National Heritage Board and Muhammad Saifullah...

US and Russia negotiate Ukraine, US Snubs the G20 conference, Delta's miracle crash and US$30,000 for the survivors, NZ's tourism campaign says "get out!" All on International News Review. Steve Okun, CEO APAC Advisors discusses the weeks' top stories with Saturday Mornings hosts Glenn van Zutphen and Neil Humpheys. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Musk, Modi, and Trump... the troika meet in Washington. Will Apple finally start making phones in Indonesia, to tap SEA's largest consumer market? How much Singapore Airlines crews are paid. Listen as we discuss on the International News Review on the   Saturday Mornings Show - with Steve Okun, CEO, APAC Advisors, host Glenn van Zutphen, and co-host Neil Humphreys.   See omnystudio.com/l...

The Singapore General Election is expected this year. Blackbox Research polled Singaporeans to see what they're thinking about GE2025. Its "SensingSG" poll recorded broadly improving community sentiment throughout 2024. In a year marked by political succession, economic challenges, and several high-profile trials and controversies, the public appears to be entering the new year with confidence and...

President Trump is on the minds of Singaporeans... but what are they thinking about him and why? Ahead of President Trump’s inauguration on 20 January, Blackbox Research asked Singaporeans whether they think the election of Donald Trump will prove to be a positive or negative for the red dot. David Black, Founder and CEO of Blackbox Research joins the Saturday Morning Sit-Down Conversat...

The Straits Times Journalist Christine Tan tells us how authorities busted one of the biggest kickback scandals in the history of Singapore's Ministry of Manpower. It started with an anonymous complaint about migrant worker cleaners in their estate giving money to their manager. An MOM investigation uncovered that a former operations manager had collected nearly S$400K from 57 Bangladeshi wor...

The UN Global Compact Network Singapore is turning 20 years old. Over the decades, it has  been at the forefront of driving sustainable business practices and fostering partnerships that positively impact society and the environment. It's a celebration of those who have supported and advanced a more sustainable and inclusive future.  Dr. Bicky Bhangu, President, UN Global Compact Network...

Coldplay's "Man In The Moon" video shot in Singapore, US AID's connection to Singapore, the EDB warns of "significant headwinds" from global uncertainties as companies reassess investment decisions in response to U.S. President Trump's trade policies, and a bad attitude on an SIA passenger jet could get you kicked off. Listen as we discuss on the International News Review on the   Saturday Mo...

Happy Year of the Snake!  Luke Harding, Mandai Wildlife Group helps us get acquainted with the scaly residents at the Mandai Wildlife Reserve on the Singapore Home Brew Segment on the Saturday Mornings Show with host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys. Until 12 February 2025, gather your friends and family to learn about the fascinating abilities of snakes and the important role the...

Ritu G. Mehrish author of " Rewrite the Rules " talks with host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys on the Wide World Segment during  the Saturday Mornings Show on MoneyFM 89.3. After talking with hundreds of Asian women leaders Mehrish gives insights into how they are challenging the status quo and redefining success while breaking free from limiting beliefs. There are five cor...

Steve Okun, CEO, APAC Advisors, joins the International News Review , on the Saturday Mornings Show with host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys. They discuss the unprecedented speculation by President Trump of the American Airlines crash, how Singapore is in the crosshairs over DeepSeek chips, the US's closest neighbors to be hit with trade tariffs this weekend, and more. See omnystudio...

Markus Schuster, Managing Director of Audi Singapore, and Dave Pynt, Chef & Owner of Burnt Ends join the Saturday Morning Sit-Down Conversation on the Saturday Mornings Show with host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys to talk about the New Audi House of Progress Singapore opening in February at 18 Cross Street. With a focus on showing the future of premium mobility and by ...

Dr. Hubertus Hoffmann, President & CEO “ Mission Future ” believes that our democracies around the world are broken and in need of a new Policy 4.0 reorientation based around three pillars: humanity (including freedom and tolerance), creativity, and effectiveness.  During our  International News Review on the Saturday Mornings Show - host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host&nbs...

Vygesh Mohan, Festival Team Lead at the National Gallery for "Light to Night Singapore" Festival joins the Wide World Segment on the Saturday Mornings Show with host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys. They discuss the annual festival running until 6 February 2025, with a spotlight on visionary local artists. With the theme “ Do You See Me? ” festival-goers will see...

Karen Tan, the Founder of Singapore's beloved art-house cinema, joins the  Singapore Home Brew Segment on the Saturday Mornings Show with host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys. Turning a decade old this month, The Projector has become a cultural cornerstone, renowned for its unique blend of films, arts, food, and events, creating a dynamic community space for creative expression a...