Bookmark This! Ep 22: Lurkers and lingering spirits in Sandi Tan and Zen Cho's new novels

17:38 mins

Synopsis: A monthly literary podcast by The Straits Times featuring titles in the headlines and sizzling reads.

In the latest episode of this literary podcast, The Straits Times journalists Olivia Ho and Toh Wen Li look at two new genre-bending novels that mix horror and humour, Lurkers by Singapore-born film-maker Sandi Tan and Black Water Sister by Malaysian author Zen Cho.

Listen at:
1. Lurkers by Sandi Tan (0:35)

2. Black Water Sister by Zen Cho (9:42)

Produced by: Olivia Ho, Toh Wen Li and Fa’izah Sani

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Life Weekend Picks Ep 128: Olivia Rodrigo's rising stardom 

13:02 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times recommends lifestyle and food picks for the coming weekend in Singapore. 

In this week's Life Weekend Picks, music correspondent Eddino Abdul Hadi talks about the rising stardom of teenage pop sensation Olivia Rodrigo, whose singles have been topping the charts.

Film correspondent John Lui looks ahead of the second season of Black Summer, which drops on Netflix on June 17.

Senior food correspondent Wong Ah Yoke shares the best meals to tar pau from the Coconut Club, as well as Chef Sham which sells vinegar trotters, fish maw pig stomach chicken.

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Asian Insider Ep 71: South-east Asia scrambling to contain new wave of Covid-19 cases in 2021

13:37 mins

Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the week's global talking points with expert guests.

With South-east Asia’s vaccination rates relatively low, the coronavirus will continue to break through the region’s safety measures.

Nirmal Ghosh hosts Dr Abhishek Rimal of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, and Professor Dale Fisher from the National University Hospital in Singapore as they discuss the following points: 

1. Not enough public health measures in South-east Asia (2:50)
2. Some countries’ health systems on brink of collapse (5:08)
3. Singapore has seen benefits of vaccination amid new clusters (8:00)
4. Countries need to balance social, economic and health impacts (11:24)

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh ([email protected]) & ST Video team

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Regional Round-up Ep 1: Reviewing Malaysia's Covid Full Movement Control Order

9:18 mins

Synopsis: Every Wednesday, The Straits Times' regional correspondent Leslie Lopez analyses South-east Asia's top news developments with Money FM's Elliott Danker.

They chat about the following:

1. Sabah outrage at 16 Chinese military aircraft flying into Malaysian airspace on Monday earlier this week (1:45)
2. Reviewing Malaysia's latest Full Movement Control Order from June 1-14 (3:24)
3. Thailand's economic stimulus plans to try and heal the damage from Covid-19 (6:09)
4. The Filipino mayor of a farming town an hour's drive north of Manila is promising to raffle a cow each month, starting September, to get his constituents to take shots of Covid-19 vaccines from China or Russia (7:19)

Produced by: Money FM 89.3 & Ernest Luis

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The Big Story Ep 92: Malaysia's lockdown - people know it's necessary, but they don't have to like it

9:11 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, hosted by Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay.

Across the Causeway, Malaysia began a two-week nationwide lockdown on Tuesday (June 1). Slated to last till June 14, the lockdown only allows essential sectors to continue to operate, and people limited to travel within a 10-kilometre radius of their homes.

ST's Malaysia bureau chief Shannon Teoh shares more on the lockdown measures and the impact on the economy.

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Health Check Ep 61: Why women should protect their hearts against cardiovascular disease

19:02 mins

Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you. 

This episode tackles the often underestimated risk of cardiovascular disease in women, and how the symptoms of this disease can differ in women. 

ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo hosts Professor Carolyn Lam, a senior consultant at the Department of Cardiology and the director of Women’s Heart Health at the National Heart Centre Singapore. 

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death among women and is responsible for 35% of deaths in women yearly. Studies have also showed that heart disease is deadlier in women than men, and can affect women at all ages, and particularly after menopause. 

In the Lancet Women and Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) Commission published in mid-May, clinicians called for urgent action to reduce burden of cardiovascular disease in women.

This global report is curated by 17 leading expert ambassadors from 11 countries, and one of these Lancet Ambassadors for Women’s Heart Health in this prestigious study is Professor Lam herself, who is also the sole representative from Asia.

1. Trend of heart attacks among women younger than 55 - yet it remains understudied, under-diagnosed, less recognised and treated (2:47)
2. Global death rate from breast cancer is only a tenth of that from heart disease and stroke among women (4:17)
3. How a woman can also suffer classic chest pains like men or atypical symptoms during a suspected cardiac arrest (9:26)
4. Know your blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels if you're nearing the age of menopause of about 50 (14:24)
5. Differences between men and women when they complain about heart-related issues (16:01)

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Green Pulse Ep 51: Fishy business on the high seas 

17:05 mins

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

Across the globe, millions of people rely on fishing for jobs and income, with many fishermen finding it increasingly tough to earn a living due to shrinking catches. They have to compete not only with the impact of climate change and industrial fishing fleets but also illegal fishing operations often controlled by powerful figures far away.

This multi-billion dollar illegal industry is also linked to human slavery, tax evasion and drugs and arms smuggling. But recently, efforts by Interpol and governments are catching up with the illegal fishing kingpins.

In this episode, ST environment correspondent Audrey Tan and climate change editor David Fogarty speak with Mr Peter Horn, project director for Ending Illegal Fishing at Pew Trusts, which works closely with Interpol to clamp down on illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing. 

They discuss the following points:

1. How the illegal fishing trade works (3:41)
2. Other crimes associated with illegal fishing (6:05)
3. How can consumers make the sustainable choice? (8:57)
4. Working with Interpol to stop illegal fishing (10:17)
5. Can the illegal fishing trade be stopped? (14:55)

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The Big Story Ep 91: Jeremy Monteiro becomes first Singaporean to break into US Top 50 jazz chart

4:24 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, hosted by Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay.

Local jazz maestro Jeremy Monteiro has become the very first musician from Singapore to break into the Top 50 of the US jazz charts, with the album "Live at No Black Tie Kuala Lumpur".

Mr Monteiro talks about his latest achievement.

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Life Weekend Picks Ep 127: The one where the cast of Friends reunites

9:58 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times recommends lifestyle and food picks for the coming weekend in Singapore. 

In this week's episode, journalist Jan Lee breaks down the much-awaited reunion special and whether it lived up to the hype. (0:58)

Food correspondent Eunice Quek shares more on the ongoing social media campaigns that encourage people to buy from hawkers. (5:42)

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ST Sports Talk Ep 131: Will Liverpool or Man United offer a stiffer challenge to City next season?

22:59 mins

Synopsis: ST Sports Talk is The Straits Times' monthly sports podcast.

In this episode, sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz discusses with EMTM Video features editor Jonathan Roberts - a Liverpool fan - and ST sports reporter Deepanraj Ganesan - a Manchester United supporter - about what they learnt from the Premier League season just passed, and what we can expect on Aug 14 later this year, when the new season kicks off.

They discuss:

1. Were injuries the only reason for Liverpool’s poor season? (1:48)
2. Are Man United really moving in the right direction? (5:55)
3. Could Harry Kane pitch up at Old Trafford? (12:27)
4. Their picks for best performer, goal and moment (14:52)

Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz ([email protected]) and Penelope Lee

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