A Conversation with Minister

空中访民情

The series brings together Ministers and guests of different backgrounds to discuss issues that are close to the heart of Singaporeans. The Minister will also respond to views expressed by the public in street interviews and sent in via WhatsApp messages. Helmed by Radio DJs and News and Current Affairs presenters, "A Conversation with Minster" is also available on our digital platforms and Capital 95.8FM. 这一系列的清谈节目,将邀请多名部长与各行各业的嘉宾讨论民生课题。部长也将在节目中回应通过WhatsApp和街头访问收集的民众反馈。《空中访民情》由电台DJ、新闻和时事节目主持人联手主持。另外,958城市频道和网络平台也将分别广播和上载相关内容。

The Covid-19 pandemic has upended our lives for almost two years. In the new season of "A Conversation with Minister", political office holders meet Singaporeans from all walks of life to discuss issues that arise from or become more urgent because of the pandemic. These topics include job security and economic outlook, digital inclusion, mental health, social inclusiveness, sustainability and living with Covid. The general public are also invited to air their views on these topics on social media and in street interviews, which POHs will address in the show. 冠病疫情打乱了国人的生活常态,各行各业面对重重挑战,大家得和冠病共存。《空中访民情 2021》系列,将邀请各政府部门的部长和不同领域的嘉宾,一起讨论在疫情新常态下,大家关心的课题。其中,包括工作与经济、社会的数码包容性、心理健康、弱势群体、环境和永续发展以及如何与冠病共存。部长也将在节目中回应从社交媒体和街头访问所收集到的民众反馈。

Ep 1 Job Security and Economic Outlook 保工作拼经济
46 mins

Covid-19 has been with us since 2020, how do different trades strive to survive and transform themselves during these difficult times? With so much uncertainty in the air, how should the government and corporations ensure job stability? As the economy opens up, how should we ensure the rights of the low wage workers and the self-employed? Minister for Manpower and Second Minister for Trade and Industry Tan See Leng...

Ep 1 Job Security and Economic Outlook 保工作拼经济

Covid-19 has been with us since 2020, how do different trades strive to survive and transform themselves during these difficult times? With so much uncertainty in the air, how should the government and corporations ensure job stability? As the economy opens up, how should we ensure the rights of the low wage workers and the self-employed? Minister for Manpower and Second Minister for Trade and Industry Tan See Leng...

Ep 2 Social Inclusion in the Digital Age 数码时代的社会包容性
46 mins

Covid-19 has ramped up the pace of digitalisation, but not everyone is ready for it. How can the government help companies' digital transformation? Will digitalisation give hawkers a fighting chance in this pandemic? How do we ensure cyber security as we beckon people to jump on this bandwagon? Minister for Communications and Information and Second Minister for Home Affairs Josephine Teo...

Ep 2 Social Inclusion in the Digital Age 数码时代的社会包容性

Covid-19 has ramped up the pace of digitalisation, but not everyone is ready for it. How can the government help companies' digital transformation? Will digitalisation give hawkers a fighting chance in this pandemic? How do we ensure cyber security as we beckon people to jump on this bandwagon? Minister for Communications and Information and Second Minister for Home Affairs Josephine Teo...

Ep 3 Living with Covid 与冠病共存
47 mins

How has Covid 19 changed celebrity JJ Lin’s daily life? What plan is he embarking on amidst living with Covid? Are you as confident as JJ when you do your ARTs? As we progress on Living with Covid as a nation, how are we coping with vaccination and booster jabs? Do we all know self-test and home recovery program well? Catch JJ with Health Minister Ong Ye Kung and Dr Koh Poh Koon in the episode. 冠病疫情如何影响音乐人林俊杰JJ的生活?在与冠病共存下,JJ正在准备一项什么计划...

Ep 3 Living with Covid 与冠病共存

How has Covid 19 changed celebrity JJ Lin’s daily life? What plan is he embarking on amidst living with Covid? Are you as confident as JJ when you do your ARTs? As we progress on Living with Covid as a nation, how are we coping with vaccination and booster jabs? Do we all know self-test and home recovery program well? Catch JJ with Health Minister Ong Ye Kung and Dr Koh Poh Koon in the episode. 冠病疫情如何影响音乐人林俊杰JJ的生活?在与冠病共存下,JJ正在准备一项什么计划...

Ep 4 Building a Green and Livable Home 打造绿色宜居家园
47 mins

As climate change brings more frequent bouts of extreme weather, how should Singaporeans adapt? Is plastic the biggest culprit in destroying the marine life and polluting the earth? The green economy brings new business opportunities, how should the government ensure local businesses get a slice of the sustainable economy pie? Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu...

Ep 4 Building a Green and Livable Home 打造绿色宜居家园

As climate change brings more frequent bouts of extreme weather, how should Singaporeans adapt? Is plastic the biggest culprit in destroying the marine life and polluting the earth? The green economy brings new business opportunities, how should the government ensure local businesses get a slice of the sustainable economy pie? Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu...

Ep 5 Mental Wellness 心理健康
46 mins

Can home-base-learning be kept to a minimum as it has caused anxiety for both parents and kids? Teachers have experienced mental stress due to an increase in workload amid Covid-19 pandemic, how can we help to ease their workload? Was the 2021 PSLE Maths paper being too difficult? Can we scrap all national examinations to create a better learning environment for the kids...

Ep 5 Mental Wellness 心理健康

Can home-base-learning be kept to a minimum as it has caused anxiety for both parents and kids? Teachers have experienced mental stress due to an increase in workload amid Covid-19 pandemic, how can we help to ease their workload? Was the 2021 PSLE Maths paper being too difficult? Can we scrap all national examinations to create a better learning environment for the kids...

Ep 6 Supporting the Vulnerable 扶持弱势群体
47 mins

What are the challenges faced by the elderly and low-income families amid Covid-19 pandemic? How should we care and support persons with special needs and disabilities in the community? What is the level of inclusiveness of Singapore society towards the vulnerable? Low Yen Ling, Minister of State for Trade and Industry & Culture, Community and Youth, together with Eric Chua, Parliamentary Secretary for Social and Family Development & Culture...

Ep 6 Supporting the Vulnerable 扶持弱势群体

What are the challenges faced by the elderly and low-income families amid Covid-19 pandemic? How should we care and support persons with special needs and disabilities in the community? What is the level of inclusiveness of Singapore society towards the vulnerable? Low Yen Ling, Minister of State for Trade and Industry & Culture, Community and Youth, together with Eric Chua, Parliamentary Secretary for Social and Family Development & Culture...

Additional Information

Premiered2021
Genrescurrent affairs
Seasons7
Suitable For All Ages