SINGAPORE - Catch up on the hottest topics on The Straits Times' weekday talk show.
The Big Story, broadcast every weekday at 5.30pm on Facebook and YouTube, has reporters and senior editors discussing the top stories of the day.
The show is helmed by multimedia correspondent Hairianto Diman and assistant video editor Olivia Quay, and airs live from ST's digital studio.
The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) revealed that three workers have died and five remain in critical condition after the explosion on Wednesday (Feb 24) in Tuas. Providing these updates at the site of the incident on Thursday, MOM said its preliminary investigations found that the explosion was caused by the accumulation of potato starch in a confined environment.
Meanwhile, Manpower Minister Josephine Teo said the Government is reviewing three key areas to ensure that there is no abuse against foreign domestic workers in Singapore. This follows the death of Myanmar domestic helper Piang Ngaih Don. Law Minister K. Shanmugam has described the abuse of Ms Piang by her employer Gaiyathiri Murugayan as "evil".
Thursday is also the second day of the parliamentary debate on Budget 2021. Key points brought up by members of the House include jobs and employment across various groups. Jurong GRC member of parliament (MP) Rahayu Mahzam touched on women's contribution to the workforce. She said that much still needs to be done to "address gender bias and disparity between men and women".
Meanwhile, Non-constituency MP Mr Leong Mun Wai from the Progress Singapore Party suggested a $1,200 monthly levy on employment pass holders to "level the playing field" for locals.
On a lighter note, don't miss the show's 'Life Picks' segment.
Travel correspondent Clara Lock has ideas on how you can use your Singapore Rediscover vouchers.
If movies are your thing, film correspondent John Liu has got you covered. Find out why he gave Supernova a five-star rating.
That's not all. STFood online editor Hedy Khoo tells you why Jie Bakery is the place to get freshly baked bread.
We will also share the latest news from Singapore and around the world.
