Saturday Mornings with Glenn van Zutphen

One of the world’s greatest living artists. One of the most ambitious exhibitions Singapore has ever staged. Sugimoto’s “Form Is Emptiness” is a masterpiece — meditative, philosophical, and visually stunning. SAM Curators Amy Cheng and Angelica Ong walked us through the journey. If you care about art, perception, or time itself… go see this. On The Wide Angle, we explore one of the most significant art events of the year: Hiroshi Sugimoto: Form Is Emptiness, a major exhibition at the Singapore Art Museum running from 29 May to 4 October 2026 — and the first large‑scale solo exhibition of Sugimoto’s work in Southeast Asia. This ambitious project. Spanning five decades of Sugimoto’s practice, from photography and sculpture to architecture and conceptual art, the exhibition brings together over 60 works across 11 series, including Seascapes, Theatres, Sea of Buddha, Opticks, and Portraits. We discuss the curators’ experience working with Sugimoto’s team, the philosophical ideas behind the exhibition, and what audiences can expect from this immersive, meditative encounter with one of contemporary art’s most influential figures.

Women. Capital. Climate. The future of inclusive finance is being built across Asia. Angels of Impactturns 10 this year and CEO Laina Green joined me to talk about investing in women‑led, community‑based enterprises.  This week on Future Earth, we discuss the Singapore‑based “charitable purpose” enterprise investing in women‑led, community‑based, and sustainable businesses across Asia. We explore Angels of Impact’s mission: to build an equitable, climate‑resilient future by directing philanthropic capital toward women and indigenous‑led enterprises that support UN SDGs #1 (No Poverty), #5 (Gender Equity), and #12 (Responsible Consumption & Production). Laina shares how women entrepreneurs are “turbocharging” local economies, strengthening climate resilience, and transforming communities from the ground up.

This week on Singapore Home Brew, we shine a spotlight on one of Singapore’s most beloved festivals: i Light Singapore 2026, until 28 June to illuminate Marina Bay and Raffles Place with 14 light art installations by 17 local and international artists. Festival Director Jason Chen tells us the behind the scenes stories about how this edition came together, how the art was chosen, and which exhibits stand out in this year’s theme: Movement. This exploration of how actions ripple through the world around us from kinetic sculptures to interactive light environments, the festival invites visitors to reflect on energy, flow, and the interconnectedness of urban life.

🌍On MoneyFM 89.3’s International News Review, Steve Okun joins Saturday Mornings Show host Glenn van Zutphen in the studio to break down a dramatic 48 hours in global security and US politics. Starting in Washington, where the US House has delivered a rare bipartisan rebuke to President Trump, voting to halt the Iran war. It signals deep discomfort in Congress over the administration’s military strategy. Steve explains what this means for Trump’s foreign policy, the limits of presidential war powers, and how this reshapes America’s posture in the Middle East. The courts also ruled against Trump in several other key decisions prompting some to say the US checks and balances guardrails are finally kicking in. But Steve doesn't think so. Then we turn to the FIFA World Cup and how politics and price gouging threaten the matches in Mexico, the US, and Canada.

MoneyFM 89.3 Saturday Mornings Show host Glenn van Zutphen  explores the profound spiritual meaning behind Vesak Day, the most sacred holiday in Buddhism. Joining Glenn is Venerable Dr. Chuan Sheng, Vice‑Rector and Associate Professor at the Buddhist College of Singapore — a Harvard‑trained historian and ordained monk. Vesak commemorates three monumental moments in the Buddha’s life: his birth, his enlightenment, and his passing into Nirvana. But beyond the rituals lies a deeper message — one of compassion, mindfulness, and the end of suffering. We explore the significance of: 🌸 Wisdom & Peace — honouring the Buddha’s teachings of loving‑kindness. 🪷 Accumulating Merit — why acts of generosity multiply on this day. 💧 Bathing the Buddha — a symbolic cleansing of one’s own mind. 🙏 Three‑Step, One‑Bow — a ritual of humility and mindfulness practiced at monasteries across Singapore. Venerable Chuan Sheng also shares how Vesak invites Buddhists to reflect, let go of attachments, and strive toward a more harmonious existence.

MoneyFM 89.3 Saturday Mornings Show host Glenn van Zutphen celebrates the long‑awaited reopening of the Malay Heritage Centreon this week'sSingapore Home Brew. Now refreshed, reimagined, and ready to welcome a new generation of visitors. Joining Glenn in the studio is Hafiz Shariff, General Manager of MHC, to take us inside the transformation. The revamped Centre features six refreshed galleries, new visitor facilities, and a powerful new narrative: Dari Rantau Ke Rumah (From the Region to Home) — tracing the evolution of Malay identities from the 19th century to today. Visitors will encounter a wider cast of pioneers, deeper representation of Malay sub‑ethnic groups, and a renewed focus on the contributions of Malay women in education, literature, and the arts. The refresh also includes five commissioned artworks by emerging and established Malay artists, weaving contemporary expression into historical storytelling. We explore MHC’s role as the cultural heart of Kampong Gelam, its vision to be the nexus of the Malay community, and the June holiday programmes — from treasure hunts to scent‑making workshops — designed to bring families together. Admission is free for everyone — Singaporeans, PRs, tourists — until 28 June.

MoneyFM 89.3 Saturday Mornings Show host Glenn van Zutphenin the Leaders in Action segment, spotlights a powerful partnership tackling one of the most urgent human rights issues in Asia: the fight against violence and exploitation. Joining Glenn are Rae Lee, Executive Director of International Justice Mission (IJM) Singapore & Southeast Asia, and Raj Singh, CEO of Coco Veda. For 25 years, IJM has worked with governments around the world to rescue victims, prosecute offenders, strengthen justice systems, and restore survivors to safety. Their mission is bold: rescue millions, protect half a billion, and make justice unstoppable. We explore IJM’s work across the region — from combating online sexual exploitation of children in the Philippines to fighting forced labour in Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Indonesia. Coco Veda’s partnership with IJM is rooted in shared values: dignity, ethical impact, and community empowerment. Through their LiveWell initiative, Coco Veda is donating 30% of proceeds from selected wellness gift sets to support IJM’s work — turning everyday consumer choices into meaningful protection for vulnerable children. We discuss the four pillars of IJM’s protection model, the scale of the problem, and the simple actions individuals and businesses can take to help. Correction: Our interviewee referred to 'nearly 500 million' children were trafficked or exploited to produce child sexual exploitation materials in the Philippines in 2022. The correct figure is about 500,000 children. We apologise for the error and have corrected the record. This remains a deeply concerning issue that underscores the urgent need for collective action to protect children from online sexual exploitation. To support, please check out : https://cocoveda.sg/livewell/coco-veda-livewell-x-ijm-singapore/"

🌍On MoneyFM 89.3’s International News Review, Steve Okun joins Saturday Mornings Show host Glenn van Zutphen discuss a deep dive into Washington’s political machinery and just in time for one of Asia’s biggest geopolitical gatherings: the Shangri‑La Dialogue. We begin with the mood in DC: what Steve heard from Republicans, Democrats, and the policy insiders who shape America’s global posture. Then we turn to Singapore, where the Shangri‑La Dialogue is bringing defence chiefs, diplomats, and strategists together for a weekend of high‑stakes conversations. We also unpack Kishore Mahbubani’s provocative G‑2 thesis: the idea that the world may be shifting toward a US–China duopoly. If that’s true, what happens to everyone else? And what does it mean for the global rules‑based order? And, President Trump attacks artists dropping out of US Freedom 250 concert and says he may headline the event and possibly make it into a MAGA rally.

MoneyFM 89.3 Saturday Mornings Show host Glenn van Zutphen is joined in the studio by Robbie Hoyes-Cock and Joseph Bakhsh of Art Vault Asia to preview this extraordinary showcase — Leica’s first oil‑on‑canvas exhibition in Southeast Asia, timed with the auspicious Year of the Fire Horse. This week on Leaders in Action, we spotlight a landmark moment in Asia’s contemporary art scene: “Fire Horse – The Decisive Moment,” a major exhibition by internationally acclaimed Beijing‑based artist Ma Dongmin, presented by Art Vault Asia in partnership with Leica Singapore. The exhibition features 23 works from Ma’s celebrated Blue Fire Horse Collection, including new pieces like Twilight Ascension, Radiant Storm, Velvet Thunder, and Celestial Pulse. Ma Dongmin — a three‑time Venice Biennale honouree — is known for his “misty lens” technique, blending Eastern philosophical depth with Western conceptual rigour. We explore: 🎨 Why the horse is central to Ma’s artistic language  🔥 How the Fire Horse year amplifies the collection’s symbolism 📷 Why Leica chose this moment to enter the fine‑art canvas space 🌏 How Asian contemporary art is gaining global momentum

MoneyFM 89.3 Saturday Mornings Show host Glenn van Zutphen talks with Singaporean musician, actor, playwright, Inch Chua. On The Wide Angle, we explore one of the boldest, most emotionally resonant productions on the Singapore stage this year: “Myles – Soulmate in a Box”, a one‑woman musical starring the brilliant Inch Chua, presented by the Singapore Repertory Theatre. Inspired by Inch’s own experiences with modern dating, heartbreak, and technology, the show follows a woman who — after being emotionally shattered — decides to learn coding and build the perfect AI boyfriend. What unfolds is a story that is funny, raw, contemporary, and painfully honest about the way technology shapes intimacy. We discuss the creative process, the music, the writing, and the emotional truth behind the show. We also explore the bigger questions:  💔 What does connection mean in an age of algorithms? 🤖 Can AI fill the emotional gaps humans leave behind? 🎭 Why are audiences resonating so deeply with this story?