EPISODE · Feb 23, 2026 · 17 MIN
What’s Trending: A Ramadan Bazaar’s plea to food influencers and the baby monkey Punch who melted millions of hearts
from Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian · host MONEY FM 89.3
First, a sign at the Kampong Glam Ramadan Bazaar is making waves, with a direct message to food influencers asking for kindness before criticism. Is it a fair request in the age of viral reviews, or are public opinions simply part of running a business? Then, we turn to Japan, where a seven-month-old baby monkey named Punch has captured global attention. From clinging to a stuffed orangutan for comfort to inspiring a viral social media moment, Punch’s story has even sparked brand responses and a sell-out of plush toys. How did one emotional video turn into an internet sensation and what does it say about the power of social media today? On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh break down the headlines, the reactions, and the bigger questions behind the trends.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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