EPISODE · Feb 13, 2026 · 9 MIN
What's Trending: Is it still safe to cross the Causeway amid Malaysia’s TB outbreaks?
from Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian · host MONEY FM 89.3
Planning a trip across the Causeway for Lunar New Year or Ramadan? You may want to pause and take stock. Malaysia has reported 10 new tuberculosis clusters so far this year, including a recent outbreak in Kota Tinggi involving 37 cases. With thousands of Singaporeans expected to travel in the coming weeks, concerns are growing. How serious is the situation? Should you postpone your trip or simply take extra precautions? On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Professor Hsu Li Yang, Director of the Asia Centre for Health Security at the NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, to break down the risks, explain how tuberculosis spreads, and share practical steps you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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