Latest news with #Dr Mathew Mathews
CNA
a day ago
- General
- CNA
CNA938 Rewind - Worm in salmon: How to ensure worm-free fish?
CNA938 Rewind - Understanding religious identity and practice among Singaporeans We dive deeper into the results of a report by the Institute of Policy Studies, which examines identity dimensions that are important to Singaporeans, particularly religion, the practice of religion, the level of religiosity in Singapore today and how it has evolved, as well as the different profiles of Singaporeans in terms of how they relate to religion in their daily lives. For more, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman spoke with Dr Mathew Mathews, Head, IPS Social Lab, NUS.
CNA
a day ago
- Politics
- CNA
Growing proportion sees religion as an important part of identity: Survey
Singapore could see growing calls for religious beliefs to be considered in policy-making, as a bigger proportion of people considers their faith central to their identities. Researchers say these findings from a survey may have implications for religious harmony, as groups may jostle for greater public attention and space. They add that such evolving dynamics mean that religious leaders need to be continued to be engaged on matters like social cohesion. For more insights, Dr Mathew Mathews, head of the IPS Social Lab at the NUS Institute of Policy Studies, joins us to tell us more.
