Talkback

70 travellers. $3,398 in duty and GST evaded. Nearly $22,000 in fines. From cigarettes and liquor to luxury items and even roller blinds, Daniel Martin speaks with Benjamin Cassim, Senior Lecturer in Lifestyle and Consumer Experience at the School of Business, Temasek Polytechnic, about why some travellers don’t declare their goods.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You might have seen the video — a man hit by a car while jaywalking across Sengkang Central.Daniel Martin speaks with Dr Joel Yang, Clinical Psychologist at Mind What Matters, to unpack why people still take that risk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A viral video in Boon Keng uncovered a long-running neighbour dispute — with a door camera at the centre of it. Smart doorbells offer safety, but at what cost to privacy? Daniel Martin speaks with Moses Lew, Project Manager at HomeSafe Security, a company specialising in home security solutions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this discussion, Professor Sing Tien Foo, a leading expert in real estate from NUS Business School, delves into the sale of Cuppage Terrace—an iconic site of heritage and commercial potential. He examines the balance between cultural significance and the commercial value of the property, highlighting the opportunities for integrated redevelopment with nearby areas. Sing also tackles the challenges of footfall and tenant concerns, while considering the impact of broader Orchard Road revitalization plans. A captivating mix of urban strategy and local nostalgia!

Singaporeans go through around 500 million plastic bottles a year — that's about 100 bottles per person annually. With safe tap water widely available, why do so many still turn to bottled water? Daniel Martin speaks with Lionel Dorai, Executive Director of Zero Waste Singapore, to unpack the habits, perceptions, and environmental cost behind this trend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

About a year ago, the 'Singapore Today' team spoke about there being fewer graduates finding work 6 months after leaving university. Now, a Polytechnic Graduate Employment Survey's results have showed ninety per cent of polytechnic graduates in Singapore’s labour force got employed within six months of completing school or National Service (NS) last year. So, are diploma holders and poly grads more in demand in this job market? Daniel Martin discusses further with Adrian Choo, CEO and Founder, Career Agility International.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

O-level results are out today, with over 22,400 candidates receiving their results from their secondary schools. Nearly 87 per cent of those who sat for last year’s GCE O-Level exams achieved a grade of C6 or better in five or more subjects. So, do you talk to your 16 / 17 year old about their next step after the Os, or do you let them make the decision? Daniel Martin discusses further with Joyce Low, Psychotherapist, Redwood Psychology.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The shift to centralised and hybrid school meals has sparked debate, with early rollouts facing glitches, missing meals, and concerns over food quality and the loss of traditional recess experiences. Daniel Martin speaks with dietitian Jaclyn Reutens from Aptima Nutrition, Camden Medical.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 30-year-old Malaysian man was recently sentenced to four weeks’ jail for exposing himself to a 15-year-old boy in a public toilet at Senja Hawker Centre. What should you do if you encounter a flasher? Daniel Martin speaks with Ivan Tan, a licensed private investigator and operations manager at Asia Top Investigation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nine Nominated Members of Parliament — comprising eight new faces and one returning member — were officially appointed at a ceremony at the Istana. How would you like to see them contribute? Daniel Martin speaks with Anthea Ong, former Nominated Member of Parliament, professional certified coach, and social entrepreneur.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.