Talkback

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.

Gen Z investors are increasingly turning away from traditional markets like Singapore’s stock market, favouring higher-risk assets such as cryptocurrencies in search of faster returns. Daniel Martin speaks with personal finance influencer Seth Wee, better known as Sethisfy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A six-year-old boy fractured his nose after falling on the Walking Net at Jewel Changi Airport’s Canopy Park on Dec 10. He had been running when he lost his balance and hit a wooden platform. Jewel and the BCA said safety guidelines advise against running, and staff had reminded the group beforehand. Daniel Martin speaks with Darius Lee, a father of two young children.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Singapore National Employers Federation is calling for support to help businesses stay competitive and manage manpower and cost pressures in its 2026 Budget wishlist. Daniel Martin speaks with Hao Shuo, CEO of Singapore National Employers Federation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore’s consumer watchdog, Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore, recently took action against PRISM+ over misleading website features, including fake countdown timers that pressure consumers into buying quickly. Daniel Martin speaks with Dr Guan Chong, Associate Professor in Marketing at Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A recent CASE-commissioned survey found that ticket scalping is a key area of concern. Just under two-thirds of respondents felt it prevented genuine fans from attending events and created unnecessary stress. Daniel Martin speaks with Ross Knudson, Co-Founder of LAMC Presents – a local concerts organiser and promoter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Billing disputes, damage claims, and vague contracts – these are just some of the pain points Singaporeans are flagging in the car-sharing sector. According to a recent survey by CASE, 76.9 per cent of respondents saw the industry as a key area of concern. Daniel Martin speaks with Annie Loh, General Manager of Tribecar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over 10,000 athletes from 11 nations are taking part in this year’s SEA Games in Thailand. Singapore has sent its largest contingent to the 33rd SEA Games, with 930 athletes set to compete in 48 sports. Daniel Martin speaks with CNA's Paul Sng.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore and Malaysia will allow door-to-door cross-border taxi trips under new rules that will permit licensed foreign taxis to drop off passengers anywhere in the other country. This is part of a package of enhancements that also includes increasing the quota for licensed cross-border taxis from 200 to 500. Daniel Martin speaks with transport analyst Terence Fan, Assistant Professor in Strategy and Entrepreneurship at SMU. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From 1 January 2026, food handlers will no longer be required to wear masks or spit guards when preparing food. The Singapore Food Agency said it assessed the food safety risk from workers not using such protective gear to be low. Executive director at the National Centre for Infectious Diseases and Adjunct Associate Professor Shawn Vasoo added that major food-borne illnesses are not respiratory viruses and are mostly transmitted through the gut. Daniel Martin discusses further with Chan Fong Ying, Senior Food Safety Consultant with ISRC Private Limited, about how Singaporeans might feel in light of the move.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.