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The Morning Drive – You're on your way to a better day! Kick-start your mornings with fun and prizes by testing your Singapore knowledge or guessing what these have in common. Stay informed with While You Were Asleep, and join in on stimulating discussions. Discover where to eat and what's new in entertainment all while taking a trip down memory lane with our songs. Feeling a little down? We got you covered with Before You Go—a reminder that life isn’t all that bad. Make your mornings brighter with The Morning Drive!
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![[INTERVIEW] The Morning Drive x Kelly Keak (mtm labo)](https://s3.castbox.fm/08/21/8d/2c67bea1c861c2a4c04f872e6330b1897a_scaled_v1_400.jpg "[INTERVIEW] The Morning Drive x Kelly Keak (mtm labo)")
Is personalization still personal with AI involved? Join Kelly Keak, Managing Director of mtm labo, as we explore the intersection of AI and centuries-old craftsmanship. With decades of hand-blended skincare expertise and cutting-edge AI-powered skin analysis, we dive into how tradition and technology can come together to deliver truly personalized results. From 35 years of bespoke skincare to the future of personalized beauty, discover why the human touch still matters! Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On The Morning Drive today, Australia signals it may target app stores and search engines in a new AI-era regulatory crackdown. Closer to home, Singapore plans to raise the retirement and re-employment age.. What does this mean for workers and businesses? Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On The Morning Drive today, a medication linked to impulse-control side effects has people developing sudden addictions to shopping and gambling—how does that even happen? Taxi, MRT or bus: which do you prefer? Plus, we speak to Kelly Keak about reinventing mtm labo with AI, and whether personalization in beauty can still feel personal when technology enters the mix. Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Are libraries the new living rooms? Step inside a different kind of library as we sit down with Rebecca Toh, founder of Casual Poet Library, as she shakes up the idea of what a library can be. This isn’t your average book nook—it’s a thriving, community-run space where people don’t just read, they connect. What does it take to make a library more than just books? Listen in for a fresh take on why “third places” are crucial in today’s world, Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On The Morning Drive today, the public can now use DBS PayLah! and EZ-Link to receive 10-cent refunds when recycling bottles and cans. Plus, a maths debate gets people talking—8 × 5 is right, 5 × 8 isn’t wrong… but 5 × 8kg? That’s where things get tricky. Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On The Morning Drive today, how do we feel about tipping on top of the service charge? We also speak to Rebecca Toh, who’s redefining libraries as vibrant, community-run “third places” at the Casual Poet Library. Plus, FD shares the one book everyone should read—because some recommendations are just too good to miss! Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Another café opens… Another closes. Singapore’s café scene isn’t for the faint-hearted. Strong brands are making bold, calculated moves—from expansion plans to reinvention strategies—while new international names heat up the competition. At the same time, closures remind us just how unforgiving the market can be. Listen in now as we dive into the bold bets and tough realities with STFood Online Editor Eunice Quek! Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On The Morning Drive today, Singapore proposes tougher vape laws, with fines of up to $10,000 for users, $200,000 for sellers and $300,000 for smugglers. Plus, a new tool lets Singaporeans check how many postpaid SIM cards are registered under their name, and in #askST, we unpack the big parenting question—is all screen time harmful for children? Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On The Morning Drive today, Lavi keeps spinning our chairs (send help) and we get a little vulnerable—what’s your biggest insecurity? Plus, we talk to Eunice Quek, STFood Online Editor at The Straits Times, about Singapore’s ever-changing café scene. With new international players entering, bold expansion moves from strong local brands, and steady closures reminding us how tough the market is. Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On The Morning Drive today, Apple will block underage users in Singapore from accessing 18+ apps. Meanwhile, a TikTok trend sees Singapore students rating their teachers. We discuss stress, school culture and boundaries online. Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On The Morning Drive today, leaves are now acceptable currency too? We also ask: should cash payment be mandatory for all physical merchants? Plus, by popular demand, it’s part 2 of tongue twisters and pantuns! Try to keep up! Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sudden confusion isn’t always dementia. In Episode 6 of #IWishIKnew, Principal Therapist Liz Piper from Lifeweavers Therapy reveals how a simple UTI can trigger delirium in older adults—causing memory lapses, personality changes, and alarming behavior shifts that are often mistaken for dementia. How can you tell the difference? And what does rehab therapy actually look like for mild vs. severe dementia? Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On The Morning Drive today, Deliveroo Singapore announces it will cease operations after March 4. Plus, a touching story of an employer supporting her domestic worker’s English lessons and diploma studies simply because "she's my best friend"! Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On The Morning Drive today, this woman took her Bloody Mary a little too literally… Plus, show off your best tongue twister for Tongue Twister Day! We also speak to Liz Piper on Episode 6 of #IWishIKnew—she explains how a simple UTI can cause sudden confusion in older adults, often mistaken for dementia, and shares what rehab therapy looks like for mild versus severe cases. Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Want to experience Italy like a local.. without the crowds? Discover hidden neighbourhoods, learn how to skip the queues at iconic spots like the Trevi Fountain, and uncover authentic eateries with the winners of the Travel Section of the Year award 2025—Clara Lock and Sarah Stanley from The Straits Times. They’re sharing their insider tips for exploring Rome and beyond! Whether you're planning a quick 48-hour getaway, a day trip from Rome, or simply love dreaming about wandering cobblestone streets, listen in now! Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On The Morning Drive today, the Land Transport Authority crack down on illegally modified active mobility devices. Meanwhile, William Shatner, 94, is set to release a heavy metal album, and IKEA Singapore’s orang utan plushie sells out after baby monkey Punch goes viral! Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On The Morning Drive today, a grandma’s making headlines for allegedly using “hell money” she found around her estate to pay for groceries! Plus, how do you destress after a long day? And if you’re dreaming of Italy without the tourist crush, we speak to Clara Lock, Assistant Life Editor, and Sarah Stanley, Travel Correspondent from The Straits Times. From hidden neighbourhoods to skipping queues at the Trevi Fountain, they share insider tips on exploring Rome and beyond—whether it’s a quick 48-hour getaway or a slow wander through cobblestone streets. Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Two siblings. One legacy. From killer butterfly finishes to historic podium moments, Quah Ting Wen became the most decorated athlete in Southeast Asian Games history, while Quah Zheng Wen brought home gold once again for Singapore. But beyond the medals and records—what does it really take to carry a family name, a national flag, and your own expectations all at once? Listen in now as we go beyond the medals and into the mindset behind the legacy. Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Magic in the flesh. No camera tricks. Matthew Pomeroy is a world-class magician, mind reader, and now one of the Four Horsemen in the Asia premiere of Now You See Me Live in Singapore! From mind-bending illusions to impossible predictions, this is the real deal—performed live on stage. Listen in as we dive into the mind behind the magic and experience a real show on-air! Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On The Morning Drive today, a first look at Exploria at Mandai Wildlife Reserve, a new 10,000sqm multimedia attraction opening in March 2026 that takes visitors through prehistoric and extreme natural worlds. Plus, Osaka receives a $4.5 million donation in gold to fix its ageing water system, and an opinion piece asks what Singapore might be like without its hyper-competitive culture. Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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