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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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Forget just shopping—Singapore malls are becoming hangout spots, playgrounds, and even eco-adventures! Yamini Chinnuswamy, Lifestyle Correspondent at The Straits Times, takes us through the revamps at West Mall and City Square Mall. Listen in to hear her fun takes, insider tips, and which new features are actually worth checking out! 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 new digital village launches at Punggol Coast MRT—complete with AI assistant, robots, and a 360-degree screen. Singapore will soon get a free tool to verify deepfake content. And if you think gold prices are high, wait till you hear about the 18-karat gold toilet that sold for US$12 million! 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, is garlic really the cure for bad breath? And what is real love?? We also speak to Yamini Chinnuswamy, Lifestyle Correspondent at The Straits Times, as she breaks down how Singapore malls are leveling up into community hangouts, playgrounds, and even eco-adventures! Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Food Hunt Continues! Fresh off his massive Bak Chor Mee series, Alderic is back to reveal the best soup and dry versions and a brand-new mission: Hokkien Mee! Tune in now for insider stories, which stalls to try, and which you can skip! 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, community hospitals are now using real buses, trains and taxis to help patients relearn independence. KKH expands its early mental health programme to support parents of children with special needs. And experts warn that ultra-processed food is quickly becoming a major global health risk. Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummers stress, money, and unexpected surprises!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On The Morning Drive today, your kids can now spend the weekend experiencing what it's like to be a fighter pilot! We also ask: what's your go-to karaoke song, and can you sing it to win it? Plus, food hunter Alderic Teo returns after his massive Bak Chor Mee series to reveal his official picks, and his new mission: finding Singapore’s best Hokkien Mee—complete with insider stories, which stalls to try, and which you can skip! Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Buying your first private property? Don’t sign anything till you hear this! RealEstate with Ismail Gafoor, Executive Chairmain of PropNex, we’re diving into the hidden costs you overlook, the recurring expenses that add up fast, and the risks of buying out of hype or showflat temptation. We also unpack how to plan your cash flow, what maintenance fees actually mean, and what first-timers should watch out for in both new launches and resale units! If you’re dreaming of your first private home, listen in to save yourself stress, money, and unexpected surprises! 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’s arts scene sees mixed fortunes—the SG Culture Pass has helped drive a 30% rise in festival attendance, while local stunt school Sandbox is facing bankruptcy, raising concerns over support for the film and theatre industries. 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, another piece of our heritage could soon disappear.. Also, what’s one thing you wish you didn't have to be responsible for? Ismail Gafoor, Executive Chairman of PropNex, is back for Episode 2 of #RealTalkRealEstate, where he breaks down the hidden costs, recurring fees, and showflat traps first-time private home buyers need to watch out for. If a condo is in your plans, this episode could save you stress, money, and nasty surprises! Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Couples! How do you navigate finances? Money can make or break a relationship. On Episode 7 of #FinancialLiteracy1onONE, Matthew Nixon aka Money Matt dives into joint accounts, household bills, debt and how couples can bridge the gap between "Saver" and "Spender" mindsets. Listen in now to find out what's normal in Singapore, how other countries do it differently, and when it's time to seek professional help. 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, South Korea saw its first sub-zero chill of the season, while Singapore officials seized a record haul of smuggled rhino horns at Changi Airport. Pathlight officially opened its Tampines campus and prepares for a new one in Punggol by 2032, and we discuss Singapore’s “silent crisis”—are our seniors eating well enough? Plus, two primary school students are heading to a global robotics competition with a robot that might change the 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, happy Bad Day from us! We debate one of the biggest relationship questions: who should apologize first—the one who's wrong, or the one who cares more? Plus, Episode 7 of #FinancialLiteracy1onONE with Money Matt dives into how couples can navigate bills, debt, joint accounts and different money mindsets without breaking the relationship! 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, we break down $2 versus $20 eSIMs and what travellers are really paying for, explore how chatbots could be tech companies next legal headache, and how this study has detected cancer in non-smokers! Also, us Singaporeans are great at planning—but sometimes, you just have to learn to wing it. 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, discover why the old Ford factory is a playground for kids and families! We also chat about must-pack travel essentials and a fun, new world sport that will get everyone moving (especially the little ones!) Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Be careful what you put on the Internet.. Lucas Neo, an insurance exec and father of two, learned that the hard way with his Michelin hawker reviews. Today, Hedy Khoo, Senior Correspondent from The Straits Times, reveals how the saga unfolded, how it affected him and his family, and what the comments section completely missed. Tune in for a clearer, calmer look at a story that got louder than anyone expected.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On The Morning Drive today, we cover a range of news from Singapore and beyond: a new active ageing centre opens in Jurong West for those in their 40s, fraud and scam claims against digital banks are on the rise, over $1 million has been lost to a fake Johor-Singapore housing subsidy scheme since September, and at least five birds were spotted crashing into clear panels in 24 hours. 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, PSA: that ‘new housing subsidy’ is a scam. Also, parents—you might be burning 3,000 calories a day without realising it. Plus, we speak to ST’s Hedy Khoo on the man behind one of Singapore’s most infamous food reviewers, Lucas Neo, and how one viral saga spiralled far beyond the hawker stall. 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 woman was sentenced to a week in jail for lying?? We also get into a new study showing that chronic osteoporosis is often left undiagnosed, and while some of us joke about being married to AI, this woman in Japan actually made it official! 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, in light of FD heading to Korea, we’re asking whether you prefer travelling solo or with a tour group and also which is the best country you have ever visited? Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Think art collecting is only for the rich and fancy? Think again! The Affordable Art Fair Singapore proves you don’t need to be arty-farty (or have deep pockets) to start your own collection. Explore hundreds of stunning works, get hands-on with creative workshops, and discover that art really is for everyone. Listen in now as we chat with Festival Director Alan Koh, who shares how first-timers can dive in, buy smart, and actually appreciate art. 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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