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Daniel Martin break down the biggest stories of the day — with your voice. Call or text in, hear what others think, and get expert takes on the issues that matter. Whether you're fired up, curious, or just want to be part of the national conversation, Talkback gives you a seat at the table.
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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.
Cuppage Terrace, made up of 17 adjoining Peranakan conservation shophouses, has been put up for sale at a guide price of 250 million dollars — its first time on the market in over 20 years. Daniel Martin speaks with Professor Sing Tien Foo, Provost’s Chair Professor at the Department of Real Estate, NUS Business School.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.
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.
You're buckled in, ready for take-off… but are you on the seat you paid for? Daniel Martin discusses further with Amanda Ng, travel content creator.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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