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Will increasing surcharges kill off demand for metered taxis?
Season 5 Episode 13
The taxi industry in Singapore has undergone major shifts since the rise of ride-hailing apps, with passengers swapping standing in line for confirm…
2 years, 3 months ago
Why is it so hard to get recycling right in Singapore?
Season 5 Episode 12
Singapore has reduced its waste but domestic recycling rates are falling, according to the latest data by the National Environment Agency. Why aren't…
2 years, 3 months ago
When flights run into trouble, how much money should you get?
Season 5 Episode 11
Some passengers of SQ321 were given cash advances in light of injuries when the aircraft experienced severe turbulence. Are all airlines obliged to c…
2 years, 4 months ago
Battling against easy access to sexual content on social media
Season 5 Episode 10
X, formerly Twitter, recently announced its official policy to allow consensual production and distribution of adult content. While the company says …
2 years, 4 months ago
What will it take for people to pay more for locally produced vegetables?
Season 5 Episode 9
Food security is a critical issue for Singapore because it imports more than 90 per cent of its produce. The 30 by 30 goal - to grow 30 per cent of f…
2 years, 4 months ago
Should we preserve heritage businesses which are not viable?
Season 5 Episode 8
The closure of Thambi magazine store after 80 years was met with shock and sadness. But is it unrealistic to expect heritage businesses to survive in…
2 years, 4 months ago
Why do employers still need MCs as proof of illness?
Season 5 Episode 7
The Ministry of Health is looking to curb the "excessive issuance" of medical certificates (MCs), especially by telemedicine doctors, following feedb…
2 years, 5 months ago
PM Lawrence Wong's Cabinet lineup is geared towards the next General Election
Season 5 Episode 6
Newly appointed Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced his Cabinet line-up ahead of his inauguration. Why didn't he pick a 4G peer as his deputy? An…
2 years, 5 months ago
Are our bad driving habits causing fatal traffic accidents?
Season 5 Episode 5
The recent accident in Tampines which killed two people has raised questions about Singapore's driving culture. Speeding, beating red lights and drin…
2 years, 5 months ago
Government is determined to work on Singapore's low fertility rate - Indranee Rajah
Season 5 Episode 4
In our second part on the issue of falling fertility rates in Singapore, Minister Indranee Rajah gives Steven Chia and Crispina Robert an inside look…
2 years, 5 months ago