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SP Mobility and Huawei have launched Singapore’s fastest public EV charger at Temasek Polytechnic. The ultra-fast, liquid-cooled charger can deliver up to 480 kilowatts, adding around 200 kilometres of range in just five minutes for compatible vehicles. Daniel Martin speaks with Dean Cher, Managing Director of SP Mobility at SP Group. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore is set to fully switch to the ERP 2.0 system from January next year, following the passing of new legislation in Parliament. This means on-board units will be mandatory for all Singapore-registered vehicles. Daniel Martin speaks with transport analyst Terence Fan, Assistant Professor in Strategy and Entrepreneurship at the Singapore Management University. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Education Ministry says it has no intention of scaling its central kitchen model to every school, and it is only reserved for those that face difficulties securing stallholders. Do you want a central kitchen providing the food for your child’s school? Daniel Martin discusses further with Esther Foong–Tan, Family Life Education Specialist and a mother of two. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Land Transport Authority has uncovered 3,200 more vehicles with defective Takata airbags — recalled worldwide over a decade ago. These were traced through authorised dealers after their parallel importers had shut down. What if you bought from a parallel importer that’s no longer in operation? Daniel Martin speaks with Associate Professor Victor Kwan, Deputy Director at the Singapore University of Social Sciences. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

217 people are under investigation for suspected involvement in scam operations that have cost victims over S$7.6 million. From job and investment scams to impersonations of government officials, the cases span all types and cut across every demographic. Daniel Martin speaks with Benjamin Ang, Senior Fellow and Head of the Centre of Excellence for National Security, as well as Head of Digital Impact Research at RSIS. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 22-year-old man was sentenced to seven months’ jail, after using a charger that was incompatible with his PMD battery - causing a fire in a HDB flat. In sentencing him, the judge said the offender’s negligence produced devastating consequences, and that he demonstrated an indifference to safety risks and a complete disregard for the safety of his household occupants. Daniel Martin discusses further with Ray Louis, Managing Director of Ray Louis Law. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever walked down a corridor to a MRT station, and bumped into a group of youngsters getting down and funky to the biggest K-pop tunes? Does it make you smile to see those kids enjoying themselves or… does it make you extremely annoyed that they couldn’t do it someplace else? Daniel Martin discusses further with Professor Hoe Su Fern, Principal Research Fellow, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA)–University of the Arts Singapore. She’s also Director of the Cultural Policy and Evidence Lab, NAFA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Consumers Association of Singapore says it has received a total of 1,065 reports regarding the sudden closure of massage and foot reflexology chain Wan Yang. Customers have also reported losses of about S$1.29 million in unused prepaid packages as of 23 Jan 2026. Daniel Martin discusses further with Associate Professor Lau Kong Cheen, Head of Marketing Programme, Singapore University of Social Sciences, School of Business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In light of Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow sharing at this year’s Singapore Perspectives conference that our nation should balance racial and religious harmony through more inclusive practices, adding a point on having more integration efforts as immigration rates increase, Daniel Martin discusses what you see affecting social cohesion in your work / neighbourhood / life, with Shahrany Hassan, Founder and Director of the Whitehatters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.