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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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).

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