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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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?

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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.

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Cracking Singapore’s Property Code!

Navigating Singapore’s property rules can feel like a maze.. but what if you knew how to win the game? In Episode 1 of #RealTalkRealEstate, Ismail Gafoor, CEO of PropNex and one of Singapore’s most respected real estate voices, breaks down how the system really works—and how you can use the rules to your advantage.

From cooling measures to housing grants, stop guessing and start playing smart!

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On The Morning Drive today, China’s turning down the pressure—rolling out new rules for students to get more sleep and less screen time. Plus, the director of Now You See Me: Now You Don’t shares why fans’ wild Louvre heist theories have him laughing.

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On The Morning Drive today, are cutoffs really the answer to easing academic pressure? We also kicked off Episode 1 of #RealTalkRealEstate with Ismail Gafoor, CEO of PropNex—who helps us crack Singapore’s property code! From cooling measures to housing grants, find out how to play the property game smart.

Plus, we’re getting arty-farty this weekend with the Affordable Art Fair Singapore! Festival Director Alan Koh joins us to prove you don’t need to be rich (or pretentious) to start collecting art.

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On The Morning Drive today, we celebrate a Straits Times journalist winning Financial Story of the Year and take a look at the jobs in Singapore that could be at risk of offshoring. Are you in one of them?

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