The Morning Drive with The Flying Dutchman & Lavinia

On The Morning Drive today, visitors to The Kallang can now tap new digital tools to make exploring the precinct more interactive and personalized. Plus, a new survey finds many Singaporeans say their first holiday together is even more exciting than their first kiss?!

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On The Morning Drive today, guess the age of the world's youngest engineering professor and DJ! Also, when it comes to buying a home, what's your biggest priority? Recurring aches and pains? Aldrin Ho, founder of Ziklag Fitness and Asia's only ART Level 2 Practitioner, explains why stretching alone may not fix the problem.

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He lost $90,000 chasing his restaurant dream.. and still came back for more.

At just 25, Mervyn Chua left Singapore to open a restaurant in Bangkok. Six months later, he had lost everything. So why didn't he give up?

Tune in as Hedy Khoo, Senior Food Correspondent from The Straits Times, joins us to share Mervyn's remarkable journey of failure, resilience, and second chances. And why is he betting on this new diner to make his F&B dream a reality?

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On The Morning Drive today, why experts say you should struggle with AI instead of relying on it for everything. Plus, what to do if your employer asks you to sign an NDA before releasing your retrenchment payout, and why thrill-seekers are flocking to Chongqing, China's new biker hotspot.

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On The Morning Drive today, teenage hitmans on the loose?! Also, why do people compare and complain about their pay after agreeing to the job in the first place? We also speak to Hedy Khoo about the remarkable journey of Mervyn Chua, who, at just 25, left Singapore to open a restaurant in Bangkok but lost $90K six months in..

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On The Morning Drive today, Singaporeans are invited to help shape the nation's first-ever climate adaptation plan. Plus, does having coloured hair still affect how professional you're perceived to be in 2026? And as AI chatbots become more common, should companies always provide a way to speak to a real human?

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On The Morning Drive today, turns out guns go "guaow", not "bang". Also, would you visit a museum dedicated entirely to one person's collection of mechanical pencils? Plus, with growing conversations about the challenges facing young people today, we want to hear from you: what's one piece of advice you'd give today's youth?

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What does it take to perform in an orchestra when you have special needs?

We're joined by Choo Jun Wei, French Horn musician of The Purple Symphony and his mum, Yvonne Tai, as they share their journey from diagnosis to the concert stage and how unwavering family support made all the difference.

Tune in now to hear the story behind every note; Because every standing ovation begins with someone who believed.

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On The Morning Drive today, eligible Healthier SG users could soon get a personalized AI exercise planner. Plus, Singapore's first specialized gym for stroke survivors aims to bridge the gap between rehabilitation and long-term fitness, while driverless shuttle services in Punggol take another step forward as on-demand trials prepare to begin!

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On The Morning Drive today, FD will do what for Marmite?! Also, should children contribute financially once they start working? If so, how much is fair? We also speak to Choo Jun Wei and his mum, Yvonne Tai, about their remarkable journey with The Purple Symphony. From diagnosis to the concert stage, they share how perseverance, music, and unwavering family support made every standing ovation possible!

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