The Morning Drive with The Flying Dutchman & Lavinia

On The Morning Drive today, here’s how to find your car with your car key at any distance (hint: use your head)! We also ask: what is life’s biggest decision? And we speak to Ismail Gafoor, Executive Chairman of PropNex, for Episode 3 of #RealTalkRealEstate, where he breaks down the real motivations behind upgrading from HDB to condo, the maths you shouldn’t ignore, and...

“You need the 5Cs to be successful in SG.” We’ve all heard it growing up… but is that still the Singapore dream today? In Episode 8 of  #FinancialLiteracy1onONE , Matthew Nixon (aka Money Matt) dives into what the old 5Cs meant, how the new 5Cs are reshaping what success looks like, and what Singaporeans truly value in 2025. Listen in now to see if the 5Cs are still a...

On The Morning Drive today, five new bus services are set to launch for north-east residents from Dec 15, improving connectivity across the region. Plus, Singapore has ordered Google and Apple to curb government-impersonation scams on their messaging platforms as fraud cases rise. Check out our  Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg  &&nbsp...

On The Morning Drive today, here’s how you can help your kid break their video-game addiction… and we ask you: what should Singapore smell like? We also speak to Matthew Nixon for Episode 8 of #FinancialLiteracy1onONE, where he breaks down the old 5Cs, the new 5Cs, and what success really means for Singaporeans in this day and age! Check out our  Facebook for more!   Connect...

For the first time in over five decades, key documents behind Singapore’s separation are being opened to the public. We sit down with Minister Josephine Teo and Gene Tan to unpack The Albatross File: Singapore’s Independence Declassified. Why reveal these files now? What stories do they tell? And what do they mean for Singaporeans today? Listen in now! Check out our  Facebook for...

On The Morning Drive today, Australia’s push to ban teens from social media is forcing young creators to look overseas, while Snapchat begins age checks ahead of the country’s crackdown. AI is also fuelling a tech backlash in US classrooms. Meanwhile in Singapore, resignation rates are at record lows and ‘job hugging’ is on the rise, with average job tenure now at eight yea...

On The Morning Drive today, Disney has a dating site? Also, what are your partner’s worst bedroom habits—be honest! We speak to Minister Josephine Teo and Gene Tan about The Albatross File: Singapore’s Independence Declassified, which opens key historical documents to the public for the first time in over 50 years. Why now, what it reveals, and what it means for us today. Check o...

Forget just shopping—Singapore malls are becoming hangout spots, playgrounds, and even eco-adventures! Yamini Chinnuswamy, Lifestyle Correspondent at The Straits Times, takes us through the revamps at West Mall and City Square Mall. Listen in to hear her fun takes, insider tips, and which new features are actually worth checking out! Check out our  Facebook for more!   Connect with...

On The Morning Drive today, a new digital village launches at Punggol Coast MRT—complete with AI assistant, robots, and a 360-degree screen. Singapore will soon get a free tool to verify deepfake content. And if you think gold prices are high, wait till you hear about the 18-karat gold toilet that sold for US$12 million! Check out our  Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instag...

On The Morning Drive today, is garlic really the cure for bad breath? And what is real love?? We also speak to Yamini Chinnuswamy, Lifestyle Correspondent at The Straits Times, as she breaks down how Singapore malls are leveling up into community hangouts, playgrounds, and even eco-adventures! Check out our  Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg &nb...

The Food Hunt Continues! Fresh off his massive Bak Chor Mee series, Alderic is back to reveal the best soup and dry versions and a brand-new mission: Hokkien Mee! Tune in now for insider stories, which stalls to try, and which you can skip! Check out our  Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg  &  @laviniatan Producer:  @jiliansumm...

On The Morning Drive today, community hospitals are now using real buses, trains and taxis to help patients relearn independence. KKH expands its early mental health programme to support parents of children with special needs. And experts warn that ultra-processed food is quickly becoming a major global health risk. Check out our  Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm...

On The Morning Drive today, your kids can now spend the weekend experiencing what it's like to be a fighter pilot! We also ask: what's your go-to karaoke song, and can you sing it to win it? Plus, food hunter Alderic Teo returns after his massive Bak Chor Mee series to reveal his official picks, and his new mission: finding Singapore’s best Hokkien Mee—complete with insider stories, wh...

Buying your first private property? Don’t sign anything till you hear this! RealEstate with Ismail Gafoor, Executive Chairmain of PropNex, we’re diving into the hidden costs you overlook, the recurring expenses that add up fast, and the risks of buying out of hype or showflat temptation. We also unpack how to plan your cash flow, what maintenance fees actually mean, and what first-time...

On The Morning Drive today, Singapore’s arts scene sees mixed fortunes—the SG Culture Pass has helped drive a 30% rise in festival attendance, while local stunt school Sandbox is facing bankruptcy, raising concerns over support for the film and theatre industries. Check out our  Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg  &  @la...

On The Morning Drive today, another piece of our heritage could soon disappear.. Also, what’s one thing you wish you didn't have to be responsible for? Ismail Gafoor, Executive Chairman of PropNex, is back for Episode 2 of #RealTalkRealEstate, where he breaks down the hidden costs, recurring fees, and showflat traps first-time private home buyers need to watch out for. If a condo is in...

Couples! How do you navigate finances? Money can make or break a relationship. On Episode 7 of  #FinancialLiteracy1onONE , Matthew Nixon aka Money Matt dives into joint accounts, household bills, debt and how couples can bridge the gap between "Saver" and "Spender" mindsets.  Listen in now to find out what's normal in Singapore, how other countries do it differently, and when it's time t...

On The Morning Drive today, South Korea saw its first sub-zero chill of the season, while Singapore officials seized a record haul of smuggled rhino horns at Changi Airport. Pathlight officially opened its Tampines campus and prepares for a new one in Punggol by 2032, and we discuss Singapore’s “silent crisis”—are our seniors eating well enough? Plus, two primary school stu...

On The Morning Drive today, happy Bad Day from us! We debate one of the biggest relationship questions: who should apologize first—the one who's wrong, or the one who cares more? Plus, Episode 7 of #FinancialLiteracy1onONE with Money Matt dives into how couples can navigate bills, debt, joint accounts and different money mindsets without breaking the relationship! Check out our  Faceboo...

On The Morning Drive today, we break down $2 versus $20 eSIMs and what travellers are really paying for, explore how chatbots could be tech companies next legal headache, and how this study has detected cancer in non-smokers! Also, us Singaporeans are great at planning—but sometimes, you just have to learn to wing it. Check out our  Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram...

On The Morning Drive today, discover why the old Ford factory is a playground for kids and families! We also chat about must-pack travel essentials and a fun, new world sport that will get everyone moving (especially the little ones!) Check out our  Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg  &  @laviniatan Producer:  @jiliansummers Se...

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 anyo...

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. Check out our&...

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. Check out our  Facebook for more! &nb...

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! Check out our  Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg  &  @laviniata...