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On The Morning Drive today, Tokyo urges workers to ditch formal wear for T-shirts and shorts to beat the heat and cut energy use. Meanwhile, rice farmers in Thailand and Vietnam may stop planting as rising costs and export disruptions linked to the Iran conflict hit their livelihoods. Check out our  Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg  &&...

On The Morning Drive today, no more rice too?! What’s something you still do that feels ancient now? Plus, we speak to Clara Lock from The Straits Times about diving in Palau—from surreal underwater encounters to its unique visitor pledge, and whether this high-value, low-impact destination is actually worth the journey! Check out our  Facebook for more!   Connect with us on...

Escargot or escar-NO? From fine dining delicacy to cutting-edge skincare, snails are getting a serious glow-up. Founder of WholeSnail and proudly known as the “Mother of Snails,” Stephanie Kudus is on a mission to change the way we see (and use) this often misunderstood ingredient—bringing it from escargot plates to high-quality, cosmeceutical-grade snail slime, all with a focus...

On The Morning Drive today, NTUC FairPrice will roll out over 1,300 smart trolleys by end-2026 to enhance the shopping experience. Meanwhile, extras are being cast in Singapore for a new K-drama starring Ju Ji-hoon and Lee Jun-ho, and in China, warnings of rising condom prices have gone viral, sparking stockpiling concerns. Check out our  Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram...

On The Morning Drive today, condom prices might be going up! What’s that one dish your mum makes that instantly feels like home? We also speak to Stephanie Kudus, the Mother of Snails behind WholeSnails, on transforming snails from escargot to skincare—and whether Singapore is ready for a full-on snail revolution. Check out our  Facebook for more!   Connect with us on In...

We talk about surviving cancer. But what happens after? In Episode 14 of  #IWishIKnew , Lifeweavers' Principal Therapist Liz Piper and holistic therapies advocate & yoga teacher Jill Alphonso open up about the realities people don’t often see—from building your care team and navigating family pressures, to rehab and learning how to live again. Jill also shares what it truly me...

On The Morning Drive today, Japan will ban the use of portable chargers on flights from April 24. Back home, the revamped Malay Heritage Centre invites visitors to reflect on the legacies they’ll leave behind. Plus, Moulin Rouge! The Musical is set to hit Singapore in February 2027. Check out our  Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg  &a...

On The Morning Drive today, we look at how China has strict rules around public behavior and dress codes—guys, take note! Plus, is there a smell that instantly reminds you of someone? We also speak to Liz Piper and Jill Alphonso for Episode 14 of #IWishIKnew, as they talk about life after cancer—from rebuilding support systems and navigating family dynamics to learning how to live...

What if your clothes were meant to have more than one life? Raye Padit, founder of The Fashion Pulpit, is the force behind Singapore’s first Circular Fashion Week, reimagining how we value what we wear—and questioning the habits that keep us stuck in a cycle of overconsumption. From clothing swaps and upcycling to more mindful ways of buying, wearing, and letting go, we're reshaping ou...

On The Morning Drive today, a Chinese carmaker patents a voice-activated in-car toilet—yes, you heard that right. Meanwhile, National University of Singapore unveils a new building offering on-campus accommodation for overseas visitors. Check out our  Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg  &  @laviniatan Producer:  @jiliansu...

On The Morning Drive today, frolic with cows more! What’s something that instantly makes you feel good? Plus, we speak to Raye Padit from The Fashion Pulpit, on giving clothes a second life—from swaps to upcycling—and how we can break out of fast fashion habits for good. Check out our  Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg  &a...

She walked away from a “perfect” medical career to fix a gap we’d ignored. Dr Chen Shiling, Singaporean of the Year and founder of Happee Hearts Movement, left the conventional path to build Singapore’s first clinic dedicated to adults with intellectual disabilities—putting dignity and access at the centre of care. From rethinking care to redefining success, this is a...

On The Morning Drive today, TikTok removes underage accounts following pressure from Indonesia. Closer to home, two iconic satellite dish antennas along the Bukit Timah Expressway are being dismantled—marking the end of a familiar sight which FD takes personal offense to. Check out our  Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg  &  @...

On The Morning Drive today, we bid farewell to FD’s “monuments”. What would your WWE theme song be? Plus, we speak to Chen Shiling, founder of Happee Hearts Movement, on why she left a “perfect” medical career to build Singapore’s first clinic for adults with intellectual disabilities—and what it really means to do work that matters. Check out our  Fa...

We count on them… but who’s taking care of them? Episode 13 of #IWishIKnew dives into the real cost of caregiving. Principal Therapist Liz Piper and Senior Occupational Therapist Nurul Fatin break down the physical strain, emotional toll, and warning signs we often ignore. Real talk. Practical tips. Because you can’t pour from an empty cup. Tune in now with Lifeweavers Therapy....

On The Morning Drive today, a debate heats up over personal grooming on Singapore’s public transport—what’s acceptable and what crosses the line? Meanwhile, the Ministry of Education Singapore will standardize disciplinary measures across schools by 2027, including detention, suspension and caning to tackle bullying more consistently. Check out our  Facebook for more!  ...

On The Morning Drive today, FD would steal?! We also ask: should corporal punishment make a comeback for kids? Plus, for Episode 13 of #IWishIKnew, we speak to Liz Piper and Nurul Fatin from Lifeweavers Therapy as they unpack the real cost of caregiving—from physical strain to emotional burnout, and the warning signs we often overlook. Check out our  Facebook for more!   Conne...

On The Morning Drive today, studies show that 1 in 5 workers in Singapore are overqualified for their jobs—but most are there by choice. Meanwhile, in Buenos Aires, the childhood home of football legend Diego Maradona has been transformed into a soup kitchen to help feed the community. Check out our  Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg &nbsp...

On The Morning Drive today, would you let AI clone your loved one… or even your employee? Plus, here’s what you should be doing to stop ants from invading your home, and we ask: what song always reminds you of your children?  Check out our  Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg  &  @laviniatan Producer:  @jilians...

Left school at 14. Worked 3 jobs. MBA at 46. Founder of Mindlink Groups Chow Yi Tong has a journey that doesn't follow the usual script. From surviving on little sleep as a teen to building a business, he’s a true graduate of the school of life—redefining what success really means. Tune in now if you've ever felt "behind" in life. Check out our  Facebook for more!   Connect w...

On The Morning Drive today, BlueSG returns with a new car-sharing service, Flexar, launching April 15 with a mixed fleet. Meanwhile, Australia appoints a woman to lead its army for the first time—a historic milestone. Check out our  Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg  &  @laviniatan Producer:  @jiliansummers See omnystudi...

On The Morning Drive today, do your soft toys blink? What would your funeral song be? Plus, we speak to Chow Yi Tong, founder of Mindlink Groups, whose unconventional journey—from leaving school at 14 to earning an MBA at 46—is a powerful reminder that success doesn’t follow one path. Check out our  Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @th...

On The Morning Drive today, Singapore plans to release land for a new private hospital to boost healthcare capacity. Meanwhile, popular milk brands are disappearing from supermarket shelves in Malaysia?? Plus, Paragon teams up with Janice Wong to unveil Singapore’s largest chocolate art installation. Check out our  Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913  ...

On The Morning Drive today, if this quadruple amputee can do it… what’s your excuse? Plus, what’s your simplest pleasure in life? And Jules wins the Bee Hoon Challenge!! Check out our  Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg  &  @laviniatan Producer:  @jiliansummers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

Choking on food or saliva? Not as “normal” as you think. In Episode 12 of I Wish I Knew, Liz Piper and Voon Siew Wei from Lifeweavers reveal what’s really happening when you swallow, why coughing during meals is a red flag, and how your speech could be part of the problem. Catch the early warning signs—this could change how you eat, speak, and live. Check out our  Face...