The Agenda: How Jalan Besar's community initiatives bridge the generation gap today

The Big Story: Will the RTS Link cost Singapore $1 billion a year?

The Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link is still months away from launching, but it's already raising big questions for businesses on both sides of the Causeway. A new study estimates Singaporeans could spend more than S$1 billion extra in Johor Bahru every year once the rail link opens in 2027, with spending flowing out of Singapore expected to far exceed what Malaysian visitors spend here. Will cheaper shopping, dining and entertainment in JB lure even more Singaporeans across the border? What does this mean for Singapore's retailers, F&B operators and the wider economy?  On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Terence Fan, Assistant Professor of Strategic Management & Entrepreneurship at Singapore Management University, to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

The Agenda: How Jalan Besar's community initiatives bridge the generation gap today

Jalan Besar is home to residents from all walks of life, from young families and working adults to seniors who have lived in the neighbourhood for decades. As communities become more diverse and fast-paced, creating meaningful opportunities for different generations to connect has become increasingly important. Through initiatives such as family carnivals, volunteer programmes and the Horizons @ Jalan Besar masterplan, the GRC is finding new ways to bring residents together. So how do you build a neighbourhood where people of all ages don't just live alongside one another, but genuinely connect? On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Shawn Loh, MP for Jalan Besar GRC, to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

What's Trending: Ever had a ride-hailing nightmare? You're not alone

On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh unpack the Grab ride that's gone viral after an actress and model claimed a driver handed her a wet tissue, only to ask for $2 at the end of the trip. Things allegedly escalated further when she questioned the charge, with claims that she wasn't allowed to leave the car until she paid. Was the driver simply charging for something that wasn't free, or should he have made the cost clear from the start? The duo also hears listeners' most unforgettable ride-hailing horror stories, from awkward conversations to wrong turns and everything in between.  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

The Big Story: Is Singapore slowly sinking? The hidden impact of the 2004 quake

The 2004 Sumatra earthquake and tsunami may feel like a distant memory, but new research suggests its impact is still unfolding right here in Singapore. On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Dr Grace Ng, Research Fellow at NTU's Earth Observatory of Singapore, about a new study showing that the earthquake caused Singapore's land to slowly sink for years afterwards. What does this mean for a country that's already preparing for rising sea levels? Should Singaporeans be worried, or is this simply another factor scientists and policymakers need to account for? And could distant earthquakes reshape how Singapore plans for climate change and coastal resilience in the decades ahead? See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

The Agenda: Is death becoming less taboo for younger Singaporeans?

Death has long been one of society's biggest taboos, something many of us avoid discussing until we have no choice.But that mindset is beginning to shift. More young Singaporeans are opening up conversations about grief, end-of-life planning, and what it means to prepare for life's final chapter. Some are writing books about death, others are creating spaces to talk about loss, while one former tech sales executive even took a 90% pay cut to help families navigate their final goodbyes. On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Kenneth Yeow, the ‘Afterlife Bro’, about what's driving this cultural shift, why younger generations are embracing conversations about death, and whether planning for the inevitable could ultimately help us live more meaningful lives. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.