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Once a teenage gangster, his life transformed when the police came into his life in an unexpected way. Now he's trying to inspire youths with the lessons he learnt from 30 years ago.

Lessons from my mentor, who was a teenage gangster
7 mins

Once a teenage gangster, his life transformed when the police came into his life in an unexpected way. Now he's trying to inspire youths with the lessons he learnt from 30 years ago.

Lessons from my mentor, who was a teenage gangster

Once a teenage gangster, his life transformed when the police came into his life in an unexpected way. Now he's trying to inspire youths with the lessons he learnt from 30 years ago.

On The Red Dot 2021/2022: This vet is a ‘last resort’ for seriously ill pets
5 mins

About 80 per cent of Dr Ly’s animal patients are there for last-ditch options, such as experimental natural killer cell therapy that isn’t offered by mainstream vets.

On The Red Dot 2021/2022: This vet is a ‘last resort’ for seriously ill pets

About 80 per cent of Dr Ly’s animal patients are there for last-ditch options, such as experimental natural killer cell therapy that isn’t offered by mainstream vets.

On The Red Dot 2021/2022: Dealing with losing a pet - and learning to let go
6 mins

“When should I put down my pet?” or “Is today the day?” - Dr Lee of Gentle Oaks Clinic says there’s no right or wrong time.

On The Red Dot 2021/2022: Dealing with losing a pet - and learning to let go

“When should I put down my pet?” or “Is today the day?” - Dr Lee of Gentle Oaks Clinic says there’s no right or wrong time.

Talking Point 2021/2022: What's in your toothpaste?
5 mins

Ever wondered whether to brush your teeth before or after breakfast, or if whitening toothpastes actually work? Answers in this episode of "What's in my..." - a new Talking Point web series in which you ask the questions, and we do the investigation.

Talking Point 2021/2022: What's in your toothpaste?

Ever wondered whether to brush your teeth before or after breakfast, or if whitening toothpastes actually work? Answers in this episode of "What's in my..." - a new Talking Point web series in which you ask the questions, and we do the investigation.

Talking Point 2021/2022: What's in acai bowls?
7 mins

Do you eat acai bowls after working out as meal replacements, thinking they'd help you lose weight? If you’ve bought into the acai hype, watch this episode of "What's in my..." for the truth about these Brazilian berries.

Talking Point 2021/2022: What's in acai bowls?

Do you eat acai bowls after working out as meal replacements, thinking they'd help you lose weight? If you’ve bought into the acai hype, watch this episode of "What's in my..." for the truth about these Brazilian berries.

Why It Matters: Your next holiday destination: The metaverse
3 mins

The metaverse is said to be the future of the internet. But what if it might also be the future of… travel and holidays?

Why It Matters: Your next holiday destination: The metaverse

The metaverse is said to be the future of the internet. But what if it might also be the future of… travel and holidays?

Talking Point 2021/2022: What's in disposable plastic containers?
5 mins

Do you wash and reuse disposable plastic containers, or reheat food in them in the microwave? Watch this to know the risks you could be running - and how to avoid them.

Talking Point 2021/2022: What's in disposable plastic containers?

Do you wash and reuse disposable plastic containers, or reheat food in them in the microwave? Watch this to know the risks you could be running - and how to avoid them.

Why It Matters: How close are we to living in the metaverse?
4 mins

Mark Zuckerberg isn’t the only one planning on building a metaverse. Long before Facebook rebranded, other tech organisations had already embarked on the race to build the tools and infrastructure that would allow us to experience virtual universes. So how close are we to being able to step into a fully immersive metaverse today? We asked a few players in the game to show us where they’re at.

Why It Matters: How close are we to living in the metaverse?

Mark Zuckerberg isn’t the only one planning on building a metaverse. Long before Facebook rebranded, other tech organisations had already embarked on the race to build the tools and infrastructure that would allow us to experience virtual universes. So how close are we to being able to step into a fully immersive metaverse today? We asked a few players in the game to show us where they’re at.

On The Red Dot 2021/2022: How Phua Chu Kang's Singlish catchphrases stirred a national controversy
3 mins

Perhaps you remember how the hit series Phua Chu Kang's use of Singlish was called out by then-Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong - but did you know what drastic step actor Gurmit Singh was prepared to take?

On The Red Dot 2021/2022: How Phua Chu Kang's Singlish catchphrases stirred a national controversy

Perhaps you remember how the hit series Phua Chu Kang's use of Singlish was called out by then-Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong - but did you know what drastic step actor Gurmit Singh was prepared to take?

Talking Point 2021/2022: Why does spicy food make us cry? Which drink is the best ‘antidote’?
8 mins

In this Talking Point Extra, we challenge host Steven Chia, along with heat lovers Jeynelle Ng and Muhammad Azrie, to try 4 popular types of spicy food.

Talking Point 2021/2022: Why does spicy food make us cry? Which drink is the best ‘antidote’?

In this Talking Point Extra, we challenge host Steven Chia, along with heat lovers Jeynelle Ng and Muhammad Azrie, to try 4 popular types of spicy food.

Vanishing home recipes: Nian gao (rice cake) and yi bua (coconut kueh)
9 mins

How to make chewy nian gao (rice cake) that doesn't stick to your teeth? Or yi bua - a traditional Hainanese coconut kueh that not many people in Singapore know about? This Chinese New Year, home cooks Gladys Foo and her mother share their family recipes.

Vanishing home recipes: Nian gao (rice cake) and yi bua (coconut kueh)

How to make chewy nian gao (rice cake) that doesn't stick to your teeth? Or yi bua - a traditional Hainanese coconut kueh that not many people in Singapore know about? This Chinese New Year, home cooks Gladys Foo and her mother share their family recipes.

Talking Point 2021/2022: How to make instant coffee taste barista level
3 mins

Learn how a barista elevates instant coffee. Have you been brewing it all wrong?

Talking Point 2021/2022: How to make instant coffee taste barista level

Learn how a barista elevates instant coffee. Have you been brewing it all wrong?

Talking Point 2021/2022: How much of your neighbour’s secondhand smoke are you breathing in?
4 mins

Do you live next to a neighbour who smokes? Tried speaking to them and the town council but nothing worked? Meet ‘Mr Ng’ who has to live with windows shut for the sake of his 22-month-old daughter.

Talking Point 2021/2022: How much of your neighbour’s secondhand smoke are you breathing in?

Do you live next to a neighbour who smokes? Tried speaking to them and the town council but nothing worked? Meet ‘Mr Ng’ who has to live with windows shut for the sake of his 22-month-old daughter.

Insight 2021/2022: We lost our parents to COVID-19. This is how we lean on each other
3 mins

When both their parents died of COVID-19 in June 2021 within hours of each other, Elsa, 24, was thrust into being sister, mother and head of the family to Santi, 8. As of January 2022, about 34,000 children in Indonesia are documented as having lost one or both parents to COVID-19.

Insight 2021/2022: We lost our parents to COVID-19. This is how we lean on each other

When both their parents died of COVID-19 in June 2021 within hours of each other, Elsa, 24, was thrust into being sister, mother and head of the family to Santi, 8. As of January 2022, about 34,000 children in Indonesia are documented as having lost one or both parents to COVID-19.

Inside Maximum Security: Maximum security inmates in Singapore review their prison
4 mins

“If I were to give points from zero to ten … maybe it’s a zero.” Prisoners locked up in a maximum security block at Changi Prison review jail life.

Inside Maximum Security: Maximum security inmates in Singapore review their prison

“If I were to give points from zero to ten … maybe it’s a zero.” Prisoners locked up in a maximum security block at Changi Prison review jail life.

Talking Point 2021/2022: 4 anti-radiation products reviewed (by a scientist)
3 mins

If you've bought any anti-radiation products like bracelets, hats or stickers, you need to watch this. Do they really block radiation from your mobile phone?

Talking Point 2021/2022: 4 anti-radiation products reviewed (by a scientist)

If you've bought any anti-radiation products like bracelets, hats or stickers, you need to watch this. Do they really block radiation from your mobile phone?

Inside Maximum Security: Parenting from prison: 3 inmate dads share their heartache
4 mins

“If she’s watching this… I hope she’ll wait for me. Pa promises you, you’ll not live a life without a father again.” Three men in maximum security on their guilt as fathers.

Inside Maximum Security: Parenting from prison: 3 inmate dads share their heartache

“If she’s watching this… I hope she’ll wait for me. Pa promises you, you’ll not live a life without a father again.” Three men in maximum security on their guilt as fathers.

Inside Maximum Security: What prisoners in maximum security do with their time
4 mins

“I realised that I could make use of the time down here. So I made a schedule of things that I want to do outside but I couldn’t get done.” 3 prisoners share how they work on improving their bodies, minds and resumes while in jail.

Inside Maximum Security: What prisoners in maximum security do with their time

“I realised that I could make use of the time down here. So I made a schedule of things that I want to do outside but I couldn’t get done.” 3 prisoners share how they work on improving their bodies, minds and resumes while in jail.

Undercover Asia: Inside the mind af a UK racist
6 mins

Hate crimes against Asians have risen in Britain since the COVID-19 pandemic began. British Far Right activists have been using social media to spread anti-Asian sentiment. Undercover Asia's Wei Du speaks to Jayda Fransen - a Londoner who was once jailed for harassing Muslims, and now runs a Telegram group radicalising young people.

Undercover Asia: Inside the mind af a UK racist

Hate crimes against Asians have risen in Britain since the COVID-19 pandemic began. British Far Right activists have been using social media to spread anti-Asian sentiment. Undercover Asia's Wei Du speaks to Jayda Fransen - a Londoner who was once jailed for harassing Muslims, and now runs a Telegram group radicalising young people.

Talking Point 2021/2022: Is high intensity training for me? Steven tries 5 workouts: spin, HIIT, Boxfit, CrossFit & Spartan
14 mins

High intensity workouts are all the rage. But what do you need to know before you go, and which class gave Steven Chia the biggest hit?

Talking Point 2021/2022: Is high intensity training for me? Steven tries 5 workouts: spin, HIIT, Boxfit, CrossFit & Spartan

High intensity workouts are all the rage. But what do you need to know before you go, and which class gave Steven Chia the biggest hit?

Undercover Asia: Law dean who didn’t 'look Oxford enough’ calls out racism
4 mins

Is there a ‘look’ for Oxford academics? Apparently so. Professor Mindy Chen-Wishart, the dean of the law faculty at Oxford University, was once asked to move out of frame so that a tourist could get an ‘authentic shot of Oxford’. That’s the sort of unconscious racism that Taiwan-born Prof Chen-Wishart is facing on a daily basis.

Undercover Asia: Law dean who didn’t 'look Oxford enough’ calls out racism

Is there a ‘look’ for Oxford academics? Apparently so. Professor Mindy Chen-Wishart, the dean of the law faculty at Oxford University, was once asked to move out of frame so that a tourist could get an ‘authentic shot of Oxford’. That’s the sort of unconscious racism that Taiwan-born Prof Chen-Wishart is facing on a daily basis.

Talking Point 2021/2022: 5 grocery items you're getting less of for the same price
2 mins

Does your bag of potato chips seem to have more air, less chips yet you’re paying the same price? That’s shrinkflation - where companies intentionally keep or raise prices while giving you less of the same product.

Talking Point 2021/2022: 5 grocery items you're getting less of for the same price

Does your bag of potato chips seem to have more air, less chips yet you’re paying the same price? That’s shrinkflation - where companies intentionally keep or raise prices while giving you less of the same product.

Insight 2021/2022 - S1E36: I’m a Myanmar civilian turned jungle guerilla fighter
3 mins

A year ago, on Feb 1, 2021, the military seized control of the government from the democratically elected National League for Democracy (NLD). Massive street protests and a Civil Disobedience Movement have led to brutal crackdowns, and many fear Myanmar is edging towards full-blown civil war.

Insight 2021/2022 - S1E36: I’m a Myanmar civilian turned jungle guerilla fighter

A year ago, on Feb 1, 2021, the military seized control of the government from the democratically elected National League for Democracy (NLD). Massive street protests and a Civil Disobedience Movement have led to brutal crackdowns, and many fear Myanmar is edging towards full-blown civil war.

Inside Maximum Security: Life behind bars: In prison for the 10th time
6 mins

"I’m doing my best…I’m ready to step out into my new life.” In prison for the 10th time, an inmate preparing for release wonders: Will this be the last time?

Inside Maximum Security: Life behind bars: In prison for the 10th time

"I’m doing my best…I’m ready to step out into my new life.” In prison for the 10th time, an inmate preparing for release wonders: Will this be the last time?

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Premiered2022
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