Talking Point 2023/2024
Talking Point is Mediacorp Ch 5's longest running current affairs programme. With a fresh approach to tackling the issues of the day, Talking Point investigates a current issue or event, offering different perspectives to local stories and reveals how it all affects you.
Cast & Crew
Cast | Steven Chia |
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Producer | Sharon Hun, Imelda Saad |
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From vegan, low-sugar, low-fat and low-cal. Ice-creams have gotten a makeover! But how healthy can the indulgent treat REALLY be? Steven Chia gets an inside scoop.
From vegan, low-sugar, low-fat and low-cal. Ice-creams have gotten a makeover! But how healthy can the indulgent treat REALLY be? Steven Chia gets an inside scoop.
What happens when a stranger knows where you live? In this episode, Steven Chia meets Singaporeans who've had their home addresses used without their knowledge, and uncovers a startling trend.
What happens when a stranger knows where you live? In this episode, Steven Chia meets Singaporeans who've had their home addresses used without their knowledge, and uncovers a startling trend.
Fruit and Veggie Wash - a special cleanser that claims to clean our produce better than water. But do we really need it? Munah Bagharib puts it to the test!
Fruit and Veggie Wash - a special cleanser that claims to clean our produce better than water. But do we really need it? Munah Bagharib puts it to the test!
A small amount of this could land you in jail. Singaporean youth are starting to think that Cannabis is not harmful. How dangerous is Cannabis? Steven Chia takes a deep dive into this underworld.
A small amount of this could land you in jail. Singaporean youth are starting to think that Cannabis is not harmful. How dangerous is Cannabis? Steven Chia takes a deep dive into this underworld.
From weed infused chips, bubble tea and even massages. Cannabis related products and services have exploded in Thailand. How can tourists safely navigate this new landscape? Diana Ser investigates.
From weed infused chips, bubble tea and even massages. Cannabis related products and services have exploded in Thailand. How can tourists safely navigate this new landscape? Diana Ser investigates.
From poems, songs to even essays, ChatGPT does it all. But, how good is it REALLY? Host Steven Chia pits himself against the AI chatbot and even got it to script this episode!
From poems, songs to even essays, ChatGPT does it all. But, how good is it REALLY? Host Steven Chia pits himself against the AI chatbot and even got it to script this episode!
Elective egg freezing will be allowed in Singapore on July 1 for women aged 21 to 37. Munah Bagharib uncovers what women should know before considering this "insurance" of a baby for the future.
Elective egg freezing will be allowed in Singapore on July 1 for women aged 21 to 37. Munah Bagharib uncovers what women should know before considering this "insurance" of a baby for the future.
Sashimi offers a plethora of health benefits, but ingesting a slice with a pesky parasite could lead to days of illness. Just how safe is raw fish in Singapore?
Sashimi offers a plethora of health benefits, but ingesting a slice with a pesky parasite could lead to days of illness. Just how safe is raw fish in Singapore?
Non-stick pans are a mainstay in many home kitchens. Their frictionless surface means your food practically lift themselves off the pan. But could you be putting your health at risk for convenience?
Non-stick pans are a mainstay in many home kitchens. Their frictionless surface means your food practically lift themselves off the pan. But could you be putting your health at risk for convenience?
Cost and capacity - two important things on our minds when we buy our powerbanks. But what about their safety? Steven Chia investigates what makes powerbanks explode.
Cost and capacity - two important things on our minds when we buy our powerbanks. But what about their safety? Steven Chia investigates what makes powerbanks explode.
25 degrees celsius has been recommended as the magic number when it comes to our air conditioning temperatures. But is it REALLY a gamechanger? Diana Ser unveils the impact that a degree can make.
25 degrees celsius has been recommended as the magic number when it comes to our air conditioning temperatures. But is it REALLY a gamechanger? Diana Ser unveils the impact that a degree can make.
The used car industry in Singapore is booming. But it's also getting an increasing numbers of complaints. Is a used car worth the trouble? Steven Chia finds out.
The used car industry in Singapore is booming. But it's also getting an increasing numbers of complaints. Is a used car worth the trouble? Steven Chia finds out.
With bigger prizes, and at least a thousand machines across Singapore, claw machines are making a comeback. But can you really win at claw machines? Diana Ser claws to the truth.
With bigger prizes, and at least a thousand machines across Singapore, claw machines are making a comeback. But can you really win at claw machines? Diana Ser claws to the truth.
From lavish incomes to seemingly miraculous products, multi-level marketing or MLM companies have reeled in hundreds and thousands of members in Singapore. But are they just too good to be true?
From lavish incomes to seemingly miraculous products, multi-level marketing or MLM companies have reeled in hundreds and thousands of members in Singapore. But are they just too good to be true?
Singapore's latest domestic recycling rate dropped to 12%. What's hampering our recycling efforts? Munah Bagharib unveils the hard truths behind recycling in the city state.
Singapore's latest domestic recycling rate dropped to 12%. What's hampering our recycling efforts? Munah Bagharib unveils the hard truths behind recycling in the city state.
In the second of our 2-part expose on Singapore's recycling efforts, host Munah Bagharib zooms in on plastics to uncover why our attempts at recycling plastics may be futile.
In the second of our 2-part expose on Singapore's recycling efforts, host Munah Bagharib zooms in on plastics to uncover why our attempts at recycling plastics may be futile.
Prices of public housing in Singapore have reached new highs, but with measures introduced recently to mitigate this surge, how far will it go to make home ownership more affordable for Singaporeans?
Prices of public housing in Singapore have reached new highs, but with measures introduced recently to mitigate this surge, how far will it go to make home ownership more affordable for Singaporeans?
From Coldplay to Taylor Swift, getting a concert ticket has become so hard. What's the best way to get one? Shrey Bhargava puts it to the test and reveals who're behind those crazy queue numbers.
From Coldplay to Taylor Swift, getting a concert ticket has become so hard. What's the best way to get one? Shrey Bhargava puts it to the test and reveals who're behind those crazy queue numbers.
Some of us love durians but are we having too much of a good thing? Steven Chia goes on a durian diet to find out what it does to his body! And we send durians to be tested for nutritional content.
Some of us love durians but are we having too much of a good thing? Steven Chia goes on a durian diet to find out what it does to his body! And we send durians to be tested for nutritional content.
Do you store medication at home? Ever notice their expiry date, but don't bother about it? Host Steven Chia investigates the efficacy of expired medication and if they are even safe for us to consume.
Do you store medication at home? Ever notice their expiry date, but don't bother about it? Host Steven Chia investigates the efficacy of expired medication and if they are even safe for us to consume.
Coffee prices in Singapore have risen over the years despite relatively consistent supply. So why is my cuppa more expensive? Steven Chia works on a coffee plantation in Indonesia to find out.
Coffee prices in Singapore have risen over the years despite relatively consistent supply. So why is my cuppa more expensive? Steven Chia works on a coffee plantation in Indonesia to find out.
Extreme weather patterns are threatening to affect coffee supplies and increase prices. In Part 2 of a 2-part special, Steven Chia investigates if the price of our cup of coffee will ever come down.
Extreme weather patterns are threatening to affect coffee supplies and increase prices. In Part 2 of a 2-part special, Steven Chia investigates if the price of our cup of coffee will ever come down.
Some 750 people have lost a combined total of over S$10 million to malware app scams. In this episode, host Steven Chia investigates how these scams work and tries to bait a scammer.
Some 750 people have lost a combined total of over S$10 million to malware app scams. In this episode, host Steven Chia investigates how these scams work and tries to bait a scammer.
After investigating how malware scams affect victims, host Steven Chia heads to Vietnam to find out who is behind these scams and how easy it is to create malware.
After investigating how malware scams affect victims, host Steven Chia heads to Vietnam to find out who is behind these scams and how easy it is to create malware.
Additional Information
Premiered | 2023 |
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Genres | current affairs, info-ed |