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

Is There Such A Thing As Guilt-Free Ice Cream?
22 mins

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.

Is There Such A Thing As Guilt-Free Ice Cream?

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.

Who Knows Where You Live?
23 mins

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.

Who Knows Where You Live?

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 & Veggie Wash: Do We Really Need It?
22 mins

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 & Veggie Wash: Do We Really Need It?

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!

Cannabis Part 1: Do We Have A Youth Drug Crisis?
23 mins

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.

Cannabis Part 1: Do We Have A Youth Drug Crisis?

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.

Cannabis Part 2: What I Need To Know When I Am Overseas?
23 mins

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.

Cannabis Part 2: What I Need To Know When I Am Overseas?

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.

How Good Is ChatGPT Really?
23 mins

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!

How Good Is ChatGPT Really?

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!

Should I Freeze My Eggs?
23 mins

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.

Should I Freeze My Eggs?

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.

How Safe Is My Sashimi?
22 mins

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?

How Safe Is My Sashimi?

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?

How Safe Are Non-Stick Pans?
23 mins

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?

How Safe Are Non-Stick Pans?

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?

How Safe Is My Powerbank?
23 mins

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.

How Safe Is My Powerbank?

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.

Why Should I Set My Air-Con At 25°C?
22 mins

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.

Why Should I Set My Air-Con At 25°C?

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.

Should I Buy A Used Car?
22 mins

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.

Should I Buy A Used Car?

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.

How To Win At Claw Machines?
23 mins

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.

How To Win At Claw Machines?

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.

MLM: Is It Too Good To Be True?
24 mins

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?

MLM: Is It 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?

Where Do My Recyclables Go? - Part 1
22 mins

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.

Where Do My Recyclables Go? - Part 1

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.

Where Do My Recyclables Go? - Part 2
23 mins

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.

Where Do My Recyclables Go? - Part 2

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.

Will My HDB Flat Be More Affordable?
24 mins

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?

Will My HDB Flat Be More Affordable?

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?

How Can I Get My Next Concert Ticket?
22 mins

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.

How Can I Get My Next Concert Ticket?

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.

How Nutritious Are Durians Really?
23 mins

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.

How Nutritious Are Durians Really?

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.

Should I Take Expired Meds?
22 mins

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.

Should I Take Expired Meds?

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.

Why Is The Price Of Coffee Going Up?
23 mins

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.

Why Is The Price Of Coffee Going Up?

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.

Will Coffee Prices Fall? - Part 2
23 mins

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.

Will Coffee Prices Fall? - Part 2

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.

Malware Scams Part 1: How Do They Work?
23 mins

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.

Malware Scams Part 1: How Do They Work?

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.

Malware Scams Part 2: Who Is Behind Them?
22 mins

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.

Malware Scams Part 2: Who Is Behind Them?

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

Premiered2023
Genrescurrent affairs, info-ed
Suitable For All Ages