Talking Point 2024/2025

Talking Point is an English current affairs programme available across Mediacorp’s network. With a fresh approach to tackling the issues of the day, Talking Point investigates current issues and events, offering diverse perspectives on local stories and exploring their impact on viewers.

Cast & Crew

Talking Point is an English current affairs programme available across Mediacorp’s network. With a fresh approach to tackling the issues of the day, Talking Point investigates current issues and events, offering diverse perspectives on local stories and exploring their impact on viewers.

Are Dupes Worth My Money [Part 2 Of 2]
23 mins

How fast can factories in China create dupes? What does this mean for product quality and cost? And how do businesses navigate the legally grey area? The Talking Point team finds out.

Are Dupes Worth My Money [Part 2 Of 2]

How fast can factories in China create dupes? What does this mean for product quality and cost? And how do businesses navigate the legally grey area? The Talking Point team finds out.

How Safe Are Buses To Malaysia?
23 mins

Accidents involving express buses claimed the lives of at least 19 people between 2020 and 2023 in Malaysia. 9 of these accidents involved passengers from Singapore. Just how safe are express buses in Malaysia? And what should we do if we find ourselves caught in an accident across the causeway?

How Safe Are Buses To Malaysia?

Accidents involving express buses claimed the lives of at least 19 people between 2020 and 2023 in Malaysia. 9 of these accidents involved passengers from Singapore. Just how safe are express buses in Malaysia? And what should we do if we find ourselves caught in an accident across the causeway?

How Clean is My Reusable Water Bottle?
22 mins

You probably own reusable water bottles, but could they be harboring dangerous mould and bacteria that could harm you? Steven Chia investigates if our bottles are as clean as we think they are.

How Clean is My Reusable Water Bottle?

You probably own reusable water bottles, but could they be harboring dangerous mould and bacteria that could harm you? Steven Chia investigates if our bottles are as clean as we think they are.

Is Chocolate Healthy?
22 mins

Love chocolates? Munah Bagharib finds out how chocolates can be good you but also uncovers a dark side to some types of chocolates.

Is Chocolate Healthy?

Love chocolates? Munah Bagharib finds out how chocolates can be good you but also uncovers a dark side to some types of chocolates.

What’s Wrong With Distracted Walking?
22 mins

You're probably guilty of it. Walking while scrolling on your phone. Is this habit just good multi-tasking or are we putting ourselves and others around us in danger?

What’s Wrong With Distracted Walking?

You're probably guilty of it. Walking while scrolling on your phone. Is this habit just good multi-tasking or are we putting ourselves and others around us in danger?

What Happens When You Give Up Your Pet?
24 mins

There's been a rise in the number of pets being abandoned or given up. Diana Ser sees what life is like in an animal shelter through the eyes of Ace, a 4-year-old dog who was surrendered by its owner.

What Happens When You Give Up Your Pet?

There's been a rise in the number of pets being abandoned or given up. Diana Ser sees what life is like in an animal shelter through the eyes of Ace, a 4-year-old dog who was surrendered by its owner.

Rats Part 1: Why Are They Still Around
23 mins

In this 2-part special, Munah Bagharib and Steven Chia investigate why there seems to have been an increase in rat sightings around Singapore and reveal why rats are such formidable enemies.

Rats Part 1: Why Are They Still Around

In this 2-part special, Munah Bagharib and Steven Chia investigate why there seems to have been an increase in rat sightings around Singapore and reveal why rats are such formidable enemies.

Rats Part 2: How Can We Win The War?
22 mins

In this second part special, Munah Bagharib and Steven Chia seek novel solutions to counter the rat problem. From alcohol-based traps to rat contraceptives, how can we win the battle against rats?

Rats Part 2: How Can We Win The War?

In this second part special, Munah Bagharib and Steven Chia seek novel solutions to counter the rat problem. From alcohol-based traps to rat contraceptives, how can we win the battle against rats?

Severe Turbulence: What I Need To Know
24 mins

Shrey Bhargava investigates if severe air turbulence is becoming a more frequent occurrence in air travel and what measures we can take to ensure safety in the skies.

Severe Turbulence: What I Need To Know

Shrey Bhargava investigates if severe air turbulence is becoming a more frequent occurrence in air travel and what measures we can take to ensure safety in the skies.

How Do We Beat The Heat?
23 mins

Singapore and the world's heating up, but some are hit harder than others. Steven Chia initiates a makeover to help one family cool down.

How Do We Beat The Heat?

Singapore and the world's heating up, but some are hit harder than others. Steven Chia initiates a makeover to help one family cool down.

Extreme UV Levels: How Does It Affect You?
22 mins

Singapore's UV index hit extreme levels in March, prompting cautionary advice from authorities. Diana Ser tells you all about the dangers of UV rays and if UV products that promise to keep you safe are worth buying.

Extreme UV Levels: How Does It Affect You?

Singapore's UV index hit extreme levels in March, prompting cautionary advice from authorities. Diana Ser tells you all about the dangers of UV rays and if UV products that promise to keep you safe are worth buying.

Why Aren’t We Belting Up Behind?
22 mins

A common practice that easily goes unnoticed but can lead to drastic injuries in a split second. Steven Chia find out why we're not wearing seat belts in the back seat of vehicles.

Why Aren’t We Belting Up Behind?

A common practice that easily goes unnoticed but can lead to drastic injuries in a split second. Steven Chia find out why we're not wearing seat belts in the back seat of vehicles.

Why Are We Such Bad Drivers? Part 1
22 mins

Singapore saw a 27% increase in traffic accidents in recent years. We investigate if such accidents are caused by a lack of driving skills or bad attitudes on our roads.

Why Are We Such Bad Drivers? Part 1

Singapore saw a 27% increase in traffic accidents in recent years. We investigate if such accidents are caused by a lack of driving skills or bad attitudes on our roads.

Why Are We Such Bad Drivers? Part 2
23 mins

In Part 2, Steven Chia investigates if women really are bad drivers and find out if Steven passed his driving test!

Why Are We Such Bad Drivers? Part 2

In Part 2, Steven Chia investigates if women really are bad drivers and find out if Steven passed his driving test!

Should I Get A Life Coach?
23 mins

An increasing number of youths are turning to Life Coaches. But is it the quick fix to life's problems? Producer Charmaine Tan, herself a 20-something deep dives into the world of life coaching.

Should I Get A Life Coach?

An increasing number of youths are turning to Life Coaches. But is it the quick fix to life's problems? Producer Charmaine Tan, herself a 20-something deep dives into the world of life coaching.

Parental Leave: Is It Fair To All?
46 mins

From April 2025, working parents will get additional shared leave. But how does this affect their employer and colleagues?

Parental Leave: Is It Fair To All?

From April 2025, working parents will get additional shared leave. But how does this affect their employer and colleagues?

Can We Reuse Cooking Oil?
23 mins

Many hawkers and home cooks tend to reuse their cooking oil multiple times. But how safe is this practice? Diana Ser hits hawker centers across the island to find you the answer.

Can We Reuse Cooking Oil?

Many hawkers and home cooks tend to reuse their cooking oil multiple times. But how safe is this practice? Diana Ser hits hawker centers across the island to find you the answer.

How ‘Fowl’ Is Singapore’s Pigeon Problem?
23 mins

Steven Chia investigates why pigeons seem to love our concrete jungle so much - and just how bad pigeon poop actually is for our health!

How ‘Fowl’ Is Singapore’s Pigeon Problem?

Steven Chia investigates why pigeons seem to love our concrete jungle so much - and just how bad pigeon poop actually is for our health!

Durians: What Are You Really Paying For?
24 mins

From lesser-known types like Tupai King to the increasingly popular Black Thorn and Black Gold - what are these new durian varieties, and what exactly are you paying for? Diana Ser Investigates

Durians: What Are You Really Paying For?

From lesser-known types like Tupai King to the increasingly popular Black Thorn and Black Gold - what are these new durian varieties, and what exactly are you paying for? Diana Ser Investigates

Sinkholes: Can We Avoid Them?
23 mins

In August, a woman disappeared into a sinkhole which opened up in Kuala Lumpur. Diana Ser finds out how to spot potential sinkholes and with all our underground construction, is Singapore at risk?

Sinkholes: Can We Avoid Them?

In August, a woman disappeared into a sinkhole which opened up in Kuala Lumpur. Diana Ser finds out how to spot potential sinkholes and with all our underground construction, is Singapore at risk?

Singapore Football: Can We Make It Great (Again)? Part 1
22 mins

Steven Chia speaks with the top brass responsible for the game, goes behind the scenes at the latest national football project, and heads overseas to learn what it takes to be the world's best.

Singapore Football: Can We Make It Great (Again)? Part 1

Steven Chia speaks with the top brass responsible for the game, goes behind the scenes at the latest national football project, and heads overseas to learn what it takes to be the world's best.

Singapore Football: Can We Make It Great (Again)? Part 2
24 mins

Steven Chia speaks with the top brass responsible for the game, goes behind the scenes at the latest national football project, and heads overseas to learn what it takes to be the world's best.

Singapore Football: Can We Make It Great (Again)? Part 2

Steven Chia speaks with the top brass responsible for the game, goes behind the scenes at the latest national football project, and heads overseas to learn what it takes to be the world's best.

Am I Lonely? Part 1
24 mins

Why are young adults today so lonely? Producer Chan Luo Er checks in on youths across Singapore through a targeted campaign, and realises that maybe she herself might be lonelier than she realises.

Am I Lonely? Part 1

Why are young adults today so lonely? Producer Chan Luo Er checks in on youths across Singapore through a targeted campaign, and realises that maybe she herself might be lonelier than she realises.

Am I Lonely? Part 2
23 mins

In the second part of this series, Talking Point producer Chan Luo Er checks in on young adults across the island and finds out how we can build, and maintain strong emotional bonds.

Am I Lonely? Part 2

In the second part of this series, Talking Point producer Chan Luo Er checks in on young adults across the island and finds out how we can build, and maintain strong emotional bonds.

Additional Information

Premiered2024
Genrescurrent affairs
Seasons1
Suitable For All Ages