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.
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Producer | Sharon Hun, Imelda Saad |
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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.
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 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.
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?
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?
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.
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.
Love chocolates? Munah Bagharib finds out how chocolates can be good you but also uncovers a dark side to some types of chocolates.
Love chocolates? Munah Bagharib finds out how chocolates can be good you but also uncovers a dark side to some types of chocolates.
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?
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In Part 2, Steven Chia investigates if women really are bad drivers and find out if Steven passed his driving test!
In Part 2, Steven Chia investigates if women really are bad drivers and find out if Steven passed his driving test!
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.
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.
From April 2025, working parents will get additional shared leave. But how does this affect their employer and colleagues?
From April 2025, working parents will get additional shared leave. But how does this affect their employer and colleagues?
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.
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.
Steven Chia investigates why pigeons seem to love our concrete jungle so much - and just how bad pigeon poop actually is for our health!
Steven Chia investigates why pigeons seem to love our concrete jungle so much - and just how bad pigeon poop actually is for our health!
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
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
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?
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Premiered | 2024 |
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Genres | current affairs |
Seasons | 1 |