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CNA938 Rewind - #TalkBack: Don’t touch! Can you put down your mobile phone while driving?

CNA938 Rewind

Drivers in Singapore could soon be committing an offence simply by holding a mobile communication device while their vehicle is moving, even if they are not using it. The proposed changes to the Road Traffic Act would also mean the Traffic Police would no longer have to prove that the driver was using the device. Daniel Martin speaks with Zachary Lim, Associate at IRB Law.


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CNA938 Rewind - Up and Coming Local Pop Stars Take Centrestage @ The Centrepoint

In ‘Made in SG’ Melanie Oliveiro speaks to Aida Zulkifli, lead singer from homegrown indie-pop band ABSENCE!, and singer Noah Fang – both are performing live for their fans at The Centrestage, a cultural event at shopping mall The Centrepoint. Rachel Fang, its General Manager will talk more about The Centrestage which features local music makers and artists.

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CNA938 Rewind - Market Watch (31/7): Asian markets surged, led by KOSPI's record-breaking rally #SGToday

Guest: Lee Sue Ann, Economist, UOB.

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CNA938 Rewind - Lowering the threshold for demerit points – is this the "big gun" that drivers are most responsive to? #SGToday

Singapore will lower the demerit point threshold for a first licence suspension from 24 to 18 points within two years, alongside longer driving bans under changes to the Driver Improvement Points System. The move has raised questions about whether lowering the threshold will be an effective deterrent, how it could affect motorists, and whether it is enough to improve road safety. Daniel Martin spoke with Kelvin Foo, Group Managing Director of TTS Group, about the changes and whether they are likely to influence driver behaviour.

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CNA938 Rewind - #TalkBack - When long-standing neighbour disputes turn tragic - and why they shouldn’t be allowed to

Neighbour disagreements are common, but unresolved tensions can sometimes escalate. Following the recent fatal neighbour dispute in Lengkok Bahru, the tragedy has raised questions about why long-standing neighbour conflicts can spiral out of control, and why they shouldn't be allowed to. Daniel Martin spoke with Lela Kaur, a master mediator with more than 30 years of experience, about the warning signs of escalating disputes and why early intervention is key.

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CNA938 Rewind - Jack Ma spreading misinformation, or is he? How AI-created videos with real authority figures racked up more than 1 million views #SGToday

After uncovering AI-generated "news presenters", CNA has now found around 260 fake videos of Jack Ma spreading falsehoods about Singapore. The case highlights how AI can convincingly replicate real public figures to spread disinformation, raising questions about why these deepfakes have become so convincing despite existing AI safeguards, whether they can be traced back to the same tools or operators, and how those safeguards are being bypassed. Daniel Martin spoke with Professor Anthony Tung from the Department of Computer Science at the National University of Singapore about how these deepfakes are created and why they are becoming increasingly convincing.

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