The Morning Drive with The Flying Dutchman & Lavinia

On The Morning Drive today, Singapore’s food resilience isn’t about guaranteeing every food we want will always be available, Grab is getting into the car-buying game with new and pre-owned vehicles, and we take a closer look at chemical castration and how it is used to combat sex crimes. Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, more duct tape heroes around the world! Have you thought about getting an airport divorce? And if you had to survive a zombie apocalypse, pick three items (one of them has to be food). What are you bringing? Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are those aches and pains really just part of getting older? Aldrin Ho, founder of Ziklag and Asia’s only ART® Level 2 Practitioner, joins us for a brand-new series as we unpack the aches and pains that many older adults simply learn to live with. What’s normal? What’s not? And what can you actually do about it? Plus, Aldrin shares some simple self-release techniques you can try at home! Tune in now for Episode 1 of #PainInThe.. Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, lower en bloc thresholds could make it easier for older properties to be renewed, PM Wong will donate his full salary increase to charity for the next five years, and Singapore students have topped the OECD’s reading rankings while coming second in maths and science. Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, have you seen a human 8-inch kebab! Tell us what’s the thing that made you roll your eyes so badly? And we kick off a brand-new series, #PainInThe.., with Aldrin Ho, founder of Ziklag and Asia’s only ART® Level 2 Practitioner, as we unpack which aches and pains are a normal part of ageing, what’s not, and simple self-release techniques you can try at home! Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, Anak Krakatau’s eruption continues to disrupt flights across Indonesia, Singapore’s graduates are being told to stay confident despite a tighter job market, and heavy rain in Japan has triggered warnings of landslides and flooding. Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, maybe this is why we all need to use mouth tape… Are you always running late or do you drink a lot of alcohol? Here’s what it might say about your IQ. And what are some manners we’ve forgotten over the years and no longer practice? Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does your hotel room even exist?? With AI making it easier than ever to create picture-perfect hotel rooms and dreamy travel destinations, how can we know what we’re actually booking? Straits Times Travel Journalist Sarah Stanley joins us to unpack the growing problem of misleading hotel photos—and what travelers can do to avoid a holiday that looks very different from what they paid for. Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, Mount Anak Krakatau’s eruption disrupts flights to Jakarta, a new movement wants Singaporeans to read for 15 minutes a day, and experts are calling for stronger social media safeguards to protect teens. Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, if duct-taping something doesn’t work, you’re probably not using enough of it. What would you change about your work environment? And does your hotel room even exist? Straits Times Travel Journalist Sarah Stanley joins us to unpack how AI-generated hotel photos can mislead travelers and how to avoid booking a holiday that looks very different from what you paid for. Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You now know who are you.. but, how do you want people to know you? In Episode 2 of #WhoAreYou, Jason Ho of Strengths School joins us to talk about developing yourself as a brand--beyond LinkedIn profiles, social media and job titles. Because your personal brand isn't just about how you present yourself. Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, more Singapore firms may freeze or moderate wages as they ramp up AI, while incentives for lighter electric heavy vehicles are being cut, over $3 million has been raised for flood relief in Nepal and China, and private pre-schools look for ways to stay afloat. Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, how do you get rid of beer in your system? Proven! What are your fondest memories of your teachers? And in Episode 2 of #WhoAreYou, Jason Ho of Strengths School joins us to talk about developing yourself as a brand beyond LinkedIn profiles, social media and job titles. Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Haze could hit Singapore in the next two weeks as dry conditions persist, while the Ah Boys actors return to mentor a new generation—and couples trying to conceive face information gaps that can make the journey even harder. Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, a yoghurt cup a day to keep diabetes away! What’s one habit you want to give up? And we’re starting Singapore’s first eye-rolling club—who’s in? Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if ageing well isn’t just about living longer, but living better? Foura co-founders Benjamin Aryanto and Elwin Tan join us to explore the secrets of Blue Zones, where people live longer, healthier lives—and what we can learn from their approach to food, wellness, movement and community. Because living longer is one thing. Living well for longer is the real goal. Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, Marina Square tenants face an uncertain future after news of the mall’s closure, Satay by the Bay is set to close for a new wetlands attraction, and a former gang leader has been found guilty of Tupac Shakur’s murder. Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, what would you do if your best friend got cheated on? And what would you do once your kids leave the nest? We also speak to Foura co-founders Benjamin Aryanto and Elwin Tan on what we can learn from Blue Zones about living longer, healthier lives. Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How much does your pet actually cost you? Vet bills, emergency funds, insurance, preventative care… what should Singapore pet owners really be prepared to spend? Dr. Nick Woo from Advanced Vetcare joins us for #FurBetterOrWorse Episode 5 to break down the real cost of keeping our furry friends healthy—and where you should (and shouldn’t) try to save. Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, Singapore is considering daily social media limits and stronger safeguards for teens, while one man collected more than $1,000 from bottles and cans after two months of recycling. Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, what happened to the wigs? If you could master any skill instantly without the practice, what would it be? We also speak to Dr. Nick Woo from Advanced Vetcare about the real cost of keeping our pets healthy on Episode 5 of #FurBetterorWorse! Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who’s behind our beloved mascots? #MadeinSG For nearly 30 years, Noorjahan Katu has brought some of Singapore’s most recognisable characters to life. Today, her children are carrying on the craft. We step inside the world of mascot-making with Mascot Enterprise's Director of Culture Hasyna Neo and Director of Growth Sanee Neo, to discover what it takes to keep this unique craft alive—one stitch at a time. Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, a new online directory will bring programmes and support for Singapore’s Malay/Muslim community together in one place, while more than 300 cooling centres could open if Singapore faces a heatwave. Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, FD is going away! What should he do while he’s resting? And we speak to Hasyna Neo and Sanee Neo of Mascot Enterprise about the craft behind Singapore’s beloved mascots and how they’re keeping it alive. Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, Singapore’s Quah siblings are putting competitive swimming on hold to focus on their studies and will skip the Asian Games. Meanwhile, fans around the world are mourning country music icon Dolly Parton, whose legacy may continue through future music releases. Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, Hooters... but with male servers? A museum 9 metres underground? And it’s time for the Greatest Hits Of All Time countdown with Pop duo Duct Tape Gin and recording engineer Nigel Rodricks! Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, Singapore rolls out more precautions against the haze, including coconut water distribution and a dedicated haze ward. Meanwhile, Norway is looking to tighten rules on smart glasses over privacy and abuse concerns. Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, so... the Tooth Fairy is a man? No bonuses for Meta staff for the next 10 years? And seriously, why don't fast food restaurants serve Horlicks? Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore’s oldest legends come alive after dark… From the Bugis “Vikings of the Tropics” to the mysterious Sisters’ Islands and the legend of Sang Nila Utama, Singapore Night Festival Director Qazim Karim joins us to uncover the hidden stories (or myths, perhaps?) behind the Singapore we thought we knew. Tune in now and discover a side of Singapore you’ve never seen before! Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NDP 2027 is heading back to the Padang for 60 years of National Service, while Australia’s top music charts are banning AI-generated songs. Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, mosquitoes take the cake—or should we say patty? The Air Guitar World Championships have kicked off in Oulu, and we speak to Singapore Night Festival Director Qazim Karim about the myths, legends and hidden stories behind Singapore. Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Exam season but it feels like the whole family is sitting for the paper? With PSLE, O-Levels and other major exams around the corner, Clinical Psychologist Dr Hanita Assudani from Alliance Counselling joins us for #StateofMind Episode 4 to talk about supporting our kids through exam season—without losing our own minds along the way. Tune in now; Let’s get through exam season together! Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, NEA is closely monitoring air quality as Singapore’s PSI approaches the unhealthy range, while DBS’ HR chief says we should be asking what AI can do for us—not what it will do to us. Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, cheese banks in Italy have finally been exposed! If your pet could talk, what’s the first thing they’d say about you? We also speak to Clinical Psychologist Dr Hanita Assudani on how parents can support their kids through exam season without losing their own minds! Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Out with the old, in with the new? With F&B closures making headlines, are Singaporeans becoming less loyal to old favourites-or are the ones that reinvent themselves finding a whole new lease on life? STFood Online Editor Eunice Quek joins us to talk restaurants comebacks, reinvention and what it takes to survive Singapore's ever-changing food scene! Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore may raise the minimum age for social media platforms with weak safeguards, while a new campaign will remind train and bus users to do their part in keeping Singapore clean. Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, do you think one person should be allowed to purchase two seats? Should primary school kids be allowed to use ChatGPT? We also speak to STFood Online Editor Eunice Quek on restaurant comebacks, reinvention and what it takes to survive Singapore’s ever-changing food scene. Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who are you when you take away your job title? Jason Ho, Founder of Strengths School, kicks off our 8-week series #WhoAreYou on understanding yourself, finding your strengths and figuring out where you truly thrive. First up: Who are you, beyond what you do? Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, a humanoid robot is helping commuters find their way around Little India MRT, while YouTube is offering creators millions to stay exclusive instead of working with Netflix. And is Donald Trump behind this? Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, would you save your dying husband after finding out he was having an affair? Lavi wins beehoon?! And we speak to Jason Ho, Founder of Strengths School, on who you are beyond your job title and how to discover where you truly thrive. Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, what would you do if you found out your adopted son actually belonged to your husband? And what changes would you make to Singapore’s education system? We also speak to Shiyun from 3Pumpkins about why children need the space to play, explore, make choices and simply be themselves. Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, more graduating youths will benefit from NTUC’s bond-free scholarship and leadership training, 17 new projects aim to support rough sleepers in Singapore, and Portugal has banned full-face veils. Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, what would you do if you found out your adopted son actually belonged to your husband? And what changes would you make to Singapore’s education system? We also speak to Shiyun from 3Pumpkins about why children need the space to play, explore, make choices and simply be themselves. Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does it really take to change a young person’s life? Lifecraft SG’s Founder/Director Jerome Emmanuel and Youth Mentor Ivan Rantung join us for an honest conversation about mentoring, second chances, and why sometimes, the most powerful thing you can do is simply show up and listen. From leaving a life of crime behind to finding something worth believing in, this is a conversation about the power of small, consistent moments—and how we can make a lasting, life-changing difference. Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, parents are struggling to keep up with their children’s digital and mental health needs. Plus, ChatGPT is launching new safety features designed specifically for teens. Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, ever pulled a snake out of your hat? Also, what does luxury mean to you? We speak to Lifecraft SG’s Jerome Emmanuel and Ivan Rantung about how mentoring, second chances and simply showing up can change a young person’s life. Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When your pet starts slowing down, is it simply age—or could it be a warning sign? Dr Nick Woo from Advanced Vetcare joins us for #FurBetterOrWorse #4 to talk all things senior pets, from hip dysplasia and arthritis to hidden pain and cognitive decline. And, what do you do when your pet can’t express their pain? Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, nightlife rules in Boat Quay and Clarke Quay are set to be made permanent after a successful year-long pilot, while a new $4.48 million initiative will expand community rehabilitation for 2,000 people with Parkinson’s over five years. Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, is China actually trying to beat Hollywood at its own game? Plus, who should be the next James Bond? And when your pet starts slowing down, is it just age—or a warning sign? Dr Nick Woo joins us for #FurBetterOrWorse #4 to talk senior pets, hidden pain, arthritis and cognitive decline. Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

100 years in Singapore—and Polar Puffs & Cakes is still going strong. Dr. Chan Kok Yew, Executive Chairman of Polar Puffs & Cakes, joins us to share what it takes to keep a homegrown brand thriving for a century.  How do you adapt to changing tastes and generations while staying true to your heritage? Tune in now! #MadeinSG Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.