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Many South-east Asians support climate action, but hesitant about policies that can raise costs
A new report found that people in South-east Asia are generally supportive of climate action but think that measures that could result in higher costs of living should be pushed back. The surveys that contributed to the report were led by the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute, with contributions from the LKYCIC.
Keep MRT trains reliable but please improve the commuting experience too
A commentary by Research Assistant Professor Samuel Chng (LKYCIC) on how commuters’ everyday experience on public transport mattered just as much as resolving delays and disruptions.
HDB family with Mercedes E200, Audi A4, Alfa Romeo, Toyota MR; 2,000 such homes own at least 3 cars
Research Assistant Professor Samuel Chng, who heads SUTD’s Urban Psychology Lab at LKYCIC, said it was not entirely surprising for a small segment of households to accumulate multiple vehicles for practical reasons.
Loud banging, shouting and music: More Singaporeans find themselves trapped by noisy neighbours
NUS Associate Professor Fan Yi and SUTD Senior Research Assistant Wang Jiaxuan observed that, in many Asian societies, noise often serves as an indirect outlet for frustration where direct confrontation is discouraged.
Staff Achievements: Samuel Chng and Thijs Willems
We are happy to share the wonderful achievements of our colleagues, Samuel Chng and Thijs Willems.
Staff Achievement: Prof Cheong Koon Hean
LKYCIC is pleased to announce that Prof Cheong Koon Hean was honoured with the key to the City of Newcastle on 25 July 2022.
Staff Achievement: Prof Cheong Koon Hean
LKYCIC is pleased to announce that Prof Cheong Koon Hean was presented the MND Medallion on 1 Nov 2022 by Ms Indranee Rajah, Minister, Prime Minister’s Office, Second Minister for Finance and Second Minister for National Development, which acknowledges individuals who have served and contributed significantly to the Ministry of National Development.
15 rail disruptions in 3 months: What will fix Singapore’s transport woes?
LKYCIC’s Assistant Professor Samuel Chng joins the Usual Place Podcast to explore what can be done to restore commuters’ confidence in our public transport systems.
One of the autonomous shuttles hitting the roads of Punggol looks like something straight of the Jetsons
CNA938 Rewind – Research Assistant Professor Samuel Chng from SUTD’s LKYCIC discusses whether Singapore is ready as self-driving shuttles roll out in Punggol from next year, with the first route launching by the second quarter.
Commentary: With COE prices at another record high, alternatives to car ownership make more sense
Alternatives to car ownership exist, but they will need support for long-term viability, says SUTD’s Dr Samuel Chng.
