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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.
Professor Cheong Koon Hean and Mr Liew Mun Leong honoured with NUS’s highest accolade, the Outstanding Service Award
Professor Cheong Koon Hean, Chairman of the Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities (LKYCIC) at SUTD, has played a pivotal role in shaping Singapore’s urban landscape over several decades.
Thijs Willems: Amplifying Human Ingenuity with AI
LKYCIC research fellow Dr Thijs Willems shares his opinion on AI amplifying human ingenuity.
Proposals sought to develop Changi East Urban District next to T5
The government is calling for proposals for the development of Changi East Urban District, next to Changi Terminal 5. Experts like LKYCIC’s Professor Cheong Koon Hean shares her views.
Can cycling be a preferred transport choice and way of life in Singapore?
Singapore has made progress in improving cycling infrastructure, but gaps remain as cyclists point to safety risks, disjointed pathways and the lack of supporting facilities such as showers.
No coding skills? No problem: More Singaporeans learning how to build custom AI bots
Schools and training providers are racing to meet the surge, with some seeing interest for custom AI courses rise by up to 200 per cent in the last three months.
国家治理总会遇到灰色地带 许文远：关键在于降低伤害发挥优势
尽管赌博对民众有害，我国当年还是决定兴建两座附设赌场的综合度假胜地，前提是得先落实一系列防范措施。前内阁部长许文远认为，未来政府将面对更多难以一刀切的问题，关键在于如何降低伤害，同时把潜在好处最大化。
More train rides taken in first half-year, but overall public transport use stays below 2019 levels
Public bus ridership fell to 3.82 million rides in the first half of 2025, down from 3.85 million for the same period in 2024.
