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Delivery riders welcome guidelines for dedicated condo parking spots and collection lockers
Delivery riders welcomed new guidelines that call for dedicated parking spaces and collection points in condominiums and malls, but experts and condo management said cost, security and residents’ expectations could be stumbling blocks. LKYCIC Research Assistant Professor Samuel Chng was quoted in the article.
Can you soundproof your home against a noisy neighbour?
Research Assistant Professor Samuel Chng and Assistant Professor Immanuel Koh discuss the complexity of noise disputes and the cocktail of solutions from preventive design to clearer community norms and greater engagement that could help address these situations.
‘Trading chaos for reliability’: AI slowdown could mean stricter regulations and more testing, say experts
As leaders of the world’s biggest artificial intelligence firms call for a slowdown in the development of the technology, Channel NewsAsia interviews experts on what can be expected. SUTD’s Chief Strategy and Design AI Officer, Mr Poon King Wang, was one of the experts quoted.
COE, cars and commuting: Does Singapore need to rethink car ownership?
CNA938 Rewind – With COE prices remaining high, car ownership continues to be a major talking point in Singapore. Research Assistant Prof Samuel Chng shares about what a reliable car-lite transport system could look like.
Commentary: COE debate should not be about putting cars within everyone’s reach
In this commentary by LKYCIC’s Research Assistant Professor Samuel Chng, he writes about how Singapore’s transport debate should now centre more on people instead of cars. The question cannot stop at who gets to own a car; one must also ask how public transport, point-to-point services and shared cars can provide reliable mobility across different stages of life, without turning every need for flexibility into a need for car ownership.
How Should You Choose an AI Course? Knowing How to Use AI Is Not Enough—You Must Also Create
As AI reshapes workplace demands, digital and AI capabilities are increasingly regarded as essential skills. SUTD Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Design & AI Officer Mr Poon King Wang encouraged workers to move beyond simply using AI and become “AI creators” who use it to create value that sets them apart.
Singapore Doesn’t Need Public Transport to Be an Alternative. It Needs It to Be the Default.
At a RICE community event held in conjunction with the Land Transport Authority (LTA), LKYCIC Research Assistant Professor Samuel Chng shared how public transport journeys shape Singaporeans’ experiences and memories of growing up.
Frequent Encounters Do Not Necessarily Build Social Cohesion; HDB Neighbourly Ties Need Further Nurturing
SUTD’s Project BOND examined how housing design and everyday interactions shape social cohesion among homeowners and rental residents in mixed-income HDB estates, with insights shared by LKYCIC Research Fellow Suhaila Zainal Shah and LKYCIC Professorial Research Fellow Harvey Neo.
Would You Recycle for 10 Cents?
LKYCIC Professorial Research Fellow Harvey Neo discussed the need to make recycling simple and convenient for sustained participation, and highlighted recycling rates and average daily returns per machine as key indicators of whether the 10-cent beverage-container deposit scheme can encourage lasting recycling habits.
Is it an uphill journey to turn Singapore into a cycling city?
Even as bike-sharing booms and facilities improve, missing links may keep the cycling push stuck in low gear. LKYCIC Research Assistant Professor Samuel Chng was quoted on the growth, challenges and future of bike-sharing in Singapore, noting that adoption is likely to increase gradually alongside improvements in infrastructure and accessibility.