More than 5,000 people turned up when part of Joo Chiat Road went car-free for six hours. Daniel Martin spoke to Djoko Prihanto, Director of DP Urban and former President of the Singapore Institute of Planners, about where else a car-lite approach could be considered, and the practical trade-offs for residents, businesses and motorists.

More than 5,000 people turned up when part of Joo Chiat Road went car-free for six hours. Daniel Martin spoke to Djoko Prihanto, Director of DP Urban and former President of the Singapore Institute of Planners, about where else a car-lite approach could be considered, and the practical trade-offs for residents, businesses and motorists.

The best interviews from CNA938 on Singapore news, current affairs, health, entertainment and money.

The best interviews from CNA938 on Singapore news, current affairs, health, entertainment and money.

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Daniel Martin break down the biggest stories of the day — with your voice. Call or text in, hear what others think, and get expert takes on the issues that matter. Whether you're fired up, curious, or just want to be part of the national conversation, Talkback gives you a seat at the table.

Daniel Martin break down the biggest stories of the day &mdash; with your voice. Call or text in, hear what others think, and get expert takes on the issues that matter. Whether you're fired up, curious, or just want to be part of the national conversation, Talkback gives you a seat at the table.

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The best interviews from CNA938 on Singapore news, business updates, entertainment and food.

The best interviews from CNA938 on Singapore news, business updates, entertainment and food.

#TalkBack: Joo Chiat went car-free for 1 day; Which other cramped neighbourhoods should realistically explore car-lite?

Simbian Chua made headlines when her bak-kwa shop was engulfed in flames just before Chinese New Year. But with grit and hustle, the founder of Century Bakkwa managed to fulfil all her orders. Simbian, who has run several businesses since dropping out of polytechnic, shares with trademark candour how her entrepreneurial grit has been fuelled by a desire to prove her naysayers wrong, why despite her success without tertiary education, she'd still tell her younger self to stay in school, and more.

Simbian Chua made headlines when her bak-kwa shop was engulfed in flames just before Chinese New Year. But with grit and hustle, the founder of Century Bakkwa managed to fulfil all her orders. Simbian, who has run several businesses since dropping out of polytechnic, shares with trademark candour how her entrepreneurial grit has been fuelled by a desire to prove her naysayers wrong, why despite her success without tertiary education, she'd still tell her younger self to stay in school, and more.

#TalkBack: Joo Chiat went car-free for 1 day; Which other cramped neighbourhoods should realistically explore car-lite?

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