Plans to clear parts of Maju Forest for a new public housing estate have sparked a familiar but increasingly urgent debate: when land is scarce and homes are needed, what should Singapore be willing to sacrifice?

With vast plots of land occupied by Good Class Bungalows while forests make way for denser housing, are we making the right choices about who and what gets space in Singapore?

Dr. Harvey Neo, Professorial Research Fellow at the Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities, SUTD and Tony O'Dempsey, Member of NSS Conservation Committee

Join Neil Humphreys & Audrey Siek - LIVE every Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 7.20am for Talk of the Town!

 

Plans to clear parts of Maju Forest for a new public housing estate have sparked a familiar but increasingly urgent debate: when land is scarce and homes are needed, what should Singapore be willing to sacrifice?
With vast plots of land occupied by Good Class Bungalows while forests make way for denser housing, are we making the right choices about who and what gets space in Singapore?
Dr. Harvey Neo, Professorial Research Fellow at the Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities, SUTD and Tony O'Dempsey, Member of NSS Conservation Committee
Join Neil Humphreys &amp; Audrey Siek - LIVE every Monday, Wednesday &amp; Friday at 7.20am for Talk of the Town!
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Start your day with the stories shaping Singapore &mdash; and your place in it.
Join Neil Humphreys and Audrey Siek as they cover the biggest headlines, trending topics, and everyday conversations, unpacked through fresh perspectives, expert insights, and engaging discussion. From current affairs and social issues to lifestyle trends and community voices, each segment offers a different lens on what&rsquo;s happening &mdash; and what&rsquo;s worth your attention.
And it&rsquo;s not just talk &mdash; it&rsquo;s your voice. Through polls, messages, and live call-ins, listeners are part of the conversation, sharing their views and shaping the discussion in real time. With a mix of clarity, curiosity, and personality, Let&rsquo;s Talk, Singapore keeps you informed, connected, and ready for the day ahead.