5 Mar 2026
Commentary: In ride-hailing, having more options makes commuting harder (ST, 05.03.2026)
LKYCIC Assistant Professor Samuel Chng explores the topic of how Singapore's many ride-hailing options can make commuting harder and suggests greater coordination and integration so that commuters can trust the system to deliver what they value most: reliability, predictability and confidence. [...]
2 Feb 2026
Commentary: The real purpose of the 10-cent deposit on your beverage container (ST, 02.02.2026)
Research Assistant Professor Samuel Chng and Research Fellow Sarah Chan’s commentary on how the 10-cent deposit return scheme reframes empty beverage containers from rubbish into unfinished resources. [...]
28 Jan 2026
LKYCIC Research Fellow Dr Cai Yanjun wrote an opinion piece on how Singapore should not leave older seniors behind in our advancement towards becoming a Smart Nation. [...]
23 Jan 2026
LKYCIC's Assistant Prof Samuel Chng co-authors an opinion piece with ESD Adjunct Associate Prof Lynette Cheah. They explore the question of whether Singapore's land transport system will be able to cope with the increase in passengers brought on by the opening of Changi's new Terminal 5 airport. [...]
21 Jan 2026
Commentary: Changi’s new Terminal 5 will stress-test Singapore’s land transport (ST, 21.01.2026)
LKYCIC's Assistant Prof Samuel Chng co-authors an opinion piece with ESD Adjunct Associate Prof Lynette Cheah. They explore the question of whether Singapore's land transport system will be able to cope with the increase in passengers brought on by the opening of Changi's new Terminal 5 airport. [...]
19 Nov 2025
Research Assistant Professor Samuel Chng provided commentary on how commuters’ everyday experience on public transport mattered just as much as resolving delays and disruptions. [...]
18 Sep 2025
Alternatives to car ownership exist, but they will need support for long-term viability, says SUTD’s Dr Samuel Chng. [...]
18 Jul 2025
Commentary: Fines alone won’t fix Singapore’s poor etiquette on public paths (CNA, 18.07.2025)
SUTD Research Assistant Professor Samuel Chng weighed in on the debate over cyclists being banned from pedestrian-only paths, noting it highlights broader issues beyond just regulation. [...]
22 Apr 2025
Commentary: Take your kids to a park on Earth Day (CNA, 22.04.2025)
This commentary, co-written by LKYCIC's Dr Sarah Chan and Dr Samuel Chng, and NUS’ Dr Yingshan Lau, reflects on the benefits of nature and why it should be made a part of children's everyday lives. [...]
24 Dec 2024
Blowing hot and cold: How does the weather affect your mood and well-being? (ST, 24.12.2024)
Straits Times examined how the weather affects one’s mood and well-being and the article included quotes from LKYCIC’s Dr Sarah Chan. [...]