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The best interviews from CNA 938 on current affairs, health, entertainment and money, curated daily The views and opinions shared during this podcast series are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Mediacorp Pte. Ltd. or its group of companies.

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16:49

Are some condominium by-laws too extreme?

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2024/09/13

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Justine Moss speak with Oo Gin Lee, Member of the management council of The Hillside, about whether some condominium by-laws are too extreme.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:23

Internet bot use in Singapore: Boon or bane?

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2024/09/13

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Justine Moss speak with Alfred Siew, Editor and Co-Founder, Techgoondu, about the issues around internet bot use here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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17:41

How are travel apps evolving today?

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2024/09/13

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Sng Yan Yuan, Country Head of Singapore, azgo, a travel rewards app. Yuan discusses how artificial intelligence (AI) and personalisation in travel can enhance the traveller’s experience and how banks are creating their own platforms such as Travel with OCBC and UOB Travel Insider. He also talks about advancements in technology that are transforming the travel platform ecosystem for the average Singaporean traveller, and trends like the key

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16:38

What it’s like to work in an emergency zone

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2024/09/13

Singapore has established an emergency response team called the Singapore Emergency Response Team (SGEMT) that can be activated for disaster relief efforts both locally and internationally. Hairianto Diman gets a glimpse into a real-life experience from a Singaporean medical professional, Joshua Sim, Emergency Nurse and Activity Manager, Doctor Without Borders, who’s just returned from the West Bank, to tell us what one can expect in such situations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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9:39

Ball in Israel’s court as Hamas agrees to ceasefire...

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2024/09/12

UNWRA workers are once again victims of the war in Gaza as Israeli strikes hit a school in the central region of the enclave, worsening an already dire humanitarian situation. Meanwhile, Hamas has indicated its readiness to implement a ceasefire without new conditions, leaving the ball in Netanyahu’s court. Hairianto Diman finds out more from Dr Ran Porat, Lecturer and Analyst on Middle Eastern Affairs, Monash University. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:12

A Letter to Myself: Aman Alhamid performs illusions...

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2024/09/12

Aman Alhamid has pursued magic with a passion since he was 18 and recently performed his second show at The Esplanade, which sold out. The dedicated husband and father of three shares how his relationship values — including a hard-won reconciliation with his late-father — have found a way into the messages he seeks to convey through his magic shows.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:09

Must we limit tourists from visiting our universities?

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2024/09/12

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander speaks with Melvin Lee, Founder and CEO, Flying Chalks, about whether a balance can be struck to allow tourists to visit our local universities without strict measures, while student life continues normally.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:01

How Casino Control Act amendments could curb problem...

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2024/09/12

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander speaks with Associate Professor Razwana Begum, Head, Public Safety and Security Programme, School of Humanities and Behavioural Sciences, Singapore University of Social Sciences, about how amendments to the Casino Control Act could curb the issue of problem gambling here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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16:55

Championing sustainability through this Sentosa showcase

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2024/09/12

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks to Anthony Tan from Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC). Tan speaks about SDC's new sustainability showcase, RISE. He'll describe how RISE is designed to educate and engage visitors on sustainability through interactive exhibits crafted from repurposed waste and highlight activities such as upcycling workshops that repurpose plastic waste materials into sunglasses.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:57

Meet 'Cheongsam Grandmaster' and fashion designer...

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2024/09/12

In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Peter Kor, one of Singapore's veteran Fashion Designers and Entrepreneurs, also known as Singapore’s “Cheongsam Grandmaster”. Kor discusses his beginnings as a style book illustrator and how he later went on to launch his own ready-to-wear fashion label, “Bianca” in the 1980s – which used to be available at Isetan and Metro. He also talks about how he went on to launch the “Peter Kor” label.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:32

The Singaporean lingerie brand empowering every body...

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2024/09/12

In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Kate Low, Founder of lingerie label ‘Perk by Kate'. Founded over a decade ago, Low talks about how she set up the label, why she reckons lingerie is recession-proof, and the different types of lingerie her Singapore-based customers choose such as loungewear, lingerie sets, bodysuits and even nursing wear.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:42

Oasis reunites, but at what cost? Unravelling the...

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2024/09/12

Oasis is reuniting and going on tour in the UK, to the glee of millennials around the world. What does it take for a band to reunite after a years-long rift and how much does it actually cost for them to hit the road again? Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman find out from Jem Aswad, Executive Music Editor, Variety magazine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:55

Why young people still want a driving licence as...

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2024/09/12

Young Singaporeans are keen to get a driver’s licence, even as Singapore moves towards being car lite. What are their motivations, their response to Singapore’s car-lite goals and why consider it when car ownership costs are so expensive? Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman find out from Jaymyn Yee, Student, CNA938 Intern. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:39

Violence re-emerges in Manipur: What to understand

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2024/09/12

Violence in Manipur has re-emerged, amid clashes sparked once again between the Meitei and Kuki peoples, prompting authorities to shut down the internet and impose a curfew. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman examine the tensions and how the Modi administration could navigate the situation with Angshuman Choudhury, Joint PhD candidate, NUS and King's College London.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:23

A Letter to Myself: How Mint Lim learned to see her...

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2024/09/11

Mint Lim founded The School of Concepts in 2017, motivated by a desire to offer children with learning differences a quality education. Mint's own learning difference filled her earlier years with self-doubt. She shares how a specific piece of advice from her father reshaped the way she perceived her challenges and laid the foundation for her to go on to become a successful entrepreneur.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:44

Need to make food more sustainable

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2024/09/11

In this edition of Sustainable Tuesdays, Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Hui Wong speak with Lynn Ee, Chef for Special Events and Private Dining, about the importance of making food more sustainable here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:24

Could age restriction on kids to use social media...

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2024/09/11

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Hui Wong speak with Dr Annabelle Chow, Principal Clinical Psychologist at Annabelle Psychology, about whether an age restriction on children to use social media could work here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:05

How Singapore's Platform Workers Bill could impact...

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2024/09/11

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Hui Wong speak with Professor Lawrence Loh, Director, Centre for Governance and Sustainability, NUS Business School, about the Platform Workers Bill's potential impact on consumers and businesses here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:53

Why Pope Francis' visit matters to Singapore

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2024/09/11

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Hui Wong speak with Dr Paul Hedges, Professor, Interreligious Studies, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, about the significance of Pope Francis' visit here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:57

Igniting Peranakan pride at the PAssionArts Festival

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2024/09/11

In Destination Anywhere, Melanie Oliveiro speaks to Josephine Ng, Treasurer, Joo Chiat Community Arts and Culture Club. Ng tells us where Singaporeans can go to learn more about Peranakan culture by way of the Joo Chiat PAssionArts Festival Village. She'll share the various activities that await participants like Peranakan coaster making and tile painting. Other highlights include street performances, craft booths and workshops like clay craft making.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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