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CNA938 Rewind - The Big Question: What would you do if there were no more CDC Vouchers?

CNA938 Rewind

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, who is also Finance Minister, is set to deliver his Budget speech in Parliament on 12 February. All eyes will be on whether the CDC voucher scheme will continue in 2026. Economists believe the Singapore Budget 2026 could see the voucher scheme taking on a more tiered approach, as the government shifts its focus to long-term priorities. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Daphne Lye, Financial Planning Solutions Lead, MoneyOwl, on budgeting finances and Sumit Agarwal, Professor of Finance, Economics and Real Estate, NUS Business School, for how it will affect the economy. They also speak with Tabitha Chan, Co-owner, BistrOne 36, and Nicky Gurnani, Owner, Lucky Store, a consumer electronics retailer, on how this might affect their businesses.

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CNA938 Rewind - #TalkBack: If you see a rat in a food establishment, don’t pick it up!

You might have seen the video of a rat running across a table at Lucky Plaza’s food court, shocking diners mid-meal. A man then stepped in and appeared to grab it with a tablecloth, but was that the right move? Daniel Martin speaks with Bernard Chan, Operations General Manager at Anticimex – a pest control company.

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CNA938 Rewind - Systemic issues? What’s behind student care centre closures?

Two student care centres have shut, and the Education Services Union says this points to 'deeper structural issues'. What’s really going on beneath these closures? Daniel Martin speaks with Edwin Sam, Director of Redwood Psychology. 

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CNA938 Rewind - 59 Countries & Counting - The Globetrotting Travels of Chiropractor Dr Clara White

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro finds out about the travel adventures of Canadian chiropractor Dr. Clara White from Purely Family Chiropractic. Dr Clara – who has been to 59 countries and counting – will recall unforgettable memories like exploring the Patagonia region, hiking in Kyrgyzstan, trekking along Nepal’s Annapurna Circuit, and what she got up to while spending two months in Peru. Dr Clara will also talk about her numerous chiropractic missions around the world.

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CNA938 Rewind - Of the Afterlife & Following False Idols – Life According to Music Man YAØ

In ‘Culture Club’ Melanie Oliveiro catches up with YAØ a Singaporean singer/songwriter/producer who has just released his latest single “Hereafter” which is described as a reflective song about faith, accountability, and life beyond material success. He’ll also talk about the messages behind his singles “Idolize” and the love song “All My Life” – inspired by his wife. Discover more Singaporean music and musicians - like YAØ - at Hear65.com, an initiative by the National Arts Council produced by independent music media company Bandwagon.

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CNA938 Rewind - "What big eyes you have!” - Wild Rice's staging of ‘Red Riding Hood’

In ‘Made in SG’ Melanie Oliveiro speaks with the creatives involved in the production ‘Red Riding Hood’ staged by local theatre company Wild Rice. Based on the classic children’s tale “Little Red Riding Hood”, the production promises to be one that’s full of humour, Singaporean flavours, and catchy original. Ezzat Alkaff, Assistant Director of ‘Red Riding Hood’, actor Seah Janice who plays Little Red and actor Rino Junior John who plays the Wolf will talk about how interactive the production is and how it’s aimed at the young and the young at heart.

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