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CNA938 Rewind - Football fields, MBS rooftop pool and other dangerous spots during a lightning storm #SGToday

A motorcyclist in Bangkok was knocked unconscious by a lightning strike. With Singapore among the world's most lightning-prone countries, how real is the risk? Daniel Martin speaks with Emeritus Professor Liew Ah Choy from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at NUS and chairman of the technical committee for Singapore's Code of Practice for Lightning Protection.

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CNA938 Rewind - Eccellente! What’s New @ the Italian Film Festival 2026

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro finds out where cna938 listeners can go to check out what’s screening at the Italian Film Festival 2026 - running from 12 to 21 June 2026. His Excellency Dante Brandi, Ambassador of Italy to Singapore will highlight some of the films showcasing the ongoing evolution of contemporary Italian movies. This being its 24th edition, Ambassador Brandi will also talk about a new partnership with Cinecittà – a respected Italian movie studio â€“ co-running the ‘Italian Screens’ programme.

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CNA938 Rewind - Frances Tan - Representing SG @ the Commonwealth Song Contest

In ‘Made in SG’ Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Singaporean singer-songwriter Frances Tan who recently took part in the Commonwealth Song Contest, a global music competition across the 56 Commonwealth nations. Tan will talk about having been selected as one of the Grand Finalists, representing Singapore and up against six other Commonwealth nations. She’ll also talk about her original song, 'Just Me' which was her entry into the contest.

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CNA938 Rewind - Food, Foot and Fun: Flight Industry Trends with an OAG Regional Commercial & Industry Affairs Leader

In ‘Destination Anywhere’ Melanie Oliveiro speaks with OAG Regional Commercial & Industry Affairs Leader - APAC, Middle East & Africa Mayur or Mac Patel on Thailand, Hong Kong and Japan - three of Singaporean travellers’ favourite destinations. He will also speak about the latest flight industry trends.

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CNA938 Rewind - Putting Peacock Power in the Spotlight @ the Peranakan Museum

In ‘Culture Club’ Melanie Oliveiro explores the Peranakan Museum’s ongoing exhibition ‘Peacock Power: Beauty and Symbolism Across Cultures’. One of the museum’s managers Vijayalakshmi Balankrishnan and curator Diane Chee will describe how the exhibition explores the peacock as a timeless symbol of beauty, power, and divinity. They’ll also highlight the various experiential zones and interactive stations, as well as the presentation of a newly commissioned artwork, ‘A Thousand Eyes’ by artist Ernest Goh.

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