Masia One

Singaporean-Canadian rapper Masia One has challenged stereotypes and broken glass ceilings with her successful rap career. In 2003, she became the first female rapper to be nominated for "Best Rap Video" in the MuchMusic Video Awards. She tells us how it all began for her and how it feels to be one of the few women in a male dominated industry.

The Best Man
Getting the dress code right for a party can be a puzzling affair. The Best Man, our grooming series for men, will help you sort out all the different dress codes, from “smart casual” to “black tie” to cocktail events. Learn how to put your wardrobe pieces together to get the right look for your next social gathering.

Thyroid Disorders
More than 200 million people suffer from thyroid disorders, yet more than half are unaware that they have it. Long-term repercussions include heart diseases, psychosis, and even coma. We talk to a doctor about the complexities of the diagnosis and meet a patient who shares his ordeal and road to recovery.

Health Check-Up Essentials
When it comes to deciding what tests to take for our annual health check-ups, there's a barrage of choices. From the routine blood and urine tests to the more complicated cancer screenings, you'll need to assess which tests are essential for you and what can be left out. We talk to a doctor to find out what factors need to be taken into account to determine if a test is necessary.

Back To The Roots
A Finnish artist and 500 students get together to raise awareness of the deforestation happening in the rainforests of Borneo and the adverse effects on its inhabitants, the orangutan. We take a closer look at the collaboration and the voices behind the work.

The Next Indonesian President
Indonesians go to the polls on 8 July to choose their president. Will incumbent president, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, cruise to victory or does he risk an upset by rivals, Vice-President Yusuf Kalla and former President Megawati Sukarnoputri? We speak to analysts in a two-part interview special on Wednesday and Thursday, to assess how the people are likely to vote in a time when Indonesia faces its worst ever economic challenge.

Dollars & Cents
The new Singapore Coins and Notes Museum shows off rare objects and coins from pre-independence Singapore when barter trade was practised, to the more familiar maritime, birds and orchid notes series. We unearth Singapore's currency evolution and other museum highlights.

Night Festival in Singapore
The spotlight will literally be on the National Museum in Singapore when it kicks off its annual Night Festival this month. Some 80 local performers will thrill the crowds in a specially commissioned music and dance performance. We'll also get a sample of a dazzling pyrotechnic show in this nocturnal extravaganza.

Weekend CEO
An all-new segment in our Friday Edition profiles the men and women who head businesses that cater to industries with a great take-up rate especially on the weekends, such as leisure and recreation, food and beverage, music, movies, fashion, retail, and fitness. In our debut episode, we meet Jeanne Chung, CEO of Absolute Yoga Singapore who left a lucrative banking profession to pursue her passion in the yoga business.

Sports This Week
A round-up of the week's sports highlights including replays of the hits and misses from the world's top sporting events.

Sing Dollar!
Yes, it’s all about Money. Sing Dollar! is a musical comedy with only one thing on its mind.  We speak to members of the cast, Najip Ali, Hossan Leong and Pam Oei, to find out what they’ve got to lose from a plot that involves money, mayhem and music.