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CNA Special - The Albatross File (Part 2): How the separation happened

CNA Special

Singapore’s sudden independence on Aug 9,1965 shocked the nation - but Dr Goh Keng Swee’s “Albatross File” shows the split had been taking shape for months. Newly released oral history interviews with key figures, including Singapore’s first Prime Minister Mr Lee Kuan Yew, give an intimate look on what unfolded behind the scenes.

Producers Peh Yuxin and Clarisse Goh speak with the Ministry of Digital Development and Information Senior Adviser Janadas Devan to trace the political pressures and turning points that led to separation - all to tackle the big question: Was Singapore pushed out, or did it choose to leave?

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CNA Special - A Gambler's Bluff: The Downfall (Episode 4)

Xander traces Chia’s final moments before his arrest, uncovering the ridiculous amounts he was betting. As Chia’s debts grow and cheques bounce, the consequences catch up. Was he ever in control?  Directed by Ken MinehanWritten by Juliana SeahProduced by Savitha Arumugam and Toh SherminSound Design: GrydExecutive Producers: Audrey Anthoney and Jeevan NathanCommissioning Editor: Shamala Rajendran This podcast series is produced by Protagonist by M for CNA.

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CNA Special - A Gambler's Bluff: High-Stakes Love (Episode 3)

Xander finds out more about the women in Chia’s life: true love or part of his scheme? As his fraud and bets escalate, he’s trapped in a cycle of deception. How much longer can he play this game?  Directed by Ken MinehanWritten by Juliana SeahProduced by Savitha Arumugam and Toh SherminSound Design: GrydExecutive Producers: Audrey Anthoney and Jeevan NathanCommissioning Editor: Shamala Rajendran This podcast series is produced by Protagonist by M for CNA.

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CNA Special - A Gambler's Bluff: A Dragon Rises (Episode 2)

Xander uncovers how Chia Teck Leng began his scheme, using APB’s name for loans, stealing funds, and silencing doubters. As he gains trust, foreign banks fuel his fraud. How far will he go to hide it?  Directed by Ken MinehanWritten by Juliana SeahProduced by Savitha Arumugam and Toh SherminSound Design: GrydExecutive Producers: Audrey Anthoney and Jeevan NathanCommissioning Editor: Shamala Rajendran This podcast series is produced by Protagonist by M for CNA.

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CNA Special - A Gambler's Bluff: Double Down (Episode 1)

Podcast host Xander investigates Chia Teck Leng’s 20-year-old case, uncovering the truth behind the man and his first taste of gambling. Was Chia a skilled player, or just a man chasing a losing hand?  Directed by Ken MinehanWritten by Juliana SeahProduced by Savitha Arumugam and Toh SherminSound Design: GrydExecutive Producers: Audrey Anthoney and Jeevan NathanCommissioning Editor: Shamala Rajendran This podcast series is produced by Protagonist by M for CNA.

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CNA Special - The Waves That Changed Us: Asian tsunami 20 years on (Part 1)

The devastating Boxing Day tsunami of 2004 swallowed entire communities. Twenty years on, survivors share how the enduring grief lingers on in their lives. In the first of a special two-part CNA podcast, we tell the stories of those whose lives are forever changed. This podcast is adapted from the CNA documentary “The Waves that Changed Us”.

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