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CNA938 Rewind - 100% Human-Made! Meet the Organisation of Illustrators Council Singapore

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In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with illustrators/artists Michael Ng and Asher Yeo from the Organisation of Illustrators Council or OIC Singapore. Ng (known as The Mindflyer) and Yeo (Tororo.aoi) will talk about how OIC champions illustrations, art and their creators in Singapore. Together with creative producer Zu Wee Ling, they’ll also discuss the Illustration Arts Festival – organised by OIC – held from July 4-6th 2025. Now into its sixth edition, they’ll describe the festival’s main features and the more than 130 illustrators from more than 10 countries who’ll also be present.

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CNA938 Rewind - Less waste, but also less recycling in Singapore last year

Singapore's overall recycling rate dropped to 50 per cent in 2024, its lowest since 2006, according to newly released figures. This marks a decline from the 52 per cent recorded in 2023. Despite the dip in recycling rates, official data show that daily waste generated by homes, retail shops, and industrial firms has decreased compared to a year ago. Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Professor Lawrence Loh, Director of the Centre for Governance and Sustainability at NUS Business School.

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CNA938 Rewind - Stitching Stories: Three Generations of Batik Nyonyas

In ‘Culture Club’ Melanie Oliveiro finds out more about the Peranakan Museum’s ongoing exhibition “Batik Nyonyas: Three Generations of Art and Entrepreneurship”.  Curator Naomi Wang will explain how the exhibition steps into the lives of three batik makers turned master artists from Pekalongan in Java, Indonesia, a celebrated batik centre of the early 20th century.  Wang will talk about the creative lives of Nyonya Oeij Soen King, her daughter-in-law Nyonya Oeij Kok Sing, and her granddaughter Jane Hendromartono. Wang will also discuss the history of batik making as a dynamic process and art form, and new ways of thinking about entrepreneurship.  

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CNA938 Rewind - Fur the Love of Singapore: SingaPAW Weekend 60!

In ‘Destination Anywhere’ Melanie Oliveiro finds out where animal lovers can go to enjoy SingaPAW Weekend 60! - self-funded community event dedicated to celebrating SG60 alongside furry, feathered, and scaled companions. Organisers Melodee Tan & Dominic Neo from animal advocacy group Hope For Animals, will explain how the two-day extravaganza promises a blend of entertainment, education, and community spirit in the presence of 10 dedicated animal welfare groups and more than 80 local pet businesses.

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CNA938 Rewind - The Wellness Hour - Healthier hair for wellness

Ever heard of a hair filler that’s not Botox? Hui Wong and Becky Leng, co-founder of Bubble Blow Bar, dive into what’s really behind stronger, healthier strands - from in-salon treatments to daily habits that keep your hair happy. 

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CNA938 Rewind - Eat, Drink, Singapore - Pretty Good Muffins

Want a fluffy muffin and a cup of matcha without breaking the bank? This bakery in Chinatown is certainly a Pretty Good place to satisfy those cravings. Hui Wong chats with Chua Jun Qin, Co-founder of Pretty Good Muffins, about how they keep the local muffin scene fresh. 

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