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CNA938 Rewind - Agoda severance terms: legal line or ethical breach?

CNA938 Rewind

The Ministry of Manpower is looking into provisions in severance agreements offered to retrenched Agoda employees, following reports that these contracts discouraged staff from approaching government bodies. Are such clauses legal in Singapore? Daniel Martin speaks with Clarence Ding, Asia Head of Employment at Ashurst LLP.

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CNA938 Rewind - From Educator to Entrepreneur: Nura J’s Journey to Creating Pearlista

In ‘Made in SG’ Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Nura J, founder of Pearlista - a hijab-friendly Muslimah hair salon with three branches in Singapore. Nura will talk about the paths that led her to entrepreneurship: from being an actress, then teacher, to then becoming a real estate agent and now, founder of Pearlista. Nura will recall what it was like setting up her hair salon and how it exclusively serves female customers with its various hair and scalp services. She’ll also talk about how she brought the brand to new heights – by producing its own line of products such as anti-hair fall shampoos to remedy conditioners.

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CNA938 Rewind - “Yusof: Portrait of a President”

In ‘Culture Club’ Melanie Oliveiro speaks with the creatives and performers involved in the production “Yusof: Portrait of a President”, based on the life and times of Singapore’s first President, Yusof Ishak. An Esplanade commission staged by local theatre company Teater Ekamatra, “Yusof” traces the President’s beginnings as a journalist to becoming Singapore’s first head of state. Cast members Sani Hussain, Siti Khalijah and Fauzie Laily will discuss their roles that offer a glimpse into the life and times of Yusof Ishak who dedicated his life in service to Singapore.

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CNA938 Rewind - The Wellness Hour - Prioritising comfort with ALT Athletica 

Struggle with finding the right clothes that you can wear to work, the gym and even a night out? Hui Wong speaks to Ng Kai Lin, founder of ALT Athletica, who hopes to prioritise comfort and help you look good no matter the function.

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CNA938 Rewind - Eat, Drink, Singapore - Food from the heart at IM JAI by Pun Im

Love Thai food?  More than just another Thai restaurant, “Im Jai” means a full heart, where the service from the heart also translates to giving back to causes that Chef Vincent Pang believes in. Hui Wong speaks with him to find out more. 

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CNA938 Rewind - Are Agoda’s alleged severance clauses legal and enforceable?

The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) is looking into provisions in severance agreements offered to retrenched Agoda employees, following reports that these contracts discouraged staff from approaching government bodies. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Walter Silvester, Managing Director at Silvester Legal LLC to find out if these clauses are legally binding and enforceable.

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