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CNA938 Rewind - AI in healthcare: Why one health startup thinks AI in Singapore can’t be global 

CNA938 Rewind

Artificial intelligence is moving quickly into healthcare, with new tools promising to answer medical questions, predict risks, and guide personal health decisions. And for one new Singapore-based startup, it is pushing back against the idea that one global AI model can safely serve everyone. With structured screenings and national health frameworks, do we need another AI health platform in Singapore? Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng find out from Hari V Krishnan, Co-founder and CEO, Genie Health

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CNA938 Rewind - Victoria on fire watch: “School’s out”, flames in

Australia’s heatwave is cranking up “catastrophic” bushfire danger in Victoria as temperatures are forecast to top 40°C.  Leaders are urging residents to ready evacuation plans — and about 450 schools will close, alongside total fire bans in several districts. Andrea Heng and Susan Ng check in with Alon Loeffler, a Melbourne resident as extreme heat tightens its grip across Australia. 

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CNA938 Rewind - SAFE bites: Singapore’s new A–C food grades

Singapore is revamping how it rates food outlets: from Jan 19, SFA’s SAFE framework swaps the old A–D, once-a-year “snapshot” for A–C grades based on a longer-term safety track record. Serious lapses can drop an outlet straight to C with tighter scrutiny — while “NEW” outlets (under a year) won’t be graded A–C yet. Andrea Heng and Susan Ng take a closer look with Prof. William Chen, Director of NTU’s Future Ready Food Safety Hub (FRESH), and Cluster Lead at NTU’s Food Research System

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CNA938 Rewind - Autobahn hits the brakes

Debt-hit Autobahn has suspended car rentals, with about 1,700 vehicles set to be repossessed — leaving many private-hire drivers abruptly car-less. Platforms and operators are stepping in: ComfortDelGro, Grab and Strides Premier are offering replacement cars, waiving deposits and other short-term relief. Andrea Heng and Susan Ng track how the repossessions unfolded and what protections exist for drivers when a fleet operator runs into trouble with Associate Professor Walter Theseira, School of Business, Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS)  

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CNA938 Rewind - Hunt Down Bad Guys & Go on Thrill Rides @ Sentosa’s 4D AdventureLand

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro finds out where in Sentosa kids and kids at heart can enjoy some high-tech, interactive fun – hunting bad guys in the Wild West and going on gravity-defying rides. Kevin Cheong, Executive Director of Sentosa 4D AdventureLand, will describe the entertainment zone’s various experiences that are suitable for almost every age group. Cheong will talk about ‘Chaos In Wonderland’, ‘Extreme Log Ride’, ‘Haunted Mine Ride 4D’, and ‘Desperados’ - the first 4D interactive shoot-out game in Asia.

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CNA938 Rewind - Enjoying SingLit in Multisensory Ways - VERSE 2026 by Arts House Group

In ‘Culture Club’ Melanie Oliveiro finds out what’s new at this year’s VERSE, a literary arts programme organised by Arts House Group. Held across the Civic District from 9 to 31 January in conjunction with the annual Light to Night festival, VERSE 2026 features more than 15 programmes blending text, sound, discussions, movement and visual art. Arts House Group’s Michelle Choy will provide main highlights - including interactive installations, immersive performances and hands-on activities - spanning ticketed and free programmes. Visual artist and illustrator Aida Sa'ad will talk about “brumblings”, an interactive outdoor installation at The Arts House lawn where alphabet blocks bump into each other.

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