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CNA938 Rewind - Always online: The struggle of Singapore’s smartphone obsession

CNA938 Rewind

Over in South Korea, from March 2026, mobile phones and other digital devices will be banned in school classrooms nationwide. The newly passed law is to address rising concerns about social media and smartphone addiction among young people there. South Korea joins a growing list of countries imposing similar measures. What’s the smartphone addiction situation like in Singapore? Andrea Heng and Genevieve Woo find out from Tom Maniatis, Senior Psychotherapist for Addictions, Promises Healthcare

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CNA938 Rewind - A Letter to Myself: Veteran actor Brendon Fernandez on generosity, dreaming bigger, and grooming the next generation

Brendon Fernandez marks 25 years since he began his theatre career in what he describes as a most atypical manner — but in the best possible way. More than 40 plays (and a list of television and film productions) later, Brendon reflects on how he's grown as a theatre practitioner and educator, and the most important lessons he's gained on this journey — including on some rather practical aspects of life off stage.

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CNA938 Rewind - Fast, cheap, dangerous: The underground world of modified PMDs

The Land Transport Authority seized over 500 non-compliant active mobility devices in the first seven months of 2025. Industry players say the online availability of parts for the unlawful modifications could be to blame. Daniel Martin learns more from Bobby Lai, Head of Business Development, Mobot.

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CNA938 Rewind - Incel identity: What parents need to know

A 14-year-old was issued a restriction order under the Internal Security Act earlier in September, in Singapore’s first case of self-radicalisation by a mix of different extremist ideologies. The Internal Security Department said the boy identified as an ‘incel’. What exactly is incel culture, and why is it a cause for concern? Daniel Martin finds out more from Dena Lim, Professional Counsellor, A Kind Place.

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CNA938 Rewind - From bases to bombers: Expanding U.S.–Singapore defence cooperation

Singapore and the U.S aim to strengthen defence co-operation, following a meeting between Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing and U.S Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. What else could this meeting mean for U.S-Singapore defence ties? Daniel Martin discusses with Kevin Chen, Associate Research Fellow with the U.S. Programme, Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies, RSIS.

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CNA938 Rewind - Legends of Local Art @ STPI's "Material Moves" Exhibition

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro finds out where art lovers can go to see the original works of four legendary Singapore artists: Han Sai Por, Goh Beng Kwan, Ong Kim Seng and the late Chua Ek Kay – all of them Cultural Medallion recipients. Titled “Material Moves” the exhibition celebrates their remarkable contributions and legacy within the local art scene. Ong Kim Seng, world renowned award-winning Singaporean watercolourist will talk about his new artworks, specially created in collaboration with STPI. Curator Dr Adele Tan will discuss how the exhibition came about this SG60 year.

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