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CNA938 Rewind - The Big Question: Has the stronger Malaysian ringgit killed your JB weekend?

CNA938 Rewind

The Malaysian ringgit has strengthened significantly against the Singapore dollar, nearing about RM3 per S$1. A stronger ringgit would make cross-border trips and shopping in Johor Bahru relatively costlier for Singaporeans than before. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman look at what’s been driving this rally and how much impact the stronger ringgit has on travel flows to Malaysia, especially Johor Bahru. For that, they speak with Lavanya Venkateswaran, Senior ASEAN Economist, OCBC and Phil Goh, JB resident.

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CNA938 Rewind - A Letter to Myself: How Mark Low, founder of Lau Wang Claypot Delights, found the missing ingredient for success

Mark Low founded Lau Wang Claypot Delights in 2012 at a coffeeshop stall in Yishun — while also having a stake in at least five other businesses concurrently. A few years later, feeling burnt out from being spread too thin, Mark made a critical decision to exit all his businesses — except one. Doing so helped him find the missing ingredient for his eventually success. Today, Lau Wang has nine outlets across the island and is opening its tenth later in 2026. Mark reflects on his journey and shares what he'd say in his letter to his younger self.

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CNA938 Rewind - #TalkBack: Breaking down the 'Zombie Drug' in vapes: Why experts are concerned

Malaysian police recently seized drug-laced vapes containing a liquid drug, furanylfentanyl, in Kuala Lumpur. Authorities warn that the substance is up to 100 times stronger than morphine, carrying a high risk of overdose even in small amounts. Daniel Martin and Elakeyaa Selvaraji discuss further with Dr Alvin Ng, Consultant Respiratory Physician and Intensivist, Farrer Park Hospital.

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CNA938 Rewind - Fitness culture and substance use: A growing norm? #SGToday

In the world of bodybuilding and fitness, supplements like protein powders and shakes are often part of the routine. But at what point does it go too far? We will be looking at drugs and bodybuilding culture; norm or taboo? Daniel Martin finds out more from Tyen Rasif, former bodybuilder and personal trainer. 

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CNA938 Rewind - Market Momentum (24/4): Why gold may no longer be a 'safe haven', once a crisis sets in #SGToday

Guest: Max Bondurri, Founder and CEO, SGMC Capital

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CNA938 Rewind - Parenting and partnership: Is it ever equal? #SGToday

Young Singaporeans are marrying later and the fertility rate hit a new low in 2025. Some say raising children can be delightful, but only if both partners share the load. So when it comes to raising kids in Singapore - has it been an equal partnership for you? Daniel Martin discusses further with Dr Kalpana Vignehsa, Senior Research Fellow, NUS Institute of Policy Studies.

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