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CNA938 Rewind - Clock is ticking on your SkillsFuture credits – How to make them count

CNA938 Rewind

Nearly seven in 10 Singaporeans haven’t used their $500 SkillsFuture Credit top-up – and it’s set to expire at the end of this year. Some say they’re just too busy. Others feel unsure which courses are relevant to their careers, or whether the training will even make a difference. What can be done to motivate the utilisation of these credits? Hairianto Diman finds out more from someone who has yet to fully utilise his SkillFuture credit Ahmad Hidayat, and Adrian Choo, CEO and Founder, Career Agility International, a career strategy consultancy.

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CNA938 Rewind - Sweet Success – Esther Kim Sim & Cooking Art Industries

In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Esther Kim Sim, founder of Cooking Art Industries – an award-winning professional culinary school & dessert supplier specialising in nonya kuehs and other sweet delights. Sim will talk about the school’s founding in the 1980s and how it became one of Singapore’s leading heritage confectionery manufacturers supplying desserts to Singapore’s hotel industry, government events and international promotions.

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CNA938 Rewind - Defying Gravity - Cirque Alice & the Man Who Keeps an Eye on the Talent

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro finds out where Singaporeans and Singapore residents can go to watch Cirque Alice – a gravity-defying family-friendly show that combines Lewis Carroll's “Alice's Adventures In Wonderland” with circus traditions and artistry. Todd Hampton, resident director of Cirque Alice will talk about the various acrobatic performers who come from around the world. Hampton will also describe the work that goes behind the stunning performances by aerialists, contortionists, puppeteers, dancers, and comedic artists.

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CNA938 Rewind - Life in Plastic With Mosta Records

In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro talks to the organisers of ‘Side A – a Singapore Record Show’, a one-day event celebrating the culture of vinyl records and music. Azri Ali and Afidah Manaf, co-founders of Mosta Records will talk about how the 1 Nov 2025 event will bring together collectors, dealers, independent record labels and music lovers from Singapore and around the region to explore, buy, sell, trade and discuss vinyl records. They’ll also talk about what it’s like running a record store and working with record pressing plants.

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CNA938 Rewind - A Letter To Myself — Alex Blyth on embracing challenge, building MegaAdventure, and inspiring others

Alex Blyth is the founder of MegaAdventure, an adventure park in Singapore. A former British Army officer with experience in mine clearance, safaris in Africa, and financial publishing in London, Alex reflects on a life built around challenge, curiosity, and courage. In this conversation, he shares the influences that shaped his adventurous spirit, the lessons learned in the army and abroad, and the leap of faith that led him to create MegaAdventure. He also discusses the early hurdles of building a zipline and rope course business in Asia, and his vision for inspiring future generations of adventurers and entrepreneurs.

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CNA938 Rewind - Helping Young SG Innovators - Singapore Deep-Tech Alliance’s Youth Chapter

In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro finds out why the Singapore Deep-Tech Alliance (SDTA) launched its Youth Chapter – a new ground-up initiative empowering students and young adults to take charge of their future through innovation. Clara Chen, SDTA’s founding partner, will talk more about membership privileges like mentorship sessions and international learning expeditions. Nur Nelly Naomi, an ITE College Central student, and member of Team Materials For Life (MFL), will talk about BINNY, a bunny-shaped recycling machine that rewards children with snacks.

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