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CNA938 Rewind - Crazy for doughnuts - the hands behind the Crazy Rich Asians cake

CNA938 Rewind - Crazy for doughnuts - the hands behind the Crazy Rich Asians cake
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15 May 2025 01:54PM
18 mins

This cafe has been going viral on TikTok for their fluffy, square-shaped sourdough doughnuts… But more is in store for the place that sells out early on some days. Hui Wong munches on the details with Timothy Chia, Co-Founder and Chef, Pralet. Chia also talked about baking the wedding cake in the movie, Crazy Rich Asians, with his mom who is the pioneer founder of Pralet.

CNA938 Rewind - Help save our Asian Wildcats

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro finds out where Singaporeans and Singapore residents can go to attend a fundraising lunch to help save Asian wildcats. The one-day event is called the SWAG Protect Asian Cats From Trafficking and Trade (PACT) Fundraising Lunch. Held on Saturday 21 June at Colombian restaurant Latido, Kanitha Krishnasamy from NGO TRAFFIC and Carmen Pang from the Singapore Wildcat Action Group will talk about the lunch’s itinerary, what issues about wildcat trafficking will be discussed and how much money is needed to be raised from this fundraising event.

24/06/2025 18 mins

CNA938 Rewind - #TalkBack: If you are a private hire driver, should there be a limit to the number of hours you work?

The recent passing of 49-year-old driver Gavin Neo from a stroke has raised serious questions about the long hours some drivers are putting in just to make ends meet. Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin discuss more with Tan Ying Ying, Director of NTUC Freelancers and Self-Employed Unit.

10/06/2025 28 mins

CNA938 Rewind - A Letter to Myself - Vidhi Modi on launching XVXII Jewellery with only $500 and growing it into a multi-storey flagship at Haji Lane

Vidhi Modi, Founder of XVXII Jewellery, started her entrepreneurial journey early, from selling handmade bookmarks and masala popcorn at the age of seven to launching her own waterproof and tarnish-free jewellery brand. Starting XVXII with just $500 during the pandemic, Vidhi grew it from a bedroom startup to a three-storey flagship store at Haji Lane, all while juggling a degree in Cyber Security. In this episode of A Letter to Myself, Vidhi tells guest host Vaisali Prabhakaran about the personal journey behind her brand, the influence of her family, the lessons learned through failure and resilience, and her vision for global expansion.

07/06/2025 41 mins

CNA938 Rewind - A Letter to Myself - Ray Kua on turning limited resources and lifelong discipline into award-winning sports academies

Ray Kua is the founder of three private sports academies: SwimRay, GoalKick Football, and Triple Threat Basketball. A former athlete who trained under constrained conditions with limited resources,  From a young age, discipline and structure were key values that were further sharpened during his time in the Naval Diving Unit. In this episode of A Letter to Myself, Ray tells guest host Vaisali Prabhakaran how those early experiences shaped his approach to coaching, how his first few sessions laid the groundwork for award-winning academies, and why he’s driven to make quality coaching more accessible across Singapore.

07/06/2025 36 mins

CNA938 Rewind - A Letter To Myself - Izyan Mellyna on acting, lupus, and finding her voice beyond the screen

Izyan Mellyna lit up our screens as a child actor and she hasn’t stopped since. Today, she’s an actress, content creator, and host of This Iz Podcast. But behind the spotlight is a story of strength: Izyan lives with lupus, a chronic illness she’s faced with grace and grit. In this episode of A Letter to Myself, Izyan tells guest host Vaisali Prabhakaran on how she navigated fame, found her voice, and the powerful lessons she’s learned along the way, from her childhood dreams to her hopes for the future.

07/06/2025 39 mins