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CNA938 Rewind - Discovering Regenerative Hospitality @ Mandai Rainforest Resort

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks to a representative from The Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree. Lynnette Chang, the resort’s Senior Manager (Public Relations) will describe how they let the rainforest and wildlife take centrestage as guests go about their staycation. Find out how biophilic designs can bring about a restorative and regenerative experience for holiday makers and discover the plethora of activities the resort has arranged for guests: young and older.

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CNA938 Rewind - A Letter to Myself: "You may begin there, but you don't end there" — Minmed's Dr Eric Chiam's journey from modest beginnings to medicine and menus

Dr Eric Chiam is the founder of Minmed, a prominent chain of clinics focussing on preventive healthcare and wellness. In addition to sharing what he'd write in his "letter to his younger self", Dr Chiam also shares how the modest circumstances of his growing-up years motivated him to become a doctor, how he learned to embrace his talent for enterprise, and the harmony he's discovered between his medical purpose and his culinary passion — he is also the founder of Saveur, a French restaurant on Purvis Street, which he started with two young chefs in 2011.

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CNA938 Rewind - A Letter to Myself: Jeremy Monteiro on music, mission, and the pricelessness of time

Jeremy Monteiro marks 50 years in music in 2026. The internationally-acclaimed, award-winning jazz musician reflects on some of the most meaningful and moving experiences that have defined his remarkable career, beginning from his teens — and shares the most precious insights he's gained about his sense of mission, the pricelessness of time and family, and more.

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CNA938 Rewind - When You’re in the Business of Pet Pee - Poopee by Royce Tan

In ‘Made in SG’ Melanie Oliveiro speaks with local entrepreneur Royce Tan, founder of pet care brand Poopee. Tan will talk about the Poopee Eco-turf range of indoor grass patches that he invented. A more environmentally friendly option to disposable pee pads, the Eco-turf grass patches come in different sizes and can last from one to four weeks. Tan will explain the science behind them and how they are ideal for pets living in high rise dwellings. Tan will also talk about other Poopee products including The Pup Pack, the Pupcicle and the Sip N Squish.

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CNA938 Rewind - Sink Your Teeth into ‘Food Republic’ the Book

In ‘Culture Club’ Melanie Oliveiro tucks into the book “Food Republic: A Singapore Literary Banquet”. Co-edited by poet and literary critic Daryl Lim Wei Jie,  “Food Republic” is an anthology of more than one hundred literary explorations of Singapore’s food and food culture. Senior lecturer and academic Dr Anitha Devi Pillai will talk about her short story, “How Do You Want Your Dumplings?”.

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CNA938 Rewind - Exploring Central Asia’s Natural Wonders with Christie Cheah

In ‘Destination Anywhere’ Melanie Oliveiro speaks to Christie Cheah - a Singaporean content creator and adventure traveler who goes by @christieoverseas on Instagram and @whereischristie on TikTok. Cheah will recall colourful memories of Central Asia, exploring Nature's gifts and more in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.

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