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CNA938 Rewind - Doing it for the Kids: AFCC 2025

CNA938 Rewind

In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro finds out what’s happening at this year’s 16th Asian Festival of Children’s Content (AFCC) running from May 22 - 25. Singapore Book Council’s executive director, William Phuan, will explain the chosen theme “Discovery” and why the festival is focusing on South Korea. Phuan will also describe how AFCC 2025 will reveal game-changing storytelling trends and other innovations in traditional methods of learning. AFCC 2025 boasts over 60 writers and speakers, with Singapore’s Lianne Ong and Shawn Seah describing their involvement. Phuan will also highlight the more than 100 x AFCC programmes such as panel discussions, presentations, workshops, lectures and masterclasses.

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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.

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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.

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CNA938 Rewind - Former 'sugar baby' speaks on #TalkBack

Ever wonder why someone would pay for a relationship or date? Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak to Angel, a Sugar Baby in Singapore and Dr John Lim, Chief Wellbeing Officer at Singapore Counselling Centre.

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CNA938 Rewind - Coffee clubbing in the daytime: Are more youths looking for a sober clubbing experience?

Day parties have been gaining popularity in Singapore, as more young people look for alternatives to traditional nightlife options. Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin learn more from Aden Low and Matteo Lie, Co-Founders, Beans and Beats - one joint offering such experiences.

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CNA938 Rewind - Why businesses target the elderly?

What sort of unscrupulous tactics are some businesses using here and are employees being encouraged to use these tactics to trick seniors? Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin find out more from Associate Professor Lau Kong Cheen, Head of Marketing Programme at Singapore University of Social Sciences School of Business.

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