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CNA938 Rewind - Facing mortality: Singapore’s first Death Literacy Index reveals knowledge gaps

CNA938 Rewind

According to a first-of-its kind report by the Singapore Hospice Council, people in Singapore do not know enough on how to deal with death. Only roughly a third know how to access palliative care, and about a quarter know the regulations involved when death occurs at home. Hairianto Diman and Elakeyaa Selvaraji look at the reasons for the gap and what is being done to address them. For that, they speak with Sim Bee Hia, Executive Director, Singapore Hospice Council.

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CNA938 Rewind - End of an era? China’s rich reportedly exiting Singapore

A recent report suggests that Singapore’s reputation as a safe haven for wealthy Chinese is weakening, largely due to more stringent regulations following a S$3 billion money-laundering scandal in 2023. Some practitioners cite stricter regulation in areas like cryptocurrency and overall less regulatory flexibility as reasons why some wealthy Chinese are shifting their interest to places like Hong Kong, the Middle East, or Japan. Hairianto Diman and Elakeyaa Selvaraji dive deeper into this development with Betty Wang, Head of Northeast Asia Research, Oxford Economics.

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CNA938 Rewind - One in three stressed: What does it say about Singapore's workforce

About one in three Singapore workers experienced work-related stress or burnout in the last four years. That’s data from iWorkHealth, a free Manpower Ministry (MOM) online assessment tool introduced in 2021. Is this something we need to be worried about, and should employers need to do more in better understanding their workers’ mental well-being and offer them support? Lance Alexander discusses more with Dr Sean Lee, Principal Consultant and Founder, Global Alliance Consultancy Group (GACG).

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CNA938 Rewind - Innovating Grief Support with Music and Storytelling by The TENG Company and Direct Funeral Services

In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro discovers a new book and music album with a difference – they are “The Colours of Missing You” and “Music for Comfort” respectively. “Music for Comfort” is said to be the world’s first music album utilising monaural beats for grief support in open spaces. The TENG Company’s creative director Dr. Samuel Wong will talk about how the album’s 10 original tracks align with the emotional stages of farewell. Direct Funeral Services’ CEO Darren TK Cheng will explain how “The Colours of Missing You” is a children’s book that guides both young and old through grief stages.  

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CNA938 Rewind - Inside RE:CREATE 2025, a Festival Turning Youth Potential into Real-World Impact

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro finds out where the youth in Singapore can go to take part in a festival that invites them to think about their future and help them reach their aspirations. It’s called RE:CREATE 2025, taking place from 13 Sep to 13 Oct 2025. Ethen Ong, Deputy Executive Director at *SCAPE will talk about key highlights like panel discussions, breakout sessions, a mini exhibition called “Recreate your Path” and the “Supermarket of Dreams” activity. Ching Eng Han, chief producer at MJD-Pro and member of Architects of Life's X-Offenders for Good Community will talk about his multiple roles in this month-long festival.

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CNA938 Rewind - The Wellness Hour - Daily wellness reminders to help us through the day 

Wellness can often feel like a lofty ideal, but for one woman, she wants to remind you that doesn’t need to be. Setting up The Real Room, Sha-En Yeo, Founder of Happiness Scientists, hopes her daily reminders and reflections can be a resource for support, or help you pick up a wellness habit or two. Hui Wong speaks with her to find out more.  

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