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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 - Mosques parcel deliveries: when acts defy our values

A 61-year-old man has been charged with sending pork to a mosque in Serangoon. Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Associate Professor Eugene Tan from the SMU School of Law on why social cohesion matters and the need for firm action.

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CNA938 Rewind - #TalkBack: Changing addresses to get into a school - the lengths parents will go

A woman lied about her address to secure priority admission for her daughter at a nearby primary school in 2023. She didn’t live at the flat she used, and when she later tried to change the address, suspicions led the school to uncover the truth. This isn’t the first case of parents bending the rules to get their children into well-known schools. Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Family Life Education Specialist, Esther Foong-Tan, to discuss just how far parents are prepared to go for their child.

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CNA938 Rewind - Uncovering Prague’s Timeless Allure

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, show producer, Vaisali Prabhakaran, speaks with Rachel Alexa Wong, a travel content creator, about her recent trip to Prague, the storybook capital of the Czech Republic. Rachel walks us through must-see sights like the Astronomical Clock, Charles Bridge, and Prague Castle, while also highlighting lesser-known gems such as the stunning Clementinum library and the rotating Kafka head sculpture. From Easter market delights to café culture favourites, she shares tips, stories, and reasons why Prague deserves a spot on every traveller’s list.

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CNA938 Rewind - “Troubadour” – Showcasing 3 x Generations of Singapore Musicians

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro finds out where fans can go to watch three respected local musicians and performers - representing different generations of Singapore music. They can do so by getting tickets to watch Bennett Bay, Leslie Low, and Lim Kiang in a special one-night-only acoustic showcase called “Troubadour”. Organiser Christopher Rodrigo will talk about what music fans will be treated to like Bay’s ambient instrumentals and Kiang’s psychedelic tunes which come from his time with The Straydogs, a pioneering Singaporean blues-rock band. Indie music icon Leslie Low will tease his setlist and comment on how Singapore’s local music scene has evolved over the decades. 

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CNA938 Rewind - Hello to Five: Meet the Musicians Behind the One-Night-Only Celebration

In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with some of the musicians and performers who’ll be involved in the one-night gig, “Hello to Five: Michelle SgP and Friends”. Billed as an intimate evening of music and celebration performed by Gen Xers, and taking place at the Arts House, “Hello to Five” includes performances by organiser, Michelle SgP, jazz-blues-pop singer/songwriter/musician as well as Daniel Sassoon, Cheryl Ann Spencer and acclaimed vocal percussionist, Kaichiro Kitamura, from Japan. Host/singer/composer Rob Collins, bassist Ignatius Bong and saxophonist Benson Kong will talk about their sets and what else the audience can expect from their high-energy show.

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