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CNA938 Rewind - From habit to handcuffs: the real cost of vaping in Singapore

CNA938 Rewind

Two vape-related cases recently made headlines – one man jailed for eight weeks, eight times the original sentence after a court-ordered review, and a woman became the first to be jailed for skipping mandatory rehab after being caught with a Kpod. What does this harsher approach signal for future cases? Daniel Martin speaks with Jennifer Chih, Senior Partner of Nair, Jen & Tan LLC.

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CNA938 Rewind - US Author Ken Liu Discusses AI and More in His Sci-Fi Novel "All That We See or Seem"

In ‘Culture Club’ Melanie Oliveiro speaks with American speculative fiction author Ken Liu who talks about his latest novel "All That We See or Seem". Liu – who was in town for the annual Singapore Writers Festival 2025 – will discuss the themes brought up in his novel: from living in a deeply tech-enabled future to artificial intelligence as a tool not a threat. Liu will also talk more about the characters in “All That We See or Seem” like Julia Z, the brilliant former “orphan hacker”; and Elli, an acclaimed “dream artist”.

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CNA938 Rewind - Building the Jett Barbecue Brand by Chua Jett Yong

In “Made in SG” Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Chua Jett Yong founder of the homegrown smoked meats business, Jett Barbecue. Chua explains why the idea for running a Texas-styled barbecue mini empire came about and how it went from a home-based online business to an islandwide caterer – delivering perfectly smoked USDA prime rib dishes to homes and feeding hungry customers at popular events like Sentosa GrillFest. Chua – whose wife is also an entrepreneur – talks about custom-building several 800-gallon offset smokers imported from the USA and why he even imports the logs - specially dried post-oak logs, to be precise - from Texas.

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CNA938 Rewind - The Wellness Hour - The Jolt You Didn't See Coming: Navigating Invisible Caffeine 

While most of us rely on a morning brew to start the day, we may be consuming far more "invisible caffeine" than we realise. From the surprising potency of matcha to the hidden stimulants in sodas and energy drinks, the gap between social norms and health benchmarks is widening. Hui Wong speaks with Annabelle Johnson, a dietitian and nutritionist specialising in preventative nutrition, on how to decode our daily intake and build a healthier relationship with caffeine. 

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CNA938 Rewind - Eat, Drink, Singapore - Shanghai’s Popular FËI ZAP MÂI LÄAN arrives in Singapore

What would make bowls of rice noodle soup queue-worthy? When you have Cantonese-styled broths that are simmered for over 12 hours – its collagen richness will speak for itself. Hui Wong finds out where you can find this latest brand of eatery – the 85th outlet but first overseas outpost here in Singapore with Charmaine Tay, Brand Lead at Fei Zap Mai Laan noodles.

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CNA938 Rewind - A Letter to Myself: Everyone "wants to feel seen" at some point — why Jeff Lai sketches strangers' portraits

Jeff Lai — also known as "playingwithpencil" to his 105-thousand followers on Instagram — believes his act of presenting strangers with sketched portraits he's done of them, gives them something much more than a moment of surprise and delight. It validates them and helps them "feel seen" — an experience he, too, has sought through his journey. Jeff shares how he developed his artistic skills, gained the confidence to engage strangers, and why many of these heartwarming encounters have helped him "believe in humanity".

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