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CNA938 Rewind - It’s Time for Sayang Sayang - Peranakan Folk Songs and Rhymes, the Book

In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro profiles the Landmark Books title “Peranakan Folk Songs and Rhymes” by Matthew Lloyd Tan. It’s a book of Baba and Nonya gems featuring cherished lullabies, nursery rhymes and folk songs passed down through generations. Alvin Oon from Peranakan Sayang will talk about the new songs he composed and performs.

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CNA938 Rewind - Stock take today: US debt hits record, Bond buybacks

On today's (20 August) markets analysis on Open For Business, Hairianto Diman and Justine Moss speak with Homin Lee, Senior Macro Strategist, Lombard Odier.

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CNA938 Rewind - Meta trial: When does social media become addictive by design?

Meta is facing a landmark trial over allegations that Facebook and Instagram were deliberately designed to keep young users hooked. Hairianto Diman and Justine Moss examine where the line lies between creating an engaging product and engineering addiction, what responsibility platforms should bear for users' mental health, and what this case could mean for the future of social media. For that, they speak with Vincent Joralemon, Director, Life Sciences Law & Policy Center, Berkeley Law.

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CNA938 Rewind - A Letter to Myself: "Don't let the pain decide who you become" — how art and her father's memory help Fariesha Lam overcome drug abuse

Fariesha Lam began sniffing glue at the age of nine and eventually progressed to methamphetamine in her teens. During her fourth incarceration, Fariesha discovered art, which opened new worlds of possibility and hope for her. Today, Fariesha is an artist and is enrolled in the diploma in fine arts programme at LaSalle College of the Arts. She uses her creative talent to aid others along in their journey of rehabilitation. Fariesha's artwork was showcased at the Yellow Ribbon Community Art Festival 2026.

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CNA938 Rewind - A Letter to Myself: "You are good enough" — Jonathan Pang's journey from prison to law school — and a thriving aquarium business

Jonathan Pang was arrested for drug offences at 21 and served five years behind bars. Jonathan shares how he found the drive to ace his A Level exams in prison, and what motivated him to enrol in law school after his release. Jonathan, who's now 30, is in the midst of completing his law undergraduate degree at the Singapore University of Social Sciences (as of Aug 2026) — while running a thriving fish and aquarium business.

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