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CNA938 Rewind - Keeping it real with ALYPH, Singaporean R&B singer-songwriter, composer, music producer and rapper

In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with ALYPH, a popular and very much in-demand Singaporean singer-songwriter, composer, music producer and rapper. ALYPH will talk about his 12-track debut album ‘The Storm’ and will take listeners through the themes addressed in some of the tracks like toxic situations, first love, and friendship. A resident artist under Universal Music Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia, as well as Def Jam Recordings South East Asia ALYPH will also talk about what it’s like producing for other artistes vis-à-vis himself.

Discover more Singaporean music and musicians at Hear65.com an initiative by the National Arts Council, produced by independent music media company Bandwagon.

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CNA938 Rewind - Mind Your Money - From Girl Boss to Girl Moss: Micro-retirements in Gen Z workers

“Micro-Retirements” have become popular with young Gen Z workers, who putting a pause on their careers to pursue personal growth and interests. But what kind of implications does it have on the career trajectory, and how are employers responding? Cheryl Goh speaks with Rohan Sylvester, Talent Strategy Advisor at Indeed on the trend, and how it could impact the future of work.

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CNA938 Rewind - Civic District Children’s Season 2025 – An Arts Adventure for Families this June Holiday

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro finds out where Singaporean children and their parents can go to enjoy free and ticketed programmes at the heart of the Civic District during the June school holidays. Michelle Choy from Arts House Limited will talk about the Civic District Children’s Season 2025 and its Little Explorer's Trail which is a self-guided journey of arts discovery across five iconic venues.

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CNA938 Rewind - From Berklee to SG: Ahikaa Arora’s Journey Through Song and Self

In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Ahikaa Arora, a 25-year-old Singapore-based singer-songwriter and Berklee College of Music scholarship alumna. Arora describes how she blends storytelling with intimate soundscapes – fusing pop, South Asian melodies and alternative music. She’ll explain how her song themes include self-discovery, the human experience, and love – highlighting tracks like Providence, Sea Salt Amber, and Masquerade. Arora will also talk about her other job as a voice teacher.

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CNA938 Rewind - Plastic Upcycling with Semula a Made in SG recycling startup

In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with the co-founders of Semula, a recycling startup and registered social enterprise. Tay Sok Leng and Jeryl Yep will talk about how they reimagine plastic - from waste pieces converted into refreshed material that can be reintroduced into the marketplace as chairs, tables, coasters and trophies.

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CNA938 Rewind - Will more demerit points curb speeding-related accidents?

Motorists caught speeding will face heavier penalties from 1 January 2026 that include more demerit points and higher composition sums. Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin find out more from Professor Raymond Ong, Transport Analyst and Deputy Head (Research), Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, NUS.

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