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CNA938 Rewind - A Letter to Myself: From campus to cockpit — How Captain Benson Woon made a mid-career decision to pursue his childhood dream

CNA938 Rewind

For seven years, Benson Woon taught students as a lecturer. While he enjoyed the job, teaching was his second love. Since he was a child, he knew he wanted to become a commercial pilot — but had to take a detour. Then at 29, he seized the opportunity to try again — and made it. Since 2013, Captain Benson Woon, who's now a pilot-instructor with Scoot, has been living his dream in the skies. He reflects on his journey and shares what he'd write in his letter to his younger self — and offers some insights for individuals who may want to explore taking a similar career flightpath.

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CNA938 Rewind - U.S-Iran roadmap: Talking about talking #SGToday

The U.S and Iran have concluded their first round of high-level talks in Switzerland, agreeing to a 60-day roadmap towards a final deal. Daniel Martin discusses the way forward with Francesco Mancini, Vice Dean (Executive Education) & Associate Professor in Practice, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, NUS.

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CNA938 Rewind - Keir Starmer resigns: What's next for Britain? #SGToday

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation after just two years in office, following mounting pressure from within his own Labour Party. Daniel Martin discusses the implications of the move with Francesco Mancini, Vice Dean (Executive Education) & Associate Professor in Practice, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, NUS.

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CNA938 Rewind - Of Weddings & Totalitarian States: Pangdemonium’s “A Mirror” Takes to the Stage

In ‘Made in SG’ Melanie Oliveiro talks to the creatives involved in ‘A Mirror’ the new Pangdemonium theatre production. This suspenseful thriller is set in a totalitarian state, where a wedding celebration - hiding a dangerous secret - quickly takes an unexpected turn. Director Tracie Pang talks about Pangdemonium’s treatment of this play by British playwright Sam Holcroft. Zachary Pang will discuss his role as The Groom and Ghafir Akbar will break down his role as The Registrar.

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CNA938 Rewind - Cheese & Souks - The Foodie Travels of Chef Imran

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Singaporean cheese and pasta expert Chef Muhammad Imran and where his foodie travels have taken him. He’ll recall visiting Kuwait’s Souq Al-Mubarakiya, an open-air market which has been around for more than a century. In Cambodia, he’ll describe volunteering at rural village kitchens. Chef Imran – who’s also a consultant for the USA Cheese Guild in Southeast Asia – will then describe visits to American cheese-making plants and cheese-making workshops.

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CNA938 Rewind - Family Fun for All - The Theatre Practice’s 3rd Berries Chinese Theatre Festival

In ‘Culture Club’ Melanie Oliveiro profiles the 2026 ‘Berries Chinese Theatre Festival: Family Edition’, produced and staged by bilingual theatre institution The Theatre Practice. Its artistic director Kuo Jian Hong will provide highlights of the festival - a lively mix of Mandarin theatre, music, storytelling, and interactive experiences designed for the whole family. Ang Xiao Ting, director of ‘Here Comes the Breakfast Kakis: Imagine Our Songs!’ will describe the mini jukebox musical and how she’s also performing in it.

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