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CNA938 Rewind - A Letter to Myself: From elite bodyguard to swim coach — How Athanasius Pang swam against the tide of adversity

Athanasius Pang began his career as a member of an elite security unit, and was even assigned to Mr Lee Kuan Yew’s personal security detail. After leaving the force, a series of entrepreneurial setbacks took a toll on his first marriage and pushed him to the brink. But the unwavering support of his family — and his recollection of Mr Lee's words — gave him renewed determination to pick up the pieces and start anew. Athanasius shares the moving reason he chose to start Dip Swim Singapore, and how he is using his past professional experience to impart to his young students important life skills such as confidence and resilience.

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CNA938 Rewind - Emergency or not, why do patients head straight to hospitals’ emergency departments?

Emergency departments at three public hospitals in Singapore reported longer waiting times, due to a high number of patients on Wednesday. The news came a day after health authorities said they were monitoring a rise in Covid-19 cases. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman look at the possible reasons patients are more inclined to visit emergency departments at hospitals despite the longer waiting times relative to the GP clinics even in non-emergency situations with Dr Ian Mathews, Senior Consultant, National University Hospital’s Department of Emergency Medicine 

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CNA938 Rewind - Stock take today: Bonds tumble, weaker US dollar, US-China trade relations

On the daily markets analysis on Open For Business, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Heron Lim, Assistant Director and Economist, Moody's Analytics

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CNA938 Rewind - Is the US$96 billion Qatar Airways deal the much-needed lifeline for beleaguered Boeing?

American plane maker Boeing has landed its largest-ever aircraft deal with Qatar Airways. The deal is a rare bright spot for the company who has not posted a profit since 2018. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman find out how much the record US$96 billion will help the beleaguered aerospace with Ellis Taylor, Asia Editor, Cirium

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CNA938 Rewind - A Letter to Myself: How Sabrina Anis' ALS diagnosis helped her experience love more deeply

Sabrina Anis was in university when she was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), a condition that gradually affects a person's physical functions, including the ability to move, speak, eat and breathe. Sabrina, now in her-mid twenties, shares how she continues to find purpose and value in her journey, through the love she has experienced from her family and friends — and the care and concern she chooses to share with others around her. For more information about support resources for individuals with ALS and their families, you can visit www.mnda.org.sg

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CNA938 Rewind - A Letter to Myself: More than rhythm, dancing gave Lavania Rosie resilience and realness

Lavania Rosie says she's an introvert, but watching her dance, you wouldn't believe it. The founder of Dance Embassy has been using the activity to help build communities and empower individuals since 2012. Her own personal journey, since her youngest years, has been defined by dance — and it's seen her through some especially challenging periods in life. Lavania shares the most valuable lessons she's gained from her journey. 

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