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CNA938 Rewind - A Letter to Myself: How leaving school at 17 and "cleaning longkangs" taught Shaik Nifael Nazeemuddin about entrepreneurship and life

Shaik Nifael Nazeemuddin was one of the Singaporeans featured in Prime Minister's Lawrence Wong's 2026 National Day Rally as a personification of the the "Singapore spirit" of grit and resilience. Shaik is the founder of Jetterz Incz, a waste management company that has been listed among the top 100 fastest-growing companies in Singapore. Shaik left school at 17, endured the tough work of cleaning drains, and founded his Jetters Incz in 2015, which he has grown into a multi-million dollar company. Shaik, who's now in his thirties, reflects on his journey and shares what he'd say in his letter to his younger self.

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CNA938 Rewind - Heart Safe Mark: Are Singapore workplaces ready for cardiac emergencies?

A cardiac arrest can strike without warning, but would your colleagues know what to do? As the Singapore Heart Foundation rolls out its Heart Safe Mark accreditation, Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng discuss why workplace emergency preparedness matters, the importance of CPR and AED training, and whether Singapore should make life-saving skills compulsory for employees with Geoffrey Ong, Chief Executive Officer, Singapore Heart Foundation

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CNA938 Rewind - Singapore haze and mental health: How to cope with prolonged poor air quality

As Singapore continues to experience unhealthy air quality, the effects may extend beyond health problems. Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng examine the potential impact of prolonged haze on stress, anxiety, sleep and emotional well-being, and what Singaporeans can do to maintain their mental health while staying safe with Dr Timothy Singham, Clinical Psychologist

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CNA938 Rewind - Stock take today: AI investment boom faces mounting market risks.

On today's (20 Oct) markets analysis on Open For Business, Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng speak with Francis Tan, Chief Strategist, Asia, Indosuez Wealth Management

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CNA938 Rewind - Singapore wants lower-wage workers to earn more. Will employers deliver?

The National Wages Council is recommending pay increases of 6 to 8 per cent for lower-wage workers, but previous guidelines have seen limited take-up. Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng examine whether businesses can afford the latest recommendations, why wage growth remains uneven and what it will take to ensure workers actually benefit with Kuah Boon Wee, President, Singapore National Employers Federation

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CNA938 Rewind - Relationship between Asia and the Middle East will grow further into the future ~ says analyst #SGToday

On Global Watch, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s visit to Qatar comes amid continued instability in the Middle East. Daniel Martin spoke to Francesco Mancini, Vice Dean for Executive Education and Associate Professor in Practice at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, NUS, about the importance of Singapore’s ties with the region and how the relationship between Asia and the Middle East could evolve.

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