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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

CNA938 Rewind

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 - A Letter to Myself: "Your idea of legacy will change drastically" — Linda Ong and Johnson Loo, co-founders of childhood brain cancer non-profit DIPG Alliance

Linda Ong and Johnson Loo lost their daughter, Natasha, to a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer called diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG). While they did everything they could to advance her treatment, Natasha passed away in August 2025, at the age of seven. The couple, together with two other sets of parents who also lost daughters to the same disease, came together to co-found the DIPG Alliance in 2026, which seeks to advance research and make treatment of childhood brain cancers more accessible in Singapore — and honour the memories of their daughters. Linda and Johnson reflect on their journey and share the most important lessons they gained on their journey as a family.

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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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