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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

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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 - 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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CNA938 Rewind - Market Watch (19/10): China's growth boost, Indonesia's stock market jitters #SGToday

In Business, China’s economy beats growth expectations, while Indonesian stocks fall to a six-year low amid concerns over their place in global indexes. Daniel Martin spoke to Khoon Goh, Head of Asia Research at ANZ, about these developments, concerns over AI spending and the latest moves in Asian markets.

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CNA938 Rewind - #TalkBack: NWC has urged wage increases, but can companies follow suit given uneven economic growth?

The National Wages Council has recommended pay increases of 6 to 8 per cent for lower-wage workers, even as growth remains uneven across industries. Daniel Martin spoke to Associate Professor Ong Ee Cheng from the Department of Economics at NUS about whether businesses can afford these increases, and what the recommendations could mean for workers and employers.

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CNA938 Rewind - The Ask: NWC Wage recommendation sensible, but uneven growth means non-performing sectors could be driven out by labour cost concerns. #SGToday

On The Ask on Singapore Today, the National Wages Council has recommended its biggest pay increases for lower-wage workers since 2021, including a minimum $120 increase for those in financially struggling companies. Daniel Martin spoke to Khoon Goh, Head of Asia Research at ANZ, about what the recommendations say about Singapore’s wage outlook and whether businesses can afford them.

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