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CNA938 Rewind - A Letter to Myself: Rising above abuse and abandonment, Dino Isaac uses his story to help others find hope and strength

As a child, Dino Isaac survived domestic violence, endured homelessness, and grew up without parental support. You may recognise Dino from a recent viral video, in which he shared how the Place of Birth on his birth certificate states: "Gambas Avenue, open space surrounded by bushes". Dino, who is currently working towards becoming a social worker, shares his remarkable journey of resilience, reconciliation, and conviction — that he can give meaning to his past struggles by helping others find strength in their journey. Dino is also writing an autobiography called: "The Jungle Boy: A Singapore Son".

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CNA938 Rewind - Chopin vs AI - Pianist Churen Li & Polish Ambassador Tadeusz Chomicki

In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro finds out about a most unusual performance fronted by Singaporean pianist Churen Li, “Chopin vs AI: Music, Innovation and Interpretation”. Presented as part of PolandSHIOK! 2026, the concert pitches human talent against artificial intelligence. Together with Tadeusz Chomicki - Ambassador of Poland to Singapore, Li will describe the interactive performance and how the audience votes in real-time to distinguish between original works and AI-generated compositions.

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CNA938 Rewind - Keeping Les Mis’ Music in Tip Top Shape with Conductor Adrian Kirk

In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Adrian Kirk, Musical Director of the Les Misérables: The Arena Spectacular World Tour currently staging at the Sands Theatre at Marina Bay Sands. Apart from conducting the orchestra, Kirk will explain how his role involves overseeing the entire musical execution of a production, which includes rehearsing with the cast and musicians, and maintaining the overall flow of this reimagined Cameron Mackintosh classic.

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CNA938 Rewind - Enjoying Ecotourism in Bali @ Nusa Penida

In ‘Destination Anywhere’ on CNA938, Melanie Oliveiro explores ‘ocean gardening’ on Nusa Penida, an unspoilt island located southeast of Bali, Indonesia. Known for its secluded lagoons, hidden coves, pristine beaches, and dramatic cliffs, the island is just a 30-minute boat ride from Bali and is equally recognised for its strong commitment to marine conservation.

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CNA938 Rewind - The Wellness Hour - Oral health and physical well-being 

When we talk about keeping healthy, we often think about what we eat, how active we are, and how well we sleep. But one important part of our health is often overlooked — our oral health. We speak to Dr Holy Koh, Principal Dental Surgeon, NHG Polyclinic and explore how the health of our mouth is closely linked to our overall physical and mental well‑being, and why it matters at every stage of life.   

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CNA938 Rewind - The Wellness Hour – A Nordic Wellness Retreat 

We’re heading to one of Europe’s most remote islands, Hiiumaa, in Estonia where a new Nordic wellness retreat is taking shape. Eha Retreat blends nature, seasonal living and traditional Estonian healing rituals — all guided by a Singapore‑born co‑founder with deep ties to the region. We speak to Sonny Aswani, Co-Founder, Eha Retreat and Amber Gauci-Ward, General Manager, Eha Retreat to find out what wellness looks like when it moves at nature’s pace. 

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