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CNA938 Rewind - A Letter to Myself: For Rotterdam's former mayor Ahmed Aboutaleb, poetry is a light in darkness

CNA938 Rewind

Ahmed Aboutaleb migrated to the Netherlands when he was a teenager. It was a vastly different world from the poor Moroccan village in which he grew up. In 2009, he was the first immigrant to become mayor of a Dutch city. When he was co-awarded the World Mayor Prize in 2021, his citation described him as having “acted as a father of a very large family… with courage, patience, and humility”. Mr Aboutaleb, who is an outspoken opponent of extremist ideology, shares why he believes so firmly in multiculturalism and how poetry has been a source of solace and strength throughout his life journey — in particular during the most challenging periods of his career in public service. Mr Aboutaleb was in Singapore in late-June 2025 for the International Conference on Cohesive Societies.

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CNA938 Rewind - Read like a President @ Plaza Singapura

In ‘Destination Anywhere’ Melanie Oliveiro finds out where in town Singaporeans can go to experience the Presidential Pop-up Library which spotlights book recommendations from past and present Presidents. Winston Tan, Deputy Director, Planning & Development at the National Library Board will explain how the pop-up library also serves to blend reading, history, and heritage in a first-of-its-kind showcase at Plaza Singapura.

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CNA938 Rewind - In Memory of Leia - Furry Tales & dBX by Daniel Boey, Singapore’s Godfather of Fashion

In ‘Made in SG’ Melanie Oliveiro catches up with Singapore’s Godfather of Fashion, Daniel Boey who has launched a new fashion label Furry Tales inspired by his beloved late dog Leia. Boey will mention where - at CQ @ Clarke Quay - Furry Tales’ pop-up concept store will be, and what the 38-piece collection comprises like T-shirts, scarves, hoodies and tote bags. Boey, who is also celebrating his 60th birthday and 35th year in fashion, will also talk about the launch of dBX - a young fashion design collective providing support and mentorship for up-and-coming Singaporeans in the fashion scene. Joanna Lim, founder of the label MONSTER by MIRL will talk about her designs and being a part of dbX.

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CNA938 Rewind - Why are our teenagers seemingly more violent and aggressive?

A video showing a teenager threatening another boy with a knife has gone viral. Two teenagers have since been charged, and three others are under police investigation. Why are our teenagers seemingly more violent and aggressive? And why are these acts being filmed and shared? Lance Alexander speaks with Lydia Lim, mother of two teenagers, PEAKS Psychologist with Research Communication International, and Chief Psychologist at GetConnected.sg.

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CNA938 Rewind - Soccer7sSeries: Paul Konchesky and Robert Earnshaw

Soccer7sSeries is a 7-a-side tournament at Jalan Besar Stadium featuring top teams in the men’s, women’s, and Masters categories. Lance Alexander speaks with Paul Konchesky from the East London All Stars and Robert Earnshaw of the Forest Reds.  

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CNA938 Rewind - Thailand-Cambodia border conflict: Singaporeans in Phnom Penh

Thailand and Cambodia have exchanged cross-border fire, as their worst fighting in over a decade stretches into a second day. Lance Alexander gets the latest from our correspondent, Saksith Saiyasombut, and two Singaporeans in Phnom Penh — Melissa Seet, Marketing Consultant at SM&M Consultancy, and Andrew Tay, Director of Himawari Hotel Apartments.

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