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CNA938 Rewind - A Letter to Myself: Surviving serious brain and bodily injury, Takalah Tan finds purpose in being a beacon to others

CNA938 Rewind

A near-fatal road accident left Takalah Tan with severe brain and bodily injuries in the prime of his life. At 24, the former fitness buff and commando officer lost his memory and sense of who he was. But a re-discovered a poem he wrote when he was a teenager came back to save him from despair. Despite his memory deficits and physical challenges, Takalah built a new life for himself, one that has a more profound purpose — to be an inspiration to others going through their own adversities.

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CNA938 Rewind - 10 years on... What's going to improve your SkillsFuture experience?

More SkillsFuture initiatives will be introduced to ease access to training for adult workers, tailor courses to industry needs, and reinforce the lifelong learning culture in Singapore. Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin find out more with Aslam Sardar, CEO, Institute for Human Resource Professionals.

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CNA938 Rewind - Ready to eat? Groceries and meal preps at your fingertip

How can meal-prep or grocery shopping be made more convenient for you? RedMart says they can take away that decision dilemma with their wholesome meals, easy hosting essentials, and fresh ingredients. Cheryl Goh talks to Martin Daney, Senior Vice President, Head of RedMart, Lazada Singapore, for more. 

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CNA938 Rewind - A Letter to Myself: Far'ain Jaafar nurtures children to embrace a world of diversity and shared values

Far'ain Jaafar is an author, educator, and advocate for the wellbeing of children and parents. She's written six children's books, several of which address the value of diversity and inclusivity in Singapore's multicultural society. Much of Far'ains dedication to the healthy development of children stems from her own upbringing and her current role as a parent — of a neurodivergent son, and neurotypical daughter, and a foster daughter. Far'ain shares what this journey has taught her about staying true to her heart and finding the space to centre herself.

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CNA938 Rewind - Celebrating ‘Swedish Midsummer’ with the Ambassador of Sweden to Singapore

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro learns about where Singaporeans can go to celebrate and learn more about Swedish Midsummer (Midsommar,) a summer solstice celebration that’s very much anticipated and enjoyed by the people of Sweden. His Excellency Anders Sjöberg, Ambassador of Sweden to Singapore will talk more about Swedish Midsummer 2025, happening on Saturday 24 May at the Family Zone Lawn, Gardens by the Bay: 3-8 pm. He’ll reveal how this free public event is a day filled with music, dance, and community bonding - bringing together Swedes and Singaporeans alike in a vibrant cultural exchange.

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CNA938 Rewind - Actor Julie Wee on playing the ruthless Lady Macbeth in SRT’s Shakespeare in the Park

In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with actor Julie Wee, now acting as Lady Macbeth in of Singapore Repertory Theatre’s staging of Macbeth in their ‘Shakespeare in the Park’ at Fort Canning. Wee discusses her role as one of William Shakespeare’s most iconic and enigmatic women—a character often remembered for her ambition, her ruthlessness, and descent into madness. Wee will also talk about what it’s like working with the other cast members, the eye-catching stage design and what it’s like doing her 7th Shakespeare in the Park gig.

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