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CNA938 Rewind - A Letter to Myself: Threading purpose with vision, Meiko Tailor's Adele Chung takes family business forward

CNA938 Rewind

Adele Chung stepped away from a successful corporate career to join her father's business — Meiko Tailor, which he founded in 1977. Mr Chung Chi Kwong's uncompromising eye for detail and quality led it to become a respected name for bespoke clothing. Although the prospect of continuing her father's legacy was initially daunting, Adele shares how her sense of purpose prevailed and continues to fuel her vision for the family business — which includes the opening of a second shop at Boat Quay and launch of a new sustainability-focussed sub-brand, Uncommon Hem.

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CNA938 Rewind - Shooting water guns to deter monkeys; efficacy?

Water guns that shoot gel beads are one of the newer tools the National Parks Board has started using to keep monkeys away from residential areas. How do water gel guns work, and is there a better way to manage macaques? Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Kalaivanan Balakrishnan, Chief Executive of the Animal Concerns Research and Education Society.

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CNA938 Rewind - Rediscovering the works of SG filmmaker Tzang Merwyn Tong

In ‘Destination Anywhere’ Melanie Oliveiro finds out where Singaporeans and Singapore residents can go to discuss and view the works of underground local filmmaker Tzang Merwyn Tong. Tong will talk about two public events that will examine his early works as an underground filmmaker as well as his contributions to early Singapore cinema. Held at two different places, Tong will highlight his talk “e’Tzaintes before Faeryville: Insight on 90s Guerilla Filmmaking in Singapore” and the double bill screening of his films e’Tzaintes and Faeryville.

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CNA938 Rewind - Building empathy in our kids using theatre & books

In ‘Made in SG’ Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Rachel Nadia Goh founder of Kin Collective, a social impact group creating children’s books and theatrical experiences. Goh will talk about Kin Collective’s mission: helping children nurture empathy from a young age, and hopefully raising a generation of thoughtful changemakers. She’ll also discuss the theatrical adaptation of the book, “Sara, Hana and Their Three Wishes,” and how the play brings to life the voices of children from conflict zones,  and invites families and educators to reflect on the role of empathy in today’s divided times.

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CNA938 Rewind - The Wellness Hour - Navigating grief after losing a child

Eight months after a student’s tragic death on a school trip, her parents are still searching for answers, and learning to live with a grief that doesn’t fade. Hui Wong speaks with Adrian Lim, a family counselling psychologist, about how parents cope with the loss of a child, the emotional toll it takes, and what true support looks like in the long, quiet aftermath.

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CNA938 Rewind - Eat, Drink, Singapore - A new Southeast Asian Cuisine chapter for Ce La Vi 

The iconic rooftop restaurant Ce La Vi celebrates its 15th year with a revamped space, menu and meaning to “elevating the Southeast Asian Soul”. What new flavours and dining experiences are in store for diners? Hui Wong speaks with Harry Apostolides, CEO and Co-Founder of Ce La Vi to find out more.

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