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CNA938 Rewind

CNA938 Rewind - A Letter to Myself: Yi Lian Ng-Groves on being a stepmother and finding love in different ways

CNA938 Rewind - A Letter to Myself: Yi Lian Ng-Groves on being a stepmother and finding love in different ways
13 Mar 2025 11:10AM
35 mins

Yi Lian Ng-Groves first met her future husband's two children when they were one and four years of age. Five years later, she would become their stepmother when she married their father, who is American. While she's comfortable being "Aunty Yi Lian" to her stepchildren, they've also had to contend with navigating some social norms and expectations. Yi Lian shares how her relationship with her stepchildren, who are now teenagers, has evolved and the insights on love and identity she's gained through this journey.

CNA938 Rewind - TalkBack: Is it safe to leave your bags in the overhead compartment?

In-flight thefts have been on the rise on some commercial flights. With distractions like meals, entertainment, and sleep, it’s easy for valuables to be stolen without notice. Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak to Noriko Takasaki, security director of assistance for Asia at International SOS.

20/03/2025 16 mins

CNA938 Rewind - First single room shared facilities project

About 400 low-income singles have moved into a hostel-like arrangement, under the Single Room Shared Facilities Scheme. The move provides more options for vulnerable individuals who prefer privacy, as they work towards regaining stability and self-reliance. Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak to Professor Sing Tien Foo, Provost’s Chair Professor, Department of Real Estate, NUS Business School.

20/03/2025 17 mins

CNA938 Rewind - Pod living in the heart of the Singapore River

In ‘Destination Anywhere’ Melanie Oliveiro finds out what it's like to live in a pod or capsule hotel room while staycationing in Singapore. She’ll speak with the co-founders of CUBE Social @ Boat Quay, a new capsule hotel in a restored heritage shophouse along the Singapore River.  CEO Mohd K Rafin and founder/COO Sonia Anya Tay will talk about the insides and interior of the various capsule hotel rooms and what it’s like to sleep and spend time in one. They’ll also talk about CUBE Social @ Boat Quay’s women-only section, various shared spaces and the hotel’s private soundproof booth. 

 

20/03/2025 18 mins

CNA938 Rewind - Irene Ang’s tips for decluttering and effective, efficient home cleaning

In ‘Culture Club’ Melanie Oliveiro discovers the culture and practices of modern household care with entrepreneur and celebrity Irene Ang and James Lim, Asia-Pacific Chief Executive Officer at Helpling, a home services company. Ang will share with listeners the most effective methods of home cleaning which include hotel-standard bed making, a 50-point cleaning checklist, and a minimalist style of tidying for people with tight schedules. Lim will highlight key caregiving methods for those living in multi-generational households.

20/03/2025 29 mins

CNA938 Rewind - Explore the world more purposefully with Alchemist Travel

In ‘Made in SG’ Melanie Oliveiro speaks with the three co-founders of Alchemist Travel, a luxury travel agency created and based in Singapore. Lauren Raps, Steph Wetherell and Jo Hendry-Prior will talk about the agency’s beginnings and why it was named after a bestselling novel. They’ll explain why Alchemist Travel encourages clients to think about issues like sustainability and having a positive impact on their surroundings while exploring. The co-founders will also highlight 2025 travel trends;  the best places to travel for food; and advice on how to travel for occasions – be they milestone birthdays, anniversaries and even relationship breakups.

20/03/2025 30 mins