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CNA938 Rewind - A Letter to Myself: "You are enough" — Najip Ali embraces evolution and continues redefining creative boundaries

CNA938 Rewind

Najip Ali is a pillar of Singapore's entertainment industry. In a career spanning over 40 years, he has been an actor, host, singer, rapper, talent show judge, director, and executive producer. On both sides of the camera, Najip has redefined creative boundaries and embraced evolution. And through the expectations, setbacks, and successes, he has found a deeper personal wisdom.

Also in this conversation, the iconic former Asia Bagus co-host shares how his formative experience in Japan shaped his creative sensibilities, and why he's invested so much of his career into finding and developing new talent, such as with his latest programme Berani Lakon! ("Dare to Act!") which airs its grand-final episode on 10 February 2026 at 8:30pm on Suria.

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CNA938 Rewind - #TalkBack: #EVNation – Do you need more chargers or faster ones?

SP Mobility and Huawei have launched Singapore’s fastest public EV charger at Temasek Polytechnic. The ultra-fast, liquid-cooled charger can deliver up to 480 kilowatts, adding around 200 kilometres of range in just five minutes for compatible vehicles. Daniel Martin speaks with Dean Cher, Managing Director of SP Mobility at SP Group.

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CNA938 Rewind - Puppy smuggling: toy poodles, big profits, and hidden risks

A Singaporean man has been fined $15,000 under the Animals and Birds Act for conspiring to import a toy poodle from Malaysia and keeping a dog for sale without a licence. Daniel Martin speaks with Natalie Chan, Deputy Executive Director of the SPCA.

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CNA938 Rewind - Discover the 200-Year History of the Republic of Singapore Yacht Club

In ‘Made in SG’ Melanie Oliveiro discovers the history of the Republic of Singapore Yacht Club (RSYC), which is celebrating its Bicentennial in 2026. Commodore Balakrishnan B. who has provided more than two decades of leadership and service to the Club, will provide highlights of RSYC’s two centuries of maritime heritage – including receiving patrons from the British Royal Family. He’ll also tell stories of how members volunteered in defence forces during the Japanese Occupation. Fellow RSYC member and architect Edward Wong will describe how he designed the current clubhouse and marina.

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CNA938 Rewind - Disciplining Rogue EVs - Artist Lawrence Lek’s NOX Exhibition at ArtScience Museum

In ‘Destination Anywhere’ Melanie Oliveiro finds out where - in ArtScience Museum - visitors can go to discover a world where machines dream. They can do so by visiting ‘NOX: Confessions of A Machine’ - an exhibition by Lawrence Lek, one of the world’s leading artists working at the intersection of science and technology. Lek talks about how visitors can delve into the consciousness of machines by testing and rehabilitating a fleet of disobedient and non-compliant autonomous vehicles. Lek will also talk about why he created characters like Enigma 76, a self-driving car, and the caregiving robot Guanyin.

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CNA938 Rewind - Trotting into the New Year with Funan’s "HOBBYHORSE: Rhythm and Forms of Play"

In ‘Made in SG’ Melanie Oliveiro profiles the artists behind “Creative Intersections 2026: HOBBYHORSE – Rhythm and Forms of Play” - Funan mall’s signature public art. Curated by Vertical Submarine’s Justin Loke, this year’s exhibition transforms Funan into a playful, carnivalesque arena where art intersects with lifestyle - featuring creative projects by 24 local artists and 15 retail brand collaborations located in the mall. Visual artist Jesvin Yeo describes her Hydro Flask collaboration, and multidisciplinary digital artist Gavin Lee will talk about how he designed a kinetic wall installation.

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