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CNA938 Rewind - Malaysia’s Booker Prize nominee Tash Aw discusses “The South” – the first in a quartet of novels

CNA938 Rewind

In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Malaysian author Tash Aw, known for international bestsellers like “The Harmony Silk Factory” and the longlisted Booker Prize novel “Five Star Billionaire”. Twenty years after his debut title, Aw will talk about 2025’s “The South” which is a coming-of-age tale of teenager Jay Lim who – with his family – moves south of the Malaysian peninsula to a neglected farm that they have inherited. Aw will talk about the characters and era that propel the story and how “The South” is the first in a quartet of novels.

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CNA938 Rewind - Mind Your Money - Sun Life retirement study

Christopher Albrecht, Chief Executive Officer, Sun Life Singapore  The concept of retirement isn’t what it used to be — and the latest Sun Life insights show just how expectations are shifting, especially among higher‑income Singaporeans facing rising costs and changing priorities. We explore what this all means for retirement readiness in Singapore, and what can individuals do to navigate shifting expectations.

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CNA938 Rewind - IP rider premiums set to fall: What does this mean for policyholders?

New Integrated Shield Plan (IP) riders launching from April 2026 will be significantly cheaper, with insurers offering at least 30% cuts while still helping cover hospital costs under revised MOH rules. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman look at the factors policyholders should consider when deciding to switch and how much savings they could enjoy. For that, they speak with Alex Lee, President, Singapore Actuarial Society.

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CNA938 Rewind - HDB outdoor display spaces for rent: loophole or illegal?

CNA has found HDB shop display areas, meant only for tenants’ use, being advertised for rent online for up to 180 dollars a day. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman examine the legal risks, enforcement gaps, and what this trend reveals about rising demand for micro retail space in Singapore. For that, they speak with Professor Sumit Agarwal, Professor of Finance, Real Estate and Economics at the NUS Business School.

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CNA938 Rewind - MOM Budget 2026: Bigger pay floor for local workers, stronger support for local wages

Starting July 1, Singapore will increase the Local Qualifying Salary (LQS) for full-time local employees from S$1,600 to S$1,800 – affecting firms that hire foreign workers and strengthening support for local wages under Budget 2026. Meanwhile, to help cushion employers from higher wage costs, the Government is also enhancing support schemes such as the Progressive Wage Credit Scheme by increasing co-funding support. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Dinesh Vasu Dash, Minister of State, Ministry of Manpower, to find out more.

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CNA938 Rewind - How Grab’s super-voting share proposal could change investor power

Grab is proposing to double the number of votes attached to its Class B “super-voting” shares – from 45 votes per share to 90 – at an extraordinary general meeting on March 24. If approved, this change could raise CEO Anthony Tan’s voting power to as much as 74.9 per cent, solidifying founder control over the company’s future. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman break down how super-voting shares work, why Grab is pursuing the change, and what it means for public investors’ influence over the company’s governance and strategic direction. For that, they speak with Victor Lai, Principal Consultant, Citadelcorp.

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