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CNA938 Rewind - Mind Your Money - HomeMatch Renovation journey 

CNA938 Rewind

According to the Consumers Association of Singapore (CASE), consumers lost SGD 1.93m last year after making advance payments for services that were never delivered. Out of the 962 complaints CASE received against renovation contractors, 97% were against non-CASE Trust-accredited contractors. Hui Wong speaks with HomeMatch co-founder Mervin Foo on how platforms like HomeMatch that could save some sleep when you embark on your renovation journey.

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CNA938 Rewind - Plastic Upcycling with Semula a Made in SG recycling startup

In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with the co-founders of Semula, a recycling startup and registered social enterprise. Tay Sok Leng and Jeryl Yep will talk about how they reimagine plastic - from waste pieces converted into refreshed material that can be reintroduced into the marketplace as chairs, tables, coasters and trophies.

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CNA938 Rewind - Will more demerit points curb speeding-related accidents?

Motorists caught speeding will face heavier penalties from 1 January 2026 that include more demerit points and higher composition sums. Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin find out more from Professor Raymond Ong, Transport Analyst and Deputy Head (Research), Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, NUS.

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CNA938 Rewind - Will we see more million dollar flats as the MOP period for many new estates approaches?

Singaporeans could expect a moderation of resale flat prices, when more new flats meet their minimum occupation period starting next year. Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak more with Nicholas Mak, Chief Research Officer, Mogul.sg.

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CNA938 Rewind - Why is it tough to stop cases of animal smuggling at Singapore borders?

Authorities are detecting more cases of animal smuggling at Singapore's borders. They saw a 20 per cent increase in 2024 compared to the previous year. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman look at why it is tough to crack down on these cases with Assoc. Prof. Adrian Loo, Deputy Director, Centre for Nature-based Climate Solutions at NUS.

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CNA938 Rewind - Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi resigns from Malaysia’s Cabinet

Malaysia's Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli as well as Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad have resigned from the Cabinet after losses in Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) leadership polls. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman look at the impact of their resignations on the government and party, with Adib Zalkapli, Managing Director of Viewfinder Global Affairs.

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