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CNA938 Rewind - MOH’s addendum: Enhancing support for seniors as population ages

CNA938 Rewind

The Health Ministry’s (MOH) addendum commit­s to keeping healthcare high-quality, accessible and affordable as Singapore faces pressures from an ageing population, rising chronic disease burdens, and faster medical innovation. Capacity will be expanded significantly by 2030: more hospital beds, new polyclinics, added nursing home and elder-care facilities, and stronger support structures for seniors who wish to age in place. Andrea Heng and Elakeyaa Selvaraji delve deeper into the addendum with Professor Su Aw, Assistant Professor, Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health at NUS.

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CNA938 Rewind - The Wellness Hour - Prioritising comfort with ALT Athletica 

Struggle with finding the right clothes that you can wear to work, the gym and even a night out? Hui Wong speaks to Ng Kai Lin, founder of ALT Athletica, who hopes to prioritise comfort and help you look good no matter the function.

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CNA938 Rewind - Eat, Drink, Singapore - Food from the heart at IM JAI by Pun Im

Love Thai food?  More than just another Thai restaurant, “Im Jai” means a full heart, where the service from the heart also translates to giving back to causes that Chef Vincent Pang believes in. Hui Wong speaks with him to find out more. 

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CNA938 Rewind - Are Agoda’s alleged severance clauses legal and enforceable?

The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) is looking into provisions in severance agreements offered to retrenched Agoda employees, following reports that these contracts discouraged staff from approaching government bodies. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Walter Silvester, Managing Director at Silvester Legal LLC to find out if these clauses are legally binding and enforceable.

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CNA938 Rewind - TikTok lives: US, China in deal for app to keep operating in US

The US and China have struck a framework deal over TikTok’s American operations, aiming to shift majority ownership to a US-led consortium including Oracle and Silver Lake. ByteDance will retain a minority stake, while the key sticking point – the app’s algorithm – will remain licensed from China rather than transferred outright. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman look at the hurdles that lie ahead with Pushan Dutt, Professor of Economics and Political Science at INSEAD.

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CNA938 Rewind - #TalkBack: A scientific reason why pickleball sounds may be annoying residents

Pickleball has taken Singapore by storm, but its rise has also sparked noise complaints. Town councils have responded by shortening court hours, putting up reminders, and even switching off lights to curb late-night play. Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Prof Gan Woon-Seng from NTU’s School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, and pickleball enthusiast Jaime Teo.

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