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CNA938 Rewind - More HDB owners switching to bank loans as rates hit 3-year low

CNA938 Rewind

With home-loan interest rates dropping to their lowest level in three years, more home owners are refinancing from the HDB concessionary loan to cheaper bank home-loans to lock in savings. Banks are aggressively competing for refinancing business by offering not only lower rate loan packages, but also extras like cash rebates, legal fee subsidies and flexible conversion/repricing options after year one. Hairianto Diman and Syahida Othman find out how much savings home owners get from switching to bank loans and whether this trend will continue into 2026 with David Baey, CEO, Mortgage Master

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CNA938 Rewind - Exploring the Affordable Art Fair 2025

In ‘Destination Anywhere’ Melanie Oliveiro finds out what’s new at Affordable Art Fair Singapore 2025 which returns 13–16 November at the F1 Pit Building. Fair director Alan Koh will discuss how it’s the largest edition since 2019, with a fresh focus on Southeast Asian voices. Alecia Neo, co-founder of Ubah Rumah Residency - an artist studio and research outpost in the Riau Islands - explains how it brings together creatives from the Southeast Asian region. Ubah Rumah artist Florence Cinco from the Philippines will talk about his wood burning workshop.

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CNA938 Rewind - A Dark Family Saga Spanning Sabah & Australia – “Fierceland” by Omar Musa

In ‘Culture Club’ Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Australian Malaysian author Omar Musa about his second novel “Fierceland”. A family saga laced with a dark history, “Fierceland” is about siblings Rozana and Harun who return to Malaysian Borneo for the funeral of their father Yusuf – a renowned palm-oil baron. As they go about inheritance duties, they’ll soon discover their father’s destructive and ruthless past - harming anyone who stood in his way to attaining wealth and power. Omar will discuss how he came up with Fierceland’s plot and the varied story arcs contained therein.  

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CNA938 Rewind - The Wellness Hour - Hair Replacement Solutions for Cancer Warriors

Project HIGH – Hair for Fighting and Project HALO (Hair for Little Ones) is an initiative for cancer survivors and how accessibility to these hair replacement options is an integral part of the recovery process and wellness journey for these warriors. Hui Wong speaks with Johnathan Lin, Director of UEC Hair Studio, and Rochor, one of the beneficiaries to find out more.

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CNA938 Rewind - Eat, Drink, Singapore - The heart behind family-owned eatery Broth Bowl

In the hustle and bustle of Tanjong Pagar, one humble family owned eatery sits on a quiet corner of the district, yet serves a storm with their comfort food of collagen rich broths. Hui Wong speaks to the young chef Ezekiel Wee, chef at Broth Bowl, a family-owned fast casual dining restaurant serving collagen broths on how they hope to serve up rich flavours at an affordable price.

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CNA938 Rewind - Mind Your Money - Can you afford your next pet bill?

Love your pets but dread the vet bill? With the cost of pet care rising, many owners are stressing on how to afford their next pet bill, while ensuring their beloved fur children receive the best care possible. Hui Wong finds out more about simple, preventive steps like routine check-ups and timely vaccinations that could help pet owners save money in the long run with Dr Eddie Tan, Senior Technical and Key Account Manager, Companion Animal at Boehringer Ingelheim Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia.

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