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CNA938 Rewind - Open for Business: Is Malaysia’s new sales tax on non-essentials necessary?

CNA938 Rewind

From July 1st, Malaysia will impose a sales tax rate of 5 per cent or 10 per cent on non-essential and luxury goods, including salmon and imported fruits. The service tax will also be expanded to cover six new categories, including rental and leasing. But what necessitated it and how will it hit consumers both in Malaysia and shopping Singaporeans? Andrea Heng and Susan Ng chat to Cassey Lee, Economist, Senior Fellow and Coordinator for the Regional Economic Studies Programme at ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute to find out more. 

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CNA938 Rewind - Honking and flashing your lights, to do or not to do when driving overseas?

A Singaporean man was arrested in Johor Bahru, following a report of his involvement in a road rage incident there. Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin discuss with Clifford Chow from Asphalt SG what not to do when driving overseas.

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CNA938 Rewind - Two Singaporeans in L.A: How are they coping?

Day 4 of protests over illegal migrants and gang members in Los Angeles - U.S President Donald Trump is sending 700 marines into the city and doubling the number of National Guard to manage things. Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Winnie Puah, Founder of AshburyCo Co and Shabnam Melwani, Founder of Sun Moon Rain - two Singaporeans living in Los Angeles who own their own businesses there.

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CNA938 Rewind - Angola, Rwanda & Sri Lanka

In Destination Anywhere, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Sandra Lim - travel content creator, plant-based F&B consultant and wellness advocate. Lim will recall her unforgettable travels to Angola, Rwanda and Sri Lanka. She’ll describe interacting with tribal folk in Angola, trekking with chimps in Rwanda, and tea picking on the verdant plantations of Sri Lanka. Lim can be found @theveggiemaiden on Instagram.

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CNA938 Rewind - The Wellness Hour - Unlocking the benefits of sound bath

In conjunction with World Wellness Day, the Westin Singapore is holding a sound bath session. Cheryl Goh finds out the benefits of therapy, and how to incorporate wellness into our daily routines with James Walkden, GM, The Westin Singapore, and yoga teacher and sound bath therapist Dawn Sim.

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CNA938 Rewind - Eat, Drink, Singapore - The Winery Tapas Bar @ CHIJMES 

From wine buffets to Spanish tapas and themed nights, The Winery Tapas Bar @ CHIJMES is serving more than just drinks — it’s a full-on vibe. Manager Mikael Chan joins Cheryl Goh to spill the wine and the stories behind the buzz.

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