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CNA938 Rewind - Poems That Pack a Punch - Joshua Ip and His Award-Winning Volume of Work

In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with poet, writer and literary organiser Joshua Ip who wrote the Singapore Book Award-winning collection of poetry, “Ownself Say Ownself”. Containing 88 new and selected pieces, “Ownself Say Ownself” features works from past collections as well as new translations, performance pieces and formal experiments. Ip – who is now Executive Director of literary nonprofit SingLit Station – will also discuss the people and scenarios that have influenced his craft.

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CNA938 Rewind - Ditch the inkpads? The rise of facial recognition at checkpoints #SGToday

Singapore will roll out facial recognition clearance for motorcyclists at Woodlands Checkpoint from end-March, with Tuas to follow - but could your face be your new thumbprint? Daniel Martin finds out more from Professor Alex Kot, Emeritus Professor, NTU.

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CNA938 Rewind - SG’s Genesis Architects - Rebuilding Lives & Restoring Hope in War Torn Countries

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks to Rudy Taslim and Lam Bao Yan, co-founders of Genesis Architects an international and multi-disciplinary architectural practice. The couple will describe their journeys to Ukraine - with the sole intention of rebuilding homes, shelters and rehabilitation centres, as well as providing food and even psychological support for war victims young and old. They’ll also talk about other missions they carry out in Rwanda, Mozambique, Borneo, Democratic Republic of The Congo and the Amazon Rainforest.

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CNA938 Rewind - Everything, Everywhere & All At Once with “Constellations” by The Winter Players

In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro spotlights a popular Broadway production staged by local theatre company The Winter Players. Written by British playwright Nick Payne, “Constellations” is a race through the multiverse capturing a romance between an unlikely couple. Parallel universes play out in kaleidoscopic moments where every pause, word, or decision made shifts the course of their lives. Marwyn Ho, Artistic Director of The Winter Players explains why “Constellations” will appeal to theatregoers of all generations, and how he too is starring in it as protagonist Roland. Juliana Kassim Chan, a theatre and film actor, will talk about her role as Marianne.

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CNA938 Rewind - HAN@Punggol Open House

In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro finds out how Singaporeans can discover Punggol’s unique culture and history, thanks to HAN@Punggol Open House. It’s a two-week community festival highlighting Punggol’s shared histories through community-driven projects and site-specific artworks across Waterway Point and its surrounding waterfront spaces. Kristen Oliveiro, project lead OH! Open House, will highlight features like art exhibitions, immersive audio trails and hands-on workshops, while Khoiriyah Zainal from community partner Allkin Singapore will describe how they’re helping to initiate social change through art.

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CNA938 Rewind - Eat, Drink, Singapore - Les Canons, the CBD's latest Parisian bistro

A Parisian bistro in the heart of the city, Les Canons is the newest spot in the CBD for buzzy lunches and after-work apéros. Designed for all‑day dining, the new Les Canons serves up familiar French comfort dishes in a relaxed, neighbourhood bistro-style setting — without the fuss. Cheryl Goh speaks to Beppe De Vito, ilLido Group Founder, who manages Les Canons about how French cuisine is made more accessible and what makes Les Canons worth stopping by for. 

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