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CNA938 Rewind - Private insurance, healthcare "in a knot". What got them tied up?

CNA938 Rewind

Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said private health insurers and private hospitals have got themselves tied up in a “knot”. He said this in response to Great Eastern’s recent suspension of pre-authorisation certificates for admission to two private hospitals. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman chat with Alex Lee, President of Singapore Actuarial Society, about how the private insurance space has changed over time, and the way forward for private insurers and healthcare institutions.

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CNA938 Rewind - Tanjong Katong sinkhole: One Amber resident speaks

Five days have passed since a sinkhole formed on part of Tanjong Katong Road South. One Amber, a condominium next to the sinkhole, is appointing independent engineers to assess its grounds, as authorities complete backfilling and begin further checks in the area. Daniel Martin and Justine Moss speak with Nicole Lam, Senior Journalist, CNA TODAY, and a One Amber resident.

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CNA938 Rewind - SG60 Fun! Eat, Play, Unite! at Suntec City’s Giant Playground of Food & Memories    

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro finds out where – in Suntec City – Singaporeans can experience the “Eat, Play, Unite! Food Playground Challenge” running from 28 July to 10 August. Chiew Han Joo, Deputy Director - Marketing and Communications at ESR Real Estate Services Management will describe how the event space will come alive with six larger-than-life hawker-inspired zones celebrating iconic local dishes: from The Crabby Swing to Prata Shot - where visitors can win prizes. Chiew will also talk about how kids can slide down the Singapore Dragon Slide, inspired by the iconic Toa Payoh Dragon Playground, and enjoy the Chendol Ball Pit. Chiew will also discuss free ice cream giveaways, Singaporean-themed trivia games and live performances.

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CNA938 Rewind - LKY's Clean & Green General Lee Ek Tieng

In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with the authors of the book, “Lee Ek Tieng – The Green General of Lee Kuan Yew”. Pearl Lee and Samantha Boh will discuss how the book offers a rare look into the life and contributions of pioneer civil servant Lee Ek Tieng, widely credited for the significant transformation of Singapore’s environment and water resources. They’ll talk about how Lee came up with case tracing to fight against mosquito-borne diseases, long before Covid-19's contact tracing, and how he and his team managed to transform Singapore's environment during the earlier days of independence.

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CNA938 Rewind - The Wellness Hour - Upgrading your activewear quality 

As the days get hotter it can be difficult for us to stay comfortable. But new technology is cooling down the fashion industry with new fabrics designed to combat the heat. Hui Wong chats with Emily Huang, Chief Operating Officer of iROO International Pte Ltd and Sufian Ismail, a Rehab and Reconditioning Specialist at Active Hive about how our clothes can keep us cool.   

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CNA938 Rewind - Eat, Drink, Singapore - “Memories of Shanghai” at Goodwood Park Hotel’s Min Jiang 

Goodwood Park Hotel celebrates its 125th anniversary with a limited-time ala carte menu titled “Memories of Shanghai” at its Chinese restaurant, Min Jiang. Hui Wong finds out more from Sherrill Lee, Director of Marketing Communications and Chong Kok Foong, F&B Operations Manager of Goodwood Park Hotel on how the head chefs are bringing Shanghai’s flavours back home to Singapore. 

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