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CNA938 Rewind - Q&A: Catered or canteen meals for schools?

Meals from central kitchens were in the spotlight recently after photos of catered meals at Hwa Chong Institution went viral on social media. Since then, the school says it is working with food caterer SATS to revise recipes and the presentation of their meals. This incident has reignited discussion on whether schools should turn to catered meals or stick to the traditional canteen stalls. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman delve deeper into the issue with Imran Johri, father of 1 catered and 2 canteen food kids; Rishi Budhrani, local comedian; Dr Kalpana Bhaskaran, President of Singapore Nutrition and Dietetics Association and Head of Glycemic Index Research Unit, Temasek Polytechnic & Goh Ee Leng, mother of one

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CNA938 Rewind - Eco Warriors of Rock – Profiling SG Band Emperor Niño

In ‘Made in SG’ Melanie Oliveiro speaks with the co-founders of Singapore independent rock band Emperor Niño. Ethan Chan and Manisha Saigal – who formed the band in 2024 – will talk about how their music addresses environmental issues around the world, in particular what’s happening to the planet’s mountains and subterranea like sinking lands and melting glaciers. Saigal and Chan will describe the recording process for their debut album “Sedimentary Blues” and how it was completed despite both members being in different continents. True to their environmental beliefs, Emperor Niño describe pressing their debut album in BioVinyl format - PVC vinyl made from biomass materials.

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CNA938 Rewind - What the 19,600 BTO launches in 2026 say about housing policy going forward

What does the launch of 19,600 BTO flats in 2026 — including over 4,000 with shorter waiting times of under three years — mean for the future of public housing in Singapore? Daniel Martin speaks with Professor Sing Tien Foo, Provost’s Chair Professor at the Department of Real Estate, NUS Business School.

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CNA938 Rewind - Autobahn/Shariot’s payback problems: can a sinking company settle its $300m debts?

Autobahn Rent A Car recently suspended its vehicle rental business and withdrew a High Court appeal against creditor action. The company owed more than S$300 million as of December 23. With so much at stake, can creditors recover their money? Daniel Martin speaks with Debby Lim, Senior Partner at Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP.

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CNA938 Rewind - #TalkBack: “Speak up with courage & integrity” ~ advice from ex-NMP to new batch

Nine Nominated Members of Parliament — comprising eight new faces and one returning member — were officially appointed at a ceremony at the Istana. How would you like to see them contribute? Daniel Martin speaks with Anthea Ong, former Nominated Member of Parliament, professional certified coach, and social entrepreneur.   

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CNA938 Rewind - The Wellness Hour – Beating the Friendship Recession with Podium Society 

In an era of digital connectivity, many modern women are facing a "friendship recession"—finding it harder than ever to build deep, meaningful bonds. To combat this, a private community of over 400 women is proving that social health is an investment worth paying for. Hui Wong learns more from Mai Vo and Alka Gupta, Co-Founders of Podium Society, on how their platform is fostering a new culture of peer discovery and social wellness for women in Singapore. 

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