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CNA938 Rewind - Remembering the late Ho Poh Fun: author, poet, teacher & beloved aunt in the book “Waves Rising”

CNA938 Rewind - Remembering the late Ho Poh Fun: author, poet, teacher & beloved aunt in the book “Waves Rising”
13 Mar 2025 05:23PM
32 mins

In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro examines the book compilation, "Waves Rising: Collected Works of Ho Poh Fun & Responses", published by Pagesetters Services. It contains essays, short stories and poetry from the late poet Ho Poh Fun who was also a fiction writer and teacher. Editor Dr Ann Ang, Assistant Professor of English Literature at the National Institute of Education, will talk about how the book was put together. Author Kenneth Bok, Ho’s former student, will discuss his contribution to "Waves Rising". Chelsia Ho will recall memories of her aunt and what she was like in person.

 

CNA938 Rewind - Pod living in the heart of the Singapore River

In ‘Destination Anywhere’ Melanie Oliveiro finds out what it's like to live in a pod or capsule hotel room while staycationing in Singapore. She’ll speak with the co-founders of CUBE Social @ Boat Quay, a new capsule hotel in a restored heritage shophouse along the Singapore River.  CEO Mohd K Rafin and founder/COO Sonia Anya Tay will talk about the insides and interior of the various capsule hotel rooms and what it’s like to sleep and spend time in one. They’ll also talk about CUBE Social @ Boat Quay’s women-only section, various shared spaces and the hotel’s private soundproof booth. 

 

20/03/2025 18 mins

CNA938 Rewind - Irene Ang’s tips for decluttering and effective, efficient home cleaning

In ‘Culture Club’ Melanie Oliveiro discovers the culture and practices of modern household care with entrepreneur and celebrity Irene Ang and James Lim, Asia-Pacific Chief Executive Officer at Helpling, a home services company. Ang will share with listeners the most effective methods of home cleaning which include hotel-standard bed making, a 50-point cleaning checklist, and a minimalist style of tidying for people with tight schedules. Lim will highlight key caregiving methods for those living in multi-generational households.

20/03/2025 29 mins

CNA938 Rewind - Explore the world more purposefully with Alchemist Travel

In ‘Made in SG’ Melanie Oliveiro speaks with the three co-founders of Alchemist Travel, a luxury travel agency created and based in Singapore. Lauren Raps, Steph Wetherell and Jo Hendry-Prior will talk about the agency’s beginnings and why it was named after a bestselling novel. They’ll explain why Alchemist Travel encourages clients to think about issues like sustainability and having a positive impact on their surroundings while exploring. The co-founders will also highlight 2025 travel trends;  the best places to travel for food; and advice on how to travel for occasions – be they milestone birthdays, anniversaries and even relationship breakups.

20/03/2025 30 mins

CNA938 Rewind - The Wellness Hour - Dude, Get Vaxxed!

While the vaccine shot is commonly prescribed to females, HPV, or human papilloma-virus does not discriminate gender, and affects males too. Four final year university students from Wee Kim Wee School of Communications have decided to spotlight this in their campaign. Hui Wong chats with Lim Yu Ting and Klaudia Quek, members of Dude, Get Vaxxed: Take a Shot Against HPV to find out more. 

20/03/2025 15 mins

CNA938 Rewind - Eat, Drink, Singapore - Warabimochi Kamakura Afternoon High Tea delights at Sofitel

Fancy some French and Japanese Springtime pastries? With only 10 sets daily, this limited edition Afternoon High Tea is indulgent, in collaboration with Warabi-Mochi Kamakura and Sofitel. Hui Wong and Janine Tan speak with Jacqueline Poey, Sofitel’s General Manager, to share their favourites on the menu. 

20/03/2025 15 mins