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CNA938 Rewind - Singapore-Inspired Hospitality: Arthur Kiong’s Journey & Legacy Thus Far

CNA938 Rewind

In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Arthur Kiong, the local hospitality veteran who has spent almost 40 years in the industry, and counting. Kiong – who will retire from Far East Hospitality in end 2025 – will recall his days: from a management trainee in the 1980s who later moved up the ranks working for several international hotel brands, to the CEO and then Managing Director of Far East Hospitality - a homegrown hotel group. Kiong will also talk about his stint in broadcasting – reminiscing about his time as a radio announcer and DJ at the then Singapore Broadcasting Corporation’s Radio 1 station.

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CNA938 Rewind - Understanding fire insurance 

With home fires on the rise, how do you know you are adequately covered with fire insurance? Hui Wong walks through the basics of what it covers, and some misconceptions people may have when it comes to its coverage with Grace Tay, Associate Director at Finexis Advisory. 

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CNA938 Rewind - What do the Sabah state election results mean for PM Anwar’s administration?

The latest Sabah state election has yielded decisive wins for local parties. Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) secured the largest share with 29 seats, allowing Hajiji Noor to be sworn in for a second term as chief minister. GRS has since formed a coalition government with Upko, Pakatan Harapan (PH), and five independent candidates. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman look at what the results signal about voter sentiment towards PM Anwar’s administration with Adib Zalkapli, Managing Director at Viewfinder Global Affairs. 

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CNA938 Rewind - The Wellness Hour - Building empathy through touring in the dark

Dialogue in the Dark Singapore is hosting its next Tour in the Dark on 6 December, where participants are guided by vision-impaired facilitators through everyday environments in complete darkness. The experience helps visitors rethink communication, trust and empathy, offering a rare chance to understand life from another perspective. We find out more about this meaningful programme with the DiDsg team, Ms Geraldine Leow, Dialogue in the Dark Singapore, Assistant Director of Ngee Ann Polytechnic’s School of Humanities & Interdisciplinary Studies; and Kah Yong, guide coordinator and blind guide for Tour in the Dark.

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CNA938 Rewind - Phones out – all day! Singapore secondary schools extend phone ban to recess, CCA hours

Singapore secondary schools are extending phone-use bans: students have to keep their smartphones locked away not only during classes, but also in recess, CCAs and other school-day activities. The aim is to reduce distractions and curb screen time, encouraging students to engage more in face-to-face social interactions and focus on learning. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Kristian, parent of 2 teenagers aged 14 and 10, on his reaction to the news and also find out the effectiveness of such a ban in curbing screen time from Dr Jean Liu, Assoc. Prof. of Psychology, Health and Social Sciences Cluster, SIT. 

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CNA938 Rewind - Stock take today: Nvidia-Synopsys deal, Bitcoin tumbles

On the daily markets analysis, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with David Dietze, Chief Investment Strategist, Dietze Wealth Management Group. 

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