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CNA938 Rewind - Syaz Smooth – keeping his late brother’s memory alive in his music

CNA938 Rewind

In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Singaporean singer-songwriter-producer Syaz Smooth about his new mini album ‘Bersamamu’, which means "With You" in the Malay language. Syaz will explain how ‘Bersamamu’ is a tribute to his late brother and fellow singer-songwriter Shahfiq who died in a traffic accident in 2024 at the tender age of 27. Syaz will talk about the themes he addresses in the EP - grief, love, healing, and remembrance.

Discover more Singaporean music and musicians – like Syaz Smooth – at Hear65.com, an initiative by the National Arts Council, produced by independent music media company Bandwagon.

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CNA938 Rewind - Eat, Drink, Singapore - French Classics and Asian Favourites at Racines

Racines at Sofitel Singapore City Centre has unveiled a new menu, celebrating the harmony of French and Asian cuisines. Cheryl Goh speaks with Noel Ng, Executive Sous Chef at Raccines, about the refreshed selection and the inspiration behind it.

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CNA938 Rewind - The Wellness Hour - Do I need a confinement nanny? 

What are some of the struggles and anxieties new mums face in the ‘fourth trimester’? Cheryl Goh speaks with Amanda Ong, founder of confinement service agency Aunty, on building better support systems for new mums, and why early, reliable support can make all the difference postpartum.

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CNA938 Rewind - From the Premier League to Personal Growth – Riise Speaks

Liverpool legend and Champions League winner John Arne Riise joins Noor Farhan and Susan Ng on Your Singapore Weekend to share why self-belief is the cornerstone of success — whether you’re chasing football dreams or forging your own path in life. He was in town for a local youth football initiative and also offered advice to young Singaporeans on taking bold steps toward a playing career in Europe.

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CNA938 Rewind - A Letter to Myself: Hartley Muze, Singapore's first elite naval diver of African descent, shares his multicultural journey

Hartley Muze is Singaporean through and through — but he does sometimes get asked questions most of his fellow citizens don't. Hartley's parents came from Tanzania in 1990 and eventually became citizens here. Hartley himself was born in Singapore and has been through every rite of passage a Singaporean male would. He was in fact the first Singaporean of African descent to make the cut for the elite Naval Diving Unit during his national service. Hartley shares how his journey has helped him learn the value of cultural adaptability, patience, a sense of humour, and affirms Singapore's multicultural social fabric.

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CNA938 Rewind - Ganbatte! The growing popularity and appeal of anime

A growing number of foreign tourists are visiting locations in Japan that are featured in anime. A Japan tourism agency survey showed that the percentage of foreign visitors, who visited places associated with movies and anime, increased from 4.6 percent in 2019 to 7.5 percent in 2023. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman spoke with Associate Professor Deborah Shamoon, Japanese Studies Department, NUS, to examine the appeal and popularity of anime and its impact on Japan’s tourism.

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