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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 - Where can China’s goods go to avoid Trump tariffs?

China has warned it will hit back at countries that make deals with the US that hurt Beijing's interests, as the trade war between the world's two biggest economies threatens to drag in other nations. President Donald Trump has imposed taxes of up to 145 percent on imports from China, while the latter has hit back with a 125 percent tax on products from the U.S. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman look at the options China has as the trade tensions continue with Louise Loo, Lead Economist for China, Oxford Economics 

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CNA938 Rewind - PPIS President remembers Puan Noor Aishah

Puan Noor Aishah, the wife of Singapore’s first President Yusof bin Ishak, has died at 91. The Prime Minister’s Office says she was a woman of grace and dignity, and played an integral role in the early years of Singapore’s independence. Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin pay tribute to her legacy now with Associate Professor Razwana Begum, President, PPIS or Singapore Muslim Women’s Association. She’s also Head of Public Safety and Security Programme, School of Humanities and Behavioural Sciences, SUSS

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CNA938 Rewind - Pope Francis kept a miniature of the handcrafted chair made for him by Singaporean carpenter Govindharaj Muthiah

Pope Francis visited Singapore in September 2024 as part of a four-nation Asia-Pacific tour, the longest of his papacy. During his visit to Singapore, he held a meeting with youths of different faiths and emphasised dialogue and understanding between the religious communities. Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Alex Wong, Covering HOD of Economics and Coordinator of the chaplaincy team, Catholic Junior College and Govindharaj Muthiah, the Singaporean carpenter who was tasked to build two custom-made chairs for Pope Francis' visit.

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CNA938 Rewind - George Yeo remembers Pope Francis

The Roman Catholic Church in Singapore has called Pope Francis a model of mercy and compassion, as it paid tribute to the pontiff who died at the age of 88. Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with George Yeo, former foreign minister of Singapore who was appointed to the Vatican's Council for the Economy and Janet Ang, Non-Resident Ambassador to the Holy See.

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CNA938 Rewind - Queues forming in Rome as well wishers throng the city

Catholic Church cardinals are preparing to meet to plan Pope Francis’ funeral. The Vatican has confirmed the 88-year-old, known as “the people’s pope”, died – after a stroke and cardiac arrest. Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with John Bevir - reporting live from Rome.

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