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CNA938 Rewind - #TalkBack: are parents trapped in the Singapore education arms race?

CNA938 Rewind

Singapore’s birth rate fell to a record low of 0.87 last year, and policymakers are now looking more closely at the pressures of raising children, including what Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office, Indranee Rajah, described as Singapore’s education “arms race.” From tuition and CCAs to the fear of falling behind, how do we reduce the education arms race in Singapore? Daniel Martin speaks with Associate Professor Jason Tan from the National Institute of Education – Policy, Curriculum and Leadership. 

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CNA938 Rewind - U.S-Iran roadmap: Talking about talking #SGToday

The U.S and Iran have concluded their first round of high-level talks in Switzerland, agreeing to a 60-day roadmap towards a final deal. Daniel Martin discusses the way forward with Francesco Mancini, Vice Dean (Executive Education) & Associate Professor in Practice, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, NUS.

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CNA938 Rewind - Keir Starmer resigns: What's next for Britain? #SGToday

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation after just two years in office, following mounting pressure from within his own Labour Party. Daniel Martin discusses the implications of the move with Francesco Mancini, Vice Dean (Executive Education) & Associate Professor in Practice, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, NUS.

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CNA938 Rewind - Of Weddings & Totalitarian States: Pangdemonium’s “A Mirror” Takes to the Stage

In ‘Made in SG’ Melanie Oliveiro talks to the creatives involved in ‘A Mirror’ the new Pangdemonium theatre production. This suspenseful thriller is set in a totalitarian state, where a wedding celebration - hiding a dangerous secret - quickly takes an unexpected turn. Director Tracie Pang talks about Pangdemonium’s treatment of this play by British playwright Sam Holcroft. Zachary Pang will discuss his role as The Groom and Ghafir Akbar will break down his role as The Registrar.

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CNA938 Rewind - Cheese & Souks - The Foodie Travels of Chef Imran

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Singaporean cheese and pasta expert Chef Muhammad Imran and where his foodie travels have taken him. He’ll recall visiting Kuwait’s Souq Al-Mubarakiya, an open-air market which has been around for more than a century. In Cambodia, he’ll describe volunteering at rural village kitchens. Chef Imran – who’s also a consultant for the USA Cheese Guild in Southeast Asia – will then describe visits to American cheese-making plants and cheese-making workshops.

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CNA938 Rewind - Family Fun for All - The Theatre Practice’s 3rd Berries Chinese Theatre Festival

In ‘Culture Club’ Melanie Oliveiro profiles the 2026 ‘Berries Chinese Theatre Festival: Family Edition’, produced and staged by bilingual theatre institution The Theatre Practice. Its artistic director Kuo Jian Hong will provide highlights of the festival - a lively mix of Mandarin theatre, music, storytelling, and interactive experiences designed for the whole family. Ang Xiao Ting, director of ‘Here Comes the Breakfast Kakis: Imagine Our Songs!’ will describe the mini jukebox musical and how she’s also performing in it.

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