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CNA938 Rewind - #TalkBack: Licking straws or vandalism: When local crimes go global

CNA938 Rewind

A French teen accused of a straw-licking stunt at an iJooz vending machine is facing charges in Singapore, and the story has gone viral globally. It is not the first time incidents involving foreigners breaking the law here have drawn global attention. When foreigners break laws in Singapore and international media makes it viral, how does that make you feel? Daniel Martin discusses further with Associate Professor, Saifuddin Ahmed, Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information, NTU.

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CNA938 Rewind - Becoming Liu Kang - Mortal Kombat II Star & Hollywood Actor Ludi Lin Reprises His Role as Protector of the Earthrealm

In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Chinese Canadian actor and model Ludi Lin, now starring in Mortal Kombat II, which has opened in movie theatres worldwide. Lin will talk about reprising his role as Liu Kang, the central protagonist and "Immortal Champion" of the Mortal Kombat fighting game franchise which is now a film series. He’ll also talk about growing up in Australia and how he feels about the state of Asian representation in Hollywood.

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CNA938 Rewind - Très Bien! Singaporean Partners Shine in vOilah! France Singapore Festival 2026

In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro finds out what’s happening at the vOilah! France Singapore Festival 2026. Sylvain Naulin, the French Embassy’s Counsellor for Culture, Science and Education will highlight some of the 26 programmes spanning the arts, culture, science, and lifestyle—and which of them are free or ticketed experiences. vOilah! partner Tang Tee Khoon from registered charity the Chamber Music and Arts Singapore, will describe performances by two French quartets. Science Centre Singapore’s Daniel Tan will talk about the world premiere of the immersive exhibition ‘One Ocean: Every Action Ripples’.

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CNA938 Rewind - From Vinny Sharp the YouTuber to Vinesh Nagrani the Entrepreneur: “Singapore Social” Star Grows Up

In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Vinesh Nagrani: YouTuber, former Netflix personality and founder of Mortaf3, a curated event organiser. Nagrani will talk about his social experiment startup Mortaf3, and how he and his team curate social events designed to help black-clad strangers interact more meaningfully – but in a highly structured environment where conversation prompts are engineered to reduce social hesitation and encourage genuine interaction.

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CNA938 Rewind - Exploring the Prettiest European Towns With Vini Costa

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with travel blogger Vinicius Costa who describes exploring pretty European towns that haven’t yet been beset by touristy crowds. Join them as they discover hidden gems in Spain, Sweden, France and Lithuania. Find Vini on Instagram and TikTok @vinigoesglobal and look out for his articles via the online travel platform Travel Off Path.

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CNA938 Rewind - The Wellness Hour - The art of Japanese Tsumami Zaiku Craft Making

Using upcycled Yukata fabric and the delicate art of hand-folded petals, Tsumami Zaiku offers a gentle way to slow down and reconnect with the present moment without distractions and devices. Cheryl Goh speaks with Freya Teo, a Certified Advanced Tsumami Zaiku Trainer to explore how this centuries-old Japanese craft can support focus, ease stress, and turn mindful making into something deeply personal.

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