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CNA938 Rewind - Total Defence Day 2026: Fighting Misinformation and Protecting Social Cohesion

CNA938 Rewind

This Sunday is Total Defence Day, and we’re zooming in on Psychological Defence—now stretching far beyond “resilience” in an era of misinformation, manipulation, and narratives designed to fracture trust. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman unpack what it protects against, how weak psychological defence can become a national security risk, and what Singaporeans can do—individually and together—to strengthen it. To find out, they speak with Muhammad Faizal Abdul Rahman, Research Fellow for the Regional Security Architecture Programme, Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies, RSIS.

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CNA938 Rewind - JB City Square mall revamp: Possible spillover effects to retail in Singapore 

Johor Bahru City Square, the shopping mall that is for many cross-border travellers including Singaporeans a first and last port of call in southern Malaysian state Johor, is set to undergo a revamp. The new offerings will include hotel accommodation and a health and wellness hub. Hairianto Diman and Rani Samtani find out how this could be a double-win for retail in JB and Singapore with Adam Samdin, Economist, Oxford Economics

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CNA938 Rewind - A Letter to Myself: From cabin crew to airline pilot, Captain Vanessa Khaw's flightpath was fuelled by perseverance

At the age of 19, Vanessa Khaw joined Singapore Airlines as a cabin crew member. By the time she was in her mid-twenties, Captain Vanessa Khaw was co-piloting her first commercial flight. Today, Captain Khaw flies Boeing 787's for Scoot and is loving every moment of a job she never imagined she'd have when she was younger. Captain Khaw shares what gave her the courage and grit to pursue her dreams despite the doubts around her, and what she'd say in her letter to her younger self.

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CNA938 Rewind - #TalkBack ~ When grooming turns tragic; are our pets really safe?

Investigations are being conducted into an incident involving a pet groomer along Tanjong Katong Road, following the death of a dog that was allegedly left unattended. Could more be done to prevent similar tragic outcomes from reoccurring in future, and are new tech to enhance grooming services risky? Daniel Martin discusses further with Natalie Chan, Deputy Executive Director, SPCA.

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CNA938 Rewind - Protein, fibre and partnerships: Inside Singapore's evolving food strategy

Singapore’s “30 by 30” food production goal has been replaced with new targets for specific food types. By 2035, Singapore hopes to locally produce 20 per cent of its fibre and 30 per cent of its protein. The new food resilience strategy will build on pillars like the “30 by 30” vision, import diversification and stockpiling, while adding a focus on global partnerships. So, how will all this help enhance our food security goals?Daniel Martin discusses further with Professor William Chen, Director of NTU Food Science and Technology Program.

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CNA938 Rewind - From scams to strokes: What the new law signals for criminal justice

Parliament has passed a law that introduces caning for scammers, with up to 24 strokes for serious offences. Senior Minister of State for Home Affairs Sim Ann said the caning penalties will apply to scammers, syndicate members and recruiters, as well as money mules. Daniel Martin discusses the move with Mark Yeo, Director, Fortress Law Corporation.

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