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CNA938 Rewind - US government shutdown: What is it and why it matters

The US government officially shut down at midnight on October 1 after the Senate failed to pass either the Republican stopgap funding bill or the Democratic counterproposal. Many federal agencies have begun furloughing staff while key health agencies will see up to 41% of their workforce sidelined. Hairianto Diman and Syahida Othman find out how the shutdown affects consumers and what the likeliest resolution is with Lester Munson, Principal and Managing Director, International Practice, BGR Government Affairs

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CNA938 Rewind - Recess redefined: School meals get a makeover

From January 2026, 13 schools will switch to central kitchen catering. The meals provided will focus on healthier ingredients and balanced nutrition to support students’ well-being. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with a Irdawathy Anuar, a parent to get her thoughts about the initiative.

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CNA938 Rewind - Stock take today: Gold continues to glitter amid US government shutdown

On the daily markets analysis on Open For Business, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Garett Lim, Independent Strategist 

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CNA938 Rewind - Optus outage: Emergency lines down, lives impacted, accountability demanded

Optus faced criticism after an outage on Sept 18, which impacted emergency services and has been linked to three deaths. SingTel CEO Yuen Kuan Moon attributed the outage to human error. Optus chairman Arthur denied underinvestment was a cause. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman take a look at the economic impact arising from the crisis with Prof Lawrence Loh, Director, Centre for Governance and Sustainability, NUS Business School

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CNA938 Rewind - A Letter to Myself: From pain to purpose — Colette Chan's journey as a parent and entrepreneur

Colette Chan is the founder of Ember & Ash, a company that designs infant-care products, all of which feature delightful illustrations hand-drawn by herself. Colette shares how in her process of healing from a miscarriage and the subsequent birth of her daughter, she found the courage to step off the corporate ladder and a greater purpose in running her business.

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CNA938 Rewind - Flood by design: reimagining Sungei Buloh for rising seas

Authorities are exploring ways to protect Singapore’s northwest coast from rising sea levels, including allowing parts of Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve to become "transiently floodable" areas during extreme tides or storm surges. What does "flood by design" mean, and how can it help? Daniel Martin speaks with Assistant Professor Pearl Li from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at NUS.

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