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CNA938 Rewind - Violet Oon – a culinary icon with a thirst for knowledge & hunger for life

CNA938 Rewind

In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Chef Violet Oon, widely known as Singapore’s doyenne of Peranakan cuisine. Chef Violet will discuss highlights of her culinary career which include how her turn as a music, arts critic and food journalist informed her approach to food;  how she has worked closely with her two children – CEO Tay Yiming and creative director Tay Su-Lyn – to further build on her life’s work. She’ll also talk about her newly opened restaurant at Dempsey Hill and why she considers it a homecoming of sorts.

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CNA938 Rewind - A Letter to Myself: Far'ain Jaafar nurtures children to embrace a world of diversity and shared values

Far'ain Jaafar is an author, educator, and advocate for the wellbeing of children and parents. She's written six children's books, several of which address the value of diversity and inclusivity in Singapore's multicultural society. Much of Far'ains dedication to the healthy development of children stems from her own upbringing and her current role as a parent — of a neurodivergent son, and neurotypical daughter, and a foster daughter. Far'ain shares what this journey has taught her about staying true to her heart and finding the space to centre herself.

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CNA938 Rewind - Celebrating ‘Swedish Midsummer’ with the Ambassador of Sweden to Singapore

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro learns about where Singaporeans can go to celebrate and learn more about Swedish Midsummer (Midsommar,) a summer solstice celebration that’s very much anticipated and enjoyed by the people of Sweden. His Excellency Anders Sjöberg, Ambassador of Sweden to Singapore will talk more about Swedish Midsummer 2025, happening on Saturday 24 May at the Family Zone Lawn, Gardens by the Bay: 3-8 pm. He’ll reveal how this free public event is a day filled with music, dance, and community bonding - bringing together Swedes and Singaporeans alike in a vibrant cultural exchange.

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CNA938 Rewind - Actor Julie Wee on playing the ruthless Lady Macbeth in SRT’s Shakespeare in the Park

In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with actor Julie Wee, now acting as Lady Macbeth in of Singapore Repertory Theatre’s staging of Macbeth in their ‘Shakespeare in the Park’ at Fort Canning. Wee discusses her role as one of William Shakespeare’s most iconic and enigmatic women—a character often remembered for her ambition, her ruthlessness, and descent into madness. Wee will also talk about what it’s like working with the other cast members, the eye-catching stage design and what it’s like doing her 7th Shakespeare in the Park gig.

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CNA938 Rewind - Gank – a go-to monetisation platform for content creators & influencers

In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Caine Teo, CEO and co-founder of Gank, a creator monetisation platform based in Singapore. Teo will discuss how Gank was established and how it operates: connecting financial systems in various Southeast Asian countries to localise payment options for content creators & influencers. Kitz Cua, a Filipino content creator and cosplay artist will talk about how Gank helps streamline her current and future earnings as she games and produces content online.

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CNA938 Rewind - A Letter to Myself: Grains, grounds, and grit — how Kong Qi Herng started a food tech business right out of university

Kong Qi Herng is a co-founder of The Moonbeam Company, a food tech company that turns spent grains and coffee grounds into high-fibre snacks like granola and cookies. The company actually began life as a university project while Kong and his two co-founders were still in university. He shares why he feels strongly about reducing food waste and the most valuable lessons about self-management and care he's gained through his entrepreneurial journey.

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