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CNA938 Rewind - “Yusof: Portrait of a President”

CNA938 Rewind

In ‘Culture Club’ Melanie Oliveiro speaks with the creatives and performers involved in the production “Yusof: Portrait of a President”, based on the life and times of Singapore’s first President, Yusof Ishak. An Esplanade commission staged by local theatre company Teater Ekamatra, “Yusof” traces the President’s beginnings as a journalist to becoming Singapore’s first head of state. Cast members Sani Hussain, Siti Khalijah and Fauzie Laily will discuss their roles that offer a glimpse into the life and times of Yusof Ishak who dedicated his life in service to Singapore.

Resume Pause 29 min
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CNA938 Rewind - The significance of Singapore hosting the FutureChina Global Forum in 2025

This year’s FutureChina Global Forum brought delegates together to discuss China’s transformation into one of the world’s largest economies. Why does it matter for Singapore to host this event? Daniel Martin speaks with James Chin, Professor of Asian Studies at the University of Tasmania.

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CNA938 Rewind - Why Singapore needs a rail reliability task force now

A rail reliability task force, comprising the Land Transport Authority and train operators SMRT and SBS Transit, will be formed to tackle service disruptions. What immediate solutions can it offer, and how will it differ from existing efforts by the agencies? Daniel Martin speaks with Professor Raymond Ong, Transport Analyst and Deputy Head of Research at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, NUS.

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CNA938 Rewind - Agoda severance terms: legal line or ethical breach?

The Ministry of Manpower is looking into provisions in severance agreements offered to retrenched Agoda employees, following reports that these contracts discouraged staff from approaching government bodies. Are such clauses legal in Singapore? Daniel Martin speaks with Clarence Ding, Asia Head of Employment at Ashurst LLP.

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CNA938 Rewind - Crafting Community Bonding Through Eco Art with People’s Association & Cherie Ng

In ‘Made in SG’ Melanie Oliveiro speaks with eco-art creator Cherie Ng who is also the lead artist for the North East Mega Giant Delight installation. It’s part of Giant Delight SG60 - which comes under the PAssionArts Festival – that features 18 super-sized, interactive art installations co-created by artists and residents, each celebrating unique neighbourhood stories across Singapore. Ng will talk about being the lead artist for the North East Mega Giant Delight installation “Living Side by Side”, and how she was involved in a total of 5 out of the 18 Giant Delight installations. Ng will also discuss how she worked with the community to decorate the installations/pods. Joining in the conversation is People’s Association’s Ting Min Er, who leads the Giant Delight programme.

Resume Pause 31 mins
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CNA938 Rewind - Going Gaga on Radio with Queen the Tribute Act

In ‘Destination Anywhere’ Melanie Oliveiro finds out where diehard fans of British mega band Queen can go to rock out to classics like “We Will Rock You”, “Radio Gaga” and “I Want To Break Free”. She’ll speak with the performers who star as legends Freddie Mercury and Brian May in the tribute concert “Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic”. Warren Vernon-Driscoll will talk about how he prepared for his role as Queen’s enigmatic lead singer, the late Freddie Mercury. Rusty Red talks about how he’s channeling his version of guitar hero Brian May..  

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