CNA938 Rewind - The Wellness Hour - A plate of kindness goes a long way
CNA938 Rewind - The Wellness Hour - A plate of kindness goes a long way
For many seniors living alone, a simple meal can feel out of reach. That's where A Good Meal comes in - a student-led initiative from NTU that's serving more than just food. Cheryl Goh speaks with Chua Tze Hean, NTU medical undergrad and founder and Valerie Goh, team member of A Good Meal on how they're bringing warmth, conversation and connection to the lives of elderly Singaporeans, one meal at a time.
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CNA938 Rewind - Eat, Drink, Singapore - Winning Big with Pasta!
Elevating pasta on the world stage - fresh off his win as Singapore's Barilla Pasta Champion, Cheryl Goh speaks with Chef Felix Chong, Culinary Director of 1-Group, on his award-winning creation, and what's next as he heads to the Barilla Asia Finals.
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CNA938 Rewind - Mind Your Money - How do smart workspaces shape the future?
Hybrid fatigue, shifting priorities, and the pressure to deliver on sustainability and wellbeing: today's workplace looks nothing like it did just a few years ago. So how can companies keep up? Cheryl Goh speaks with Patrick Woo, Director, Human Resources (Asia Pacific) at Steelcase, on how smart, intentional workspace design can boost employee experience, build stronger workplace communities, and support new ways of working.
19 mins
CNA938 Rewind - Syaz Smooth – keeping his late brother's memory alive in his music
In 'Culture Club', Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Singaporean singer-songwriter-producer Syaz Smooth about his new mini album 'Bersamamu', which means "With You" in the Malay language. Syaz will explain how 'Bersamamu' is a tribute to his late brother and fellow singer-songwriter Shahfiq who died in a traffic accident in 2024 at the tender age of 27. Syaz will talk about the themes he addresses in the EP - grief, love, healing, and remembrance.
Discover more Singaporean music and musicians – like Syaz Smooth – at Hear65.com, an initiative by the National Arts Council, produced by independent music media company Bandwagon.
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