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Daily Cuts

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The best interviews from CNA 938 on current affairs, health, entertainment and money, curated daily

The views and opinions shared during this podcast series are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Mediacorp Pte. Ltd. or its group of companies.

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GE2025: Singapore’s new political candidates and what their arrival signals

Singapore’s political parties have introduced new faces on walkabouts in speculated hotspots ahead of the General Election, which must be held by this November. Andrea Heng and Susan Ng speak with Dr Elvin Ong, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science at NUS, for an overview of the new candidates and the strategy their emergence signals for the nation’s political scene. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 25, 2025•16 min•Season 9Ep. 260

Why Indonesia wants a sovereign wealth fund now

Indonesian president Prabowo Subianto has launched plans for a new sovereign wealth fund aimed at supporting his strategic projects and boosting the country’s growth – but it’s already raising concerns of transparency and political interference. Andrea Heng and Susan Ng speak with Kennedy Muslim, Senior Researcher and Analyst at Indikator Politik Indonesia, to examine what the leader and the country’s financial system has to navigate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Feb 25, 2025•13 min•Season 9Ep. 259

A Letter to Myself: Fighting Forward - A Journey of Grit, Growth, and Giving Back

Radeem Rahman, MMA Athlete and Founder of MMA Fitness Lab, began his journey in martial arts with his father’s encouragement, eventually becoming Singapore’s first fighter in ONE Championship. Along the way, he worked multiple jobs to fund his training and overcame setbacks, including injuries. Despite these challenges, he earned titles in Muay Thai, Boxing, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Now, as founder of MMA Fitness Lab, he mentors the next generation of fighters, reflecting on his journey, the les...

Feb 25, 2025•35 min•Season 9Ep. 258

A Letter to Myself: From Loss to Legacy - A Journey of Transforming Farewells

Angjolie Mei, Founder of Life Celebrant and Author of Dying to Meet You, had an unexpected journey into the funeral industry. After her father’s passing, what began as a personal effort to give him a dignified farewell grew into a larger vision: to transform funerals into meaningful celebrations of life. As she stepped into a male-dominated and tradition-bound industry, she faced challenges in redefining long-held practices. She shares her experiences, the lessons she has learned, and her hopes ...

Feb 25, 2025•34 min•Season 9Ep. 257

A Letter to Myself: How former banking boss Eric Sim's success was built on "small actions", tenacity — and prawn noodles

The pinnacle of Eric Sim's illustrious banking career came in 2011, when he assumed the role of managing director of investment banking at UBS Hong Kong. It was a world away from his humble beginnings, which included having to help his father sell prawn noodles at his hawker stall every Sunday. Eric shares why he decided to leave the banking industry during a "magical stage" in his journey, and how he is continuing to thrive today as a sought-after speaker, coach and author who has almost 2.8 mi...

Feb 24, 2025•36 min•Season 9Ep. 256

A 5 billion dollar shot in the arm of the Singapore equities market

Singapore Today's Daniel Martin and Susan Ng speak with Neil Parekh, a member of the Equities Market Review Group set up by MAS, and Shane Chesson, Founding Partner at Openspace Ventures, on a 5 billion dollar Monetary Authority of Singapore programme to boost Singapore stock market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 24, 2025•15 min•Season 9Ep. 255

Budget 2025: How far away are we from nuclear power?

Singapore Today's Daniel Martin and Susan Ng speak with Dr Victor Nian, founding Co-chair of the Centre for Strategic Energy and Resources on the potential deployment of nuclear energy in Singapore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 24, 2025•15 min•Season 9Ep. 254

How hard is it to slow down on Singapore roads?

Singapore Today's Daniel Martin and Susan Ng speak with Gopinath Menon, transport engineering consultant and former Vice-Chairman of the Singapore Road Safety Council and Kelvin Foo, Managing Director, TTS Group on road speeding. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 24, 2025•14 min•Season 9Ep. 253

Eat, Drink, Singapore - Chef X: Comfort food at Kentaro

Kentaro is the next chef to take up residency at Chef X at Clarke Quay Central. Helmed by Stella Leung and Kent Wong, the husband-and-wife team serve up comfort dishes with Japanese influences and ingredients. Cheryl Goh speaks with the pair about their love for recreating nostalgic dishes from their childhood, and how Kentaro has been cooking up a storm in their residency. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 24, 2025•19 min•Season 9Ep. 249
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