CNA938 Rewind

Yishun 10 and Marina Square will both close next March for major redevelopment - with homes, retail and other uses forming part of their next chapter. We’ve also seen other familiar malls transformed in recent years, as developers increasingly turn to mixed-use developments. So, are the days of the big standalone shopping mall numbered? Daniel Martin discusses further with Professor Sing Tien Foo, Provost’s Chair Professor, Department of Real Estate, NUS Business School.

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A heritage tour is bringing new immigrants and Singaporeans together to explore the experiences that have shaped the nation. Daniel Martin finds out more from Ng Xinyao, Social Affairs Committee Member, Singapore Federation of Chinese Clan Associations (SFCCA) – the people behind this heritage tour.

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Direct U.S-Iran exchanges involving naval vessels and oil tankers have raised fears of escalation, where their ongoing conflict’s concerned. Tehran might also be dealing with mounting economic pressures at home, but has warned how further attacks will be met with an even more painful response. Daniel Martin discusses further with Dr Rohan Gunaratna, Professor of Security Studies, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, NTU.

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Fresh talks by U.S envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky have resulted in no breakthrough. Daniel Martin discusses further with Dr Rohan Gunaratna, Professor of Security Studies, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, NTU.

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In ‘Culture Club’ Melanie Oliveiro talks with the creatives involved in Pangdemonium’s final production, “Come From Away”. She’ll speak with Pangdemonium’s co-founder & Artistic Director Adrian Pang, Come From Away’s director Timothy Koh as well as actors Rebekah Sangeetha Dorai and Lim Yu-Beng, discussing the musical inspired by the 9-11 terror attacks.

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Children learn about screens not only from the rules parents set, but also from the habits they see at home. Cheryl Goh looks at parental modelling, distracted phone use, and why healthier digital boundaries may need to begin with the adults with Jacqueline Edward-Jason, Parent Coach, Therapist, and Assistant Director at MindChamps Early Intervention & Therapy. 

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More than half of Singapore workers are seeking or open to better-paying jobs as living costs reshape career decisions. Indeed’s Cost of Living Report 2026 also points to growing retention pressure for employers. Cheryl Goh looks at how Singapore compares across APAC, what is driving workers to consider moving and whether new support for families could ease the strain with Callam Pickering, Senior APAC Economist at Indeed. 

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Hong Kong bake shop Butter makes its Singapore debut at Gelato Messina with four of its signature cookies and a locally inspired MILO Dinosaur Cookie. Cheryl Goh finds out how a familiar drink was turned into a warm cookie and gelato creation, and what it takes to bring two distinctive dessert brands together with Reuben Davis, who oversees the culinary direction for Gelato Messina and La Vache, and Kate Cunich, General Manager of Butter in Hong Kong.

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As Nepal continues with its search-and-rescue efforts as well as identifying the victims, Elakeyaa Selvaraji and Hairianto Diman examine the challenges of disaster victim identification, the ongoing rescue effort and how affected communities can rebuild their lives. For more, they speak with David Sanderson, Professor, University of New South Wales Sydney & Founder, HowWeSurvive.

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Indonesian authorities have suspended operations at eight airports, after Mount Anak Krakatau erupted on Friday, logging increased activity since. Some 15-hundred flights have been delayed through to 9am local time today, leaving more 170-thousand passengers stranded. SIA and Scoot have cancelled flights between Singapore and Jakarta scheduled for today. Governors in Lampung and Jakarta have ordered remote learning to reduce health risks for students. Elakeyaa Selvaraji and Hairianto Diman speak with Senior Correspondent Chandni Vatvani for the latest.

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