CNA938 Rewind

Jonathan Pang was arrested for drug offences at 21 and served five years behind bars. Jonathan shares how he found the drive to ace his A Level exams in prison, and what motivated him to enrol in law school after his release. Jonathan, who's now 30, is in the midst of completing his law undergraduate degree at the Singapore University of Social Sciences (as of Aug 2026) — while running a thriving fish and aquarium business.

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Guest: Sani Hamid, Director of Wealth Management, Financial Alliance

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HelloRide has been warned after proposing price discussions with fellow bike-sharing operator Anywheel. Daniel Martin speaks to Professor Sharon Ng, Professor of Marketing at NTU, about how much power consumers really have to push back with their wallets, especially when there are few alternatives.

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ChatGPT has launched a version for teens, with stronger safety guardrails, parental controls and learning tools. Daniel Martin discusses with Associate Professor Natalie Pang from the Department of Communications and New Media at NUS, and a member of the Media Literacy Council, whether we’re heading towards separate online experiences for children and adults, and what that could mean for the future of the internet.

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Singapore is tightening anti-scam rules for social media, messaging and e-commerce platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp and Telegram. Daniel Martin discusses with Helena Huang, Associate Research Fellow with the Digital Impact Research team at RSIS, NTU, whether the new safeguards will make scammers easier to trace and ultimately help authorities catch those behind the crimes.

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In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro covers the Sands for Singapore Charity Festival 2026, with Marina Bay Sands’ Nicholas Ionides highlighting how funds will be raised for local charitable causes. Chef Ivan Lim of Black Tap will describe their signature burgers and drinks on sale. Benjamin Chang of The Shy Crafter, talks about the handicrafts his son Isaac have made together with his wife Shylyn.

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In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro discovers a special collaboration between Singapore brands Studio Qiling, an art-led fashion label, and Mathilde Singapore, a bespoke leather bagmaking brand. Mathilde’s Kenneth Teh and Studio Qiling’s Melissa Tan and Jasline Ang will talk about their exclusive premium range of leather bucket bags featuring exquisite leather marquetry.

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Freshly made seafood and wagyu hand rolls meet a dedicated matcha programme at SKOSH’s new Scotts Square concept. Cheryl Goh speaks with Shaun Leong, Founder of SKOSH Hand Roll & Matcha Bar to find out what goes into a good hand roll, how different matchas bring their own tasting notes, and why the two work so well together. 

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Tiny rental rooms are emerging as an option for tenants seeking lower rents in Singapore. Hairianto Diman and Justine Moss look at who is choosing these “pocket-sized” units, the compromises involved, the legal and safety concerns, and what the trend says about the wider rental market. For more, they speak with Alan Cheong, Executive Director and Head of Real Estate for Research and Consultancy, Savills Singapore.

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A new TOUCH Community Services survey found that while six in 10 parents say their child experienced mental health struggles, only one in six saw a moderate-to-direct link with online experiences. Hairianto Diman and Justine Modd discuss what parents may be missing, and how they can better support their children in a digital world. For that, they speak with Dr Chew Han Ei, Online Safety Researcher at the Institute of Policy Studies.

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