CNA938 Rewind - Younger voters and candidates: Implications for Singapore politics

CNA

06-05-2025

CNA938 Rewind - Younger voters and candidates: Implications for Singapore politics
Singapore's fourteenth electoral race saw a greater number of Gen Zs (with those aged 21 and above eligible to vote) and millennials (aged 29 to 44), both in terms of reaching the legal voting age or running as candidates. Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin discuss more with Associate Professor Eugene Tan from the SMU School of Law,
who's also a former Nominated Member of Parliament.
15 mins
CNA938 Rewind - Showbiz scion Calvert Tay strikes out on his own
In 'Culture Club', Melanie Oliveiro speaks with singer-songwriter, entrepreneur and actor Calvert Tay, who is now celebrating the release of his latest single 'In The Next Life'. Tay will talk at length about the song, which is about the pain that comes with losing a loved one. He'll also talk about his TikTok videos that show how he typically puts a song together using audio editing software. The Mandopop star, who is also the son of veteran Singapore actors Hong Huifang and Zheng Geping, will talk about his other singles, business ventures and acting roles. Discover more Singaporean music and musicians – like Calvert Tay – at Hear65.com an initiative by the National Arts Council, produced by independent music media company Bandwagon.
33 mins
CNA938 Rewind - Celebrate Mother's Day weekend @ Cosford Container Park
In 'Destination Anywhere', Melanie Oliveiro finds out where Singaporeans can go to celebrate Mother's Day weekend on the 10th and 11th of May. At Cosford Container Park's WKND MRKT: Mother's Day Edition, families and visitors can sign up for creative workshops, indulge in sweet treats, and take pictures of real-life mermaids. Cosford Container Park's David Foon will also talk about the venue's market showcasing a variety of gifts and artisanal products from local vendors and what live music entertainment awaits everyone once the sun sets at Singapore's largest container park.
17 mins
CNA938 Rewind - Keeping abreast of Breast Cancer Foundation's programmes and initiatives
I n 'Made in SG', Melanie Oliveiro finds out more about BCF or the Breast Cancer Foundation: the work that they do and the various initiatives to support the breast cancer community in Singapore. BCF's general manager and breast cancer survivor Adeline Kow talks about their various programs and services, including support sessions, the Healing Through the Arts (HTTA) centre, and the Positive Image and Wig Loan programme. Breast cancer survivor Shamen Yee will talk about being a BCF volunteer and how she left private banking to launch Elly's Atas Crackers, an artisanal bakery.
32 mins