CNA Special

"There were only two things on my mind, to find food and to not go crazy.” For millions of residents in China, the mandatory lockdown in mid-2022 still lingers like a recurring nightmare. In the first of a two-part special, CNA correspondent Wei Du traces the steps of people whose lives were upended by China’s zero-COVID policy and who are still grappling with the sudden end of it.

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In the second of a two-part special, Singaporean swindler Jerald Low tells his version of the story from behind bars and the interview raises the question: Can you believe every word he says? Singapore’s first criminal forensic psychologist weighs in and gives us a peek into the mind of a serial swindler. For its insightful look into criminal psychology, this narrative podcast won Gold for Crime & Mystery at the w3 awards.

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In the first of a two-part special, the Serial Swindler dives into the crimes of 27-year-old Jerald Low, arguably Singapore's most prolific serial scammer. To some of his victims, he’s a shrewd investor who is always on the lookout for the next business opportunity. To others, he’s searching for the love of his life. Who is the real Jerald Low? And how does he convince so many people to believe his web of lies? For its insightful look into criminal psychology, this narrative podcast won Gold for Crime & Mystery at the w3 awards.

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Physical injuries are par for the course for any professional athlete. Yet, behind their blood, sweat and tears to achieve sporting success, another foe lurks – an insidious adversary existing in their minds. In this special CNA podcast, national swimmer Quah Ting Wen and mixed martial arts fighter Angela Lee-Pucci share why it took them so long to talk openly about their mental health struggles and how they have learnt to tame their minds.

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The horrific case of a 5-year-old boy who was scalded and abused to death at the hands of his parents has led some people to ask - how can anyone be so cruel to their own child. Forensic psychiatrist Dr Jaydip Sarkar who assessed the boy’s mother and Cindy Ng-Tay, director of Melrose Home, give some answers.

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