Simon Tay is an award-winning writer. His latest book is ENIGMAS, a memoir that pays homage to his father, Tay Seow Huah, Singapore's Pioneer Spy Chief. Simon Lim speaks to Simon Tay to find out more about this memoir. This interview was first heard on the radio show NIGHTS WITH SIMON on ONE FM 91.3, a station of SPH Media in Singapore.

ABOUT THE BOOK
ENIGMAS: Tay Seow Huah, My Father, Singapore’s Pioneer Spy Chief
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Publisher: Landmark Books

“Unfortunately, some important people... such as Tay Seow Huah, had died before interviewers could get to them.” (Lee Kuan Yew on the need to record oral history from key figures in Singapore).
In 1965, Singapore is newly independent. Tay Seow Huah is appointed Director of the secretive Special Branch. Over the tumultuous first decade, he is key in ensuring the country’s stability, shaping strategies and initiating new institutions for intelligence and security. He reports directly to PM Lee.
This memoir reveals the personal roots of Singapore’s pioneer spy chief set in the traumas of WWII, the Emergency in Malaya, and Singapore’s pre-independence political tumult.
This book also tracks Tay Seow Huah’s own challenges: early retirement and his sudden death at 47. It then offers a daring, speculative and emotional conversation that juxtaposes those early years of Singapore with so much that has happened since.

ABOUT SIMON TAY
Simon Tay is a former Nominated Member of Parliament, chair of a major statutory board, and continues to serve as an ambassador for Singapore.
He is concurrently chairman of the Singapore Institute of International Affairs, associate professor at the National University of Singapore’s Faculty of Law and senior consultant with a major Singaporean law firm.
His awards for fiction and poetry include the Singapore Literature Prize and the 2019 Southeast Asia Write Award.

OTHER WORKS BY SIMON TAY
Middle and First Info
City of Small Blessings Info
Alien Asian: A Singaporean in America Info
Stand Alone Info

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On this podcast, Simon Lim features Karen Lee, CEO of HCA Hospice.
There is much to learn about hospice care, palliative care, about dignity till the very end, and feeling alive despite end of life.
Find out why home hospice care is so important these days? What does home hospice care involve? Who are the personnel that make up the home hospice care for patients and how does the system work?
What are some important considerations for families, when it comes to knowing how to care for their loved ones at home? How can family members help?
If a patient wishes to pass away at home, what would happen at the end stage? Who would be monitoring the patient's last few days, hours or mins? And who would ascertain or determine that the patient has passed away?
These are just some of the questions that Karen Lee will be answering. This interview was first heard on the radio show, "NIGHTS WITH SIMON" on ONE FM 91.3, a station of SPH Media.
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The Singapore Clay Festival's CLAY MAKERS' MARKET will be happening from Friday 8th of November until Sunday 10th of November 2024 at the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre. Discover over 200 clay makers, workshops, demos, and award winners at the event.

On this podcast, Simon Lim features Goh Eck Kheng, Festival Director of the Singapore Clay Festival’s CLAY MAKERS' MARKET, Kwong Hui Jen (aka Jen) from Jen's Ceramic Studio, as well as Tricia Lim, from Pinch Ceramics Studio.
Find out more about this year's CLAY MAKERS' MARKET from Goh Eck Kheng and get to know ceramicists Jen and Tricia.

This interview was first heard on ONE FM 91.3, a station of SPH Media.

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CLAY MAKERS' MARKET 2024
Fri 8 Nov-Sun 10 Nov 2024
Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre
1 Straits Boulevard
Multi-Purpose Hall (Level 7) Singapore 018906

Website singaporeclayfest.com

Instagram @instagram.com/singaporeclayfestival

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On this podcast, Simon Lim features the people involved in the upcoming theatre production called "YOUR HEART OF DARKNESS". Listen to Producer Phan Ming Yen; Dramaturg Aidli Mosbit; as well as Performers Lezan Ariffin, and Rosezeli Omar (both are ex-offenders who were trained in Changi Prison’s Theatre Art programme. Lezan and Rosezeli will be sharing actual real-life past experiences of incarceration).

This production is inspired by prompts from novelist Joseph Conrad’s famous novella, "Heart of Darkness", which explores the essence of human nature vis-à-vis the theme of civilisation, and how the level of civilisation is related to a physical and moral environment.

Learn more about the production "YOUR HEART OF DARKNESS", which will be held at Arts House Limited, Play Den on Friday 15th of November 2024 (8pm-9pm). This production is part of the upcoming Singapore Writers Festival at Arts House Limited.

Download this podcast and enjoy listening to the interview.

This interview was first heard on the radio show, "NIGHTS WITH SIMON" on ONE FM 91.3, a station of SPH Media.

HOW TO WATCH ""YOUR HEART OF DARKNESS".
singaporewritersfestival.com/your-heart-of-darkness

YOUR HEART OF DARKNESS :
- PRODUCER Phan Ming Yen. Ming Yen has been involved in Singapore’s arts scene for the past 30 years, wearing many hats - as independent producer, writer and researcher, even as a music critic, journalist and arts manager.

- DRAMATURG Aidli Mosbit. Aidli is the Recipient of the Young Artist Award for Theatre in 2008. She is currently Senior Lecturer at the Centre for Transcultural Studies in Temasek Polytechnic. Aidli is married to Performer Lezan Ariffin.

- PERFORMER Lezan Ariffin. Lezan is currently the Head of Programmes for the drug recovery group, Goal Aspiration. Lezan is married to Dramaturg Aidli Mosbit.

- PERFORMER Rosezeli Omar. Rosezeli is the Founder of Goal Aspiration, the drug recovery group which helps ex-offenders in their recovery process.

- YOUR HEART OF DARKNESS" will take place at The Arts House, Play Den on Friday 15th of November 2024 (8pm-9pm).
singaporewritersfestival.com/your-heart-of-darkness

SINGAPORE WRITERS FESTIVAL 2024
Webpage artshouselimited.sg

PODCAST HOST - SIMON LIM (ONE FM 91.3)
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On this podcast, Simon Lim puts the spotlight on Sheldon Tan, Managing Director of Verandah@Rael’s. Find out more about Verandah@Rael’s Peranakan-Indonesian menu and some must-try items. Since Sheldon is Baba (Peranakan man), he will share a bit about the Peranakan culture.

As Managing Director, how has Sheldon influenced the team at Verandah@Rael’s? How does he keep staff positive-minded and happy? What are a few important lessons he learned as Managing Director of Verandah@Rael’s?

Get to know Sheldon Tan, Managing Director of Verandah@Rael’s.

Download this podcast and enjoy listening to it.

This interview was first heard on the radio show, "NIGHTS WITH SIMON" on ONE FM 91.3, a station of SPH Media.

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Spartans Boxing Club is a well-known brand in boxing and fitness in Singapore, Dubai, and Australia, Philippines, and Cambodia. This Singapore born and bred fitness franchise strongly advocates mental well-being.

On this podcast, Simon Lim puts the spotlight on Naz Musa, Executive Chairman & Founder of Spartans Boxing Club. Find out from Naz as to why Spartans Boxing Club is more than just a regular boxing gym.

Since Spartans Boxing Club has a system designed for all ages, including kids and adults, hear from youth member Xavier Chay, as well as Vanessa Loh, a young female boxer.

Recently, Spartans Boxing Club held its first Singapore White Collar Boxing event, so hear how it went from Naz Musa himself.

Next year (2025) will mark the 10th Anniversary of Spartans Boxing Club. What are some exciting plans for this fitness franchise? Find out from Naz about the Spartans Boxing Club franchise model.

Download this podcast and enjoy listening to this interview. You will gain a refreshed perspective of boxing and boxing gyms.

This interview was first heard on the radio show, "NIGHTS WITH SIMON" on ONE FM 91.3, a station of SPH Media.

Note: No part of this audio from this podcast may be reproduced, edited, extracted or transmitted in any form or by any means, without prior written permission from the producer and management of ONE FM 91.3 (SPH Media).

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On this podcast, Simon Lim interviews Alex Chua, Co-Founder of Book Bar.

Book Bar is an eclectic bookstore and café located at No. 57 Duxton Road in Singapore. Find out how Alex Chua and his partner started Book Bar. Why are some people still hooked onto books even in this digital age?

If you are interested to read a novel with clever writing, filled with intrigue as well as twists and turns, find out Alex's recommendation. What are some books with inspirational stories?

Is it still a trend to do speed reading? Are people today more inclined to take their time to read slowly - i.e. be totally immersed in the book and be enthralled by the author's description or narrative?

Did you know that Book Bar has book launches with authors, so that you can meet the authors?

Get to know Alex Chua, Co-Founder of Book Bar.

Download this podcast and enjoy listening to the interview. This interview was first heard on the radio show, "NIGHTS WITH SIMON" on ONE FM 91.3, a station of SPH Media.

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Website bookbar.sg

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It has been almost 25 years since we entered the new millenium (the year 2000). We are fast approaching the year 2025, and as a modern society, we should have more open conversations surrounding death, including funeral arrangements.
On this podcast, Simon Lim puts the spotlight on Angjolie Mei, Founder of The Life Celebrant.

Why is it important for individuals or families to pre-plan their own or a family member's funeral? When should someone draft a will and see to insurance coverage, so as to avoid or minimise one's family having disputes or having to pay for any liabilities? In other words, getting one's affairs settled as a pre-emptive measure.

One of the sensitive things regarding funeral arrangements is who makes the decision?. How can family members avoid disagreements or misunderstandings?
Some people have told their family and friends that they do not wish to spend on what they deem to be a lavish funeral - lasting 3 to 5 days. Thus, "The Life Celebrant" has an alternative to a wake and instead it provides a few hours of visitation or memorial service. Find out more from Angjolie Mei.

To what extent has Singapore society changed from our grandparents' or great grandparents' time (when a child’s death was often handled swiftly and silently)?
An interesting service of "The Life Celebrant" is arranging a Living Funeral. This may be considered if one is suffering from a terminal illness and doesn't have much time left with their loved ones and friends. At what point should one arrange for a Living Funeral? For people who've never attended a Living Funeral, will it be as cathartic as a traditional wake or funeral?

Why did Angjolie Mei decide to make a career in the funeral business? Angjolie will also be sharing a good life lesson with you.

Download this podcast and enjoy listening to this interview, where Simon Lim features Angjolie Mei, Founder of The Life Celebrant.

This interview was first heard on the radio show, "NIGHTS WITH SIMON" on ONE FM 91.3, a station of SPH Media in Singapore.

THE LIFE CELEBRANT
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Website thelifecelebrant.sg

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