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XX Files - S1E25: Building the world’s biggest mall

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Dubai Mall is one of the largest malls in the world --  about the size of 200 football fields! And it was a Singaporean multinational architectural firm that designed it. Yasmin Jonkers asks its Director, May Chan, what it was like working on the project. Plus, the folks at the Singapore Indian Fine Arts Society describe how they are planning to bring Indian classical music to a wider, multicultural audience. And a Teaching Award recipient tells us how her own struggles in school have impacted her approach to teaching.

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XX Files - S1E112: Going back to sports months after giving birth

Aqilah Afiqah Binte Andin Agustino Saman is a Singapore A netball player and she returned to the courts only months after giving birth in July! How did she make it work? CNA938's Yasmin Jonkers also speaks with Jean Tay, Playwright, My Invisible Life ahead of International Migrants Day on 18 Dec. 

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XX Files - S1E111: Link between late pregnancy and breast cancer

Pregnancy-associated breast cancer happens in about one in every 3,000 pregnancies. According to one health expert, the risk of cancer rises with age. CNA938's Yasmin Jonkers asks Dr Tan Yia Swam, Clinical Director of Thomson Breast Centre how concerning this is. 

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XX Files - S1E110: Give the gift of support and not wrapped up gifts

Zizie Zuzantie Mohamed Said is a Volunteer with Homeless Hearts Singapore and she decided back in 2021 to open her home to the homeless. As a befriender of HHS, she's more than just a host, but plays the role of a caregiver and friend too. CNA938's Yasmin Jonkers also spoke with Goh Chok Tong Enable Awards 2022 Awardee, Claire Teo about her visual impairment and how she doesn't let that block her road to success. 

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XX Files - S1E109: What does it take to be a volunteer?

This International Volunteers Day, we find out the importance of volunteers in our community. According to Charis Chan, Director of Global Engagement, Singapore Red Cross, 80% of their work is run by volunteers! CNA938's Yasmin Jonkers also spoke with Michelle Chew, IFRC Youth Commission Member representing the Asia Pacific region who talks about 'youthwashing'.

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XX Files - S1E108: Managing eczema itch

Motivated by her own personal experience with eczema, Koh Bei Ning invented the ‘Rollerball Itch Relief’ device, which helps eczema sufferers with the itch. The device does not tear the skin when they scratch. CNA938's Justine Moss also speaks with Feon Ang, Managing Director, LinkedIn, APAC about how economic uncertainty is forcing leaders to wind back progress made during the pandemic. 

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