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XX Files - S1E53: Conserving marine life

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A photo of a dead Blacktip Reef Shark on Sentosa’s Palawan Beach, with a plastic cup over its head, recently went viral. CNA938’s Yasmin Jonkers asks Sue Ye, Founder of Marine Stewards, how common such sights are. We also speak with Stefanie Yuen Thio, Chairperson of the newly-launched SG Her Empowerment, to find out how the non-profit body aims to help women and girls.

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XX Files - S1E47: Inclusivity in the workplace

A workplace report shows that a vast majority of workers do not feel fully included in the workplace. CNA938’s Yasmin Jonkers speaks to Julie Coffman, Chief Diversity Officer at Bain & Company to find out why. Wong Su-Yen, Chairperson of the Singapore Institute of Directors and Dr Chong Yoke Sin, Immediate Past President, Singapore Computer Society outline what it will take to get more women in tech and in the boardroom. We also find out how we can improve the management and welfare of community cats.

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XX Files - S1E46: Creating space for community cats

Singapore’s Animal & Veterinary Service wants to know what the public thinks about keeping cats as pets in public housing. It's carrying out a six-month consultation, as part of the Forward Singapore movement. CNA938’s Yasmin Jonkers speaks to Dr Lin Anhui, Director in Animal & Veterinary Service, NParks to find out if it’s about time to overturn the cat ban in HDB flats, which has been in place for over 60 years. Also, meet Poh Yun Ru — Designer and winner of the Lexus Design Award — who has designed a memory tool to help those with dementia. And find out what it takes to lead the way for the visually impaired to participate in sporting events.

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XX Files - S1E45: Teaching outside the classroom

This Teacher’s Day, we speak to two educators are turning to Tik Tok as an instructional tool. CNA938’s Yasmin Jonkers also meets Ariel Pereira, Teacher at Early Intervention Centre @ Hougang, who shares how technology can help special needs students. And with Singaporeans owning more pets than before the pandemic, Dr Cathy Chan, vet and co-founder of The Animal Doctors clinic describes  the growing demands of her job.

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XX Files - S1E44: I.T for good

With crises all around the world, CNA938’s Yasmin Jonkers speaks to Shirin Hamid, Chief Information Officer and Information Technology department director of  IMF. She talks about the role of technology in alleviating poverty and projects she is working on. We also speak to Annette Scarfe, Master of Wine about climate change, and how your favourite bottle of wine may be taking a hit. 1

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XX Files - S1E43: Being the change to the climate catastrophe

Pakistan is grappling with massive floods.  A third of the country has been submerged. More than 1,100 people have been killed, and crops, homes and roads have been swept away. Experts say the floods are likely to have long-term climate implications. Yasmin Jonkers speaks to environmental advocate, Nadya Hutagalung, about eco-activism and the pressing issues we must tackle now. We also learn about the new University of the Arts Singapore and find out what’s on CNA Women, CNA's site that focuses on stories, life hacks and advice to inform and inspire women.

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