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XX Files - S1E166: Girls, speak up!

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The conversation about having more girls and women in tech never seems to fade away. But, we also need to understand why they are not choosing to pursue a career in tech. CNA938’s Yasmin Jonkers speaks with Dr Low Yen Ling, top scientist with Abbott, to get her take on how speaking up can change the STEM industry for women and the industry as a whole.

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XX Files - S1E101: Platform workers to get better job protections from 2024

In 2024, it will be mandatory for platform workers under 30 to contribute to their CPF ordinary and special accounts. For those above 30, they'll have the choice to opt-in. Our platform workers will also benefit from workplace injury protection. But are these enough and what our workers need? We hear from Yati, a platform worker. 

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XX Files - S1E102: International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

On International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, we speak with Margaret Thomas, AWARE Founding Member & past President. She says violence can begin by controlling women's behaviour and isolating them from the public. CNA938's Justine Moss also spoke with Mathilda D’silva, CEO, Ocean Purpose Project to find out how she went from cleaning beaches to speaking at the COP27 Climate Summit. 

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XX Files - S1E100: Longer quiet times in neighbourhoods to manage noise disturbances

Slamming of doors, dragging of furniture, loud music - these are just some common  noise complaints from neighbours. CNA938's Justine Moss spoke with Lela Kaur, Master Mediator, Community Mediation Centre to ask how will extended quiet times be enforced in our neighbourhoods and what else neighbours can do to solve disputes. 

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XX Files - S1E99: Behind the scenes of covering Malaysian GE15

Long hours of trailing lawmakers and managing language barriers are some things journalists have to deal with while on election watch. But there are perks too. CNA938's Justine Moss speaks with two journalists from TODAY about their experience. Plus, don't just leave it in the hands of our NGOs when it comes to our planet earth. You can be an eco-warrior too! Dr Louisa Ponnampalam from MareCet Research Organisation tells us how.

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XX Files - S1E98: FoodTech to Feed the World

Now that the global population has exceeded eight billion, will we have enough food to feed the world? Christine Gould is the Founder and CEO of the Thought for Food Foundation. She explains how they are empowering and investing in the next generation of innovators in food and agriculture.  Also, meet a woman who decided to make the leap from social work to software development. How did she cope with the career change?  And if you're feeling down, what you might need is a dog-tor! How animal-assisted interactions could result in happier, healthier communities. 

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