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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 - S1E10: Grappling with Food and Fuel Shortages in Sri Lanka

Yasmin Jonkers speaks with Lakshika Rathnayake, an attorney in Sri Lanka who says buying fuel and food essentials is a struggle there, even if you have money. More on what she’s been doing to get her country back on track. Plus, zeroing in on cybersecurity in Singapore. How can you keep your data safe?

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XX Files - S1E12: Drug abuse at the age of 11

Sabrina Chong Abdullah first abused drugs when she was just 11 years old. She was incarcerated for drug-related offences later in life, and tells CNA938’s Yasmin Jonkers how she faced her demons. Also, learn about mum’s guilt, dating and how to deal with narcissistic singles.

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XX Files - S1E11: Giving voice to those with aphasia

Aphasia is a disorder that affects how you communicate. The founder of Aphasia SG tells CNA938’s Yasmin Jonkers how she's helping people regain their speech. Also, what treasures can you find while dumpster-diving as a freegan? And we speak to the woman who designed this year's NDP packs.

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XX Files - S1E9: A personal donation to dementia research

Meet a family that’s contributing to society by donating their late father's brain for dementia research. Plus, we celebrate women who are making their mark in male-dominated industries.

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XX Files - S1E8: A burns survivor finds the strength to move on with life

In October 2020, when Charlene Chew saw her skin “melting”, she thought she was “doomed for life”. But the burns survivor pushed through, and along the way, inspired many other women — even Khloe Kardashian! Plus, more than 800 new teachers will be joining the teaching workforce. CNA938's Yasmin Jonkers finds out what inspires them, and the challenges they face as educators in these times.

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