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XX Files - S1E1: Low pay and long hours. Our young architects are losing hope

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Our young architects are losing hope in the industry after years of studying the field. The reasons for this - long hours, uncertain progression and low wages. We hear from a young architect to find out how grueling the industry can be and if the hard work is justifiable.

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XX Files - S1E27: An Ode to Singapore

How far would you go for the country you love? Suthasini Rajenderan is a singer, musician and Vasantham Star 2011 winner. She tells Yasmin Jonkers why she decided to spend $7,000 of her own money to produce a song for Singapore, which she is not monetising. We also meet a British woman who spent just two years of her childhood in Singapore, but was so drawn to the country that she returned to live and work here. Plus, learn how coffee can be a vehicle for social change.

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XX Files - S1E26: A Study of Singlish

Gostan, Alamak, Aiyo… Why do Singaporeans speak like that? A 2-part series on CNA titled ‘Why We Talk Like That’ tells us where our favourite Singlish words originated from. We also learn about the challenges caregivers face, and find out what’s being done to help more minority women break into in the tech space.

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

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 - S1E24: Keeping the skies safe

Travel is back! 2.9 million passengers departed, arrived or transferred through Changi Airport in June. Yasmin Jonkers speaks to Masrina Abu Bakar, an Air Traffic Control Officer to find out more about her job and how she keeps the airspace safe. We also sail the seas with a young lady who's passionate about the maritime industry, Plus, we speak to a lady who's feeding vulnerable communities every weekend.

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XX Files - S1E23: Keeping nurses in the sector

The Ministry of Health recently announced a slew of benefits for nurses, like the enhanced payment package and 2022 Nurse Special Payment Package, in an effort to retain talent. But will these be enough? Justine Moss speaks to a former nurse to find out why she left the profession, and what she thinks needs to change. Plus, we get lessons on going green in Singapore - from tips on recycling to a lady who runs an urban farm.

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