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XX Files - S1E171: Reaching higher for the ethnic minority theatre scene

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It is without a doubt that every industry faces its own challenges. But what obstacles do ethnic minority artists face and how much do Singaporeans really support the local arts scene? CNA938’s Yasmin Jonkers speaks with Shaza Ishak, Artistic Director at Teater Ekamatra, one of the longest running ethnic minority theatre companies here to find out more. 

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XX Files - S1E97: Exemplary Caregivers

It's all about outstanding caregivers in this episode! Meet a teenager who’s spent five years looking after her younger sister with a genetic disorder. And a mother with nine children – seven of whom have special needs. Find out what keeps them going, when the going gets tough. An occupational therapist also shares tips on how the elderly can better manage their health.

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XX Files - S1E96: Handling Hair Loss and Baldness Positively

Experiencing hair loss is never easy to handle, especially if you're a woman. Hear how one lady learned to accept the loss of all her hair - including her eyebrows and eyelashes.

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XX Files - S1E95: Gender and Climate Change

An entire day was designated for women at the COP27 climate talks in Egypt. Mrinalini Venkatachalam is a Board Member of the Singapore society known as Women in Sustainability and Environment. She explains the link between gender and climate change, and tells us how empowering women can play a key part in the climate strategy. We also explore the prejudice faced by those in technical, service and community care roles in Singapore, and find out what is being done to ensure greater female representation in the field of architecture.

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XX Files - S1E94: Helping Teens Live With Diabetes

Diabetes is a rising health concern in Singapore and for teenagers living with it, they need to learn how to deal with difficult challenges very early in life. We speak with Samantha Seet, Co-Chairperson of Sugar Rush, a support group for teens living with diabetes, for insights. We also find out from Natasha Raina, Honorary Secretary for the Nature Society of Singapore, about getting our youth more involved with nature.

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XX Files - S1E93: Youth and Future Generations Having Their Say

Au-Yeong Wai Yhann is representing Singapore at the Marigold Singapore Squash Open. She shares her thoughts on what it would take to turn pro, and where she sees this sport taking her. We also hear from Rishika Selvan and Terese Teoh -- delegates from Singapore who were present for COP27's Youth and Future Generations Day. They tell us what their priorities are as youth activists, and what they hope to achieve at this year’s climate talks.

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