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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 - S1E17: Launching your own NFT

She's just 22 but Singaporean singer-songwriter Iman Fandi is already a model, actress, athlete, singer… And now, she’s launched two NFTs - one of them based on her song, Timeframe. Yasmin Jonkers speaks to her about jumping on the NFT bandwagon and how the artwork is released in line with World Self Care Day. We also speak to a recipient of the Singapore Sustainability Scholarship, and a bubble artist about a new e-booking system for buskers.

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XX Files - S1E16: Is swimming an important life skill?

On World Drowning Prevention Day, we ask if swimming is an important life skill. Yasmin Jonkers speaks with 47 year-old Rashidah who didn't get the opportunity to learn swimming when she was younger. Plus, a business owner who believes that passion contributes about 50 per cent to success in business.

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XX Files - S1E15: Green buildings for a greener future

We’re all feeling the impact of global warming. This past week, heatwaves in Europe, the US and China made headlines - temperatures reached above 40 degrees Celsius. Yasmin Jonkers speaks to Farizan d'Avezac de Moran about how green buildings can help with rising temperatures. Meanwhile, it’s also graduation season, and we hear from young graduates about their lives in university and their graduation trips.

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XX Files - S1E14: Using your skills for good

Many social organisations struggled to pivot online during the pandemic. Ellie Lew talks to Yasmin Jonkers about Skills for Good, a volunteer matching platform she built to help these organisations with the challenges they were facing. Plus, we learn about caring for our skin and how you can build your own financial plan.

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XX Files - S1E13: Addressing the mental health crisis

The Singapore Youth Epidemiology and Resilience Study found that one in three youths in Singapore have internalised mental health symptoms, including sadness, anxiety and loneliness. Sun Xueling, Minister of State for Social and Family Development, tells Yasmin Jonker how parents can better support their children. We also meet a young filmmaker, who explains how she uses salmon sushi and vegetables to tackle topics like the birds and the bees. Plus, we get the latest from our colleagues at CNA Women.

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