With forest and peatland fires linked to palm oil plantations in Indonesia contributing to the ongoing haze, you might want to boycott palm oil products… But when they’re found in everything from biscuits to shampoo, is avoiding them even possible? Daniel Martin discusses further with Professor Roman Carrasco, Deputy Head of Department (Research) in the Department of Biological Sciences, NUS.

With forest and peatland fires linked to palm oil plantations in Indonesia contributing to the ongoing haze, you might want to boycott palm oil products&hellip; But when they&rsquo;re found in everything from biscuits to shampoo, is avoiding them even possible? Daniel Martin discusses further with Professor Roman Carrasco, Deputy Head of Department (Research) in the Department of Biological Sciences, NUS.

The best interviews from CNA938 on Singapore news, current affairs, health, entertainment and money.

The best interviews from CNA938 on Singapore news, current affairs, health, entertainment and money.

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Daniel Martin break down the biggest stories of the day — with your voice. Call or text in, hear what others think, and get expert takes on the issues that matter. Whether you're fired up, curious, or just want to be part of the national conversation, Talkback gives you a seat at the table.

Daniel Martin break down the biggest stories of the day &mdash; with your voice. Call or text in, hear what others think, and get expert takes on the issues that matter. Whether you're fired up, curious, or just want to be part of the national conversation, Talkback gives you a seat at the table.

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The best interviews from CNA938 on Singapore news, business updates, entertainment and food.

The best interviews from CNA938 on Singapore news, business updates, entertainment and food.

#TalkBack: I want to prevent haze by buying less palm oil products… but that's everything?

Simbian Chua made headlines when her bak-kwa shop was engulfed in flames just before Chinese New Year. But with grit and hustle, the founder of Century Bakkwa managed to fulfil all her orders. Simbian, who has run several businesses since dropping out of polytechnic, shares with trademark candour how her entrepreneurial grit has been fuelled by a desire to prove her naysayers wrong, why despite her success without tertiary education, she'd still tell her younger self to stay in school, and more.

Simbian Chua made headlines when her bak-kwa shop was engulfed in flames just before Chinese New Year. But with grit and hustle, the founder of Century Bakkwa managed to fulfil all her orders. Simbian, who has run several businesses since dropping out of polytechnic, shares with trademark candour how her entrepreneurial grit has been fuelled by a desire to prove her naysayers wrong, why despite her success without tertiary education, she'd still tell her younger self to stay in school, and more.

#TalkBack: I want to prevent haze by buying less palm oil products… but that's everything?

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