In light of Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow sharing at this year’s Singapore Perspectives conference that our nation should balance racial and religious harmony through more inclusive practices, adding a point on having more integration efforts as immigration rates increase, Daniel Martin discusses what you see affecting social cohesion in your work / neighbourhood / life, with Shahrany Hassan, Founder and Director of the Whitehatters.

In light of Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow sharing at this year&rsquo;s Singapore Perspectives conference that our nation should balance racial and religious harmony through more inclusive practices, adding a point on having more integration efforts as immigration rates increase, Daniel Martin discusses what you see affecting social cohesion in your work / neighbourhood / life, with Shahrany Hassan, Founder and Director of the Whitehatters.

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: Why social cohesion matters: Work, home and life in Singapore

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.

A Letter to Myself: "Reputation is more important than money" — Simbian Chua on business, bouncing back... and bak-kwa

In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Lang Leav the bestselling Australian novelist and poet about her newly released poetry collection, “Soon It Will Be Sunday”. Described as deeply personal and beautifully composed, “Soon It Will Be Sunday” dwells on love, loss, time, and the spaces between endings and beginnings. Leav talks about how the life and death of her beloved dog Whiskey paved the way for poems about grief, remembrance, and healing. She’ll also talk about growing up as a minority in Australia via the piece “Second Migration”.

In &lsquo;Culture Club&rsquo;, Melanie Oliveiro speaks&nbsp;with&nbsp;Lang Leav the bestselling Australian novelist and poet about her newly released poetry collection, &ldquo;Soon It Will Be Sunday&rdquo;. Described as deeply personal and beautifully composed, &ldquo;Soon It Will Be Sunday&rdquo; dwells on love, loss, time, and the spaces between endings and beginnings. Leav talks about how the life and death of her&nbsp;beloved&nbsp;dog Whiskey paved the way for poems about grief, remembrance, and healing. She&rsquo;ll also talk about growing up as a minority in Australia via the piece &ldquo;Second Migration&rdquo;.

#TalkBack: Why social cohesion matters: Work, home and life in Singapore

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