Our stories, our spirit, our Singapore

Can is Can!

Society EN ↓ 4 episodes

Can is Can! is a 4-part podcast that shines a light on the heart and soul ofSingapore through powerful storytelling. Each of the 4 episodes will uncover thevalues that define us - family, community, resilience, and a spirit of giving - broughtto life through heartfelt, unique narratives of everyday Singaporeans. From acts ofkindness to stories of perseverance in adversity, the series highlights how ourshared experiences and achievements unite us as a nation.

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Our stories, our spirit, our Singapore

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Can is Can: How Shaheed Alam’s tribute to his late father sparked hope for migrant workers; raising funds and raising awareness 06.10.2025 20:15

This isn’t just tennis. This is legacy in action. National player Shaheed Alam turned his passion into purpose with “Serving Our Heroes” - a charity event that raised $25,000 for migrant workers on his late father’s birthday. In Can is Can, Shaheed shares how grief became giving, why migrant workers matter, and how sport can spark change. See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

Can is Can: How Rizwan Habib broke a vicious cycle, turning pain and prison into purpose and possibility. 08.09.2025 29:07

From stealing to survive, to being orphaned at 14, to time behind bars — Rizwan Habib has lived through the darkest of places. But he refused to let that be the end of his story. In this episode, Rizwan shares how he turned his pain into purpose, graduating while incarcerated and now serving as a social worker, helping others escape the same cycle. This is a story of resilience, redemption,...

Can is Can: Hariss Harun & Syahirah Mohamad on parenting their proudly autistic son and pushing for societal inclusivity 30.06.2025 34:56

On episode two of the 'Can is Can' podcast, Singapore Men's Football Captain Hariss Harun and his wife Syahirah Mohamad share how their proudly autistic son Naufal rewrote their understanding of love and parenting. Discover their journey of finding light, love, and acceptance - demonstrating why inclusivity truly begins at home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can is Can: Singaporean of the Year Koh Seng Choon on going from rags to riches, empowering and uplifting others and making Singapore a society for everyone 14.04.2025 20:57

On this first episode of 'Can is Can' - a 4-part series aimed at uncovering the values that define us as Singaporeans - we hear from the 2024 Singaporean of the Year, Koh Seng Choon. How did he go from humble beginnings to empowering and uplifting those around him? And what are the lessons he learnt along the way? A compelling story of grit, resilience and the Singapore spirit. Tune in now! READ M...