In order for civilisation to advance to a higher level, we need to eradicate biasnessness and find more ways to integrate ex-offenders and society. On this podcast, Simon Lim features two ex-offenders who are making a difference in their own lives and the community through music - Ridzwan Latiff and Upu Jaldairie.
Ridzwan and Upu each have a story to share about being ex-offenders and their experiece in receiving a music education programme at Changi Prison. What did they discover about the music education programme and about themselves.
How has society changed in their perception of ex-offenders?
Ridzwan and Upu are also part of AMPLIFY - a ground-up initiative to spread awareness about music and ex-offenders.
Get to know Ridzwan Latiff and Upu Jaldairie and hear how music education as well as performing as a singer/musician in a band has empowered them and is inspiring others to allow music to touch lives.
RIDZWAN LATIFF
Instagram @ridzwanlatiff
UPU JALDAIRIE
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Red Dot August 2025
Voices from Within - By AMPLIFY (Singapore)
Sunday 17th August 2025, 7pm & 8.15pm (30mins per performance)
Venue: DBS Foundation Outdoor Theatre at Esplanade (Free Admission)
Summary: Voices from Within features original songs by the band members of AMPLIFY, highlighting some of their personal struggles, aspirations, and hopes for healing and second chances.
Details:esplanade.com/whats-on/
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