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The man who makes Singapore laugh

Singapore’s most loved comedian Hossan Leong on speaking proper Singlish and how he kept making the country smile while recovering from a life threatening illness.

Comedian and performer Hossan Leong was one of the first to use Singlish, the English-based patois spoken in Singapore, on stage. He also tells Sharanjit how he kept making the country smile, even while he was recovering from a life threatening illness.

Presenter: Sharanjit Leyl
Producer: June Christie and Alice Gioia

Picture: Hossan Leong
Credit: ±«Óătv/Alice Gioia

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