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Daily Cuts - Are parents too over reliant on private tutors for their kids?

A recent commentary on CNA.asia explores the issue of overreliance of private tuition for our school-going children. Andrea Heng and Justine Moss speak with the co-author of the commentary A China-like tuition ban may not work, but Singapore can still find ways to address overreliance: Assoc Prof Intan Azura Mokhtar, Centre Director, Community Leadership and Social Innovation Centre, Singapore Institute of Technology

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Daily Cuts - Singapore's nuclear plans

Could nuclear energy be the answer to Singapore’s net-zero goal? Andrea Heng and Joel Chua speak with Victor Nian, Co-Founder & CEO, Centre for Strategic Energy and Resources to explore the possibilities and challenges – including how to ensure it’s as safe as possible. 

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Daily Cuts - ISIS attacks Russia

A deadly attack at a concert in Moscow claimed by a branch of the Islamic State. Andrea Heng and Joel Chua speak with Dr Jessica Genauer, senior lecturer in international relations, Flinders University to find out why Russia is being targeted.

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Daily Cuts - War in Gaza updates

More violence and despair in Gaza. Civilians are on edge with no resolution on a Rafah offensive. Andrea Heng and Joel Chua speak with Dr Anas Iqtait, Lecturer with the Centre for Arab and Islamic Studies, Australian National University to find out more.

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Daily Cuts - Kat Goh goes to Africa

Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Katherine Goh managing editor and co-founder of Asia 361, an online lifestyle publication. Goh will describe her travels to Cape Town, South Africa, Tromso in Norway and Morocco’s Merzouga (Sahara Desert). A Getty Images contributor, Goh will talk about the best photographs she’s taken while traveling around far-flung countries.

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Daily Cuts - Youthline

Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Marc Khoo chairman of Youthline a charity and helpline service for youth in Singapore. Khoo will describe how Youthline – since November 2022 - has created a safe, non-judgemental space for youth. He’ll discuss Youthline’s integrated model of mental health care which includes immediate support via the live helpline, clinical support through pro-bono counselling, and peer support for the youth and their loved ones. He’ll also reveal the trending mental health issues that crop up on Youthline.

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