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Daily Cuts - Author Fairoz Ahmad talks about disappearing youth and disappearing kampongs in 1970s Singapore

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In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with local author Fairoz Ahmad about his novel “Neverness”, which is about how the young residents of a 1970s Singapore kampong unite to search for Alia, a village girl and fellow schoolmate who mysteriously disappears one fateful night. Fairoz will talk more about this coming-of-age historical novel and the research he did to capture what it was like to live in the now long-gone Kampong Lorong Engku Aman.

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Daily Cuts - STEM for under-served SG youth

In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Lynette Tan, founder of STEM Foundation, a non-profit providing support and opportunities for some of Singapore’s under-served youth. Tan will reveal how STEM Foundation provides hands-on learning opportunities for 100 youth annually, offering exposure to fields such as coding, life sciences, AI, robotics and space technology. She’ll explain how this initiative seeks to bridge the gap between passion and profession, fostering innovation and preparing the next generation – no matter their background – for a tech-driven future.

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Daily Cuts - Journey into the music world of Andrew Lloyd Webber with Josh Piterman

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro finds out where Singaporeans can go to check out performances celebrating the music of decorated English composer Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber. Held at MBS’ Sands Theatre, “The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber – A Symphonic Gala Concert” is a one-weekend-only concert featuring timeless hits from CATS, Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, The Phantom of the Opera, Sunset Boulevard and more accompanied by a live symphony orchestra. West End singer Josh Piterman takes us through the various worlds portrayed in Lloyd Webber’s famous musicals.

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Daily Cuts - Getting more Singaporeans to use SkillsFuture credits in 2025

Singapore Today's Daniel Martin and Susan Ng speak with Adrian Choo, CEO and Founder of Career Agility International, about what could attract more Singaporeans to use their SkillsFuture credits.

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Daily Cuts - COE premiums for big cars hit highest price in over 1 year: Is this a one-off instance?

COE premiums for big cars have hit their highest price in over a year, crossing $120,000 in the first bidding exercise of 2025. Singapore Today's Daniel Martin and Susan Ng speak with transport analyst Terence Fan, who's also an Assistant Professor of Strategic Management with SMU, about whether this is just a one-off.

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Daily Cuts - Are Singaporeans ready for electric mobility?

Singapore Today's Daniel Martin and Susan Ng speak with Dean Cher, Head of Mobility, SP Group, about whether Singaporeans are ready to fully embrace electric mobility.

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