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Daily Cuts -The dangers of self-diagnosing conditions

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Psychologists are seeing more young people self-diagnosing their conditions. Asia First’s Arnold Gay and Justine Moss speak with Dr Geraldine Tan, Principal Registered Psychologist, The Therapy Room. She says only 1 in 10 of her patients end up being right about their diagnoses. 

 

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Daily Cuts - Climbers with special needs peak Mount Fuji

A group of Singaporean climbers with special needs made it to the top of Mount Fuji! This is Japan’s tallest mountain. 10 climbers  all in their 20s and 30s have conditions like Down syndrome, global developmental delay or autism. They were accompanied by 16 caregivers, coaches and volunteers. Howard Yap, Assistant Coach, YMCA Special Needs Inclusive Challenge & Clara Toh, Senior Executive, Marketing & Corporate Communications, YMCA of Singapore explains how this feat is achieved.

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Daily Cuts - ASEAN: More homework needs to be done

The 43rd ASEAN Summit is taking place in Jakarta. Besides Myanmar, other geopolitical challenges like the situation in the South China Sea will have to be tackled by the region’s leaders. Dr Abdul Rahman Yacoob, Research Fellow, Southeast Asia Program, Lowy Institute explains how China’s recent controversial national map will affect the tone of its presence at the summit. 

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Daily Cuts - Preschool abuse case: Is the punishment proportionate to the crime?

ECDA or the Early Childhood Development Agency has come up with penalties for the preschool operator involved in the cases of abuse. They will be fined $5,000 and the principal of that school will also not be deployed in a similar role in a preschool. ECDA has also apologised for lapses in its own investigation. CEO Tan Chee Wee pledged to strengthen its processes and training. Charmaine Teo, Vice President of AECES (Association of Early Childhood Educators Singapore) explains if the punishment fits the crime.

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Daily Cuts - Preserving Pulau Ubin

After discovering that his mum grew up on Ubin, Nor Syazwan Abdul Majid felt this affinity towards the popular touristy island and wanted to do more as a descendant of the islanders of Pulau Ubin. He wants to preserve the heritage and culture of the residents of Pulau Ubin. The SUSS undergraduate is now working with NParks to restore some houses on the island. Singapore Today’s Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Syazwan, and Robert Teo, Director of Pulau Ubin from the National Parks Board.

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Daily Cuts - From mudflats to metropolis

The “From Mudflats to Metropolis” exhibition chronicles Singapore’s urban transformation journey from the 1950s to present day. Singapore Today’s Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Woo Wee Meng from National Parks Board and Co-Organiser of the exhibition.

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