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Daily Cuts - Does being in the 5 A.M. club suit everyone?

Barack Obama, Tim Cook, Richard Branson and Anna Wintour are just some of the world’s most renowned figures who start their day before the crack of dawn – and they credit their success to it. But can it really make you more alert and productive and, ultimately, help you achieve your goals? And what would it take to be a committed member of this exclusive club? Andrea Heng speaks to Dr Stijn Massar, Research Assistant Professor, Sleep and Cognition Laboratory, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, NUS, to find out more. 

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Daily Cuts - Israel-Hamas ceasefire: Will Donald Trump’s deadline plan succeed?

US President-elect Donald Trump has issued a deadline to get Israeli hostages out of Gaza before his inauguration on January 20th. Meanwhile, the UAE is in discussions with the US and the Israeli governments on a post-war Gaza. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman take a look at the possibilities with Mouin Rabbani, non-resident fellow, Middle East Council on Global Affairs

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Daily Cuts - Art appreciation in the eyes of a seasoned collector in SG

In ‘Culture Club’ Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Richard Koh a seasoned art connoisseur and veteran gallerist who’ll be exhibiting his own collection to the public. Koh will talk about ‘‘Of Dreams and Contemplation: I am All but a Story – Collection of Richard Koh’’ which features more than 30 artworks collected by him over a span of 20 years. Coinciding with Singapore Art Week 2025, Koh will also talk about how this exhibition is also a collaboration between Richard Koh Fine Art and The Private Museum, a non-profit art organization.

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Daily Cuts - The Golden Era of Klimt

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro finds out where Singaporeans can go to witness an immersive experience featuring the works of the late Austrian artist Gustav Klimt. Called “Gustav Klimt: Falling in Gold”, the experience transforms Singapore’s Sports Hub Library into a multi-dimensional art space. Bernard Yeung, CEO of OPUS 3 Productions will talk about how virtual reality, AI-powered interactions, and 360° projections can further celebrate the works of Klimt – inviting visitors to experience art beyond the frame.

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Daily Cuts - Singapore's animal cruelty and welfare cases hit a 12-year high

Singapore Today's Daniel Martin and Susan Ng speak with Aarthi Sankar, Executive Director, SPCA Singapore, about whether we need stiffer penalties to curb Singapore's growing animal cruelty and welfare cases.

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Daily Cuts - Heartland attractions: The key to bump up Singapore's tourism appeal?

Singapore Today's Daniel Martin and Susan Ng speak with Dr Kevin Cheong, Managing Partner, Syntegrate, about whether heartland attractions could bump up Singapore's tourism appeal.

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