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Daily Cuts - Does Johor finally have the right cards in place to be given “equal partner” status?

Johor regent Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim’s call for Johor to be treated as an equal partner may not have a basis in Malaysia’s current laws but shows its seriousness in gaining legal and financial autonomy. Asia First asks if the stars have aligned for Johor to see this through with the state’s leader as the country’s current Sultan, and if there’s any chance for an amendment to the constitution to allow this. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak to Dr Oh Ei Sun, Principal Adviser, Pacific Research Center of Malaysia. 

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Daily Cuts - How the Pasir Panjang Terminal oil spill impacts the environment

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with N Sivasothi, Biological Scientist and Senior Lecturer, Department of Biological Sciences, NUS, about the environmental impact of the Pasir Panjang Terminal oil spill on coastal and marine life.

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Daily Cuts - How June's BTO exercise could benefit first-time eligible buyers

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Christine Sun, Chief Researcher and Strategist, OrangeTee Group, about how the HDB’s June BTO exercise could benefit first-time eligible buyers.

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Daily Cuts - Wellness Awaits: Retreat to Balestier

Melanie Oliveiro finds out more about the Wellness Retreat Festival at the Initial, a co-living service residence located in Balestier Road. Held from 5 to 7 July, participants can immerse themselves in various activities dedicated to physical and mental wellness. The organiser will talk about workshops dedicated to immersive skincare and decluttering; invigorating yoga sessions and mindfulness classes; guided tours through Balestier; a bazaar and more.

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Daily Cuts - Absence: The 7-Step Process Unfolds Onstage

Melanie Oliveiro speaks to Lee Lee Lim, General Manager of Collective Perspectives and playwright Stepanie Fam about two upcoming productions. ‘Absence’ is about two souls, separated by time, distance, and circumstance, as they navigate the seven steps of absence. They’ll also discuss ‘Infinite Beats’ where Muhammad Arshad Fawwaz, diagnosed with ADHD and ASD, shares his struggles and triumphs through passionate performances by himself and guest artistes.

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Daily Cuts - A bolder Philippines tests China in the South China Sea

Tensions between China and the Philippines have escalated into altercations at the South China Sea in recent days. Asia First studies Manila’s bolder moves in the disputed waters, analyse China’s retaliatory options and question the possibility of direct US involvement in the conflict. Andrea Heng and Susan Ng speak with Einar Tangen, Senior Fellow, Taihe Institute & Founder, Asia Narratives.

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