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Daily Cuts - S1E376: How can we play our part in managing dengue?

Dengue is endemic to Singapore and has been a public health threat since the 1960s. Globally, over 40,000 deaths are reported annually, many of whom are children. The 7th Singapore International Dengue Workshop is taking place with leaders from the World Health Organisation and partners here to take part in lectures and sharing sessions. CNA938’s Arnold Gay and Andrea Heng speak with Associate Professor Ng Lee Ching, Group Director of the Environmental Health Institute, National Environment Agency to find out more.

Daily Cuts - S1E5: Leaving dating to chance

Asia First finds out about the latest Marriage and Parenthood survey. The study polled over 5,800 singles and those married, aged between 21 and 45. It found that a proportion of singles preferred to leave dating to chance. 

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Daily Cuts - S1E4: How a Pandemic Shaped Singapore's Reading Patterns

Singapore Today speaks to Raneetha Rajaratnam, Director of Programmes and Services, National Library Board for insights into the reading patterns of our local adults and teenagers that have developed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Daily Cuts - S1E3: Bringing live broiler chickens back to Singapore

Singapore Today speaks to Daniel Tan, Owner of OK Chicken Rice for his thoughts on Malaysia lifting its export ban on live broiler chickens from Tuesday (Oct 11, 2022) and how it will benefit his business going forward.

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Daily Cuts - S1E2: Work burnout: How do we cope?

A survey done by CNA shows close to 60% of Singaporeans say burnout affects their mental well-being. Asia First speaks to someone who had to deal with it.

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Daily Cuts - S1E1: Cry for help: A young girl’s journey to mental wellness

The following podcast contains sensitive material. Listener discretion is advised. If you need someone to talk to or if you know anyone in need of a listening ear, call the Samaritans of Singapore at 1800 221 4444. As part of CNA’s special Mental Wellness series to mark World Mental Health Day, CNA938’s Singapore Today spoke to Lina (not her real name), a teenage girl who despite being a brilliant and successful student, struggles with mental health issues, including attempting suicide. Find out how her mother gave up her successful career to support her only daughter, while an expert from Singapore’s Institute of Mental Health explains some tell-tale signs to watch for in people with suicidal tendencies, and what we can do to help them.

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