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Daily Cuts - How much is too much of a favour for a friend?

There lies a fine line between self-care and self-centredness, according to a Gen Z commentary author on TODAY Online. She notes that “while boundaries can be good for our mental health, we need to be careful that our boundaries do not block us from connecting with those we care about”. Asia First's Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman asked Dr Geraldine Tan, Director and Principal Registered Psychologist, The Therapy Room about striking the balance between doing a favour and going out of our way.

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Daily Cuts - How Singapore ended up on a list of countries flouting YouTube rules

Singapore is among the top 10 nations that have had the most number of “objectionable” video content removed from YouTube, according to a Google survey. Asia First's Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman examine the conditions that got us here, whether the ranking is worrying, and the potential outcomes from measures put in place to mitigate harmful online behaviours. They speak with Dr Razwana Begum, Head, Public Safety and Security, School of Humanities and Behavioural Sciences, SUSS.

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Daily Cuts - Pigeon culling among measures to reduce population in 3 estates

Agencies in Singapore will be piloting a programme to manage large flocks of pigeons in three residential areas - Ang Mo Kio, Bishan-Toa Payoh and Tanjong Pagar. Asia First finds out more about these birds, and what makes them flock to certain areas. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Anbarasi Boopa, Co-CEO, ACRES.

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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 - Dirty, tough, thankless — how a new portal wants to change the image of F&B jobs

F&B jobs are rarely aspirational today, even with better wages. A new portal hopes to change the negative narratives linked to F&B careers through targeted job searching and matching for the industry. Asia First's Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Andrew Chan, Assistant Honorary Treasurer, Restaurant Association of Singapore.

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Daily Cuts - A Letter to Myself: Ismail Gafoor's true values are worth more than money

Ismail Gafoor is the founder and CEO of Singapore's largest property agency, Propnex. He's come so far from his childhood growing up in a one-room rental flat. All through his extraordinary journey, his values have guided him from success to success. We find out what they are, and how his formative years shaped his work ethic.

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