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Daily Cuts - Mayura Station: the ultimate wagyu and dining experience

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In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Mark Wright, Head Chef and Restaurant Manager at The Tasting Room, Mayura Station. He chats to us about what makes its environment suitable for breeding Wagyu cattle in Australia, and how the team has created the ultimate paddock-to-plate experience for diners at The Tasting Room.

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Daily Cuts - Will we see the return of our TV shows and movies?

After about 150 days, the end of the writers' strike in Hollywood might come soon. The Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers have reached a tentative agreement. But, the two parties are still drafting the final contract language. The WGA says the deal is exceptional – with meaningful gains and protections for writers in every sector of the membership. Asia First’s Arnold Gay and Andrea Heng spoke with Stephen Galloway, Dean of Chapman University’s Film school, who told them if this deal will be helpful in getting them to return to the negotiating table.

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Daily Cuts - Staying safe while gaming online

In line with Singapore’s growing reputation as an E-sports hub, an international symposium organised by the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) is taking place on 22 September to discuss safety in e-sports and online gaming, particularly, the gamification of extremist views and hate speech. Asia First’s Arnold Gay and Andrea Heng speak with Dennis Ooi, President, (Singapore) Cybersports & Online Gaming Association about what needs to be done. They also speak with Dr Omer Ali Saifudeen, Head, Military Studies Minor, at the School of Humanities and Behavioural Sciences, SUSS to find out more.

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Daily Cuts - Can robots take good care of us?!

Rehab Week 2023 will be taking place till 28 September where industry players from around the world are gathering to network and showcase their latest technologies! They’re also here to find out how these cutting-edge tech will leave behind societal impacts - how it can change lives and help patients reintegrate into our society. CNA938’s Arnold Gay and Andrea Heng spoke with  Clinical Associate Professor Karen Chua, Senior Consultant, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, to find out more.

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Daily Cuts - What goes on during a bomb disposal?

A 100-kilogram World War II bomb found at a construction site in Upper Bukit Timah Road will be destroyed today. With the area being home to several condominiums and shophouses, some 4,000 residents and stakeholders in the area evacuated before the disposal began. Asia First’s Arnold Gay and Andrea Heng spoke with CNA journalist Lauren Ong who was on site to witness the disposal. They also spoke with Steve P. Cutler, Retired FBI Agent & Security Consultant who shared more about denoting bombs. 

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Daily Cuts - Invasive species may threaten Singapore's flora and fauna

Recent reports have highlighted the issue of invasive species of plants and animals that threaten Singapore’s flora and fauna. To tackle the issue, WWF-Singapore organizes an “invasive species management” event at the Rail Corridor, where volunteers uproot weeds that threaten the native flora every third Friday of the month. Asia First’s Arnold Gay and Andrea Heng spoke with Jayasri Lakshminarayanan, head of education and outreach at WWF-Singapore, who shared more about the impact of invasive species.

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