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Daily Cuts - No more school buses? Some parents turn to private hire cars to send kids to school

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Increasing bus fares amid a shortage of drivers have forced some Singapore parents to seek alternatives to send their children to school, and private hire services have become a popular option. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman discuss concerns including children’s safety, the industry’s manpower crunch and the evolving landscape of school transportation with Dr Terence Fan, Assistant Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship, Singapore Management University.

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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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