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Daily Cuts - S1E368: Psychological First Aid Training for SGSecure Responders

Our SGSecure responders are volunteers who are always on high alert to identify and offer help to people in distress. But how are we supporting them? 1,500 responders are getting training in psychological first aid over the next three years, with the goal of strengthening the community's ability to recover from a crisis. CNA938’s Arnold Gay and Andrea Heng speak with volunteer Ahmad Faritz Mohamed Hairudin, who is also Head of Religious Guidance and Community Development at Al-Falah Mosque. They also speak to Edwin Tan, Director of the SGSecure Programme Office at the Ministry of Home Affairs, to find out more. 

Daily Cuts - S1E250: Living with COVID-19

COVID-19 cases are on the rise again in Singapore, but doctors say this is part and parcel of living with the virus. More than 28 thousand cases were recorded in the last week of March. Singapore Today’s Lance Alexander and Hui Wong speak with Dr Asok Kurup, an infectious diseases specialist practising at Mount Elizabeth Hospital for his advice on treating Covid as endemic.

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Daily Cuts - S1E249: Unpacking China's military drills around Taiwan

Following Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen’s visit to the US, China has been conducting military drills around Taiwan. They have also simulated precision strikes against key targets on the island. CNA938's Arnold Gay and Yasmin Jonkers speak with Dr Benjamin Ho, Assistant Professor at the China Programme at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies to find out more about Beijing's intentions and what might lie ahead. 

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Daily Cuts - S1E248: Making Star Awards history as Best Rising Star

Host of #JustSwipeLah Das DD made Star Awards history this year when he won Best Rising Star. He had been the first Indian to be nominated in any performance-based category for the Star Awards. CNA938's Arnold Gay and Yasmin Jonkers speak with him to hear how he felt and his plans for the road ahead. 

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Daily Cuts - S1E247: Insects are coming to our plates!

In the second half of the year, the Singapore Food Agency will approve 16 species of insects for consumption. Crickets, silkworms, grasshoppers are just some examples.  CNA938's Arnold Gay and Yasmin Jonkers speak with Gavriel Tan, Co-Founder, Altimate Nutrition to find out how he is gearing up for new business after the approval. Altimate Nurition makes sustainable cricket protein snacks. 

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Daily Cuts - S1E246: Enriching education through edutainment

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Melanie Oliveiro speak with local multimedia talent Colin Goh about his venture into the education sector with Yumcha Studios, an edutainment tech company.

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