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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 - S1E150: All about empowering our teens

Singapore Today speaks with Simon Leow, Co-Founder of Happiness Initiative, on how the organisation strengthens teens’ mental wellness through activities like journaling and board games.

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Daily Cuts - S1E149: Do you truly know your home's history?

Singapore Today speaks with Ku Swee Yong, Director of International Property Advisor, about home sellers’ disclosure responsibilities if deaths occurred at their properties.

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Daily Cuts - S1E148: Unpacking the latest changes to Singapore's education system

From full subject-based banding to an expanded Polytechnic Foundation Programme, CNA938's Arnold Gay and Yasmin Jonkers unpack the latest changes to Singapore's education system with Second Minister for Education Dr Maliki Osman.

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Daily Cuts - S1E147: What might JC life look like without mid-year exams?

From 2024, students entering junior colleges and Millennia Institute will not have to sit for mid-year exams. This is part of the Ministry of Education's efforts to move away from an over-emphasis on testing and academic results. CNA938's Arnold Gay and Yasmin Jonkers speak with Heng Yew Seng, Principal, Anderson Serangoon Junior College to find out how the school might use the time saved. 

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Daily Cuts - S1E146: Challenges in the Australian rental housing market

Students studying in Australia and people looking to rent homes there are facing challenges in finding a place to stay. The rental crunch comes after a January edict from China saying that students would have to return to on-campus learning for their education to be recognised. CNA938's Arnold Gay and Yasmin Jonkers speak with Conal Newland, National Head, Operational Capital Markets, Savills Australia to find out more. 

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