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Daily Cuts - Seeking advice on social media: Is it safe? Is it credible?

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“TikTok therapy” is gaining traction in Singapore as counsellors share mental health tips and even their own struggles in short videos, with content that complements traditional therapy. But the trend isn’t new – social media has become a marketplace of medical and health advice, ranging from diet plans to dermatological recommendations. How do we discern what’s sound and what isn’t? On Asia First, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman find out from Dr Razwana Begum, Head, Public Safety & Security, School of Humanities & Behavioural Sciences, SUSS

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Daily Cuts - Storage and Stories: Storefriendly's Jes Johansen's Travels

Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Jes Johansen, CEO of Storefriendly a self-storage solutions company. Johansen will talk about his personal travels to Conakry, Guinea where he lived and worked for two years; Coober Pedy in South Australia; and St. Andrews a Scottish seaside town also known as The Home of Golf. Johansen will also talk about trending self-storage solutions in Singapore and around the world.

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Daily Cuts - Fluting & All That Jazz

Melanie Oliveiro speaks with local jazz flutist Rit Xu, who’ll soon be speaking at an upcoming jazz improvisation talk, for a 3-day event titled, “Kaleidoscope – Explorations in Asian Jazz 2024”. Xu shares about the synergy and future of jazz using Chinese instruments, as he reminisces his award-winning career.

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Daily Cuts - Do our pets really need psychiatric medication? Here’s what not to do

Pets in Singapore are being prescribed psychiatric medication and vets say it can lead to a better quality of life. In the US, data shows a rise in prescriptions for antidepressants, anti-anxiety medication and mood stabilisers for dogs. But animal doctors here warn pet owners not to self-medicate in any situation. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Dr Brian Loon, Principal Veterinarian, Amber Vet

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Daily Cuts - Singapore’s Direct School Admissions, 20 years on: Has it worked?

A CNA Commentary examines if Singapore’s Direct School Admissions (DSA) has become almost as important as the PSLE in students’ transition from primary to secondary school, as the scheme marks its 20th year. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with commentary writer Jason Tan, Associate Professor, Policy, Curriculum and Leadership, National Institute of Education

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Daily Cuts - How Japan will raise economic, defence strategies with Pacific island nations

The 10th annual Pacific Island Leaders Meeting (PALM) begins today in Tokyo – it’s seen as Japan’s latest effort in deeper engagement to counter China. The three-day summit will also see discussions surrounding climate change, fisheries and developmental interests, as well as concerns about the release of treated wastewater from the disabled Fukushima nuclear plant. On Asia First, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman find out more about the PALM from Dr Meg Keen, Senior Research Fellow, Lowy Institute 

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