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Daily Cuts - Should you hit the snooze button?

A commentary on CNA.Asia called, ‘Hit the snooze button - it’s good for you’. But there are a lot of factors to good sleep. There's a study claiming there are real health benefits to be gained from sleeping in until 7am (at least). But Prof Michael Chee, Director of the Centre for Sleep and Cognition at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, NUS says using the Snooze button says a lot about our quality of sleep.

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Daily Cuts - Goh Chok Tong Enable Awards

Celebrating Singaporeans who defy the odds! The Goh Chok Tong Enable Awards recognises fourteen people with disabilities for their achievements and their potential to succeed. Awards under the PROMISE category also went to individuals who showed promise in advancing their areas of talent, and a willingness to serve the community. Susan Ng and Andrea Heng spoke with one of the recipients of this award - Nicolette Koh, co-founder, NP Supportify  

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Daily Cuts - Indonesia Presidential Debate Preview

Indonesia’s presidential candidates gear up for the first debate today. Susan Ng and Andrea Heng find out what voters will be looking out for with Julia Lau, Senior Fellow and Co-coordinator, Indonesia Studies Programme, ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute

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Daily Cuts - WHO says situation in Gaza is "catastrophic"

Qatar says Israel's bombardment of Gaza is "narrowing the window" for a new truce. Asia First's Justine Moss and Andrea Heng speak with Lawrence Rubin, Associate Professor, Sam Nunn School of International Affairs, Georgia Institute of Technology, on the latest developments.

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Daily Cuts - How to protect yourself from bird flu this travel season

Singapore suspends poultry from certain countries due to bird flu. Asia First's Justine Moss and Andrea Heng ask Dr Yvonne Su, Assoc Prof, Emerging Infectious Diseases Programme, Duke-NUS Medical School, on how that may impact you   

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Daily Cuts - Make-A-Wish X Shopee bring festive cheers

Shopee and Make-A-Wish Singapore are partnering up for the festive season to fulfil the wish of a 10-year-old battling leukaemia. Asia First's Justine Moss and Andrea Heng find out more from Hazlina Halim, CEO, Make A Wish Foundation and Sienna Chan, Lead for Brand and Partnerships of Shopee Singapore

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