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Daily Cuts - Surprise UK election: Rishi Sunak’s big gamble

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called for a general election, quieting months of speculation while also drawing reactions of surprise. The fragmented Conservatives may not be able to hold on to power after 14 years as Labour continues to stay ahead in the polls – Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman take a look at the potential outcomes on Asia First with Professor Bruce Wilson, Director, European Union Centre of Excellence, Social Equity Research Centre, School of Global, Urban and Social Studies, RMIT University.

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Daily Cuts - Slashed prices of unsold units at The Residences at W Singapore, Sentosa Cove

Unsold units at The Residences at W Singapore, Sentosa Cove will be up for sale at over 40 percent off their initial launch price. Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Nicholas Mak, Chief Research Officer, Mogul.sg, about whether this is a good time to swoop in and get a deal.

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Daily Cuts - Celebrating Hari Raya Puasa 2024

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander speaks with two of Singapore's Muslim Nominated Members of Parliament – Associate Professor Razwana Begum Abdul Rahim and Dr Syed Harun – about celebrating Hari Raya Puasa this year.

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Daily Cuts - Taha by Amer Hlehel

Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Amer Hlehel, a Palestinian actor, playwright and director who wrote the ongoing play TAHA – staged by Singapore Theatre Company. Based on the life of the Palestinian poet Taha Muhammad Ali, Hlehel will talk about the issues brought up in this one-man show which has taken him to stages all around the world.

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Daily Cuts - Mediacorp's Hari Raya Aidilfitri offerings

Melanie Oliveiro speaks with two local celebrities about their appearances in Mediacorp's Hari Raya Aidilfitri offerings. Singer-songwriter Shazza will talk about her performance and what the audience members can expect in Sinar Lebaran 2024 – the annual variety special - streaming on MeWatch.  Sunny Side Up actress Yuslina Yussof will then talk about her role in Aroma Syawal a drama which aims sheds light on the challenges of living with dementia. Both will also talk about their fondest Raya memories.

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Daily Cuts - This home baker has Layere-s

From cheffing in restaurants to baking at home, our guest operates a home-based bakery that specialises in custom-made cakes. Work It's Stanley Leong and Cheryl Goh speak with Aron Ho, home-based baker and owner of Layere to uncover his story layer by layer.

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