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Daily Cuts - Tropical at National Gallery Singapore

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Melanie Oliveiro speaks to Teo Hui Min, Curator at National Gallery Singapore, on where Singaporeans can go, to get up close to an original painting by iconic Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. Kahlo’s work is just one of the many highlights of the ongoing NGS exhibition Tropical: Stories from Southeast Asia and Latin America. Teo will highlight some of the over 200 paintings, sculptures, prints and immersive installations on display at Tropical, which she co-curated.

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Daily Cuts - Singapore's nuclear plans

Could nuclear energy be the answer to Singapore’s net-zero goal? Andrea Heng and Joel Chua speak with Victor Nian, Co-Founder & CEO, Centre for Strategic Energy and Resources to explore the possibilities and challenges – including how to ensure it’s as safe as possible. 

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Daily Cuts - ISIS attacks Russia

A deadly attack at a concert in Moscow claimed by a branch of the Islamic State. Andrea Heng and Joel Chua speak with Dr Jessica Genauer, senior lecturer in international relations, Flinders University to find out why Russia is being targeted.

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Daily Cuts - War in Gaza updates

More violence and despair in Gaza. Civilians are on edge with no resolution on a Rafah offensive. Andrea Heng and Joel Chua speak with Dr Anas Iqtait, Lecturer with the Centre for Arab and Islamic Studies, Australian National University to find out more.

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Daily Cuts - Kat Goh goes to Africa

Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Katherine Goh managing editor and co-founder of Asia 361, an online lifestyle publication. Goh will describe her travels to Cape Town, South Africa, Tromso in Norway and Morocco’s Merzouga (Sahara Desert). A Getty Images contributor, Goh will talk about the best photographs she’s taken while traveling around far-flung countries.

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Daily Cuts - Youthline

Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Marc Khoo chairman of Youthline a charity and helpline service for youth in Singapore. Khoo will describe how Youthline – since November 2022 - has created a safe, non-judgemental space for youth. He’ll discuss Youthline’s integrated model of mental health care which includes immediate support via the live helpline, clinical support through pro-bono counselling, and peer support for the youth and their loved ones. He’ll also reveal the trending mental health issues that crop up on Youthline.

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