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Daily Cuts - S1E211: The uncertain road ahead for Israel

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Following widespread protests, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has put his controversial judicial overhaul plan on hold to prevent a rupture among the people. CNA938's Arnold Gay and Yasmin Jonkers speak with Dr James Dorsey, Adjunct Senior Fellow at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Nanyang Technological University, to find out what could lie ahead. 

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Daily Cuts - S1E371: Singapore scouts witness the coronation of King Charles III

Over the weekend, the coronation of King Charles III took place. 400 young people representing charitable organizations were also invited to watch the coronation service and processions from inside St Margaret's Church, next to Westminster Abbey. Two of whom are from our Scout group! CNA938’s Arnold Gay and Andrea Heng speak with Venture Scout Ryan Han Lukman and Michael Poh, Assistant International Commissioner of Singapore Scout Association who were very lucky to get invites.

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Daily Cuts - S1E370: A preview of the ASEAN Summit

The ASEAN Summit will take place tomorrow in Labuan Bajo in Indonesia. It’s a 3-day meeting where leaders meet to discuss matters - from putting an end to human trafficking to signing of the Southeast Asia Nuclear Weapon Free Zone Protocol. But the likely topic to dominate the summit is the crisis in Myanmar. CNA938’s Arnold Gay and Andrea Heng speak with Sharon Seah, Senior Fellow and Coordinator at the ASEAN Studies Centre, ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute, to find out more. 

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Daily Cuts - S1E369: Could cats finally be allowed in HDB homes?

A 34-year ban on keeping cats in HDB homes is finally being reconsidered. A survey conducted by the Animal & Veterinary Service showed that most respondents agree pet cats should be licensed and allowed in HDB flats. It also showed support for a proposal to sterilize and microchip our community cats to help manage the stray cat population. From June, more discussions on plans to allow cats as pets in HDB homes are set to take place. CNA938’s Arnold Gay and Andrea Heng speak with Aarthi Sankar, Executive Director of SPCA to hear her views on the results.

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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. 

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Daily Cuts - S1E367: Brands championing good practices

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Melanie Oliveiro speak with Lawrence Kim, Group CEO of Ebenezer Holdings and Ricky Ong, Managing Director of JR Life Sciences, about looking beyond the financial bottomline to achieve social and environmental goals.

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