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Daily Cuts - What is polio and why has it re-emerged?

The war in Gaza has a new dimension threatening the lives of children: polio. Andrea Heng asks Dr Hsu Li Yang, Head, Vice Dean of Global Health, Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, NUS about the prevalence of the virus, what we need to know about an impending epidemic and the solutions available to patients in a war zone. 

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Daily Cuts - Championing sustainability through this Sentosa showcase

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks to Anthony Tan from Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC). Tan speaks about SDC's new sustainability showcase, RISE. He'll describe how RISE is designed to educate and engage visitors on sustainability through interactive exhibits crafted from repurposed waste and highlight activities such as upcycling workshops that repurpose plastic waste materials into sunglasses.

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Daily Cuts - Meet 'Cheongsam Grandmaster' and fashion designer Peter Kor

In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Peter Kor, one of Singapore's veteran Fashion Designers and Entrepreneurs, also known as Singapore’s “Cheongsam Grandmaster”. Kor discusses his beginnings as a style book illustrator and how he later went on to launch his own ready-to-wear fashion label, “Bianca” in the 1980s – which used to be available at Isetan and Metro. He also talks about how he went on to launch the “Peter Kor” label.

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Daily Cuts - The Singaporean lingerie brand empowering every body type

In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Kate Low, Founder of lingerie label ‘Perk by Kate'. Founded over a decade ago, Low talks about how she set up the label, why she reckons lingerie is recession-proof, and the different types of lingerie her Singapore-based customers choose such as loungewear, lingerie sets, bodysuits and even nursing wear.

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Daily Cuts - Oasis reunites, but at what cost? Unravelling the economics of reunion tours

Oasis is reuniting and going on tour in the UK, to the glee of millennials around the world. What does it take for a band to reunite after a years-long rift and how much does it actually cost for them to hit the road again? Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman find out from Jem Aswad, Executive Music Editor, Variety magazine. 

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Daily Cuts - Why young people still want a driving licence as Singapore goes car lite

Young Singaporeans are keen to get a driver’s licence, even as Singapore moves towards being car lite. What are their motivations, their response to Singapore’s car-lite goals and why consider it when car ownership costs are so expensive? Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman find out from Jaymyn Yee, Student, CNA938 Intern.

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