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Daily Cuts - What's on at Sneakrcon

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Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Singapore streetwear designer Mark Ong aka Mr Sabotage (SBTG) who’ll talk about his involvement at this year’s Sneaker Con SEA held at Resorts World Sentosa. Sneaker Con SEA  2024 is a celebration of sneaker and streetwear culture with on-stage panel discussions, a customised lineup of over 200 global and local iconic brands, and a gathering of 150+ traders and passionate sneaker collectors from around the globe. Ong will talk about how he will design exclusive limited-edition Kintsugi Air Jordan 1 highs, crafted from vintage scarves and bandanas, embodying the artistry of Kintsugi, which is the Japanese process of repairing ceramics traditionally with lacquer and gold. Ong will also talk about how he is collaborating with RWS in designing 22 pairs of limited-edition sneakers for RWS as a commemoration of their partnership. RWS and SBTG will auction off two pairs of the limited-edition sneakers and donate all proceeds to the students from Temasek Polytechnic (Mark Ong’s alma mater). 

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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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