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Daily Cuts - Why lung cancer in non-smokers is on the rise

Smoking and second-hand smoke are often thought to be the main cause of lung cancer – but what about non-smokers who develop the illness? A Singapore study has found that cooking oil fumes from intense stir-frying and deep-frying can also increase the risk of those who don’t smoke. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman discuss the reality and trends with a medical expert, Dr Donald Poon, Medical Oncologist, Dr D.Y.H. Poon & Associates Medical Oncology Clinic. 

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Daily Cuts - A Letter to Myself: Singlish, serendipity, and seniorhood with Sylvia Toh Paik Choo

Sylvia Toh Paik Choo is known as the Grandmother of Singlish, as she was probably the first to codify Singapore's unique patois with her groundbreaking book "Eh, Goondu!" in 1982. Sylvia reflects on her unlikely journey through a prolific career as a columnist, humourist, and author, shares her early sources of inspiration outside of the mainstream education system, and regales us with the mischief she recently got up to outside the house of a prominent person.

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Daily Cuts - #TalkBack: Financial literacy is one thing - but does your child need a debit card?

On #TalkBack, Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Shawn Yap, Financial Advisory Director, SingCapital, about whether we should allow young children to use debit cards.

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Daily Cuts - Yes 933 DJ Chen Ning on supporting her Paralympian brother

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Yes 933 DJ Chen Ning about the recent experience of supporting her Paralympian brother.

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Daily Cuts - Analysis: Indian PM Modi's latest visit to Singapore

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Dr Amitendu Palit, Senior Research Fellow, Institute of South Asian Studies, NUS, about what Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's latest visit to Singapore means for ties between the two countries.

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Daily Cuts - Top holiday hacks and Singaporean travel habits

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Cyndi Hui, Travel Trends and Destination Expert at Skyscanner. Hui talks about holiday hacks to save money for flights, car rental, road trips and hotels. Hui also shares Skyscanner’s new survey highlighting various travel behaviours of Singaporeans when it comes to destination weddings, pre-wedding photoshoots and honeymoons.

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