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

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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 - ASEAN Summit 2024 wraps – what awaits Malaysia’s chairmanship in 2025

Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak to Vikram Nehru, Non-Resident Senior Fellow, Foreign Policy Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies and Honorary Fellow, Exeter College, Oxford University, to get a wrap of the key takeaways from the ASEAN Summit concluding in Lao PDR. They look ahead to the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for Malaysia as it assumes the baton of chairmanship for 2025. 

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Daily Cuts - How the Sydney Marathon was added to the majors list – and why it matters

The Sydney Marathon has just been added to the coveted World Marathon Major Series – the seventh so far. What is the appeal of marathons, why are they so coveted, and what do the participants get from all that running? Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak to James Dampney, sports journalist, News Limited Australia, to find out more.

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Daily Cuts - The Labubu frenzy: When a cuteness overload goes into overdrive

It all started with a photograph of Lisa from mega K-pop girl band Blackpink, carrying a bag with an “ugly” doll accessory strapped to her bag. The demand for Labubu exploded to epic proportions thereafter and the craze has led to thousands of dollars spent – and sometimes lost through scams. Labubu isn’t the first (remember Hello Kitty?) and it certainly won’t be the last. So why is it that “cute” sells so well? Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak to Dr Joshua Paul Dale, Professor, Department of British and American Literature Culture, Chuo University, to find out more. 

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Daily Cuts - Eat Drink Singapore - Hairy Crab Season at Yi by Jereme Leung

It’s the season to savour hairy crab, known for its luscious, creamy golden roe. These palm-size crustaceans boast a subtle sweetness and can now be enjoyed on a special menu for a limited time at Yi restaurant at Raffles Hotel. Cheryl Goh and Chew Wui Lynn speak to Chef Jereme Leung to find out more about this prized delicacy.  

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Daily Cuts - What’s really behind gaming addiction among Singaporean youth

Gaming and gamers tend to carry negative connotations – more so now, with increased gaming addiction among Singapore’s youths. At the same time, Singapore is boosting its reputation as an e-sports hub, even earning the nation accolades. What observations do we draw from this contradiction and how can the burgeoning industry help those who have let gaming overtake their lives? Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak to Dr Lambert Low, Senior Consultant and Chief of Addiction Medicine, Institute of Mental Health, and Thomas Kopankiewicz, e-sports SEA Games silver medallist, to find out more.

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