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Daily Cuts - Thank you for the music! The real purpose of SMRT’s new chimes

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The new jingles and chimes at SMRT station platforms and onboard its trains aren’t just an audio pick-me-up for commuters – they’ve also been specially curated for the visually impaired to create a more inclusive public transport system here. Our guest on Asia First tells Andrea Heng and Joel Chua about the science and hard work that went into composing San Lun Che, Chan Mali Chan and Singai Naadu for this now-permanent feature. 

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Daily Cuts - Teaching our preschoolers about mental and socio-emotional resilience

10th of October is a day of sales, but most importantly, Mental health! Just recently, the inter-agency taskforce on mental health and well-being launched the The National Mental Health and Well-Being Strategy. And the plan is quite elaborate, but we’re focusing on the younger generation now and the initiatives that promises to help preschoolers. Ng Yi Xian is CEO of the EtonHouse Education Group and he tells Arnold & Andrea why preschoolers need to be aware about mental and socio-emotional resilience.

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Daily Cuts - Trust is key when it comes to our pandemic response

Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said a few days ago, that Singapore is experiencing a new COVID-19 wave. Meaning more people are expected to fall sick in coming weeks. 3 years ago, we would have made a big deal out of this. But now, we’re focusing on our future response should there be another pandemic. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong says ‘trust’ is the 'most precious resource' critical in Singapore's Covid-19 response. One study shows higher levels of trust in the government and among the population means greater compliance with Covid-19 restrictions and higher vaccination rates. Dr Vincent Pang, Assistant Professor, Duke-NUS Medical School, tells Arnold & Andrea that trust is not created overnight.

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Daily Cuts - Supporting the mental well-being of our seniors

Unfortunately, the topic of 'mental health' is still a topic shrouded in taboo. Some who struggle with mental health issues may not be comfortable with being vulnerable. It’s even worse for our seniors, who may suffer from depression or anxiety. Data from MOH shows that adults aged 60 to 74 years are the least willing to seek help compared to the rest of us. But a commentary out on CNA.Asia says there are ways to ensure seniors are given the right kind of mental health support. One of the writers, Anna Szuecs, Research Fellow, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine - Division of Family Medicine, NUS explains. 

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Daily Cuts - #TalkBack: Why can't we stop littering

On #TalkBack, Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Professor Paulin Straughan, Professor of Sociology (Practice), School of Social Sciences, Singapore Management University and Michelle Tay, Director, Singapore Kindness Movement, about what could make it difficult for us to stop public littering.

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Daily Cuts - Israel-Hamas Conflict: A Singaporean's on-the-ground account

A Singaporean living in Israel told Singapore Today what it was like to run to a bomb shelter on the 7th of October at 6.30 a.m.

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