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

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 - Holding on to older cars for longer

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Lionel Kong, Chief Editor, CarBuyer, about more motorists holding on to their older cars, instead of buying new ones amid record high Certificate of Entitlement (COE) premiums.

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Daily Cuts - Saving the tigers with SWAG

This World Animal Day, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Dr Vilma D'Rozario and Carmen Pang, Co-Directors of Singapore Wildcat Action Group (SWAG). They're the key personnel behind Singapore Tiger Week 2023, aimed at spurring action against the illegal wildlife trade and poaching that is decimating tiger populations across Asia.

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Daily Cuts - Behind the scenes with Bloomr.SG creators

Melanie Oliveiro speaks with local personalities Abigail Tan (@abbeypuppey) and Valerie Tan (@valeriebubbletea), both now attending the Bloomr.SG Incubator Programme that will train them in hosting, acting and production. They will share their behind-the-scenes learning journeys and advice for younger listeners who want to join the art.

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Daily Cuts - On a treasure hunt for artwork

Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Lim Chiao Woon, the owner of Mr Lim's Shop of Visual Treasures, an art gallery in Haji Lane. Recounting the cities he's visited to obtain various genres of artworks,  Lim will also talk about his latest exhibition featuring local artist Yang Jie, whose artworks use the principles of mechanical sculptures known as automata.

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Daily Cuts - Kevin McCarthy is no longer US House Speaker

Kevin McCarthy has been voted out as House Speaker. This is after Florida congressman Matt Gaetz introduced the bill for his removal on Monday. Lawmakers voted 216 for (versus 210 against) the motion — and that included nearly all Democrats present. McCarthy is the first House Speaker in American history to get the boot. Vote for new House speaker is expected to be next week. Shawn Treier, Senior Lecturer, School of Politics & International Relations, The Australian National University tells us what’s next in US politics.

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