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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 - More Singaporean women as CEOs, directors: What are the tangible benefits?

More women in Singapore are holding leadership roles in the corporate world. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Wong Su-Yen, Chairperson, Singapore Institute of Directors on Asia First to analyse the tangible benefits of having a female CEO or board director. 

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Daily Cuts - A Letter to Myself: "Be brave and take that first step!"

In her letter to herself, Yvonne Yeo, founder and principal of My Little Kingdom preschool, reflects on the personal obstacles she’s had to overcome since the time she was a “shy” younger lady, and how she gained the bravery to take that first step to build her preschool.

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Daily Cuts - Advice from an ice-cream businesswoman to future entrepreneurs

Singapore Today's Daniel Martin and Justine Moss speak with Wong Peck Lin, Founder, Udders Ice-Cream, about nurturing the next generation of entrepreneurs.

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Daily Cuts - Being nominated for a Singapore Sports Award

Singapore Today's Daniel Martin and Justine Moss speak with national bowler Darren Ong on being nominated for a Singapore Sports Award in the 'Sportsman of the Year' category.

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Daily Cuts - Why short-term rentals are still prevalent in Singapore

Singapore Today's Daniel Martin and Justine Moss speak with Eugene Lim, Key Executive Officer, ERA Singapore, about why short-term rentals are still prevalent here, despite the illegal nature of the practise.

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