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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 - Concerns over the new H5N2 bird flu variant

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Dr Loh Jiashen, Infectious Diseases Specialist, Farrer Park Hospital, about whether we should be concerned of the new H5N2 bird flu variant.

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Daily Cuts - Huber’s Butchery

Andre Huber, co-founder and executive director of Huber’s Pte Ltd Huber’s Butchery, a mainstay in the Dempsey area, has just unveiled a revamp after 17 years in the business. Work It's Stanley Leong and Cheryl Goh spoke with Andre Huber, co-founder and executive director of Huber’s Pte Ltd. They take a look at what’s new, including eco-friendly amenities, 24-hour self-collection lockers and even cultivated meat.

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Daily Cuts - Maisha Concept

Maisha means 'giving life' in Swahili – and embodies the ethos of this slow fashion brand which recently went viral at this year’s Boutique Fairs. Work It's Stanley Leong and Cheryl Goh speak with Rakhee Shah, founder and owner of Maisha Concept, who is a 3rd generation Kenyan of Indian origin living in Singapore on her story and recent success.

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Daily Cuts - How Singapore’s migrant workers can stay safe from harassment

Segments of Singapore’s migrant and foreign domestic worker population remain vulnerable to various unpleasant experiences that can threaten their livelihoods. One such worker was the target of apparent “loan shark” harassment but a series of unfortunate circumstances led to his deportation to Bangladesh. Jaya Anil Kumar, Case Manager, HOME reveals to Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman on  Asia First how common such issues are and how our migrant workers can be better protected.

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Daily Cuts - Israel continues Gaza siege as pressure builds on ceasefire deal, six-point plan

Israel launched multiple airstrikes across the Gaza strip, further weakening an already diminishing Hamas military. Meanwhile, pressure is mounting to seal a deal brought forward by US President Joe Biden and as the deadline looms for a six-point plan demanded by Israeli opposition leader Benny Gantz. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Dr Anas Iqtait, Lecturer, Economics & Political Economy of the Middle East, Centre for Arab & Islamic Studies, Australia National University on Asia First.

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