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#814: Pritam & WP Oppose Bill to Validate Decades of Fees & Recruiter Says S’poreans Not “Hungry”

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 08 May 2026 17:03:43 +0800

Parliament retroactively validates fees collected by MND agencies without legal backing since independence. Chee Hong Tat can't provide the total amount. WP votes against a bill for the first time this term. Meanwhile, recruiter Lee Shulin tells CNA that firms are hiring "hungrier" foreigners over locals — TikTok erupts, she doubles down and says S'poreans will "thank her.”

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(00:00) We Need Your Help
(00:40) Intro
(04:00) Pritam & WP Oppose Bill to Validate Decades of Fees
(26:48) Recruiter Says S’poreans Not “Hungry”
(45:55) One Shiok Comment
(49:50) One Shiok Thing

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Pritam & WP Oppose Bill to Validate Decades of Fees

Recruiter Says S’poreans Not “Hungry”

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#813: PAP’s Alvin Tan SLAMS WP’s Jamus Lim in Parliament & FREE First Dates from the Govt?

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 06 May 2026 18:10:47 +0800

PAP’s Alvin Tan accuses WP’s Jamus Lim of omitting AVS investigation findings on a resident's dead dog case, calling the impression created in Parliament "unwarranted." Elsewhere, GovTech surveys singles on "Firstdate" - a proposed Singpass-verified dating platform with free meals for matched couples.

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Terence: Project Hail Mary - Official Trailer
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(00:00) We Need Your Help
(00:37) Intro
(08:54) PAP’s Alvin Tan SLAMS WP’s Jamus Lim in Parliament
(31:50) FREE First Dates from the Govt?
(55:00) One Shiok Comment
(56:29) One Shiok Thing

𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:
PAP’s Alvin Tan SLAMS WP’s Jamus Lim in Parliament

FREE First Dates from the Govt?

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#812: WP’s Kenneth Tiong on The “STUPID” Comment & Why He Left Finance for Opposition Politics

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 04 May 2026 19:29:25 +0800

Kenneth Tiong, Workers’ Party MP for Serangoon in Aljunied GRC, on why Singapore's opportunity ladders have narrowed since the 1990s, how government grants trap entrepreneurs in bureaucratic hoops & what NS could teach servicemen but doesn't.

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(00:00) We're Hiring!
(00:50) Intro
(01:47) One year in Parliament reflections
(03:01) Wanting to be an essayist before politics
(04:33) Brown University and Ivy League experience
(05:28) From philosophy to computer science
(08:02) Consulting, finance, and entrepreneurship before politics
(10:43) Why opposition politics over PAP
(13:20) The narrowing ladder of Singapore opportunity
(16:32) Capital access challenges for R&D startups
(18:12) Why the Workers Party aligned with his ideas
(19:58) Job precariousness and Singapore's hyper-specialised economy
(23:36) The "stupid question" Parliament incident
(26:33) Passion versus calibrated messaging in Parliament
(28:31) The TikTok era of political communication
(31:25) Public reaction to his speaking style
(32:33) Mandarin oranges and IP protection metaphor
(33:59) Long-term greedy versus short-term ROI
(35:48) Strategic bets: Johor SEZ, energy, and infrastructure
(38:32) TikTok, Shein and the foreign HQ model
(40:35) What is an Exim Bank
(42:48) Mindset shift needed across the civil service
(45:43) Protecting Singaporean F&B brands
(46:46) Carousell, Shopback and unicorn success stories
(50:08) US capital availability versus Singapore grants
(52:33) Mindset change for entrepreneurs and government
(54:19) Why CCAs and the psychomotor test are broken
(57:19) Football for every student and CCA access
(58:29) Boys' Brigade, Scouts and elite athlete perspectives
(01:00:19) Sports talent identification and parental anxiety
(01:01:40) A richer multi-sport ecosystem and the Norwegian model
(01:02:47) Media, arts, and the failure of imagination
(01:04:19) What gives him hope for Singapore's future
(01:05:37) Long-term thinking, TFR, and parenting pressures
(01:07:17) National Service pay and minimum wage debate
(01:09:36) Israel as a model for skills-based NS
(01:11:34) Are servicemen owed fair compensation
(01:12:34) Useful skills learned in the army
(01:14:27) What's coming up next from Kenneth in Parliament
(01:15:09) One Shiok Thing
(01:24:46) Post-Interview Reflection

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#811: Joko Anwar - Exposing What Politicians Won’t Admit By Using Horror

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 01 May 2026 15:05:52 +0800

Joko Anwar, one of Indonesia’s hottest filmmakers and director of the critically-acclaimed film “Ghost in the Cell” which has been sold to 86 countries, on sneaking into cinemas as a broke kid in Medan, becoming a journalist to trick filmmakers into talking to him, and why Singaporean films can be successful around the world.

𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗢𝘂𝘁 "𝗚𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗹"!

Watch Joko’s film at GV now (it’s really great!) at this link: Ghost In The Cell

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Terence: Resident Evil Requiem | Trailer
Haresh: Olive Garden Compass
Joko: 15 BEST Indonesia Movie Theaters (2026)

(00:00) We're Hiring!
(01:33) Intro
(02:48) HOOQ flashback: when Joko judged "She's a Terrorist"
(05:00) Watching Joko's 12th film and feeling the energy on set
(06:00) Why he never says "action" or "cut"
(07:42) Discipline from celluloid days carried into digital filmmaking
(10:08) Working with new actors and building comedic timing
(14:40) The video board: pre-planning every shot before filming
(16:05) Shooting a film in just 5-6 hours a day
(20:20) One-on-one character sessions with no script
(22:14) Growing up in Medan and escaping reality through cinema
(24:25) From wanting to be an actor to becoming a journalist
(26:37) The film review that changed everything
(27:40) Meeting Nia Dinata and getting his first film made
(28:48) Why Joko refuses to be boxed into one genre
(29:49) Starting from personal anxiety: the real source of his stories
(32:00) Filmmaking as communication
(34:17) Pushing the perimeter without breaking it
(35:47) Why specificity travels: Parasite, Crazy Rich Asians and universal themes
(39:55) Why he won't move to Hollywood
(41:40) Indonesia's 47 ghosts and Southeast Asian horror
(42:31) Making jokes about religion respectfully
(43:19) Handling backlash and 1 million opinions
(45:15) Casting people who share your vision, not just want money
(48:27) His "fucked up" childhood and drawing from personal experience
(50:12) Indonesia's superstition and 500 ethnic groups of scary stories
(53:17) The most satisfying part: when audiences relate
(54:27) Practical effects, illustrators and no AI
(56:26) Looking back: gratitude and humility in art
(58:42) The lowest and highest points: there is no high or low
(59:54) The Indonesian horror wave and genre cinema's global rise
(1:04:13) Advice for young Southeast Asian filmmakers: find your voice
(1:05:46) One Shiok Thing
(1:09:44) Post-Interview Reflection

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#810: China Blocks SG-Based Startup’s $2B Meta Deal & Are SIA’s Muslim Meals Halal-Certified?

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:53:50 +0800

China just blocked Meta's $2B acquisition of Singapore-based AI Startup, Manus, and bars both co-founders from leaving China. A Threads user asks if SIA heats Muslim meals in the same ovens as pork - SIA confirms “yes” but MUIS says that doesn't make them not halal.

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(00:00) We Need Your Help
(00:37) Intro
(04:44) China Blocks SG-Based Startup’s $2B Meta Deal
(29:25) Are SIA’s Muslim Meals Halal-Certified?
(43:40) One Shiok Comment
(45:44) One Shiok Thing

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China Blocks SG-Based Startup’s $2B Meta Deal

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#809: SAF Threatened By Strava Fitness App & AirAsia Fires Back at Chinese Woman Who Scolded Crew

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:12:10 +0800

Defence experts renew Strava warnings for the SAF after a French sailor exposed an aircraft carrier at sea. Elsewhere, a Chinese passenger demands Mandarin on an AirAsia Chongqing flight, delays it 90 minutes, gets removed - AirAsia claps back with a Mandarin TikTok.

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(00:00) We Need Your Help
(00:40) Intro
(04:50) SAF Threatened By Strava Fitness App
(24:30) AirAsia Fires Back at Chinese Woman Who Scolded Crew
(40:00) One Shiok Comment
(42:14) One Shiok Thing

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SAF Threatened By Strava Fitness App

AirAsia Fires Back at Chinese Woman Who Scolded Crew

#808 - LKY School Dean on Closing the Straits of Malacca & Why The US is NOT in Decline

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:41:21 +0800

Prof Joseph Liow, Dean of the LKY School & Chairman of the Middle East Institute at NUS, on why Iran's nationalism makes US regime change impossible, why the Strait of Malacca is Singapore's next geopolitical flashpoint, and what international law cannot protect small states from.

Check him out at: https://lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/our-people/faculty/joseph-liow-chin-yong

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𝘓𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢 𝘔𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳’𝘴 𝘋𝘢𝘺 𝘨𝘪𝘧𝘵? 𝘐𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶'𝘷𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘢𝘺 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘮𝘶𝘮, 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘮𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵. 𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘮𝘶𝘮 𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘪𝘵.

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Terence: NUREMBERG | Official Trailer
Haresh: The Boys – Final Season Trailer
Prof Liow: The GENIUS of Carrick's NEW Gameplan

(00:00) Folklory Mother's Day Promo

(01:19) Welcome And Today's Topic: The Middle East

(02:15) A Busy Schedule When Conflict Erupts

(03:47) From Journalism To International Politics

(05:49) Why Cultural Lenses Shape Geopolitics

(08:56) Why Singapore Must Watch The World

(10:27) Was Trump Caught Off Guard By Hormuz?

(12:44) Power, Strategy And Universal Truths

(15:31) Iranian Nationalism And Why Regime Change Is Unlikely

(21:47) Has Iran Won A Feather In Its Cap?

(24:09) Why The Gulf States Want The Job Finished

(26:51) Why China Stays A Bystander

(31:18) Trump's Unpredictability Towards Allies And Rivals

(34:04) Semiconductors And China's Self-Sufficiency Play

(38:22) International Law In A World Of Power

(41:08) The Ebb And Flow Of Superpower Rivalry

(44:22) US Military Vs China's Untested Forces

(45:31) The Strait Of Malacca Heats Up

(47:21) Indonesia's Archipelagic Doctrine Explained

(52:44) Why Vivian Balakrishnan's "Copy Homework" Line Mattered

(55:06) Is The US Really In Decline?

(58:12) A Brain Drain From The Lab On The Hill

(1:02:00) Is A Multipolar World Better?

(1:05:01) Why China Struggles In Southeast Asia

(1:09:44) One Shiok Thing

(1:16:49) Post-Interview Reflection

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𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀

#807: Police Crackdown on Illegal Massage Shops & Elderly Couple Charged for “Free” Meal

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:05:05 +0800

The Singapore Police Force ends the licensing exemption for open-concept massage shops after vice spreads across HDB estates. Meanwhile, a daughter recommends a free senior meal stall to her parents - they get charged $7.50, owner insists they never asked.

🎙️ 𝙈𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧'𝙨 𝘿𝙖𝙮 𝙎𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝘜𝘴𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘥𝘦 𝙇𝙊𝙑𝙀𝙈𝙐𝙈 𝘧𝘰𝘳 10% 𝘰𝘧𝘧.
𝘉𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘭𝘰𝘵 𝘣𝘺 30 𝘈𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘭 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘪𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 10 𝘔𝘢𝘺.

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(00:00) We Need Your Help
(00:37) Intro
(03:42) Police Crackdown on Illegal Massage Shops
(30:33) Elderly Couple Charged for “Free” Meal
(40:41) One Shiok Comment
(45:00) One Shiok Thing

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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Police Crackdown on Illegal Massage Shops

Elderly Couple Charged for “Free” Meal

Elderly couple's daughter upset Bukit Batok stall offering free meals for seniors charged parents, stall says couple didn't ask for free meal

#806: SNOC Chief Mark Chay’s “Dead-End Sports” Blunder & Can You Walk the Causeway?

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:48:19 +0800

SNOC chief Mark Chay called certain school sports "dead-end" - then referred reporters to SNOC, who responded that every sport has "intrinsic value." Meanwhile, a mystery sign on the Malaysian side of the Causeway is stopping people from walking to JB.

𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹!

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𝙋𝙧𝙚-𝙧𝙤𝙡𝙡 𝘼𝙙: 𝙁𝙤𝙡𝙠𝙡𝙤𝙧𝙮
𝘓𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢 𝘔𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳’𝘴 𝘋𝘢𝘺 𝘨𝘪𝘧𝘵? 𝘐𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶'𝘷𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘢𝘺 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘮𝘶𝘮, 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘮𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵. 𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘮𝘶𝘮 𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘪𝘵.

𝘏𝘪, 𝘸𝘦'𝘳𝘦 𝘍𝘰𝘭𝘬𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘺! 𝘞𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘦 𝘱𝘰𝘥𝘤𝘢𝘴𝘵-𝘴𝘵𝘺𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘶𝘥𝘪𝘰 𝘦𝘱𝘪𝘴𝘰𝘥𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘴𝘢𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺'𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘢𝘺, 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘵.
🎙️ 𝙈𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧'𝙨 𝘿𝙖𝙮 𝙎𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝘜𝘴𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘥𝘦 𝙇𝙊𝙑𝙀𝙈𝙐𝙈 𝘧𝘰𝘳 10% 𝘰𝘧𝘧.
𝘉𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘭𝘰𝘵 𝘣𝘺 30 𝘈𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘭 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘪𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 10 𝘔𝘢𝘺.

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(00:00) We Need Help
(00:40) Intro
(05:35) SNOC Chief Mark Chay’s “Dead-End Sports” Blunder
(36:00) Can You Walk the Causeway?
(50:30) One Shiok Comment
(52:47) One Shiok Thing

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SNOC Chief Mark Chay’s “Dead-End Sports” Blunder

Can You Walk the Causeway?

#805: School Bullies To Be Caned & Applying Makeup Not Allowed on MRT Trains

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:33:02 +0800

MOE is standardising caning and suspension for school bullies across all schools by 2027 along with more funding, but parents and teachers have their doubts. Elsewhere, SMRT's Kindness Express poster tells commuters not to apply lipstick in on trains, and netizens are divided.

𝙋𝙧𝙚-𝙧𝙤𝙡𝙡 𝘼𝙙: 𝙇𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙂𝙡𝙤𝙗𝙖𝙡 𝙄𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙨
𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘧𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘰 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘺𝘰𝘶? 𝘐𝘵 𝘮𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘣𝘦. 𝘞𝘦 𝘴𝘢𝘵 𝘥𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘓𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘎𝘭𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘭 𝘐𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴’ 𝘊𝘌𝘖 𝘛𝘦𝘰 𝘑𝘰𝘰 𝘞𝘢𝘩 𝘵𝘰 𝘶𝘯𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘥𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘦𝘵𝘭𝘺 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘧𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦, 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘺𝘰𝘶'𝘳𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘺 𝘰𝘳 𝘯𝘰𝘵. 𝘊𝘢𝘵𝘤𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘶𝘭𝘭 𝘦𝘱𝘪𝘴𝘰𝘥𝘦 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 | https://yahlahbut.short.gy/Ep792 𝘍𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘓𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘎𝘭𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘭 𝘚𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘗𝘩𝘺𝘴𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘎𝘰𝘭𝘥 𝘌𝘛𝘍 | https://yahlahbut.short.gy/LGI-GoldETF

𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵. 𝘞𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘴, 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘰𝘳 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘣𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘧𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘰𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱, 𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥/𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘥. 𝘚𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘭𝘶𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘳 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯.

𝘠𝘢𝘩 𝘓𝘢𝘩 𝘉𝘶𝘵 𝘗𝘰𝘥𝘤𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥/𝘰𝘳 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘚𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘦.

𝘿𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙡𝙖𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙧 – 𝙇𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙂𝙡𝙤𝙗𝙖𝙡 𝙄𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙨 𝙇𝙞𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙙
𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘈𝘶𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘦. 𝘐𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘢 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯. 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘴 𝘢𝘷𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘸𝘸.𝘭𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘭𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴.𝘤𝘰𝘮 𝘣𝘦𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘥𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘰 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘶𝘯𝘥. 𝘐𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘷𝘦 𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘬𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘮𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥. 𝘓𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘎𝘭𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘭 𝘐𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴® 𝘓𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥 (𝘜𝘌𝘕/ 𝘙𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘕𝘰. 198601745𝘋)

𝙇𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙂𝙡𝙤𝙗𝙖𝙡 𝙎𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙋𝙝𝙮𝙨𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙂𝙤𝙡𝙙 𝙀𝙏𝙁 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙁𝙪𝙣𝙙'𝙨 𝙣𝙚𝙩 𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙩 𝙫𝙖𝙡𝙪𝙚 𝙢𝙖𝙮 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙝𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙫𝙤𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙙𝙪𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙞𝙩𝙨 𝙣𝙖𝙧𝙧𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧 𝙞𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙘𝙪𝙨 (𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙡𝙮 𝙞𝙣 𝙂𝙤𝙡𝙙 (𝙖𝙨 𝙙𝙚𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙙 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙪𝙨)), 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙛𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙙𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙞𝙛𝙞𝙚𝙙 𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙛𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙤𝙨. 𝙋𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙛𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙪𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙛𝙪𝙧𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙙𝙚𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙨, 𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖 𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙪𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙛 𝙘𝙚𝙧𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝙛𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙞𝙣 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙖𝙣 𝙞𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙁𝙪𝙣𝙙 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙂𝙓-𝙎𝙏.

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴

(00:00) A Message from LGI
(00:50) Intro
(04:17) School Bullies To Be Caned
(31:00) Applying Makeup Not Allowed on MRT Trains
(45:24) One Shiok Comment
(49:14) One Shiok Thing

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀
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𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:
School Bullies To Be Caned

Applying Makeup Not Allowed on MRT Trains

#804: MOM Report Raises Questions on Job “Overqualification” & NS Revamps Medical PES Status

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:55:05 +0800

1 in 5 Singapore workers are overqualified for their jobs, and most chose that. But do the reports by MOM and NTUC paint different realities? Elsewhere, NS revamps their medical classification system, but what could be the impact?

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴

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Haresh: Ep. 1: Can Gen Z Take A Joke? | Mark Normand | Human Trials

(00:00) We're Hiring!
(01:30) Intro
(12:20) MOM Report Raises Questions on Job “Overqualification”
(39:40) NS Revamps Medical PES Status
(59:20) One Shiok Comment
(01:02:00) One Shiok Thing

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀
TikTok | Instagram | Facebook

𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:
MOM Report Raises Questions on Job “Overqualification”

NS Revamps Medical PES Status

#803: Is NAC Choking Buskers in SG & Family Charged $2 for "Outside Drinks" at Restaurant | Jacky Ng

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:01:02 +0800

Jacky Ng joins Haresh to discuss how the busking profession is being squeezed by NAC's balloting system, unpredictable weather, and disappearing foot traffic. Elsewhere, a family got charged $2 at a Geylang Restaurant because their kids drank from a water bottle.

𝙋𝙧𝙚-𝙧𝙤𝙡𝙡 𝘼𝙙: 𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙡 𝘼𝙜𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙨𝙩 𝘿𝙧𝙪𝙜 𝘼𝙗𝙪𝙨𝙚 (𝙉𝘾𝘼𝘿𝘼)
𝘞𝘦 𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘬𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘋𝘳 𝘈𝘥𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘯 𝘓𝘰𝘩, 𝘊𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘭 𝘔𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘕𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘊𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘭 𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘵 𝘋𝘳𝘶𝘨 𝘈𝘣𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘥𝘰 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘵 𝘥𝘳𝘶𝘨𝘴
𝘓𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘭 𝘌𝘱𝘪𝘴𝘰𝘥𝘦 #795 | https://yahlahbut.short.gy/ep795
𝘍𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘕𝘊𝘈𝘋𝘈 | https://yahlahbut.short.gy/ncada

𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗝𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘆 𝗢𝘂𝘁!

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴

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(00:00) A Message From NCADA
(00:50) Intro
(07:20) Is NAC Choking Buskers in SG?
(33:10) Family Charged $2 for "Outside Drinks" at Restaurant
(44:40) One Shiok Thing

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀
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𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:
Is NAC Choking Buskers in SG

Family Charged $2 for "Outside Drinks" at Restaurant

Family at Geylang restaurant charged S$2 for 'outside drinks' after children drank from water bottle, restaurant says it's policy

#802: Gan Kim Yong Tells S’poreans to Use Fans & Book Fair Slammed for $150 “Walking Exhibitors” | Rishi Budhrani

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:52:36 +0800

Rishi Budhrani joins us to explore why DPM Gan Kim Yong rubbed netizens the wrong way when he told S'poreans to use fans instead of aircon as a way to deal with rising costs due to the Middle East war. Elsewhere, Singapore's Art Book Fair tried to make emerging artists pay $150 to walk around like hotdog vendors, but ended up cancelling the idea.

𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶'𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄 "𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗜 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗮 𝗦𝘂𝗶𝘁, 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗲?”
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𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴

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(00:00) TELL YOU FIRST S2
(01:20) Intro
(09:40) Gan Kim Yong Tells S’poreans to Use Fans
(33:13) Book Fair Slammed for $150 “Walking Exhibitors”
(52:30) One Shiok Thing

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀
TikTok | Instagram | Facebook

𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:
Gan Kim Yong Tells S’poreans to Use Fans

Book Fair Slammed for $150 “Walking Exhibitors”

#801: Are We Doing Enough for Our Ageing Parents? ft. Andy Seet

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:33:35 +0800

Forget traditional nursing homes – Singapore’s elder care revolution looks nothing like you’d expect. As the population ages rapidly, PCF Sparkle Care COO Andy Seet explores innovative solutions, from robot companions and esports tournaments to micro-jobs designed to combat loneliness while rethinking preventive health and community-driven care.

𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙚𝙥𝙞𝙨𝙤𝙙𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙗𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙗𝙮 𝙋𝘾𝙁 𝙎𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙡𝙚 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙚

𝘗𝘊𝘍 𝘚𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘭𝘦 𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘭𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘮 𝘰𝘧 𝘗𝘈𝘗 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘍𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘰𝘳𝘴 𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘱𝘶𝘳𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘦, 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘥𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺-𝘣𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯-𝘥𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴.

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(00:00) Intro

(01:10) Singapore's Aging Population And Elder Care Needs

(02:28) The Three Types Of Elder Care Services

(04:00) Why Center-Based Care Promotes Aging Well

(05:08) From Senior Activity Centers To Active Aging Centers

(06:39) Moving From Reactive To Preventive Elder Care

(07:29) Evidence-Based Programs And Research

(08:02) Collaboration Among Elder Care Providers

(09:00) The Lovot AI Companion Robot Study
(11:44) How Seniors Formed Emotional Bonds With Lovot

(12:25) Can Talking To A Robot Improve Swallowing Health?

(13:34) Turning Lovot Into A Structured Care Program

(15:23) Andy's Background And Why He Chose Elder Care

(17:54) Overcoming Seniors' Skepticism And Social Isolation

(19:45) The Counter-Strike Gaming Program For Seniors

(23:21) How Elder Care Centers And Workers Have Evolved

(26:10) The Power Of Intergenerational Programs

(29:40) Making Centers Welcoming For All Seniors

(31:00) Growing Awareness Of Aging In Singapore

(32:34) Changing The Stigma Around Elder Care

(34:22) Healthspan Versus Lifespan

(35:42) Are Singaporeans Ready To Talk About Elder Care?

(36:37) What It Means To Be A Caregiver

(37:50) Micro Jobs: Seniors Helping Seniors

(41:22) Building Senior Self-Esteem And Purpose

(44:08) Changing The Perception Of Aging In Singapore

(46:14) What Aging With Dignity Really Means

(47:21) Singapore's Biggest Elder Care Challenges

(48:35) Engaging Male Seniors

(50:57) The Societal Cost Of Neglecting Elder Care

(53:13) How AI Is Shaping Elder Care

(55:11) The Ethics Of AI In Caregiving

(56:38) How This Work Changed Andy's View On Aging

(58:08) Envisioning The Future Of Active Aging Centers

(59:00) Who Can Join An Active Aging Center

(1:01:16) Where To Find PCF Sparkle Care

(1:01:48) One Shiok Thing

(1:07:07) Post-Interview Reflection

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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#800: Soh Rui Yong on Tan Chuan Jin’s Instagram "Deletion" & Mark Chay’s SEA Games Comments

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:29:28 +0800

Singapore's fastest distance runner is back! Soh Rui Yong joins us for the fifth time and is at his candid best as he talks about the SEA Games, Tan Chuan-Jin's Instagram deletion, the local sports system that fails our athletes and how all his personal best came after turning 30.

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𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴

Terence: Black Myth: Wukong - Final Trailer | PS5 Games - YouTube
Haresh: Why Do Some Footballers Just Look So Good?
Rui Yong: How To Be A Singapore Election SUPERSTAR

(0:00:00) Ministry Of Funny Is Hiring

(0:01:22) Intro

(0:03:36) MBA In London And RunSoFast Academy

(0:05:21) Still Competing At 35

(0:07:00) Singapore's Results-Driven Sports Culture

(0:10:18) Injuries, Covid, And The Mindset Shift

(0:14:12) The Double Up Challenge: Half And Full Marathon Back To Back

(0:27:26) Arriving At The Bangkok SEA Games

(0:28:12) The Cardiac Scare That Almost Ruled Him Out

(0:30:54) The Viral Clip Of Getting Lapped

(0:34:11) Why He Was Still Proud Of His Race

(0:35:46) Cheering For Competitors Mid-Race

(0:38:41) Grace, Competition, And Mentoring Younger Athletes

(0:41:05) Firing Back At The SNOC Secretary General

(0:45:44) Athletics Vs Swimming: Comparing Medal Potential

(0:50:51) Why Running Is Harder To Medal In

(0:54:26) Singapore Athletics Has Been Quietly Improving

(0:56:00) How SEA Countries Support Their Athletes

(1:00:04) Singapore's Athlete Support Problem

(1:02:02) Talent Pipeline Vs Structural Issues

(1:05:29) President Tharman Calls Him Singapore's Greatest Distance Runner

(1:08:15) All Publicity Is Good Publicity

(1:09:03) Novita Lam's Viral Controversy

(1:15:22) Tan Chuan-Jin's Instagram Deletion Post Goes Viral

(1:17:29) His LinkedIn Philosophy

(1:22:41) What's Next For Soh Rui Yong

(1:26:43) Targeting The 2027 And 2029 SEA Games

(1:27:12) Breaking Sub-31 And His Future PB Goals

(1:30:07) Running As A Lifestyle And The Academy's Impact

(1:35:36) One Shiok Thing

(1:48:13) Post-Interview Reflection

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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#799: WP's Eileen Chong on Leaving MFA for the Opposition & the Hidden Cost of Singapore’s Success

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:54:16 +0800

From MFA diplomat to Workers' Party NCMP in five months, Eileen Chong is asking Parliament the questions most leave untouched - about Singapore's loneliness epidemic, arts funding gaps, AI's real costs, and the price of one generation's relentless success.

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴

Terence: Full interview: Anthropic CEO responds to Trump order, Pentagon clash
Haresh: The Boys – Final Season Trailer
Eileen: Reasons to be Cheerful

(00:00) Intro
(00:00:22) Introducing Eileen Chong, WP NCMP

(00:02:09) From Spotlight To Short Runway: Joining WP Before GE2025

(00:03:42) Was Politics Always On Her Radar?

(00:04:52) Scholar, Diplomat, Then Opposition: The Reasoning

(00:07:10) Singapore's Treadmill Culture And The Hidden Wellbeing Cost

(00:09:20) What She Observed In The Diplomatic Corps: Beijing And Seoul

(00:12:25) Does She Even Have Time To Disconnect Now?

(00:13:54) Her Parliament Speech: Time, Presence And Space

(00:16:01) Singapore Exceptionalism: Why Self-Defeating Thinking Holds Us Back

(00:18:33) TFR At 0.87 And What Korea's Reversal Means For S'pore

(00:20:39) How Singapore Is Perceived In Diplomatic Circles

(00:23:35) Why She Pushed For IR Education In Schools

(00:25:02) What Diplomats Actually Do

(00:27:49) S'poreans Spend $1.8B On Tuition: Can The Mindset Change?

(00:32:04) The Culinary School Dream She Never Pursued

(00:33:44) Speaking Up For Small Arts Practitioners In Parliament

(00:35:15) Making The Case For Arts: Beyond Entertainment, Beyond ROI

(00:39:10) Hallyu And What Singapore Can Learn From Korean Soft Power

(00:41:52) 1 In 10 S'poreans Have No Close Friends: Her Response

(00:44:32) Growing Up In Jurong West And West Vs East Singapore

(00:47:05) What's It Really Like Being In WP And Inside Parliament?

(00:50:39) Is There Really A Chinese Faction In WP? And Pritam Singh's Title

(00:53:28) Being An Opposition MP At Official Events: Treated Differently?

(00:55:11) AI In Parliament: Cautious Optimism And The Darker Side

(00:59:31) How She Has Changed And Defining Success As A Millennial NCMP

(01:02:50) What Gives Her Hope About Singapore's Future

(01:03:46) One Shiok Things

(01:11:06) Post-Interview Reflection

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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#798: The Problem with Singapore's Leaders & Why Scrapping The Gifted Program Was a Mistake

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:06:53 +0800

We sit down with Crystal Lim-Lange - leadership consultant, ex-investment banker, former GEP kid, who shares with us her thoughts on how Singapore leaders can't apologize, why the Gifted Programme was special needs not elitism, and what our education system gets fundamentally wrong.

𝙎𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙤𝙧: 𝙇𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝘼𝙪𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙮 (𝙇𝙏𝘼)
𝘞𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘋𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘈𝘶𝘵𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘮𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘝𝘦𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘵 𝘓𝘛𝘈 𝘵𝘰 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘚𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘦’𝘴 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘮𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘷𝘦𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘭𝘦𝘴!
𝘓𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘭 𝘌𝘱𝘪𝘴𝘰𝘥𝘦 #790 | https://yahlahbut.short.gy/ep790
𝘞𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘢 𝘳𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘮𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘴𝘩𝘶𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦? 𝘋𝘳𝘰𝘱 𝘢𝘯 𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘪𝘭 𝘵𝘰 𝘈𝘶𝘵𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘮𝘰𝘶𝘴_𝘝𝘦𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘭𝘦@𝘭𝘵𝘢.𝘨𝘰𝘷.𝘴𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 25 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩.

𝗖𝗿𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗶𝗺-𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲'𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸

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𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴

Terence: undertone | Official Trailer
Haresh: Rockets & Penises in the Persian Gulf | George Carlin
Crystal: Theo of Golden by Allen Levi & Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

(00:00) On this episode...
(01:57) Intro
(03:05) What Crystal Teaches About Authentic Communication
(04:18) Why SG Leaders Are Afraid to Have an Opinion
(05:24) The Empathy & Congruence Problem
(07:18) The 4 Components of a Proper Apology
(09:04) Crystal's Real-Life Apology at a Biopharma Offsite
(11:29) Growing Up in a Rental HDB Flat in Little India
(13:07) Entering Investment Banking Without Connections
(16:10) The Gifted Education Programme & Her Best Friend from ACS
(17:17) Why the GEP Is Special Needs, Not Elitism
(19:49) The Stigma of Being Gifted & "You Don't Talk About GEP"
(22:55) Is "Gifted" a Problematic Label?
(24:30) Singapore's Scarcity Mindset & Where It Comes From
(25:28) A Generation at the Cognitive Brink
(27:33) The GEP Bubble Debate: Safe Space vs Stratification
(30:40) How the Gifted Classroom Simulated Real Workplace Dynamics
(32:31) "I Was an Absolute Nightmare Before GEP"
(35:26) IQ, Grades & Getting Nearly Expelled from RGS
(38:02) Was the GEP More Meritocratic Than Raffles?
(41:08) The Missing Fire in Singapore's Leaders
(41:48) What Is Psychological Safety?
(43:41) Artificial Harmony in the Public Service
(46:15) Does SG's "Smartest People Lead" Belief Make Us Compliant?
(46:57) Diversity Without Inclusion: SG vs America
(51:44) Crystal's Journey from Outsider to High-Functioning Adult
(53:37) "It Is No Measure of Health to Be Adjusted to a Sick Society"
(54:25) Trauma, Survival & Post-Traumatic Growth
(56:32) Going Viral on LinkedIn About Being Gifted
(57:46) The Bigger Threat: Class Divide or Holding Back the Brightest?
(58:14) What Does Success Actually Mean for Singapore?
(01:01:26) Is Singapore's Education System Working?
(01:04:21) "Molding" vs "Igniting" — Crystal's Problem with MOE's Slogan
(01:05:33) Life as a Portfolio: Not Everyone Needs a Special Career
(01:07:52) Minerva University & Teaching Meta-Skills Over Memorisation
(01:10:48) The Oxbow Lake Problem: Near vs Far Transfer of Knowledge
(01:12:08) Why Singaporeans Are Frustratingly Concrete Thinkers
(01:14:37) What Should Success Look Like for Singapore?
(01:15:22) Leaders Need to Role Model Growth Mindset
(01:18:04) Crystal Confronted Minister Ong About His Victim Mindset
(01:21:14) One Shiok Thing
(01:25:17) Post-Interview Reflection

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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#797: How to Talk to Someone Who's Suicidal (Without Making It Worse) ft Charlene Heng

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:07:45 +0800

In Singapore, there is an average of one suicide death per day – and yet most of us still don’t know how to talk about it. Charlene Heng, Deputy Director at SOS Academy, Samaritans of Singapore, gets real about suicide in Singapore – the stats, the stigma, and why asking the suicide question doesn't make things worse. Whether you're worried about a friend or struggling yourself, we hope you find this helpful.

𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙚𝙥𝙞𝙨𝙤𝙙𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙗𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙗𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙈𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝 (𝙈𝙊𝙃)
𝘐𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘨𝘨𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘥𝘰 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘤𝘵:
𝘪. 𝘚𝘖𝘚’𝘴 24-𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘏𝘰𝘵𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘢𝘵 1767, 𝘰𝘳 24-𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘛𝘦𝘹𝘵 𝘢𝘵 9151 1767 (𝘷𝘪𝘢 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵𝘴𝘈𝘱𝘱)
𝘪𝘪. 𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦 1771, 𝘚𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘦’𝘴 24/7 𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘦𝘹𝘵𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦

𝘍𝘰𝘳 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘯 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘶𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘥𝘢𝘭 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘴, 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘭𝘴𝘰 𝘳𝘦𝘧𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘰 𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘓𝘪𝘧𝘦 | https://yahlahbut.short.gy/CaringForLife

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴

Terence: What LENS is Actually inside a Vintage Photo Booth?
Haresh: Lamine Yamal's FIRST career hat-trick!
Charlene: Tomorrow | Official Trailer

𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘂𝘀!
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(00:00) Intro

(00:01:02) Charlene's Personal Story And Journey Into Social Work

(00:02:43) What Charlene Does At SOS

(00:03:31) Has Talking About Suicide Gotten Easier Over The Years?

(00:05:22) Busting The Myth: Asking About Suicide Doesn't Trigger It

(00:07:03) Suicide Statistics In Singapore

(00:09:13) Why Men Have Higher Suicide Rates

(00:11:55) SOS Receives 5,000 Calls Every Month

(00:13:29) Training Volunteers And Six Hours On The Ledge

(00:15:37) What Callers Really Need When They Reach Out

(00:17:01) The Emotions That Drive Suicidal Ideation

(00:19:25) Who's Calling: Mostly Teenagers

(00:20:48) Assessing Risk Through Text Messages

(00:21:35) Anonymity And When Emergency Services Step In

(00:23:41) Separating Suicide From Mental Health Stigma

(00:27:46) Training Volunteers To Listen Without Judgment

(00:29:41) Beyond Empathy: Validation And Affirmation

(00:30:38) Three Steps To Approach Someone At Risk

(00:33:30) Using The Right Language Around Suicide

(00:35:47) Cultural Barriers And Stigma Around Suicide In Singapore

(00:37:45) Why Everyone Should Take A Suicide First Aid Course

(00:40:24) Warning Signs That Are Easy To Miss

(00:41:52) Suicide As A Systemic, Not Individual, Problem

(00:43:47) How Volunteers Protect Their Own Mental Health

(00:47:00) What Gives Charlene Hope For The Future

(00:48:11) Resources And Helplines

(00:49:39) One Shiok Thing

(00:57:03) Post-Interview Reflection

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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#796: What The World Gets Wrong About Iran & the Middle East | Prof. Syed Farid Alatas

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:09:11 +0800

Prof. Syed Farid Alatas, an NUS sociologist, decolonisation scholar, and a man with family currently living under the Iran-Israel war, explains why the Middle East conflict is really about colonial power, US hegemony, and what Singapore's silence reveals about our own captive minds that have been “colonized”.

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘆𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗱'𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸:

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴

Terence: A Scientist's View of War
Haresh: Why Singapore Built A 150m-Deep Oil Cave
Farid: Assholes: A Theory by Aaron James

(00:50) On this episode...
(0:02:12) Intro
(0:03:25) The War Hits Home: Prof Farid's Personal Connection To Iran
(0:07:19) Prof Farid's Background In Sociology
(0:09:26) What Is Neo-Colonialism?
(0:11:29) Decolonizing Our Minds
(0:13:05) What Is A Eurocentric Education?
(0:17:17) Is Colonialism Only A European Problem?
(0:19:23) Was Imperial Domination Always Inevitable?
(0:22:00) Trump And The Return Of Colonial Language
(0:25:04) How October 7 Changed American Minds
(0:30:25) Critiquing All Sides: US, Israel, Gulf States, And Iran
(0:35:18) Why Regime Change In Iran Won't Work
(0:38:42) Understanding Iranian Society And Its Contradictions
(0:41:28) Iranians United Against Foreign Aggression
(0:43:50) Why Isn't The Muslim World Rallying Behind Iran?
(0:46:17) The Most Worrying Thing: Regional Disunity
(0:47:52) What Would A Better Middle East Look Like?
(0:49:03) The "Wipe Off The Map" Myth Debunked
(0:53:15) Is Peace Realistic? The Shifting Global Opinion On Israel
(0:56:13) Christian Zionism And The End Times Narrative
(1:00:16) Could This Become World War 3?
(1:02:34) How The Iran War Affects Singapore
(1:08:40) Singapore's Reluctance To Have Hard Conversations
(1:11:10) Southeast Asia Navigating US vs China
(1:13:53) De-dollarization As A Form Of Decolonization
(1:14:53) Can Singapore Afford To Decolonize?
(1:17:55) Ibn Khaldun: Governments Are Always Unjust
(1:22:53) Is Singapore Too Dependent On Government?
(1:25:19) One Shiok Thing
(1:31:03) Post-Interview Reflection

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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#795 ft. Dr Adrian Loh – What Teens Believe About Cannabis & Why Parents Should Be Concerned

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:30:00 +0800

Singapore's youth are exposed to drug-related content more often than parents may think. Psychiatrist Dr. Adrian Loh, council member of NCADA, on why attitudes are shifting, why "you do you" is a public health risk, what parents consistently get wrong, and whether a drug-free Singapore is still achievable.

𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙚𝙥𝙞𝙨𝙤𝙙𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙗𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙗𝙮 𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙡 𝘼𝙜𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙨𝙩 𝘿𝙧𝙪𝙜 𝘼𝙗𝙪𝙨𝙚 (𝙉𝘾𝘼𝘿𝘼)
𝘕𝘊𝘈𝘋𝘈 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘻𝘦𝘯’𝘴 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘭 𝘰𝘯 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘥𝘳𝘶𝘨 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘚𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘦. 𝘐𝘵 𝘴𝘦𝘦𝘬𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩 𝘵𝘰 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘤 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘥𝘳𝘶𝘨 𝘢𝘥𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯.

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𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴

Haresh: THE 2028 GLOBAL INTELLIGENCE CRISIS
Terence: Timothée Chalamet & Matthew McConaughey | A CNN & Variety Town Hall Event
Dr. Adrian: The Art of Spending Money by Morgan Housel

𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘂𝘀!
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(00:00) Introduction

(01:00) What Does NCADA Actually Do?

(04:12) How Dr. Adrian Joined The Council

(06:09) Are Young Singaporeans' Views On Drugs Changing?

(07:20) Why Cannabis Attitudes Are Shifting

(08:29) Talking To Your Kids About Drugs When Travelling

(10:29) The "You Do You" Generation And Drug Normalisation

(12:20) The Forbidden Fruit Effect: Does Zero Tolerance Backfire?

(14:39) Why Singapore's Approach Is Unique

(16:57) Social Media And The New Age Of First Exposure

(19:21) When And How To Talk To Teens About Drugs

(20:50) Are Parents Today Better Equipped Than Previous Generations?

(22:55) Common Mistakes Parents Make In Drug Conversations

(23:57) Drugs Vs Alcohol And Tobacco

(25:00) Singapore's Drug Statistics: Why The Work Isn't Done

(28:26) What Home Behaviours Inadvertently Open The Door To Drug Use

(31:52) Authoritarian Vs Permissive Vs Authoritative Parenting

(36:15) What To Do If You Suspect Your Child Is Using Drugs

(38:14) Where Parents Can Learn Better Communication Skills

(41:10) Eye-Opening Stories From Working With Teens And Parents

(43:15) When Parents Aren't Around: The Role Of Schools And Friends

(45:28) How To Be A True Friend When Peers Are Using Drugs

(48:07) Kids Who Stand Firm

(50:14) Is Cannabis A Gateway Drug?

(53:07) Inspiring Youth-Led Anti-Drug Initiatives

(56:19) Reaching Youth Through Gaming And Entertainment

(57:15) Can Singapore Ever Be Completely Drug-Free?

(59:28) One Shiok Thing

(01:07:04) Post-Interview Reflection

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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#794: Tan See Leng Warns Singapore to Save Power & Why Can’t Food Influencers be Nice?

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:47:57 +0800

Tan See Leng tells S'poreans to save energy as Middle East tensions threaten fuel supply - stockpiles are months deep but the government is signalling contingencies. Meanwhile, Kampong Glam's viral teh tarik sign has F&B operators asking if online reviewers have lost the plot entirely.

Sponsor: Lion Global Investors
Gold has always been valuable – now it's finally accessible. We sit down with MariBank CEO Natalia Goh to explore what happens when gold goes digital in Yah Lah But Ep787.

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𝘿𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙡𝙖𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙧 – 𝙇𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙂𝙡𝙤𝙗𝙖𝙡 𝙄𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙨 𝙇𝙞𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙙
𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘈𝘶𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘦. 𝘐𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘢 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯. 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘴 𝘢𝘷𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘸𝘸.𝘭𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘭𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴.𝘤𝘰𝘮 𝘣𝘦𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘥𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘰 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘶𝘯𝘥. 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙁𝙪𝙣𝙙'𝙨 𝙣𝙚𝙩 𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙩 𝙫𝙖𝙡𝙪𝙚 𝙢𝙖𝙮 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙝𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙫𝙤𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙙𝙪𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙞𝙩𝙨 𝙣𝙖𝙧𝙧𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧 𝙞𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙘𝙪𝙨 (𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙡𝙮 𝙞𝙣 𝙂𝙤𝙡𝙙 (𝙖𝙨 𝙙𝙚𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙙 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙪𝙨)), 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙛𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙙𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙞𝙛𝙞𝙚𝙙 𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙛𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙤𝙨. 𝘐𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘷𝘦 𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘬𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘮𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥. 𝘓𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘎𝘭𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘭 𝘐𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴® 𝘓𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥 (𝘜𝘌𝘕/ 𝘙𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘕𝘰. 198601745𝘋)

𝘿𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙡𝙖𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙧 - 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙞𝘽𝙖𝙣𝙠 𝙎𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙋𝙧𝙞𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙇𝙞𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘈𝘶𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘦. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘤𝘪𝘳𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥/𝘰𝘳 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘱𝘶𝘳𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘣𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘴 𝘢𝘯 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳, 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘶𝘺 𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘣𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘥, 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘥, 𝘤𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘥 𝘶𝘱𝘰𝘯 𝘣𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘱𝘶𝘳𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘦. 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘪 𝘐𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘢 𝘥𝘦𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘵 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵. 𝘐𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘋𝘐𝘊. 𝘈𝘭𝘭 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘬𝘴, 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘬 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘰𝘳 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵.

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(26:16) Why Can’t Food Influencers be Nice?
(45:40) One Shiok Comment
(48:37) One Shiok Thing

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:
Tan See Leng Warns Singapore to Save Power

Why Can’t Food Influencers be Nice?

#793: Han Hui Hui POFMA'd After Getting 3 Kids Back & Sneaky Sushii's Apology Falls Flat

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:59:04 +0800

Han Hui Hui's three children are taken to hospital by MSF, she livestreams from the hospital, gets POFMA'd the day after getting them back, and Ho Ching weighs in. Plus, YouTuber Sneaky Sushii apologises after getting called out for plagiarising a Bulgarian creator's entire video.

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(00:00) TELL YOU FIRST S2
(01:20) Intro
(09:00) Han Hui Hui POFMA'd After Getting 3 Kids Back
(32:00) Sneaky Sushii's Apology Falls Flat
(54:40) One Shiok Comment
(59:30) One Shiok Thing

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𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:
Han Hui Hui POFMA'd After Getting 3 Kids Back

Sneaky Sushii's Apology Falls Flat

#792 ft Teo Joo Wah – CEO Managing Billions On Building Portfolios That Last & Singapore's Gold Play

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:31:02 +0800

Lion Global Investors (LGI) CEO Teo Joo Wah makes the case for building retirement portfolios that last – not just to perform. He breaks down why lifecycle investing matters, how gold fits into a diversified portfolio, and why where your gold is stored might matter more than you think.

𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙚𝙥𝙞𝙨𝙤𝙙𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙗𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙗𝙮 𝙇𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙂𝙡𝙤𝙗𝙖𝙡 𝙄𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙨
𝘍𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘓𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘎𝘭𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘭 𝘚𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘗𝘩𝘺𝘴𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘎𝘰𝘭𝘥 𝘍𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘋𝘦𝘤 2025, 𝘓𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘎𝘭𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘭 𝘐𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘭𝘢𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘶𝘯𝘥’𝘴 𝘌𝘛𝘍 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘤𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘴, 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘪𝘴 𝘚𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘦’𝘴 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵 𝘨𝘰𝘭𝘥 𝘌𝘛𝘍 𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘱𝘩𝘺𝘴𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘨𝘰𝘭𝘥 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘷𝘢𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘚𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘦. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘌𝘛𝘍’𝘴 𝘐𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘖𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳 𝘗𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘥 (𝘐𝘖𝘗) 𝘳𝘶𝘯𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 6-20 𝘔𝘢𝘳 2026 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘯 𝘚𝘎𝘟 𝘰𝘯 26 𝘔𝘢𝘳 2026.

𝘿𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙡𝙖𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙧 – 𝙇𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙂𝙡𝙤𝙗𝙖𝙡 𝙄𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙨 𝙇𝙞𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙙
𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘈𝘶𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘦. 𝘐𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘢 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯. 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘴 𝘢𝘷𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘸𝘸.𝘭𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘭𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴.𝘤𝘰𝘮 𝘣𝘦𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘥𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘰 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘶𝘯𝘥. 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙁𝙪𝙣𝙙'𝙨 𝙣𝙚𝙩 𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙩 𝙫𝙖𝙡𝙪𝙚 𝙢𝙖𝙮 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙝𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙫𝙤𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙙𝙪𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙞𝙩𝙨 𝙣𝙖𝙧𝙧𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧 𝙞𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙘𝙪𝙨 (𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙡𝙮 𝙞𝙣 𝙂𝙤𝙡𝙙 (𝙖𝙨 𝙙𝙚𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙙 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙪𝙨)), 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙛𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙙𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙞𝙛𝙞𝙚𝙙 𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙛𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙤𝙨. 𝘐𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘷𝘦 𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘬𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘮𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥. 𝘓𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘎𝘭𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘭 𝘐𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴® 𝘓𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥 (𝘜𝘌𝘕/𝘙𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘕𝘰. 198601745𝘋)

*𝘙𝘦𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘌𝘛𝘍 𝘜𝘚𝘋 𝘊𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘣𝘰𝘵𝘩 𝘚𝘎𝘋 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘜𝘚𝘋 𝘰𝘯 𝘚𝘎𝘟

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(00:00) Intro
(00:48) Helping Singaporeans Retire Better
(02:43) From Science To Economics
(04:23) Why Low-Fee Investing Matters
(07:19) Thinking Bigger As CEO
(11:22) Why Gold Matters More Now
(15:28) Singapore As A Safe Haven
(18:06) Gold Fund Vs Gold ETF
(21:47) Why Investors Must Read Widely
(24:16) The Real Goal Is Retirement Planning
(26:22) What A Good Financial Advisor Actually Does
(28:57) Why New Investors Should Ease In
(30:57) CPF Life-Cycle Investing And Holding Power
(32:52) How To Stay Calm During Market Drops
(36:48) Core Portfolio Vs Satellite Bets
(39:20) What Decades In Markets Teach You
(41:24) How Much Gold Belongs In A Portfolio
(44:27) Supporting Singapore Through Finance
(48:05) What Excites Him Most Next
(50:05) One Shiok Thing
(55:49) Post-Interview Reflection

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#791: HDB Claps Back at Woman’s "13" BTO Fails & Noise-Monitors Installed in Clementi

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:23:05 +0800

A TikToker’s “13 BTO tries” story forces HDB to publish the receipts, but their reponse has divided the internet. Meanwhile in Clementi, a noise-monitoring ‘traffic light’ has been installed to monitor noise levels at a community space.

𝗧𝗘𝗟𝗟 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗦𝗧 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝟮
Check out the second season of our edutainment podcast that dives into a fascinating array of topics you never knew you needed to know! Last week, we sat down with Noah Yap and reminisced about the Golden Age of Singapore’s YouTube scene.

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(00:00) TELL YOU FIRST S2
(01:20) Intro
(06:40) HDB Claps Back at Woman’s "13" BTO Fails
(32:30) Noise-Monitors Installed in Clementi
(54:00) One Shiok Comment
(57:00) One Shiok Thing

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𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:
HDB Claps Back at Woman’s "13" BTO Fails

Noise-Monitors Installed in Clementi

#790 ft. Nicholas Ng – Autonomous Vehicles Better Than Human Drivers? SG’s AV Plan Explained

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:32:52 +0800

Driverless vehicles aren’t coming “one day”. They’re already here.
Nicholas Ng, Director of the Centre for Autonomous Vehicles at LTA, explains how Singapore is testing and rolling out autonomous vehicles (AV), and how that will enhance future transport options. We cover the AV trials in Punggol (which we personally experienced), as well as the strict safety frameworks behind the scenes.

Are AVs actually safer than human drivers? What happens when machines make decisions on the roads? And are we truly giving up control?

𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙚𝙥𝙞𝙨𝙤𝙙𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙗𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙗𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙇𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝘼𝙪𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙮 (𝙇𝙏𝘼).

𝘈𝘴 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘦𝘧𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘚𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘦’𝘴 𝘱𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘤 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘯𝘦𝘵𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘦𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘺𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘮𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘷𝘦𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘓𝘛𝘈’𝘴 𝘱𝘪𝘭𝘰𝘵 𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘧 𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘮𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘴𝘩𝘶𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘗𝘶𝘯𝘨𝘨𝘰𝘭.

𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢 𝘳𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘮𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘴𝘩𝘶𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 25 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩. 𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘈𝘶𝘵𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘮𝘰𝘶𝘴_𝘝𝘦𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘭𝘦@𝘭𝘵𝘢.𝘨𝘰𝘷.𝘴𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘰𝘳 𝘧𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸 𝘓𝘛𝘈’𝘴 𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘮𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘢 𝘱𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘶𝘱𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴.

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(00:00) Intro
(01:15) Inside The Punggol AV Trial
(05:00) Why Self-Driving Cars Suddenly Got Better
(09:04) Nicholas Ng’s Journey Into AV Policy
(12:25) Why Singapore Wants Autonomous Vehicles
(17:00) Will AVs Actually Replace Human Jobs?
(19:31) Why Safety Operators Still Sit In The Car
(23:25) What Safety Operators Are Really Doing
(24:55) Getting The Public Comfortable With AVs
(27:54) When Can The Safety Driver Be Removed?
(31:04) Why The 10,000km Threshold Matters
(32:39) What Happened In The Minor AV Incident?
(34:17) How LTA Tests AVs Before Road Trials
(37:02) Can One Vehicle’s Learning Scale To The Fleet?
(41:45) Chickens, Birds, And Other Singapore Road Surprises
(43:52) How Safety Operators Are Trained
(46:11) Who Is Liable If An AV Causes An Accident?
(52:57) Why Singapore Still Needs AVs Now
(55:31) What China And The US Are Doing With AVs
(57:51) Will AVs Destroy Jobs Or Create New Ones?
(01:02:10) Will We Lose The Skill And Joy Of Driving?
(01:05:46) Can AVs Strengthen Human Connection?
(01:08:16) The Senior's Party Bus Idea
(01:10:15) How Self-Driving Cars Could Reshape Cities
(01:12:22) What Happens Next In Punggol
(01:17:09) One Shiok Thing
(01:27:10) Post-Interview Reflection

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#789: DBS CEO Tan Su Shan’s S$9.6m Salary & Yishun Drink Stall Bans Water Bottles

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:30:51 +0800

DBS CEO Tan Su Shan’s S$9.6m package goes public and divides the internet. Elsewhere, a Yishun coffeeshop drink stall tells a customer to hide his own water bottle because it’s the “shop rule”.

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(00:00) Folklory
(00:40) Intro
(04:00) DBS CEO Tan Su Shan’s S$9.6m Salary
(23:10) Yishun Drink Stall Bans Water Bottles
(40:00) One Shiok Comment
(44:20) One Shiok Thing

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Yishun Drink Stall Bans Water Bottles

Yishun drink stall staff allegedly tells customer to put water bottle away due to 'shop rule'

#788: Minister David Neo Wants to Help Us Find Friends & Cultural Sensitivity for EP Workers

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:35:41 +0800

Acting Minister for MCCY, David Neo, wants to fix the problem of 1 in 10 Singaporeans have zero close friends. How? Through Arts & Sports. Meanwhile MOS Dinesh Vasu Dash unveils the “EP Journey”, a cultural sensitivity training for Employment Pass Holders.

𝙎𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙤𝙧: 𝙇𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙂𝙡𝙤𝙗𝙖𝙡 𝙄𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙨

𝘞𝘦 𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘬𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘚𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘢 𝘓𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘦𝘧 𝘌𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘵 𝘢𝘵 𝘖𝘊𝘉𝘊 𝘉𝘢𝘯𝘬, 𝘵𝘰 𝘶𝘯𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘭𝘺 𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘰𝘥𝘢𝘺’𝘴 𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘤 𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘴𝘤𝘢𝘱𝘦, 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘴𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘺 𝘣𝘦 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘵-𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘮 𝘯𝘰𝘪𝘴𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘴 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘥 𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘺.

𝘞𝘢𝘵𝘤𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘭 𝘦𝘱𝘪𝘴𝘰𝘥𝘦 | https://yahlahbut.short.gy/ep779

𝘍𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘓𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘎𝘭𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘭 𝘚𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘗𝘩𝘺𝘴𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘎𝘰𝘭𝘥 𝘍𝘶𝘯𝘥 | https://yahlahbut.short.gy/LGI-goldfund

𝘿𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙡𝙖𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙧 – 𝙇𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙂𝙡𝙤𝙗𝙖𝙡 𝙄𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙨 𝙇𝙞𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙙
𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘈𝘶𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘦. 𝘐𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘢 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯. 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘴 𝘢𝘷𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘸𝘸.𝘭𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘭𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴.𝘤𝘰𝘮 𝘣𝘦𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘥𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘰 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘶𝘯𝘥. 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙁𝙪𝙣𝙙'𝙨 𝙣𝙚𝙩 𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙩 𝙫𝙖𝙡𝙪𝙚 𝙢𝙖𝙮 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙝𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙫𝙤𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙙𝙪𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙞𝙩𝙨 𝙣𝙖𝙧𝙧𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧 𝙞𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙘𝙪𝙨 (𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙡𝙮 𝙞𝙣 𝙂𝙤𝙡𝙙 (𝙖𝙨 𝙙𝙚𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙙 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙪𝙨)), 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙛𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙙𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙞𝙛𝙞𝙚𝙙 𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙛𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙤𝙨. 𝘐𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘷𝘦 𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘬𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘮𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥. 𝘓𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘎𝘭𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘭 𝘐𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴® 𝘓𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥 (𝘜𝘌𝘕/ 𝘙𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘕𝘰. 198601745𝘋)

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#787 ft Natalia Goh – Can You Trust a Bank With No Branches? How Has Digital Banking Changed Personal Finance

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:36:59 +0800

Most of us just want banking to be simple: salary comes in, bills go out, and the rest… hopefully grows a bit. But banking has changed so quickly that a lot of people are using new tools without really knowing what’s happening underneath.

We talk to MariBank CEO Natalia Goh about how digital banks work, what’s driving renewed interest in gold, and why our money habits in Singapore are shifting in ways that affect ordinary working people.

𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙚𝙥𝙞𝙨𝙤𝙙𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙗𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙗𝙮 𝙇𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙂𝙡𝙤𝙗𝙖𝙡 𝙄𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙨
𝘐𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘯 1 𝘋𝘦𝘤 2025, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘓𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘎𝘭𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘭 𝘚𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘗𝘩𝘺𝘴𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘎𝘰𝘭𝘥 𝘍𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘴 𝘚𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘦’𝘴 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵 𝘱𝘩𝘺𝘴𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘨𝘰𝘭𝘥 𝘧𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘨𝘰𝘭𝘥 𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘺 𝘷𝘢𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘚𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘦. 𝘍𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘵 https://yahlahbut.short.gy/LGI-goldfund

𝘿𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙡𝙖𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙧 – 𝙇𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙂𝙡𝙤𝙗𝙖𝙡 𝙄𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙨 𝙇𝙞𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙙
𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘈𝘶𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘦. 𝘐𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘢 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯. 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘴 𝘢𝘷𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘸𝘸.𝘭𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘭𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴.𝘤𝘰𝘮 𝘣𝘦𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘥𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘰 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘶𝘯𝘥. 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙁𝙪𝙣𝙙'𝙨 𝙣𝙚𝙩 𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙩 𝙫𝙖𝙡𝙪𝙚 𝙢𝙖𝙮 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙝𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙫𝙤𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙙𝙪𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙞𝙩𝙨 𝙣𝙖𝙧𝙧𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧 𝙞𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙘𝙪𝙨 (𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙡𝙮 𝙞𝙣 𝙂𝙤𝙡𝙙 (𝙖𝙨 𝙙𝙚𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙙 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙪𝙨)), 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙛𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙙𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙞𝙛𝙞𝙚𝙙 𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙛𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙤𝙨. 𝘐𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘷𝘦 𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘬𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘮𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥. 𝘓𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘎𝘭𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘭 𝘐𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴® 𝘓𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥 (𝘜𝘌𝘕/ 𝘙𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘕𝘰. 198601745𝘋)

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𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘈𝘶𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘦. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘤𝘪𝘳𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥/𝘰𝘳 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘱𝘶𝘳𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘣𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘴 𝘢𝘯 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳, 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘶𝘺 𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘣𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘥, 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘥, 𝘤𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘥 𝘶𝘱𝘰𝘯 𝘣𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘱𝘶𝘳𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘦. 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘪 𝘐𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘢 𝘥𝘦𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘵 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵. 𝘐𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘋𝘐𝘊. 𝘈𝘭𝘭 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘬𝘴, 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘬 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘰𝘳 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵.

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴

Haresh: Telling Is Listening: Ursula K. Le Guin on the Magic of Real Human Conversation
Terence: Capitalism and Its Critics by John Cassidy
Natalia: Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro

𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘂𝘀!
Drop us an email at contact@ministryoffunny.com! We’re always looking out for people to do cool stuff with, so let’s chat!

(00:00) Intro
(02:23) Natalia’s 18-year banking journey and why digital banking feels different
(03:42) Why people still hesitate to trust digital banks
(05:58) How traditional banking slowly evolved into digital banking
(07:15) What makes a digital bank different from a traditional one
(09:22) How different generations think about money and self-service banking
(13:06) How Covid changed the way Singaporeans bank
(14:45) Why Singapore is especially suited for digital banking
(15:28) What safeguards protect your money in a digital bank
(16:25) How MariBank builds trust without physical branches
(18:35) Why user experience matters so much in digital banking
(19:10) Why MariBank started offering gold investments
(20:20) How MariBank made gold investing accessible from just $1
(21:38) Why storing physical gold in Singapore matters
(22:48) Why gold still has strong cultural appeal across Asia
(24:37) Can investing ever be made fun
(26:19) How digital banks educate and guide users inside the app
(27:31) How young people should think about gold in a portfolio
(29:24) What has changed most in finance over the past 18 years
(31:44) Why Singapore’s stability adds to gold’s appeal
(33:45) What excites Natalia about the future of digital banking
(34:55) How a digital bank can stay accessible and sustainable
(37:16) How MariBank decides what features to build next
(39:44) The future of real-time and cross-border payments
(41:25) Why digital banking product cycles are moving much faster
(41:49) What it feels like to lead a digital bank as CEO
(42:43) Looking back at how finance has changed over two decades

(49:50) Why Investing Used To Feel So Daunting
(50:36) Why SME Banking Matters Too

(51:40) One Shiok Thing

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀
TikTok | Instagram | Facebook

#786: Desmond Lee Rejects Jamus Lim’s “Simple Fix” & Influencer’s Iran-Israel Pun Backfires

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:40:05 +0800

Jamus Lim calls class-size relief a straightforward fix; Desmond Lee says teacher recruitment isn’t trivial in a tight labour market. Meanwhile influencer Novita Lam’s “Iran this, Israel that” caption backfires online and forces an apology.

UPDATE: Since recording this episode, we've learnt that we missed out some important details relating to the Progressive Wage Model (PWM) discussed here. We explain more at: https://youtu.be/Lvrd72JN6dw?si=lvRzN_SzfhxJqtzZ&t=2825

𝗧𝗘𝗟𝗟 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗦𝗧 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝟮
Check out the second season of our edutainment podcast that dives into a fascinating array of topics you never knew you needed to know! This week, we talk about one of Singapore’s oldest relics, and why the British blew it to smithereens!

Listen on melisten | Spotify | Apple

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴

Haresh: Game Theory #9: The US-Iran War
Terence: Antony nets stunning bicycle kick in the Seville derby!

𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘂𝘀!
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(00:00) TELL YOU FIRST S2
(01:20) Intro
(04:15) Desmond Lee Rejects Jamus Lim’s “Simple Fix”
(32:10) Influencer’s Iran-Israel Pun Backfires
(46:40) One Shiok Comment
(51:00) One Shiok Thing

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀
TikTok | Instagram | Facebook

𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:
Desmond Lee Rejects Jamus Lim’s “Simple Fix”

Influencer’s Iran-Israel Pun Backfires

S'pore influencer Novita Lam's ‘Iran this, Israel that’ pun sparks backlash, she apologises

#785: Indranee’s Parenthood Push & Lion Dance on Hawker Tables Stirs Backlash

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:34:27 +0800

TFR crashes to 0.87 and DPM Gan Kim Yong calls it existential as Indranee Rajah leads a marriage-and-parenthood workgroup. Meanwhile, an AMK lion dance troupe steps on hawker tables and Singapore argues about hygiene, rules and culture.

𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗸𝗹𝗼𝗿𝘆
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𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴

𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘂𝘀!
Drop us an email at contact@ministryoffunny.com! We’re always looking out for people to do cool stuff with, so let’s chat!

(00:00) Folklory
(00:40) Intro
(07:20) Indranee’s Parenthood Push
(35:30) Lion Dance on Hawker Tables Stirs Backlash
(48:10) One Shiok Comment
(50:20) One Shiok Thing

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀
TikTok | Instagram | Facebook

𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:
Indranee’s Parenthood Push

Lion Dance on Hawker Tables Stirs Backlash

#784 ft. Rahayu Mahzam – Don’t Suffer in Silence: How Singapore’s New Laws Can Help Fight Online Harassment & Abuse

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:40:00 +0800

Minister of State for Digital Development and Information Mdm Rahayu Mahzam breaks down how the new Online Safety (Relief & Accountability) Act is designed to provide victims with timely and effective relief from online harms while enhancing accountability for perpetrators. She also shares how users, tech companies, and the community, all have a role in shaping the next phase of online safety.

𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙚𝙥𝙞𝙨𝙤𝙙𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙗𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙞𝙣 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙈𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝘿𝙞𝙜𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝘿𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙄𝙣𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 (𝙈𝘿𝘿𝙄).
𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘖𝘯𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘚𝘢𝘧𝘦𝘵𝘺 (𝘙𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘧 & 𝘈𝘤𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺) 𝘈𝘤𝘵 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 - http://yahlahbut.short.gy/OSRA

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴

Haresh: Search Party YouTube Channel
Terence: Minority Report 4K Blu-ray
Rahayu: Calling In Audiobook by Loretta J Ross

𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘂𝘀!
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(00:00) A Message From MDDI
(00:20) Intro
(03:31) Why online harms need a new framework
(06:16) 3 big changes: Online Safety Commission, suing perpetrators, lifting anonymity
(08:18) Learning from other countries (including Australia)
(10:40) Balancing free speech, public interest & harm
(13:14) What counts as online harm (doxxing, stalking, harassment, etc.)
(13:57) How to get help: report platform → escalate to OAC/OSCE
(14:47) Is OSCE “online police”?
(16:00) Why this is urgent
(18:16) Working with platforms: what’s easy vs grey areas
(24:38) Holding perpetrators accountable: statutory torts & damages
(26:04) Calling out vs doxxing: when the harasser plays victim
(30:48) Triage: urgent cases (intimate images, child abuse)
(32:02) Deepfakes, impersonation & scams — where OSCE fits
(36:04) Who decides? Commissioner, safeguards, reconsideration & appeal panel
(40:31) Why self-harm & grooming aren’t covered here (other laws)
(43:40) Launch timeline: first half of 2026, starting with five harms
(44:19) Kids & online behaviour: whistleblowing vs piling on
(47:12) Should we ban social media for kids? Why it’s complicated
(49:12) Biggest rollout worries: caseload, flexibility, whole-of-society effort
(51:29) AI & online harms: “rules of the road” approach
(55:40) Parenting in the digital age: values, calibration, youth voices
(58:36) One Shiok Thing
(01:06:38) Post-interview reflection

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀
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#783: Pritam Singh Demands Budget Report Card & PAP’s Henry Kwek Wants Media Funding

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:17:29 +0800

The Budget 2026 debates opens with a $15.1b surplus and Pritam Singh demanding a public “report card” while also questioning Ministerial Salaries. Meanwhile PAP MP Henry Kwek lobbies for 'adequate' funds for public media to combat AI misinformation.

𝗧𝗘𝗟𝗟 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗦𝗧 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝟮
Check out the second season of our edutainment podcast that dives into a fascinating array of topics you never knew you needed to know! This week, we talk about the SQ117 hijacking, from how it unfolded to how the crisis was resolved without a single civilian casualty!

Listen on melisten | Spotify | Apple

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴

Haresh: I SWEAR - Official Trailer
Terence: HUNTR/X perform ‘Golden’ LIVE at the BAFTAs 🎤✨

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(00:00) TELL YOU FIRST S2
(01:20) Intro
(06:50) Pritam Singh Demands Budget Report Card
(40:40) PAP’s Henry Kwek Wants Media Funding
(51:45) One Shiok Comment
(54:00) One Shiok Thing

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀
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𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:
Pritam Singh Demands Budget Report Card

PAP’s Henry Kwek Wants Media Funding

#782: Will Trump’s 15% Tariff Hurt SG & Tan Chuan-Jin “Accidentally” Deletes Instagram

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:22:07 +0800

DPM Gan Kim Yong warns Singapore to brace for Trump’s 15% tariff after the US Supreme Court kills “Liberation Day” duties. Meanwhile ex-Speaker of Parliament Tan Chuan-Jin’s “accidental” Instagram deletion gets shredded by marathoner Soh Rui Yong.

𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗸𝗹𝗼𝗿𝘆
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𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴

𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘂𝘀!
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(00:00) Folklory
(00:40) Intro
(10:20) Will Trump’s 15% Tariff Hurt SG?
(25:36) Tan Chuan-Jin “Accidentally” Deletes Instagram
(42:00) One Shiok Comment
(46:00) One Shiok Thing

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀
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𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:
Will Trump’s 15% Tariff Hurt SG

Tan Chuan-Jin “Accidentally” Deletes Instagram

#781 ft. Zames Chew - Gen Z Handyman Upskilled into a Million-Dollar Repair Business

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:44:30 +0800

What if a job most people wouldn’t think twice about became a seven-figure business? Zames Chew, Co-Founder of Repair.sg, comes into the studio to share how hands-on trade skills, not pitch decks, became his biggest competitive edge. From learning repairs on the ground to building a culture of trust, he is removing the stigma around blue-collar trades one customer at a time. We also go deep on why he once felt embarrassed to tell his peers about the business, and why upskilling himself was such a crucial part of his success.

𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙚𝙥𝙞𝙨𝙤𝙙𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙗𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙗𝙮 𝙎𝙠𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙨𝙁𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙎𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙚

𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙪𝙥𝙨𝙠𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙟𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙚𝙮 𝙩𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙮 |

https://yahlahbut.short.gy/UpskillToday

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴

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(00:00) Intro
(02:05) Starting Repair.sg After O-Levels
(04:19) Parents Thought It Was Just a Phase
(06:06) Being the Youngest in Technical Courses
(08:08) Insecurity About “Dirty” Work
(09:57) Learning Finally Felt Useful
(11:39) Customers Questioning His Age
(13:42) The Google Dream vs Reality
(15:18) Why He Learned Plumbing Himself
(17:57) Building a Business With His Brother
(20:14) Putting a Face to the Brand
(22:12) Refusing to Compete on Price
(24:07) From $1.7M to $3M Revenue
(26:28) Learning Management the Hard Way
(29:08) Finding Mentors on LinkedIn
(31:05) “Frivolous” Courses That Change Lives
(32:54) How AI Fits Into Repair.sg
(35:25) Finding Fulfilment in “Dirty” Work
(36:47) Advice to His Younger Self
(38:55) Regrets About School & Learning
(41:09) The Covid Turning Point
(42:59) The Moment It Started Feeling Real
(45:30) What Success Actually Looks Like
(49:00) What’s Next for Repair.sg
(59:23) One Shiok Thing
(01:07:38) Post-Interview Reflection

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀
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#780: What Budget 2026 Means for You & NTU Students Slammed for Wasting CNY Food

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:35:10 +0800

PM Lawrence Wong unveils Budget 2026 and signals Singapore’s next economic and AI push, while NTU faces backlash after students were filmed throwing lo hei on campus.

𝙎𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙤𝙧: 𝙇𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙂𝙡𝙤𝙗𝙖𝙡 𝙄𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙨
𝘞𝘦 𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘬𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘋𝘳 𝘈𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯 𝘒𝘶𝘰, 𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘦𝘧 𝘐𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘖𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦, 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘰𝘱𝘩𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘨𝘰𝘭𝘥, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘩𝘺 𝘪𝘵'𝘴 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘱𝘩𝘺𝘴𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘨𝘰𝘭𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘚𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘦’𝘴 𝘷𝘢𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘴..

𝘞𝘢𝘵𝘤𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘭 𝘦𝘱𝘪𝘴𝘰𝘥𝘦 #775 | https://yahlahbut.short.gy/Ep775

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(00:00) A Message from LGI
(00:40) Intro
(04:26) What Budget 2026 Means for You
(40:00) NTU Students Slammed for Wasting CNY Food
(53:24) One Shiok Comment
(56:30) One Shiok Thing

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀
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𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:
What Budget 2026 Means for You

NTU Students Slammed for Wasting CNY Food

𝘿𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙡𝙖𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙧 – 𝙇𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙂𝙡𝙤𝙗𝙖𝙡 𝙄𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙨 𝙇𝙞𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙙
𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘈𝘶𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘦. 𝘐𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘢 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯. 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘴 𝘢𝘷𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘸𝘸.𝘭𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘭𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴.𝘤𝘰𝘮 𝘣𝘦𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘥𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘰 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘶𝘯𝘥. 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙁𝙪𝙣𝙙'𝙨 𝙣𝙚𝙩 𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙩 𝙫𝙖𝙡𝙪𝙚 𝙢𝙖𝙮 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙝𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙫𝙤𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙙𝙪𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙞𝙩𝙨 𝙣𝙖𝙧𝙧𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧 𝙞𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙘𝙪𝙨 (𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙡𝙮 𝙞𝙣 𝙂𝙤𝙡𝙙 (𝙖𝙨 𝙙𝙚𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙙 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙪𝙨)), 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙛𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙙𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙞𝙛𝙞𝙚𝙙 𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙛𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙤𝙨. 𝘐𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘷𝘦 𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘬𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘮𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥. 𝘓𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘎𝘭𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘭 𝘐𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴® 𝘓𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥 (𝘜𝘌𝘕/ 𝘙𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘕𝘰. 198601745𝘋)

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𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘱𝘶𝘳𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘵 𝘥𝘰𝘦𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘤 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘣𝘫𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘴, 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘳 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯. 𝘈𝘯𝘺 𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸𝘴, 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳(𝘴) 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘦𝘭𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘴𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳(𝘴) 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘥𝘰 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘧𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸𝘴, 𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴, 𝘱𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘴, 𝘰𝘳 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘓𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘓𝘵𝘥 𝘰𝘳 𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 (𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦) (𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘺, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 "𝘚𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘎𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘱"). 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘎𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘱 𝘥𝘰𝘦𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘰𝘳𝘴𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸𝘴, 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴, 𝘰𝘳 𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘭(𝘴) 𝘳𝘦𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦. 𝘚𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘴 𝘯𝘰 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘰𝘳 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘺 𝘰𝘳 𝘨𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘦 𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘢𝘪𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴, 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘺, 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘰𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯. 𝘚𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴, 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘺𝘦𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘱𝘵 𝘯𝘰 𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘴 𝘰𝘳 𝘥𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵𝘴𝘰𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 (𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘥𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘵, 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘰𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘭) 𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘰𝘳 𝘪𝘯 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘰𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘶𝘱𝘰𝘯, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘪𝘯 𝘰𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯/𝘥𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘴 𝘢𝘯 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘶𝘳𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘢𝘭𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘪𝘯 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘣𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘢𝘤𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵. 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘱𝘺, 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘦, 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘣𝘶𝘵𝘦, 𝘮𝘰𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘺 𝘰𝘳 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘳 𝘸𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘯 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘚𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦.

#779 ft. Selena Ling - Chief Economist on How To Think Clearly In Uncertain Times

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:45:00 +0800

Selena Ling, Chief Economist of OCBC, joins us in our studio to answer the burning question on our minds: What does a Chief Economist actually do? In this wide-ranging conversation, Selena breaks down how she views the volatility in the markets today, why gold has regained relevance to investors, and why Singapore’s neutrality is more important than ever. This episode isn’t just for those interested in investing - she brings a strong message about how to think clearly in these uncertain times we live in.

𝘿𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙡𝙖𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙧 – 𝙇𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙂𝙡𝙤𝙗𝙖𝙡 𝙄𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙨 𝙇𝙞𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙙
𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘈𝘶𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘦. 𝘐𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘢 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯. 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘴 𝘢𝘷𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘸𝘸.𝘭𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘭𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴.𝘤𝘰𝘮 𝘣𝘦𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘥𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘰 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘶𝘯𝘥. 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙁𝙪𝙣𝙙'𝙨 𝙣𝙚𝙩 𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙩 𝙫𝙖𝙡𝙪𝙚 𝙢𝙖𝙮 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙝𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙫𝙤𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙙𝙪𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙞𝙩𝙨 𝙣𝙖𝙧𝙧𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧 𝙞𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙘𝙪𝙨 (𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙡𝙮 𝙞𝙣 𝙂𝙤𝙡𝙙 (𝙖𝙨 𝙙𝙚𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙙 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙪𝙨)), 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙛𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙙𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙞𝙛𝙞𝙚𝙙 𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙛𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙤𝙨. 𝘐𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘷𝘦 𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘬𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘮𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥. 𝘓𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘎𝘭𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘭 𝘐𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴® 𝘓𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥 (𝘜𝘌𝘕/ 𝘙𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘕𝘰. 198601745𝘋)

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴

Haresh: JAMES BOND | Casino Royale “Daniel Craig” Screen Test
Terence: $2 vs $20,000 Keyboard!
Selena: Die with Zero: Getting All You Can from Your Money and Your Life

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Drop us an email at contact@ministryoffunny.com! We’re always looking out for people to do cool stuff with, so let’s chat!

(00:00) Intro
(00:43) What a Chief Economist Actually Does
(01:33) From Law Aspirations to Economics Career
(03:02) Models vs Reality in Economic Forecasting
(04:33) Information Overload and Cutting Through Noise
(06:37) Tariffs, Geopolitics and Market Reactions
(09:49) Crisis Cycles and Market Psychology
(11:05) Why Gold Still Matters Today
(13:11) What Changed in the Global Gold Story
(14:52) Russian Reserves and Asset Access Risk
(17:09) No Alternative to the Dollar and Gold’s Role
(18:25) Is Gold’s Rise Structural or Temporary
(19:47) Singapore Physical Gold Fund Explained
(22:53) Gold as Insurance vs Investment Returns
(24:42) Why Not Put Everything Into Gold
(25:12) Gold vs Tech Stocks and AI Hype
(26:46) Stablecoins and Digital Currency Risks
(29:40) Singapore as a Neutral Safe Haven
(31:24) Are Singaporeans More Financially Aware Now
(34:45) What People Always Ask Economists
(35:59) Silver and Other Metals After Gold’s Rally
(37:11) Faster Crisis Cycles in Modern Markets
(40:06) Central Banks as First Responders
(41:02) Younger Investors and Risk Blind Spots
(44:23) Long Term Planning in an Uncertain World
(47:12) How Economists Process Global News
(50:16) Why Uncertainty Makes the Job Interesting
(51:31) The Value of Alternative Views
(52:02) One Shiok Thing

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀
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#778: Wealth Inequality in Singapore & BreadTalk Worker Fired Over Viral Cleaning Video

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 18:00:21 +0800

The latest paper from the Ministry of Finance shows Singapore’s wealth inequality exceeds income inequality, while median household incomes continue to rise. Elsewhere, a cleaner was dismissed by BreadTalk after a viral video showed them cleaning store shelves with a broom.

𝗧𝗘𝗟𝗟 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗦𝗧 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝟮
Check out the second season of our edutainment podcast that dives into a fascinating array of topics you never knew you needed to know! This week, we are joined by Gurmit Singh as we talk about his legendary character Phua Chu Kang, including how he went from rehearsing in a storeroom to performing in front of royalty!

Listen on melisten | Spotify | Apple

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴

Terence: SINGLE’S INFERNO SEASON 5 | Official Teaser
Haresh: PARIS - 3D TIMELAPSE - 300 BCE to 2025

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(00:00) TELL YOU FIRST S2
(01:20) Intro
(09:35) Wealth Inequality in Singapore
(37:40) BreadTalk Worker Fired Over Viral Cleaning Video
(51:36) One Shiok Comment
(54:43) One Shiok Thing

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀
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𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:
Wealth Inequality in Singapore

BreadTalk Worker Fired Over Viral Cleaning Video

Worker who cleaned BreadTalk display shelves with broom dismissed

#777 ft. Rishi Budhrani - Plastic Bag Charges: Who Benefits? & Why are SG Workers Unhappy?

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 17:30:59 +0800

We get Singapore’s favourite funnyman, comedian Rishi Budhrani as a guest host on this episode! You’ll be surprised where we go, as we start with 2 everyday news topics, but end up going deep into what it means to lead a life of meaning. In the first topic, Singapore’s plastic bag charge has raised millions of dollars, but how supermarket chains use the proceeds is drawing scrutiny after they all recently reported the numbers. Does Singapore really need a plastic bag charge? We also dissect a recent workplace survey showing how Singapore workers have one of the lowest happiness levels in the region. Why so serious?

Find Rishi here!

𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗸𝗹𝗼𝗿y
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𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴

Rishi: Limitless
Terence: Light Lens Lab Exclusive: Mr. Zhou on Resurrecting the $50,000 Leica Lens

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(00:00) Folklory
(00:40) Intro
(11:25) Plastic Bag Charges: Who Benefits?
(41:02) Why are SG Workers Unhappy?
(01:34:14) One Shiok Thing

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀
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𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:
Plastic Bag Charges: Who Benefits?

Supermarket plastic bag charge raises millions of dollars, but questions emerge over fund usage - Straits Times

Why are SG Workers Unhappy?

Only 56% of Singapore workers are happy, despite 8 in 10 believing it is possible: Survey - AsiaOne

𝘔𝘪𝘤𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 @𝘴𝘩𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘌𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘪𝘹𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘛𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘯 𝘠𝘦𝘢𝘬

#776 ft. Mark Tan - Should Retrenchment Benefits Be Law? & Amos Yee Fights Deportation to Singapore

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 18:06:43 +0800

Mark Tan of Rice Media joins us in the YLB studio to debate retrenchment benefits, after SMS Koh Poh Koon defended keeping retrenchment payouts non-mandatory, while WP’s Pritam Singh suggested differentiated rules for bigger firms. We also cross the line to talk about Amos Yee’s letter to the Singapore government to oppose his impending deportation back to Singapore, and public reactions to his possible return. Should we want him back?

𝙎𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙤𝙧: 𝙊𝙒𝙉𝘿𝘼𝙔𝙎
𝘞𝘦 𝘴𝘪𝘵 𝘥𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘋𝘳 𝘈𝘶 𝘌𝘰𝘯𝘨, 𝘔𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘋𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘚𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘰𝘳 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘖𝘱𝘩𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘮𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘪𝘴𝘵 𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘌𝘺𝘦 𝘊𝘢𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵 𝘙𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘢 𝘊𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘮𝘺𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘢, 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘸𝘦’𝘷𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘵 𝘸𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘨, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘥𝘰 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘮𝘺𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘢 𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘚𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘦. 𝘓𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘭 𝘌𝘱𝘪𝘴𝘰𝘥𝘦 #771 | https://youtu.be/7GTz7odRTbw
𝘍𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘖𝘞𝘕𝘋𝘈𝘠𝘚 𝘔𝘺𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘢 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘭 𝘓𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘴 | https://yahlahbut.short.gy/OWNDAYS

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴

Mark Tan: NLB & Mandai Curiosity Cove
Terence: Joseph Gordon-Levitt on Having "Guardrails" With AI in Filmmaking & Mitigating Kids' Usage of AI

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(00:00) A Message from OWNDAYS
(00:50) Intro
(08:40) Should Retrenchment Benefits Be Law?
(42:40) Amos Yee Fights Deportation to Singapore
(01:02:50) One Shiok Thing

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀
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𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:
Should Retrenchment Benefits Be Law?

Amos Yee Fights Deportation to Singapore

#775 ft. Allen Kuo – What Gold’s Rise Means For Singapore and The World | #775

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:35:49 +0800

There’s been a lot of renewed interest in gold, so we got Allen Kuo, Chief Investment Officer of Singlife, to walk us through everything we need to know about the asset. He goes deep into the philosophy and history of gold, explaining its value as a riskless benchmark, and more poignantly, what its price can tell us about geopolitics today. We also make a detour into 90s nostalgia and shared culture, plus why it’s important to have physical gold in Singapore’s vaults (but not under our beds).

𝘿𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙡𝙖𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙧 – 𝙇𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙂𝙡𝙤𝙗𝙖𝙡 𝙄𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙨 𝙇𝙞𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙙
𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘈𝘶𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘦. 𝘐𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘢 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯. 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘴 𝘢𝘷𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘸𝘸.𝘭𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘭𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴.𝘤𝘰𝘮 𝘣𝘦𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘥𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘰 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘶𝘯𝘥.
𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙁𝙪𝙣𝙙'𝙨 𝙣𝙚𝙩 𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙩 𝙫𝙖𝙡𝙪𝙚 𝙢𝙖𝙮 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙝𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙫𝙤𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙙𝙪𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙞𝙩𝙨 𝙣𝙖𝙧𝙧𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧 𝙞𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙘𝙪𝙨 (𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙡𝙮 𝙞𝙣 𝙂𝙤𝙡𝙙 (𝙖𝙨 𝙙𝙚𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙙 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙪𝙨)), 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙛𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙙𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙞𝙛𝙞𝙚𝙙 𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙛𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙤𝙨. 𝘐𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘷𝘦 𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘬𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘮𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥. 𝘓𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘎𝘭𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘭 𝘐𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴® 𝘓𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥 (𝘜𝘌𝘕/ 𝘙𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘕𝘰. 198601745𝘋)

𝘿𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙡𝙖𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙧 – 𝙎𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙇𝙞𝙛𝙚 𝙇𝙩𝙙 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘱𝘶𝘳𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘵 𝘥𝘰𝘦𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘤 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘣𝘫𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘴, 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘳 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯. 𝘈𝘯𝘺 𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸𝘴, 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳(𝘴) 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘦𝘭𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘴𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳(𝘴) 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘥𝘰 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘧𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸𝘴, 𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴, 𝘱𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘴, 𝘰𝘳 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘓𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘓𝘵𝘥 𝘰𝘳 𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 (𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦) (𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘺, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 "𝘚𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘎𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘱"). 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘎𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘱 𝘥𝘰𝘦𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘰𝘳𝘴𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸𝘴, 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴, 𝘰𝘳 𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘭(𝘴) 𝘳𝘦𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦. 𝘚𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘴 𝘯𝘰 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘰𝘳 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘺 𝘰𝘳 𝘨𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘦 𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘢𝘪𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴, 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘺, 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘰𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯. 𝘚𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴, 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘺𝘦𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘱𝘵 𝘯𝘰 𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘴 𝘰𝘳 𝘥𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵𝘴𝘰𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 (𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘥𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘵, 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘰𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘭) 𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘰𝘳 𝘪𝘯 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘰𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘶𝘱𝘰𝘯, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘪𝘯 𝘰𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯/𝘥𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘴 𝘢𝘯 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘶𝘳𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘢𝘭𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘪𝘯 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘣𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘢𝘤𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵. 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘱𝘺, 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘦, 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘣𝘶𝘵𝘦, 𝘮𝘰𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘺 𝘰𝘳 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘳 𝘸𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘯 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘚𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦.

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(00:00) Intro
(03:21) From Math and Physics to Wall Street
(05:18) What Is a Riskless Asset
(07:17) Gold vs The US Dollar System
(09:23) From Gold Standard to Petrodollar
(12:10) Why Physical Gold Still Matters
(15:10) Limited Supply and Store of Value
(17:06) Real Returns vs Nominal Returns
(19:34) ETFs vs Physically Custodied Gold
(22:54) Sovereign Risk and Asset Seizures
(25:18) Generational Views on Risk
(28:20) Gold Price as Risk Signal
(29:35) Hype vs Real Value Drivers
(31:20) Portfolio Strategy and Allocation
(33:09) Gold as Crisis Hedge
(35:21) Gold vs Gold Mining Stocks
(37:06) Culture and Gold Ownership
(40:28) Trust in Institutions and Markets
(47:37) Past Gold Surges in History
(51:50) One Shiok Thing
(59:24) Post-Interview Reflection

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𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀

#774 ft. Jasmin Lau - THAT TraceTogether “Fiasco”, PSLE Stress & Balancing Parenting with Politics

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 17:12:49 +0800

Half a year into her sojourn into politics, MP Jasmin Lau joins YLB to discuss parenting tradeoffs, tuition culture, and why policy change is hard in Singapore. She also addresses educational reform, and how online clips can distort public perception - in particular, her recent exchange in Parliament with an opposition MP about the characterization of TraceTogether as a “fiasco”.

Find Jasmin Lau here!

𝗧𝗘𝗟𝗟 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗦𝗧 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝟮
Check out the second season of our edutainment podcast that dives into a fascinating array of topics you never knew you needed to know! Last week, we talked about the last kampung in Singapore, and why it’s worth MILLIONS!

Listen on melisten | Spotify | Apple

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴

Haresh: Smashsportsco on TikTok
Terence: Log 1 | Leaving Singapore 🇸🇬 We bought a boat!
MOS Jasmin Lau: "How lucky am I to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard." - Winnie the Pooh

𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘂𝘀!
Drop us an email at contact@ministryoffunny.com! We’re always looking out for people to do cool stuff with, so let’s chat!

(00:00) TELL YOU FIRST S2
(01:20) Intro
(04:57) Why Voters Want To Know The Real Person
(08:34) Public Criticism vs Private Encouragement
(10:57) Are Politicians Performing Roles? Cynicism & Trust
(15:36) Midfielder vs Shooter — Her Leadership Style
(18:17) Ambition, Pressure & Private Struggles
(20:13) What Success Means Beyond Career
(21:46) Parenting Reality & The Work Life Balance Debate
(25:01) Tradeoffs — Career Sacrifice vs Family Time
(30:20) Falling Birth Rates & Meaning Of Parenthood
(34:28) PSLE Stress & Reframing Results Day
(37:27) Singapore Education Pressure Culture
(40:20) Tuition Arms Race & Collective Action Problem
(44:16) Policy vs Culture — Can Parenting Norms Change?
(48:13) Her Own Parenting Choices On Tuition
(52:30) TraceTogether — Crisis Decisions & Public Trust
(58:40) Privacy, Tradeoffs & Policy Communication Lessons
(01:12:30) Leadership Under Scrutiny & Public Expectations
(01:20:20) Jasmin's TraceTogether Remark Explained
(01:28:50) One Shiok Thing
(01:35:00) Post-Interview Reflection

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀
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𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:

TraceTogether incident was not a fiasco that broke public trust: Jasmin Lau | Straits Times

#773: PROTECT Yourself from Corporate Scams!

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 15:45:00 +0800

Scams are getting increasingly common, and we are all at risk. In this episode, we chat with Aaron Chiew, Group Head of Digital Channels, Institutional Banking Group at DBS Bank, who explains why modern scams are less about hacking and more about manipulating trust and routine processes, powered by AI and better “research” on targets. We also explore practical countermeasures companies and employees can use.

𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙚𝙥𝙞𝙨𝙤𝙙𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙗𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙗𝙮 𝘿𝘽𝙎 𝘽𝙖𝙣𝙠’𝙨 𝙄𝙣𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙩𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝘽𝙖𝙣𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙂𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙥.
𝘼𝘾𝙏 𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝙎𝘼𝙁𝙀 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘴𝘤𝘢𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘴.

𝙎𝘦𝘵 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘴
𝘼𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘭𝘺 𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘧𝘺 𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘺 𝘳𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘴
𝙁𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘺 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘰𝘧𝘵𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘶𝘱𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴
𝙀𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘮 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘵, 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘱 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘴𝘤𝘢𝘮𝘴

𝘍𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘵 yahlahbut.short.gy/DBSScamDefenceForBusinesses

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴

Terence: Craig David - Fill Me In/7 Days (Jools' Annual Hootenanny 2025)
Haresh: The White Lotus | Official Trailer
Aaron: Culinary Class Wars: Season 2 | Official Trailer

𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘂𝘀!
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(00:00) Intro
(02:30) Why Businesses Are Prime Scam Targets
(04:20) How Big the Scam Economy Really Is
(05:45) Scam Syndicates Operate Like Real Companies
(07:10) How Scammers Use Your Podcast & Social Media
(08:35) Voice Cloning, AI & Impersonation Scams
(10:20) Deepfake Zoom Calls & Corporate Fraud
(11:50) Is AI Moving Too Fast For Humans?
(14:05) How Scams Have Evolved Over 10 Years
(15:40) Salary & Supplier Payment Scams Explained
(18:00) Why SMEs Are Especially Vulnerable
(19:30) The Emotional Cost of Being Scammed
(21:20) Why 30–40 Year Olds Get Scammed Most
(23:10) When Even Bankers’ Families Get Scammed
(25:30) Aaron’s Own Scam Story
(27:40) Haresh & Terence Share Their Scam Encounters
(29:35) Why Corporate Scam Education Is Harder
(31:10) Cognitive Breaks & Safe Words
(33:00) Why Staff Still Fall For Corporate Scams
(35:10) Why Governments Struggle to Shut Scam Centres
(36:20) Are Corporates the Next Big Target?
(38:10) What Finance Teams Should Do Differently
(40:00) Can We Ever Win The Scam War?
(41:45) When Singaporeans Become Scammers
(43:30) Will Scams Ever Really Go Away?
(45:10) Why We Don’t Answer Phone Calls Anymore
(46:40) Talking Back To Scammers
(47:15) Final Thoughts on Trust & Vigilance
(58:26) One Shiok Thing
(01:06:06) Post-Interview Reflection

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀
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#772 ft. Red Dot Perspective - Does “We First” Include Foreigners & PLB Alleged Cheating Scandal

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:44:55 +0800

Kian Boon from Red Dot Perspective steps in as a guest host to discuss the spiciest topics of the week! First, we break down Gan Kim Yong’s comments at an IPS’ Singapore Perspectives 2026 conference that our “We First” motto could include foreigners. Elsewhere, we cut through the noise of the PropertyLimBrothers alleged cheating scandal that has been living rent-free in Singaporeans’ minds for the past couple of days. What does our obsession with all the details of this scandal say about us as a people?

Shoutout to Red Dot Perspective!

Red Dot Perspective YouTube

𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗸𝗹𝗼𝗿𝘆
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𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴

Kian Boon: Video about Banjarmasin
Terence: Kobe's IMMORTAL 81-PT Performance | 20th Anniversary

𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘂𝘀!
Drop us an email at contact@ministryoffunny.com! We’re always looking out for people to do cool stuff with, so let’s chat!

(00:00) Folklory
(00:40) Intro
(13:40) Does “We First” Include Foreigners
(46:18) PLB Alleged Cheating Scandal
(01:12:41) One Shiok Thing

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀
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𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:
Does “We First” Include Foreigners

PLB Alleged Cheating Scandal

PropertyLimBrothers co-founder & VP removed from company website amid online allegations of cheating | Mothership

#771: Singapore’s Myopia Problem For Kids & What Parents Can Actually Do

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 15:47:24 +0800

Childhood myopia is rising at an alarming rate in Singapore. The good news is it is not inevitable. We sit down with Dr Au Eong Kah Guan to unpack why myopia is so common, why it matters to slow it down early and how parents can take practical, science-backed steps to delay its onset and progression. Dr Au Eong also explains why myopia is increasingly seen as a preventable condition, not just a genetic one.

Dr Au Eong is Medical Director and Senior Consultant Ophthalmologist at the International Eye Cataract Retina Centre.

Find out more about how early intervention can protect your child’s long-term eye health → yahlahbut.short.gy/childhoodmyopia

𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙚𝙥𝙞𝙨𝙤𝙙𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙗𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙗𝙮 𝙊𝙒𝙉𝘿𝘼𝙔𝙎

𝘖𝘞𝘕𝘋𝘈𝘠𝘚 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘦𝘺𝘦𝘸𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘑𝘢𝘱𝘢𝘯, 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘦 𝘦𝘺𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘤𝘬𝘴, 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳 1,500 𝘴𝘵𝘺𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘩 𝘧𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘴. 𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘱𝘢𝘪𝘳 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘴 𝘩𝘪𝘨𝘩-𝘲𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘮𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘪-𝘤𝘰𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘴, 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘺 𝘪𝘯 20 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘵𝘦𝘴, 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦. 𝘝𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘯𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘖𝘞𝘕𝘋𝘈𝘠𝘚 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘰𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦.

𝘔𝘺𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘢 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘭 𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘤𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘦𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘺 𝘴𝘭𝘰𝘸 𝘥𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘮𝘺𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘢 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘯. 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘵𝘰 yahlahbut.short.gy/OWNDAYS 𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘔𝘺𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘢 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘭 𝘓𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘴.

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴

Terence: The Man Who Invented Christmas
Haresh: acuppa | Find Home Food Businesses Near You
Dr Au Eong: SEA Games 2025: A united Team Singapore deliver record fencing medal haul

(00:00) Intro
(02:40) Are School Holidays Peak Season for Eye Problems?
(03:30) Why Childhood Myopia Is Rising in Singapore
(05:08) What Myopia Actually Is (And Why Eyeballs Get Longer)
(07:30) Education, Screens & Singapore’s Myopia Problem
(12:44) Why Myopia Is More Than “Just Wear Glasses”
(16:50) Can Myopia Be Managed or Slowed in Children?
(18:44) Outdoor Time, Screens & Daily Habits That Matter
(25:09) Evidence-Based Myopia Control Lenses Explained
(30:12) Contact Lenses, Ortho-K & “Braces for the Eye”
(40:25) Atropine Eye Drops & Medical Myopia Prevention
(46:16) Why Early Intervention Changes a Child’s Future
(51:06) Is Myopia Singapore’s Next Quiet Health Crisis?
(01:06:51) One Shiok Thing
(01:11:31) Post-Interview Reflection

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀

#770: WP Rejects LO Appointment & Students Slam AI-Generated Posters

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 18:09:52 +0800

WP rejects PM Wong’s request to nominate a new Leader of the Opposition, and PMO says the LO office will stay vacant. Elsewhere, there’s huge backlash over 3 polytechnics using AI-generated open house posters, similar to what PUB did for a campaign poster at Chinatown MRT.

𝗧𝗘𝗟𝗟 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗦𝗧 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝟮
Check out the second season of our edutainment podcast that dives into a fascinating array of topics you never knew you needed to know! This week, we talk about the Koro crisis of 1967, when Singaporeans got into a mass panic about disappearing genitals!!

Listen on melisten | Spotify | Apple

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴

𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘂𝘀!
Drop us an email at contact@ministryoffunny.com! We’re always looking out for people to do cool stuff with, so let’s chat!

(00:00) TELL YOU FIRST S2
(01:20) Intro
(03:50) WP Rejects LO Appointment
(29:30) Students Slam AI-Generated Posters
(49:45) One Shiok Comment
(52:00) One Shiok Thing

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀
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𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:
WP Rejects LO Appointment

Students Slam AI-Generated Posters

#769: Who Should Replace Pritam Singh as LO & Why Trump Wants S’pore on His “Board of Peace”

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 18:51:00 +0800

Note: This was recorded at 11am on Wed, 21 Jan 2026, before WP’s statement rejecting the LO nomination.

As the Workers’ Party weighs who should replace Pritam Singh as Leader of the Opposition, Singapore also responds to a surprising US invitation to join Donald Trump’s proposed “Board of Peace”.

𝙎𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙤𝙧: 𝙎𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙁𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 (𝙎𝙄𝙁)
𝘚𝘐𝘍 𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘬𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘴, 𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘢𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘭𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘭 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘰𝘥𝘢𝘺. 𝘈𝘴 𝘚𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘤𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘴𝘪𝘹 𝘥𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯-𝘣𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘚𝘐𝘍 𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘺’𝘴 𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘮𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘦, 𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘥𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘸𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦. 𝘞𝘦 𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘬𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘈𝘮𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘢 𝘕𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘳, 𝘢 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘩 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘫𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘺 𝘵𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘢 𝘮𝘢𝘥𝘳𝘢𝘴𝘢𝘩 𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘢 𝘮𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘮 𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘺, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺-𝘸𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘯 𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱, 𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘤𝘢𝘱𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘯𝘦𝘵𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘴. 𝘓𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘭 𝘦𝘱𝘪𝘴𝘰𝘥𝘦 | yahlahbut.short.gy/764

𝘊𝘩𝘦𝘤𝘬 𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘚𝘐𝘍 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘥𝘰 | www.sif.org.sg

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(00:00) A Message from SIF
(01:00) Intro
(06:27) Who Should Replace Pritam Singh as LO
(34:11) Why Trump Wants S’pore on His “Board of Peace”
(53:50) One Shiok Comment
(55:50) One Shiok Thing

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀
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𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:
Who Should Replace Pritam Singh as LO

Why Trump Wants S’pore on His “Board of Peace”

#768: Secrets to Overcoming Self-Doubt & Turning Your Passion Into a Career

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 15:45:00 +0800

Ruth Saw, an adult professional trainer, reflects on her personal journey of confidence and growth, and how lived experience shaped her approach to learning and leadership. She also discusses why SkillsFuture often faces scepticism, how her own perspective on SkillsFuture changed, and what accredited trainers have to go through that helps separate real capability from just certification.

𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙚𝙥𝙞𝙨𝙤𝙙𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙗𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙗𝙮 𝙎𝙠𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙨𝙁𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙎𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙚.

𝘊𝘩𝘦𝘤𝘬 𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘚𝘬𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘴𝘍𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘚𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘦 | yahlahbut.short.gy/skillsfuturesg

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴

Haresh: Stranger Things 5 | Official Trailer | Netflix
Terence: What Happened to Walt Disney’s Weird Cinema Lens?
Ruth: Sora AI

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(00:00) Intro
(01:03) Growing Up as a “Third Child” and Searching for Purpose
(02:20) Leaving Singapore and Starting Over in Australia
(03:32) Turning 40 and Asking “Is There More?”
(04:21) Discovering Strengths, Coaching, and Training
(05:12) Realising Training Gives Energy, Not Burnout
(06:22) Why Change Is So Hard for Adults
(07:03) Feeling Unwanted and People-Pleasing Tendencies
(08:05) Finding Clarity Through Strengths
(09:48) Living Life Without Using Your Full Potential
(10:31) Becoming a SkillsFuture-Certified Trainer
(11:07) Why SkillsFuture Trainers Get a Bad Reputation
(12:24) Accompanying Her Father to a SkillsFuture Course
(13:39) Her Father’s Legacy as a Teacher
(14:43) Choosing to Teach for Singapore
(15:26) Teaching, Training, and Coming Full Circle
(16:39) From SkillsFuture Skeptic to Believer
(17:14) What the Trainer Certification Is Really Like
(18:00) The Rigor Behind Becoming a SkillsFuture Trainer
(19:19) Inside the Advanced Certificate in Learning & Performance
(21:37) How Adult Learning Is Different from School
(23:04) Training a Mixed Group of Learners
(25:36) Why Some Bad Trainers Still Exist
(27:58) Is the Certification Enough to Be a Good Trainer?
(28:38) Public Criticism vs Life Inside the System
(30:25) Gaming the Feedback System
(31:32) How Learners Should Choose Courses Wisely
(33:02) Is It Fair to Expect Learners to Do Due Diligence?
(36:18) Ongoing Requirements to Stay Certified
(38:38) Living Under Constant Evaluation as a Trainer
(39:21) What Training Taught Her About Herself
(40:39) Training Different Generations at Work
(43:25) Why She Loves Teaching and Transformation
(45:26) Strengths Training That Changed a Work Relationship
(46:40) Handling Disengaged or Resistant Learners
(48:38) Is Upskilling Getting an Unfair Bad Rep?
(49:10) Collecting Certs vs Stepping Into the Arena
(51:11) Should SkillsFuture Be Harder to Access?
(53:13) Who Should Actually Become a Trainer?
(55:44) One Shiok Thing
(01:00:03) Post-Interview Review

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀
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#767: Pritam vs Indranee as Parliament Deems Him Unfit as LO & Bayfront MRT Stops Dancers

Ministry of Funny — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:18:19 +0800

Tensions were rife as Parliament backed a motion expressing regret over Pritam Singh’s conduct, deeming him unfit to continue as Leader of the Opposition. Elsewhere, Bayfront MRT frosts mirrors at a popular dance spot.

𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗸𝗹𝗼𝗿𝘆
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(00:00) Folklory
(00:50) Pritam vs Indranee as Parliament Deems Him Unfit as LO
(01:02:18) Bayfront MRT Stops Dancers
(01:13:42) One Shiok Comment
(91:16:31) One Shiok Thing

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀
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𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:
Pritam vs Indranee as Parliament Deems Him Unfit as LO

Bayfront MRT Stops Dancers

#766: PAP’s Jasmin Lau Refutes TraceTogether "Fiasco" & S’porean Challenged by Warner Bros

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:31:46 +0800

MOS Jasmin Lau and WP MP Kenneth Tiong spar in Parliament over an amendment that will allow public sector data to be shared with trusted external partners. Elsewhere, a Singaporean F&B solopreneur in London faces a trademark dispute with Warner Bros over “Crazy Rich” branding.

𝗧𝗘𝗟𝗟 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗦𝗧 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝟮
Check out the second season of our edutainment podcast that dives into a fascinating array of topics you never knew you needed to know! This week, we talk about a dark period in Singapore’s history, when gangs and outlaws ruled its streets.

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𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴

Terence: Macclesfield FC (2-1) Crystal Palace
Haresh: Has anyone been to the gym lately? - Sebastian Maniscalco

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(00:00) TELL YOU FIRST S2
(01:20) Intro
(05:47) PAP’s Jasmin Lau Refutes TraceTogether "Fiasco"
(37:10) S’porean Challenged by Warner Bros
(50:20) One Shiok Comment
(53:35) One Shiok Thing

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀
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𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:
PAP’s Jasmin Lau Refutes TraceTogether "Fiasco"

S’porean Challenged by Warner Bros

#765: Pritam Singh’s LO Role Under Fire from Indranee & Hwa Chong Denies Punishing Students

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 15:56:02 +0800

Leader of the House, Indranee Rajah, files a motion to consider Pritam Singh’s suitability as Leader of the Opposition, while Hwa Chong addresses claims surrounding student meals and disciplinary action over the recent food controversy.

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Terence: The Goo Goo Dolls "Iris" Lyrics & Meaning
Haresh: That was a hard year.

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(00:00) Folklory
(00:40) Intro
(03:43) Pritam Singh’s LO Role Under Fire from Indranee
(29:45) Hwa Chong Denies Punishing Students
(47:14) One Shiok Comment
(50:35) One Shiok Thing

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀
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𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:
Pritam Singh’s LO Role Under Fire from Indranee

Hwa Chong Denies Punishing Students

#764: Is Singapore Really Multicultural? A Youth Leader’s Unfiltered Take

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 14:40:00 +0800

Amalina Nasir, a youth leader and advocate for interfaith work in Singapore, shares her work bridging young Singaporeans with global communities. Drawing on her professional experience in big tech and her time as a former member of the Board of Governors of the Singapore International Foundation (SIF), she reflects on online discourse, youth engagement, and how perspectives shaped through regional exchanges and international exposure often differ from what dominates social media.

𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙚𝙥𝙞𝙨𝙤𝙙𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙗𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙗𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙁𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 (𝙎𝙄𝙁)

𝘚𝘐𝘍 𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘬𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘴, 𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘢𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘭𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘭 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘰𝘥𝘢𝘺. 𝘈𝘴 𝘚𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘤𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘴𝘪𝘹 𝘥𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯-𝘣𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘚𝘐𝘍 𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘺’𝘴 𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘮𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘦, 𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘥𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘸𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦.

𝘊𝘩𝘦𝘤𝘬 𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘚𝘐𝘍 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘥𝘰 | https://www.sif.org.sg/ | https://www.instagram.com/siforg

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴

Terence: Perrie - Always (Bon Jovi cover)
Haresh: When you accidentally select MEET AT DOOR | Almost Friday TV
Amalina: Keluar Sekejap’s Podcast with Tan Sri Nazir Razak

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(00:00) A Message From SIF
(00:35) Intro
(01:38) A Life Balancing Community, Career, and Academia
(03:39) Growing Up in the Madrasa Education System
(05:13) Discovering Social Impact Through Debate and Volunteering
(06:39) Culture Shock Entering University
(08:28) Experiencing Prejudice and Feeling Like an Outsider
(10:16) Learning to Speak Up and Set Boundaries
(13:25) When Inclusion Still Feels Like a Burden
(15:20) Turning Discomfort into Curiosity and Empathy
(17:59) Is Singapore Multicultural or Just Coexisting?
(21:14) The Surprise of a First Malay Wedding
(23:14) Racial Harmony vs Real Relationships
(26:29) Why Intentional Mixing Still Matters
(30:43) The Purpose of Interfaith and Intercultural Dialogue
(33:24) Lessons from ASEAN Youth Leaders
(35:02) What Makes Singapore Special
(36:45) What Ordinary Singaporeans Can Do
(38:59) Social Media, Extremism, and Polarisation
(41:26) Structural Change vs Everyday Action
(44:24) People-to-People Diplomacy in Practice
(50:01) Counter-Terrorism and the Cost of Misunderstanding
(53:49) Why Singapore Can Lead Interfaith Dialogue
(56:34) Deepening Ties Through Singapore–Indonesia Exchanges
(01:12:30) One Shiok Thing
(01:18:47) Post-Interview Reflection

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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#763: Backlash for NMP Dr Haresh’s PAP Shirt & Uproar at Hwa Chong’s New Canteen Food

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 17:19:32 +0800

A photo of an Incoming NMP, Dr Haresh Singaraju, wearing a PAP shirt sparks renewed debate over the scheme’s neutrality. Elsewhere, “cookhouse-style” meals at Hwa Chong leads to backlash and a petition calling for changes to school food providers.

𝙎𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙤𝙧: 𝘾𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙀𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨
𝘊𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘌𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘰𝘶𝘵! 𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘋𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘳 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘮𝘱 𝘙𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺, 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘭 𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘤𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘰 50 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘪𝘯 𝘦-𝘷𝘰𝘶𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴. 𝘚𝘪𝘨𝘯 𝘶𝘱 𝘢𝘵 𝘩𝘵𝘵𝘱𝘴://𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳.𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴.𝘤𝘰𝘮.𝘴𝘨/!

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴

𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘂𝘀!
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(00:00) $1,000,000 Stamp Rally
(00:55) Intro
(01:26) Backlash for NMP Dr Haresh’s PAP Shirt
(25:20) Uproar at Hwa Chong’s New Canteen Food
(42:30) One Shiok Comment
(44:50) One Shiok Thing

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀
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𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:
Backlash for NMP Dr Haresh’s PAP Shirt

Uproar at Hwa Chong’s New Canteen Food

#762: S’pore “Concerned” by USA’s Capture of Venezuelan President & 9 New NMPs Announced

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:28:21 +0800

The Singapore MFA expresses “grave concern” over US intervention in Venezuela, but what does it mean for regular citizens like us? Elsewhere, the new batch of 9 Nominated Members of Parliament have been announced.

𝗧𝗘𝗟𝗟 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗦𝗧 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝟮
Check out the second season of our edutainment podcast that dives into a fascinating array of topics you never knew you needed to know! This week, we talk about Singapore’s Cattle King, and the lavish mansion that eventually proved to be his undoing?

Listen on melisten | Spotify | Apple

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴

Terence: What Sam Altman Doesn't Want You To Know
Haresh: The White Lotus | Official Trailer

𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘂𝘀!
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(00:00) TELL YOU FIRST S2
(01:22) Intro
(03:22) S’pore “Concerned” by USA’s Capture of Venezuelan President
(36:00) 9 New NMPs Announced
(51:21) One Shiok Comment
(55:14) One Shiok Thing

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀
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𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:
S’pore “Concerned” by USA’s Capture of Venezuelan President

9 New NMPs Announced

Eight new NMPs to be appointed, business leader Mark Lee Kean Phi to serve second term

#761: PM Wong’s Message for 2026 vs Opposition Parties & Backlash for STOMP Article on Yong Tau Foo

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 02 Jan 2026 17:29:40 +0800

PM Wong delivered his New Year’s message, highlighting Singapore’s 4.8% economic growth over 2025, while also calling for a refreshed strategy going into 2026. We also review the messages from the opposition parties. Elsewhere, a STOMP article got backlash for their article complaining about a $9.20 bowl of yong tau foo, which left the family of the stallowner hurt after it went viral.

𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘂𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗢𝗢𝗕 𝗤𝗨𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗹!

Send them to us on Reddit or Instagram or both!

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𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴

Terence: The Origins of Jeffrey Epstein
Haresh: GIANT | OFFICIAL TRAILER

𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘂𝘀!
Drop us an email at contact@ministryoffunny.com! We’re always looking out for people to do cool stuff with, so let’s chat!

(00:00) Folklory
(00:40) Intro
(09:36) PM Wong’s Message for 2026 vs Opposition Parties
(27:06) Backlash for STOMP Article on Yong Tau Foo
(46:40) One Shiok Comment
(49:30) One Shiok Thing

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀
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𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:
PM Wong’s Message for 2026

Backlash for STOMP Article on Yong Tau Foo

#760: Footballers vs Ministers, How S'pore Looks from Abroad & What We Learnt While in the UK

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 14:39:59 +0800

After an epic trip to the UK in early December, we reflect on the whole experience, discussing football & sporting culture in the UK vs Singapore, class and race dynamics, our first ever International YLB Live Show and how Singapore is viewed from abroad, alongside the personal moments and observations that shaped the journey.

𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄𝘀!

𝗧𝗘𝗟𝗟 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗦𝗧 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝟮
Check out the second season of our edutainment podcast that dives into a fascinating array of topics you never knew you needed to know! This week, we talk about Singapore’s Cattle King, and the lavish mansion that eventually proved to be his undoing?

Listen on melisten | Spotify | Apple

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴

Terence: What Happens In A Club Shop On Matchday
Haresh: Conan O'Brien Must Go Season 2 | Official Trailer

𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘂𝘀!
Drop us an email at contact@ministryoffunny.com! We’re always looking out for people to do cool stuff with, so let’s chat!

(00:00) TELL YOU FIRST SEASON 2
(01:22) Intro
(21:45) Kitman Adam
(26:18) Photographer Sharon
(32:26) Armando Broja
(37:08) Sean Bai
(45:57) Cliff Tan AKA Dear Modern
(52:21) Our Live Show In the UK
(01:04:40) Potential Future International Projects
(01:06:25) One Shiok Thing

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀
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#759: S’porean Architect on How Feng Shui Made Him World-Famous & Why COVID Saved Him | Dear Modern

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 17:24:26 +0800

Recorded onsite in London, we speak with Cliff Tan, architect and creator of Dear Modern, on how a “very Singaporean” path led him to global fame. Cliff breaks down his passion for feng shui without the mysticism, how COVID quarantine sparked his content breakthrough, and explains the ins and outs of his current business which includes online consultations, books and much more. So now you know!

(00:00) Folklory
(01:11) Intro
(03:11) Internet Fame and What 7.5 Million Followers Feels Like
(05:43) Growing Up Singaporean and Wanting to Be an Architect
(07:01) UOB Plaza, Sharp Buildings, and Discovering Feng Shui
(08:21) Feng Shui Is Not an Urban Legend
(10:49) The Desk Position Test That Converts Skeptics
(12:53) Covid Quarantine, TikTok, and the First Viral Video
(16:21) Early Viral Projects and Redrawing the MRT Map
(18:23) Opening Consultations and Getting Fully Booked
(20:08) Learning Through Global Clients and Cultural Differences
(24:18) Realising Content Creation Could Be a Career
(25:02) Feng Shui as Therapy and Emotional Labour
(28:28) Helping Clients Untangle Big Life Decisions
(31:27) Consulting Clients From Over 100 Countries
(34:01) Designing for Americans, Europeans, and Asian Families
(35:03) The Fear of Knowledge Being Lost
(37:18) Why He Feels Responsible to Keep Teaching
(42:06) Design, Psychology, and Reading People Quickly
(48:12) How He Adapts His Advice Across Cultures
(51:06) The Limits of Feng Shui and What It Can’t Fix
(57:02) Final Reflections on Meaning, Work, and Legacy
(59:53) One Shiok Thing
(01:06:22) Post-Interview Reflection

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𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴

Cliff: Google Gemini
Terence: The Beatles on YouTube
Haresh: Jamie CRUMBLES Under Micah’s RELENTLESS Roasting 😂🔥 | A League Of Their Own

𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗢𝘂𝘁 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗳 & 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗻!

Dear Modern on Instagram, YouTube & TikTok

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𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀
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#758: S'porean in Premier League Football On What We Need to Succeed Overseas | Sean Bai, Burnley FC

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 18:31:13 +0800

Recorded onsite at Burnley FC, we speak with Sean Bai, Chief of Staff of Football about Singapore’s AFC Asian Cup qualification, belief under pressure, and lessons from inside an English football club. He also shares his experience of being the only Singaporean in a UK football club, and how the “kampung” spirit is alive in Burnley.

𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗙𝗖!

𝗧𝗘𝗟𝗟 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗦𝗧 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝟮
Check out the second season of our edutainment podcast that dives into a fascinating array of topics you never knew you needed to know! This week, we talk about the Koro crisis of 1967, when Singaporeans got into a mass panic about disappearing genitals!!

Listen on melisten | Spotify | Apple

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴

𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘂𝘀!
Drop us an email at contact@ministryoffunny.com! We’re always looking out for people to do cool stuff with, so let’s chat!

(00:00) TELL YOU FIRST SEASON 2
(01:42) Welcome to Burnley FC
(05:32) Why Singaporeans Love Football (Even When We Say We Don’t)
(06:42) Inside the Hong Kong Match That Changed Everything
(10:02) Belief, Identity, and a Team That Doesn’t Panic
(14:12) When the Momentum Shifted
(16:42) Why This Qualification Sparked a National Conversation
(20:22) When Was the Last Time Singapore Felt Like This?
(23:22) Bringing the Experience Back to Burnley
(26:42) Burnley as the ‘Singapore’ of the Premier League
(31:12) Being Singaporean in European Football
(35:52) The Details That Make Elite Football Work
(38:02) Why Singaporeans Underrate Themselves
(43:12) Passion, Risk, and Fear of Failure
(49:42) Seeing Is Believing
(52:42) Gavin’s Journey and Obsession Over Plan B
(01:04:45) One Shiok Thing
(01:16:13) Post-Interview Reflection

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀
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#757: Best Foreign Interference, Most “Umbrage” News Story & More - The Inaugural SINKIE AWARDS!

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 11:01:35 +0800

It’s the first-ever SINKIE AWARDS! This is the inaugural version of our own Yah Lah But Year-end Awards, and it’s unlike any Singaporean award show you’ve ever seen. “Sinkies” will be given out across 6 categories that involve defining news stories and newsworthy individuals. Follow along, and let us know if you agree or disagree.

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𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘂𝘀!
Drop us an email at contact@ministryoffunny.com! We’re always looking out for people to do cool stuff with, so let’s chat!

(00:00) Folklory
(01:12) Intro
(06:05) The Most "Umbrage" News Story
(13:50) Best "Foreign Interference"
(22:00) Spirit of Yah Lah But!
(27:47) The Most "Social Compact" Moment
(34:24) The Most "Sinkie Pwn Sinkie" Moment
(40:35) "Talent" of the Year
(50:50) One Shiok Thing

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 & 𝗡𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝘀

#756: SEA Games Athletes Slammed by SNOC for Poor Performance & Backlash for SG Mermaid Influencer

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 17:25:02 +0800

Singapore won 52 gold medals at the SEA Games, but during a review, Mark Chay, Secretary General of SNOC, criticised football and badminton performances. Separately, an influencer came under investigation over alleged conduct involving her pet dog, drawing widespread attention and official scrutiny.

Listen on melisten | Spotify | Apple

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴

𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘂𝘀!
Drop us an email at contact@ministryoffunny.com! We’re always looking out for people to do cool stuff with, so let’s chat!

(00:00) TELL YOU FIRST SEASON 2
(01:20) Intro
(09:32) SEA Games Athletes Slammed by SNOC for Poor Performance
(43:00) Backlash for SG Mermaid Influencer
(54:50) One Shiok Comment
(57:33) One Shiok Thing

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:
SEA Games Athletes Slammed by SNOC for Poor Performance

Backlash for SG Mermaid Influencer

#755: Bertha Henson on Support for PM Wong, What Pritam Said on the Assembly & Her New Book

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 17:55:44 +0800

Bertha Henson returns to talk to us about her reflections on GE2025, how the senior and new ministers have been faring, as well as her latest book: “How To Be A Singapore Election SUPERSTAR“. We also discuss the role of Singaporean voters, how media is evolving (sometimes not for the better), and the recent controversy involving Pritam Singh and CNA.

(00:00) Words of Wisdom
(00:45) Intro
(01:27) Bertha's New Book
(03:52) Challenges in Writing Political Books
(21:21) Publishing and Book Launch
(25:19) Engaging with Readers
(27:26) Unique Book Signing Experience
(29:21) Discussion about Voters
(31:03) Book Writing and Voter Statistics
(32:28) Political Engagement
(33:39) Media Influence
(34:25) Political Culture Shift
(39:26) MPs' Role and Political Landscape
(41:21) Parliamentary and Media Insights
(54:44) Media Coverage Challenges
(58:44) Pritam and The Assembly
(59:38) Editorial Responsibilities
(01:00:42) Public Opinion Impact
(01:01:34) Future of Political Discourse
(01:08:30) The Albatross Files Insights
(01:10:18) One Shiok Thing
(01:18:10) Post-Interview Reflection

𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗕𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗮'𝘀 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸!

𝗡𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟲𝟬 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗪𝗶𝘀𝗱𝗼𝗺!
We’re recording 60 Folklories with 60 Singaporeans above 60 yrs as part of our “Words of Wisdom” Project.

Check out the first wave of recordings for SG60

Help us keep these stories alive by nominating your loved ones!

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴

Terence: Vanity Fair portraits of White House leaders hoped to cut through ‘political theater.’
Haresh: Disclosure Day | Official Teaser
Bertha: The Vendetta of An | Trailer

𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘂𝘀!
Drop us an email at contact@ministryoffunny.com! We’re always looking out for people to do cool stuff with, so let’s chat!

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀
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#754: What the Bondi Beach Shooting Means for S’pore & Backlash for $2 Coffee at Bras Basah Stall

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 17:14:00 +0800

A shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach prompted global scrutiny and increased police patrols in Singapore, alongside statements condemning hate-based violence. Separately, a Bras Basah food court stall drew attention for charging a flat S$2 for all hot coffees and teas.

𝙎𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙤𝙧: 𝘿𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙩𝘼𝙨𝙞𝙖 𝙄𝙣𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚
𝘋𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘈𝘴𝘪𝘢 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘴𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦, 𝘧𝘭𝘦𝘹𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘧𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦. 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳-𝘦𝘯𝘥, 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘩𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘳 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘱𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘺 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 $150 𝘦𝘊𝘢𝘱𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘝𝘰𝘶𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘣𝘰𝘯𝘶𝘴. 𝘚𝘪𝘨𝘯 𝘶𝘱 𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘢𝘵 𝘋𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘈𝘴𝘪𝘢.𝘤𝘰𝘮. 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘰 𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘭 6 𝘑𝘢𝘯 2026. 𝘖𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘺.

(00:00) DirectAsia Insurance
(00:45) Intro
(03:42) What the Bondi Beach Shooting Means for S’pore
(29:32) Backlash for $2 Coffee at Bras Basah Stall
(41:43) One Shiok Comment
(44:00) One Shiok Thing

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴

𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘂𝘀!
Drop us an email at contact@ministryoffunny.com! We’re always looking out for people to do cool stuff with, so let’s chat!

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀
TikTok | Instagram | Facebook

𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:
What the Bondi Beach Shooting Means for S’pore

Backlash for $2 Coffee at Bras Basah Stall

Bras Basah food court charges flat S$2 price for all hot coffees & teas with or without sugar or milk

#753: Mediacorp Pulls Pritam Interview Over Contempt & Wedding Venue Slams Influencer for Request

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 17:31:35 +0800

Mediacorp removed a CNA interview with Pritam Singh after concerns it could amount to contempt of court, with both parties issuing apologies. Separately, a Singapore wedding venue went viral for rejecting an influencer’s request for a free S$15,000 anniversary event.

𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗸𝗹𝗼𝗿𝘆
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𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴

𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘂𝘀!
Drop us an email at contact@ministryoffunny.com! We’re always looking out for people to do cool stuff with, so let’s chat!

(00:00) Folklory
(01:12) Intro
(08:04) Mediacorp Pulls Pritam Interview Over Contempt
(30:30) Wedding Venue Slams Influencer for Request
(49:13) One Shiok Comment
(54:37) One Shiok Thing

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀
TikTok | Instagram |Facebook

𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:
Mediacorp Pulls Pritam Interview Over Contempt Of Court

Wedding Venue Slams Influencer for Request

S'pore wedding venue calls out influencer for asking for free Christmas Eve anniversary sponsorship worth up to S$15,000

#752: Head Coach Gavin Lee on The One Moment He Cried in HK & What Football Means to S'poreans

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 15:29:24 +0800

Gavin Lee, the newly instated Singapore national team head coach, returns to YLB to discuss his appointment, the experience clinching a spot at the Asian Cup after beating Hong Kong, and the structural challenges facing the FAS, following recent results and growing public scrutiny.

𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗙𝗔𝗦!

FAS on Instagram

𝙎𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙤𝙧: 𝘿𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙩𝘼𝙨𝙞𝙖 𝙄𝙣𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚
𝘋𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘈𝘴𝘪𝘢 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘴𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦, 𝘧𝘭𝘦𝘹𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘧𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦. 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳-𝘦𝘯𝘥, 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘩𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘳 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘱𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘺 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 $150 𝘦𝘊𝘢𝘱𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘝𝘰𝘶𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘣𝘰𝘯𝘶𝘴. 𝘚𝘪𝘨𝘯 𝘶𝘱 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦
𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘰 𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘭 6 𝘑𝘢𝘯 2026. 𝘖𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘺.

(00:00) DirectAsia Insurance
(00:45) Intro
(02:51) Journey to Head Coach
(06:15) Asian Cup Aspiration
(08:46) Coaching Reflections
(13:22) Experiencing Success
(23:08) Team Cohesion and Morale
(24:31) The Press Conference and Reflections
(28:17) Media Impact and Expectations
(33:10) Asian Cup - What Are Our Chances?
(42:22) Asian Cup Preparation
(47:00) Continuous Learning in Coaching
(51:47) Building a Legacy
(54:49) Upcoming Matches
(58:00) One Shiok Thing
(01:04:04) Post-Interview Reflection

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴

Terence: Jasmine Sokko 楚晴 - Black Lotus / Spirited Away
Haresh: The Pitt | Official Trailer
Gavin: Fancam of SG-HK Match

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀
TikTok | Instagram | Facebook

#751: HDB Resident Satisfaction Drops in 13 Areas & Backlash Against Stanchart Marathon

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:38:48 +0800

HDB’s latest survey shows resident satisfaction falling in 13 of 17 areas, including cleanliness, noise and privacy. Elsewhere, the Standard Chartered Marathon drew criticism over safety and congestion, prompting responses from organisers.

(00:00) Operation S.O.S.
(01:36) Intro
(06:44) HDB Resident Satisfaction Drops in 13 Areas
(26:27) Backlash Against Stanchart Marathon
(41:02) One Shiok Comment
(42:46) One Shiok Thing

𝙄𝙣 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙈𝙚𝙩𝙖
𝘛𝘸𝘰-𝘚𝘵𝘦𝘱 𝘝𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘥𝘥𝘴 𝘢𝘯 𝘦𝘹𝘵𝘳𝘢 𝘭𝘢𝘺𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵𝘴𝘈𝘱𝘱 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵, 𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘪𝘵, 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘪𝘧 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘤𝘰𝘥𝘦 𝘰𝘳 𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘯𝘶𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳. 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘯 𝘰𝘯 𝘛𝘸𝘰-𝘚𝘵𝘦𝘱 𝘝𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘭𝘦.

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀
TikTok | Instagram | Facebook

𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:
HDB Resident Satisfaction Drops in 13 Areas

Backlash Against Stanchart Marathon

#750: Are Chinese Singaporean Men “Ugly”? Viral Sketch Sparks Heated Debate | Yah Lah But Live!

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 16:46:13 +0800

We recorded our first-ever live podcast recording outside of Singapore! With a small intimate crowd in the heart of London! We talk about a recent viral debate about Singaporean Chinese men, and spoke to 2 wonderful Yah Lah But fans about life in the UK.

𝗔 𝗯𝗶𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗵𝘂𝗶 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹!

For lending us their venue! They’ve got awesome food and drink so please check them out here!

Listen on melisten | Spotify | Apple

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴

Haresh: Superman | Official Trailer | DC
Terence: A Poet Perambulates Charity Walk

(00:00) TELL YOU FIRST SEASON 2
(01:20) Intro
(05:10) Are Chinese Singaporean Men “Ugly”? Viral Sketch Sparks Heated Debate
(17:24) Hearing From S'poreans Living in London
(41:50) One Shiok Thing

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀
TikTok | Instagram | Facebook

𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:
Are Chinese Singaporean Men “Ugly”? Viral Sketch Sparks Heated Debate

#749: Pritam Singh Loses Appeal Against Conviction & MRT Delay Sparks Calls for Better Comms

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 15:56:11 +0800

The High Court upheld Pritam Singh’s conviction for lying to a parliamentary committee, prompting public and political responses. Separately, an East-West Line delay went unreported on official channels, renewing discussion on commuter information during MRT disruptions.

Check out the first wave of recordings for SG60

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𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴

(00:00) Words of Wisdom
(00:45) Intro
(04:14) Pritam Singh’s Loses Appeal Against Conviction
(21:12) MRT Delay Sparks Calls for Better Comms
(33:50) One Shiok Comment
(36:00) One Shiok Thing

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀
TikTok | Instagram | Facebook

𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:
Pritam Singh’s Loses Appeal Against Conviction

MRT Delay Sparks Calls for Better Comms

#748: 3 in 5 Employers Planning Hiring Freeze in 2026 & Dad Slams CCTV of Son Allegedly Stealing

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 16:00:24 +0800

A new SNEF survey shows nearly three in five employers planning a 2026 hiring freeze and slower wage growth. Separately, a Haji Lane shop posted CCTV footage of a minor allegedly stealing a camera, resulting in the father reaching out to “scold” the owner of the shop.

𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗬𝗮𝗵 𝗟𝗮𝗵 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗵!

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𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗸𝗹𝗼𝗿𝘆
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𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴

Haresh: Tales from Toddlerhood — Wait But Why
Terence: Children of Men Official Trailer

(00:00) Folklory
(01:12) Intro
(04:00) 3 in 5 Employers Planning Hiring Freeze in 2026
(13:50) Dad Slams CCTV of Son Allegedly Stealing
(28:40) One Shiok Comment
(32:23) One Shiok Thing

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀
TikTok | Instagram | Facebook

𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:
3 in 5 Employers Planning Hiring Freeze in 2026

Dad Slams CCTV of Son Allegedly Stealing

'He is a minor': Father questions why Haji Lane shop posted CCTV of son allegedly stealing S$218 camera

#747: Trump Envoy Credits USA for Singapore “Miracle” & Sports Hub Rebranded as “The Kallang”

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 17:08:17 +0800

Anjani Sinha , the Trump-appointed US ambassador to SG, ruffled feathers when he said that the US has helped with the Singapore “miracle”. Elsewhere, the Singapore Sports Hub is officially renamed The Kallang as part of a national branding refresh.

𝙎𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙤𝙧: 𝘿𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙩𝘼𝙨𝙞𝙖 𝙄𝙣𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚
𝘋𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘈𝘴𝘪𝘢 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘴𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦, 𝘧𝘭𝘦𝘹𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘧𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦. 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳-𝘦𝘯𝘥, 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘩𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘳 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘱𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘺 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 $150 𝘦𝘊𝘢𝘱𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘝𝘰𝘶𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘣𝘰𝘯𝘶𝘴. 𝘚𝘪𝘨𝘯 𝘶𝘱 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦.
𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘰 𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘭 6 𝘑𝘢𝘯 2026. 𝘖𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘺.

𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝘂𝘀 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻!

3-5pm on Sat, 6 December, somewhere in Westminster!
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𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗬𝗮𝗵 𝗟𝗮𝗵 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗵!

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𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴

Haresh: ribbit.fyi on Instagram
Terence: The Most Extreme Flying Obstacle Course Humans Have Ever Attempted

(00:00) DirectAsia Insurance
(00:45) Intro
(09:50) Trump Envoy Credits USA for Singapore “Miracle”
(28:00) Sports Hub Rebranded as “The Kallang”
(46:22) One Shiok Comment
(51:40) One Shiok Thing

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀
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𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:
Trump Envoy Credits USA for Singapore “Miracle”

Sports Hub Rebranded as “The Kallang”

#746: SG Workers Want Free Lunches, Cheap Transport & Metal Nets Installed to Block Pickleball

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 17:45:03 +0800

New workforce surveys show Singapore employees prioritising flexiwork, free lunches and subsidised commutes for returning to the office, but is it representative of what every employee thinks? Elsewhere, metal nets were installed at an Indus Road court to block pickleball after noise complaints, drawing mixed reactions.

𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗬𝗮𝗵 𝗟𝗮𝗵 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗵!

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𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴

(00:00) Buy YLB Merch!
(01:02) Intro
(06:34) SG Workers Want Free Lunches, Cheap Transport
(21:54) Metal Nets Installed to Block Pickleball
(33:52) One Shiok Comment
(36:55) One Shiok Thing

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀

𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:
SG Workers Want Free Lunches, Cheap Transport

Metal Nets Installed to Block Pickleball

𝘔𝘪𝘤𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 @𝘴𝘩𝘶𝘳𝘦
𝘌𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘪𝘹𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘏𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘩 𝘛𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘪 & 𝘛𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘢

#745: Backlash for PM Wong’s Comments on China-Japan Tension & Tiong Bahru Flats Fail HIP Vote

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 16:10:20 +0800

PM Wong’s comments on China–Japan tensions sparked waves of reaction from Chinese netizens. Meanwhile, two Tiong Bahru blocks narrowly missed qualifying for HIP, prompting public statements from MPs Foo Cexiang and Pritam Singh.

𝙎𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙤𝙧: 𝘿𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙩𝘼𝙨𝙞𝙖 𝙄𝙣𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚
𝘋𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘈𝘴𝘪𝘢 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘴𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦, 𝘧𝘭𝘦𝘹𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘧𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦. 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳-𝘦𝘯𝘥, 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘩𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘳 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘱𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘺 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 $150 𝘦𝘊𝘢𝘱𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘝𝘰𝘶𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘣𝘰𝘯𝘶𝘴. 𝘚𝘪𝘨𝘯 𝘶𝘱 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦.
𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘰 𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘭 6 𝘑𝘢𝘯 2026. 𝘖𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘺.

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴

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Terence: On the Rise of Anti-Foreigner Sentiment in Japan

𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗬𝗮𝗵 𝗟𝗮𝗵 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗵!

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(00:00) DirectAsia Insurance
(00:45) Intro
(05:10) Backlash for PM Wong’s Comments on China-Japan Tension
(29:06) Tiong Bahru Flats Fail HIP Vote
(39:54) One Shiok Comment
(46:14) One Shiok Thing

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀

𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:
Backlash for PM Wong’s Comments on China-Japan Tension

Tiong Bahru Flats Fail HIP Vote

#744: Should Gavin Lee Be The Next Football Head Coach & Miss Mexico Booed After Miss Universe Win

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 17:52:30 +0800

Now that Singapore’s football team has qualified for the AFC, the big question is whether Gavin Lee should become the Lions’ next permanent head coach. Elsewhere, Miss Mexico takes the Miss Universe 2025 crown amid controversy, walkouts, and spectators booing finalists.

𝙄𝙣 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙈𝙚𝙩𝙖
𝘐𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵𝘴𝘈𝘱𝘱, 𝘥𝘰𝘯’𝘵 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮 – 𝘣𝘭𝘰𝘤𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘣𝘭𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘤 𝘶𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱𝘴 𝘬𝘦𝘦𝘱 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵𝘴𝘈𝘱𝘱 𝘴𝘢𝘧𝘦. 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘭𝘰𝘤𝘬 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘭𝘦.

𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗬𝗮𝗵 𝗟𝗮𝗵 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗵!

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𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴

Haresh: The Fourth Trimester by Checkpoint Theatre
Terence: Physical: Asia | Official Trailer

(00:00) Operation S.O.S.
(01:00) Intro
(10:06) Should Gavin Lee Be The Next Football Head Coach?
(31:50) Miss Mexico Booed After Miss Universe Win
(52:47) One Shiok Comment
(54:53) One Shiok Thing

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀
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𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:
Should Gavin Lee Be The Next Football Head Coach?

Miss Mexico Booed After Miss Universe Win

#743: Minister David Neo Apologizes for “Idiot” Remark & PM Wong’s Toolkit For Wealth Inequality

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 16:24:24 +0800

Jacky Ng joins us to unpack the news around Acting MCCY Minister David Neo, who apologised after getting backlash for calling Hong Kong fans and football players “idiots,” while speaking to the SG team in their locker room after the match. Elsewhere, PM Wong gave some spicy thoughts on inequality and what SG is doing to combat it, while being interviewed at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum.

𝙎𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙤𝙧: 𝘿𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙩𝘼𝙨𝙞𝙖 𝙄𝙣𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚
𝘋𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘈𝘴𝘪𝘢 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘴𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦, 𝘧𝘭𝘦𝘹𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘧𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦. 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳-𝘦𝘯𝘥, 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘩𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘳 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘱𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘺 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 $150 𝘦𝘊𝘢𝘱𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘝𝘰𝘶𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘣𝘰𝘯𝘶𝘴. 𝘚𝘪𝘨𝘯 𝘶𝘱 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦.
𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘰 𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘭 6 𝘑𝘢𝘯 2026. 𝘖𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘺.

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴

Haresh: Physical Phones by askcatgpt
Jacky: TO BE HERO X | Official Trailer

(00:00) DirectAsia Insurance
(00:45) Intro
(09:10) Minister David Neo Apologies for “Idiot” Remark
(35:40) PM Wong’s Toolkit For Wealth Inequality
(52:20) One Shiok Thing

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀
TikTok | Instagram | Facebook

𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:
Minister David Neo Apologies for “Idiot” Remark

PM Wong’s Toolkit For Wealth Inequality

#742 - Viral School Canteen Vendor Closes Stall & Andie Chen's $100m Target for His F&B Company

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 17:42:36 +0800

Andie Chen joins us to unpack the recent news of a popular school canteen vendor announces closure after receiving complaints from parents and the public on his viral video featuring him interacting with a student. Andie also shares with us the backstory around the annnouncement of his family’s acquisition of Creative Eateries, the local F&B empire, and why he believes in the local F&B Industry.

𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗘𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 & 𝗔𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗻

𝗧𝗘𝗟𝗟 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗦𝗧 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝟮
Check out the second season of our edutainment podcast that dives into a fascinating array of topics you never knew you needed to know! This week, we talk about how polygamy used to be a common occurrence in Singapore!?!

Listen on melisten | Spotify | Apple

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴

(00:00) TELL YOU FIRST Season 2
(01:20) Intro
(04:30) Viral School Canteen Vendor Closes Stall
(20:56) Andie Chen's $100m Target for His F&B Company
(01:12:38) One Shiok Thing

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀
TikTok | Instagram | Facebook

𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:
Viral School Canteen Vendor Closes Stall

Andie Chen's $100m Target for His F&B Company

#741 ft. IPS Researcher - Why Religion is Rising in SG & Can AI Replace God? | Dr Mathew Mathews

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 15:45:00 +0800

Dr Mathew Mathews joins us to unpack Singapore’s latest race and religion survey by IPS, from national identity trends to why many still rank religious and ethnic identity above being Singaporean. He’s the Head of the Social Lab & Principal Research Fellow at the Institute of Policy Studies, National University of Singapore, so he definitely knows what he’s talking about. We explore sensitivities around discussing race and religion, as well as public backlash to some of his past studies.

𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗣𝗦 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗣𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿

Religious Identity and Practice Among Singaporeans

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(00:00) Folklory Christmas SALE
(01:12) Intro
(06:11) Research on Race and Religion
(09:13) Insights on Social Systems and Religion
(15:23) Challenges and Responsibilities of Research
(20:13) Analysis of Survey Results
(21:26) Identity and Religion Trends
(23:18) Recent Survey and Its Impact
(25:37) Revivalism in World Religions
(26:20) Online Engagement with Religion
(27:23) Religious Harmony in Singapore
(29:42) Secularization Thesis and Its Impacts
(32:52) Religious Diversity in Singapore
(36:11) Public Perception of Ethnic Policies
(41:43) Role of Religion During Economic Uncertainty
(43:56) Young Singaporeans and Digital Religion
(49:53) Public Discourse on Race and Religion
(52:17) Religions Role in Civil Society
(53:38) Religion and Political Manipulation
(57:00) One Shiok Thing
(01:05:23) Post-Interview Review

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#740 ft. Broadway Beng - How Government Grants Hurt Theatre & How to Fix the Arts Scene in SG

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 15:45:00 +0800

Sebastian Tan, aka Broadway Beng, deep dives into his life as a performer - from the hard start to his career, going on 13-month tour around the UK as a lead actor on the West End play, Miss Saigon to dealing with fame, burnout, and his creative reinvention as Broadway Beng. He also shares more about his upcoming show called Divorce Party, which makes him nervous because it’s so….daring.

𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆

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#739: Ong Beng Seng Keeps PR Status Despite Conviction & Indian Tourist Has Meltdown in McDonalds

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 15:47:13 +0800

After being fined $30,000 for abetting obstruction of justice, property tycoon Ong Beng Seng has kept his Singapore PR status - receiving only a warning from ICA. Elsewhere, an Indian tourist in Singapore goes viral after confronting McDonald’s staff over a “non-veg” burger.

(00:00) TELL YOU FIRST Season 2
(01:20) Intro
(05:05) Ong Beng Seng Keeps PR Status Despite Conviction
(28:19) Indian Tourist Has Meltdown in McDonalds
(43:00) One Shiok Comment
(46:14) One Shiok Thing

𝗧𝗘𝗟𝗟 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗦𝗧 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝟮
Check out the second season of our edutainment podcast that dives into a fascinating array of topics you never knew you needed to know! This week, we talk about the NKF scandal, when Singapore was rocked by peanuts, a gold tap and a $600,000 salary!!

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Terence: I Skied Down Mount Everest (world first, no oxygen)
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𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:
Ong Beng Seng Keeps PR Status Despite Conviction

Indian Tourist Has Meltdown in McDonalds

'I'm from India, how can you?': Woman confronts McDonald’s staff in Singapore after being served non-veg burger

#738: Edwin Tong Slams Pritam Singh’s Remark on CNA & Backlash for Bill Gates’ Climate Memo

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 17:32:44 +0800

Minister of Law Edwin Tong took issue with Pritam Singh’s “court of public opinion” remark during a recent episode of the The Assembly by CNA. Elsewhere, Bill Gates’ recent memo on climate change has stirred up a bunch of controversy from scientists, but love from climate change skeptics.

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Terence: Singapore Writers Festival
Haresh: How To Make A CPU

(00:00) Folklory
(01:11) Intro
(07:48) Edwin Tong Slams Pritam Singh’s Remark on CNA
(37:15) Backlash for Bill Gates’ Climate Memo
(53:16) One Shiok Comment
(55:05) One Shiok Thing

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:
Edwin Tong Slams Pritam Singh’s Remark on CNA

Backlash for Bill Gates’ Climate Memo

#737: WP’s Andre Low on What His Telegram Leak Taught Him About Online Safety

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 17:00:38 +0800

Workers’ Party NCMP Andre Low joins us to discuss his first months in Parliament, the Online Safety Bill debate, and how the opposition approaches trust and accountability in Singapore. He also opens up about the viral leak of his private Telegram messages during the election, how he handled it, and what he’s learned about privacy, responsibility, and public service.

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#736: 38 Oxley Rd to Become National Monument & Pritam vs Indranee on Noor Deros “Gatecrash”

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 16:38:31 +0800

NHB officially recommended that 38 Oxley Road, Lee Kuan Yew’s former home, be gazetted as a national monument, which sparked a rebuke by Lee Hsien Yang. Elsewhere, Leader of the House Indranee Rajah sparred with Pritam Singh in Parliament about his usage of the term “gatecrash” with regards to the Noor Deros-Faisal Manap saga.

𝙄𝙣 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙈𝙚𝙩𝙖
𝘛𝘸𝘰-𝘚𝘵𝘦𝘱 𝘝𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘥𝘥𝘴 𝘢𝘯 𝘦𝘹𝘵𝘳𝘢 𝘭𝘢𝘺𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵𝘴𝘈𝘱𝘱 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵, 𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘪𝘵, 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘪𝘧 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘤𝘰𝘥𝘦 𝘰𝘳 𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘯𝘶𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳.
𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘯 𝘰𝘯 𝘛𝘸𝘰-𝘚𝘵𝘦𝘱 𝘝𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘭𝘦.

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(00:00) Operation S.O.P.
(01:23) Intro
(06:40) 38 Oxley Rd to Become National Monument
(38:26) Pritam vs Indranee on Noor Deros “Gatecrash”
(58:10) One Shiok Comment
(01:03:14) One Shiok Thing

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:
38 Oxley Rd to Become National Monument

Pritam vs Indranee on Noor Deros “Gatecrash”

#735: ACS Alumni Angered by Association to Scam Syndicate & Cash Rewards for Catching Rats

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 17:17:04 +0800

After news broke that an alleged scam syndicate in Cambodia involved a former ACS (Independent) student, the ACS Old Boys’ Association (OBA) issued a letter expressing concern that the school’s name was mentioned, sparking debate. Elsewhere, a ground-up movement in Clementi rewarded people who catch rats with up to $100.

𝗧𝗘𝗟𝗟 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗦𝗧 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝟮
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(00:00) TELL YOU FIRST S2
(01:21) Intro
(06:36) ACS Alumni Angered by Association to Scam Syndicate
(35:00) Cash Rewards for Catching Rats
(47:12) One Shiok Comment
(51:00) One Shiok Thing

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𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:
ACS Alumni Angered by Association to Scam Syndicate

Cash Rewards for Catching Rats

#734: Backlash for Twelve Cupcakes’ Abrupt Closure & SM Lee Urges Immigrants Not To Flaunt Wealth

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:26:32 +0800

Popular bakery chain Twelve Cupcakes suddenly shuttered on 29 Oct 2025, leaving 80 employees jobless overnight and the food workers’ union fuming. Elsewhere, SM Lee Hsien Loong’s remarks at a Chatham House dialogue, where he urged foreigners to not flaunt wealth, went viral online.

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(00:00) Words of Wisdom
(00:46) Intro
(08:27) Backlash for Twelve Cupcakes’ Abrupt Closure
(25:05) SM Lee Urges Immigrants Not To Flaunt Wealth
(51:07) One Shiok Comment
(54:22) One Shiok Thing

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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Backlash for Twelve Cupcakes’ Abrupt Closure

SM Lee Urges Immigrants Not To Flaunt Wealth

#733 ft. K Shanmugam: The Debate Around His Ministerial Statement on Race & Religion in Politics

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 15:43:16 +0800

Minister for Home Affairs, Mr K Shanmugam, joins us to unpack his recent ministerial statement on race and religion in Parliament, as well as the subsequent debate with Leader of the Opposition, Pritam Singh. He answers our burning questions about his approach, the questions posed, and the public reaction to everything that unfolded in Parliament.

𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙚𝙥𝙞𝙨𝙤𝙙𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙙𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙈𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙃𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝘼𝙛𝙛𝙖𝙞𝙧𝙨.

Read the full ministerial statement here.

(00:00) In Partnership with the Ministry of Home Affairs
(00:20) Intro
(02:25) Debate on Ministerial Statement
(03:27) Importance of Racial Harmony
(04:32) Identity Politics and Elections
(12:11) Did the Debate Set Us Back?
(16:37) Debate Dynamics and Perception Issues
(29:05) Discussion on Political Endorsements
(32:41) Discussion on Malay Muslim Community's Role
(34:04) Rejection of Race and Religious Politics
(35:37) Clarification on the Muslim Community Targeting
(37:25) Debate on Racial Politics and Community Reactions
(39:26) Foreign Influence Concerns and Societal Stability
(41:25) Parliament's Role in Addressing Controversial Issues
(43:01) Reflection on Singapore's Democratic Maturity
(49:12) Highlighting Cultural Differences and Unity
(53:17) Impact of Foreign Interference on Ethnic Tensions
(54:30) Singapore Identity Amidst Identity
(55:39) One Shiok Thing

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Terence: Mary Poppins (1964) Trailer
Haresh: Phua Chu Kang Reunion: How's Singapore's Favourite Contractor?
Minister Shanmugam: Asterix and the Secret Weapon

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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#732: PM Wong Felt Pain Dropping People For GE & Chendol Stall Owner Fires Back at TikTok Critic

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 16:18:11 +0800

In a recent interview, PM Lawrence Wong told the Financial Times that the hardest part of leadership is managing people, and that dropping long-time colleagues during GE2025 was “painful.” Elsewhere, a SG food reviewer made a video and said making chendol “requires no skill”, prompting a dessert stall to fire back.

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Haresh: French Rapper Riles Handstamps 20,000 CDs
Terence: I shot 300 photos/videos with Oakley sunglasses

(00:00) Folklory
(01:12) Intro
(04:55) PM Wong Felt Pain Dropping People For GE
(26:33) Chendol Stall Owner Fires Back at TikTok Critic
(42:40) One Shiok Comment
(47:06) One Shiok Thing

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:
PM Wong Felt Pain Dropping People For GE

Chendol Stall Owner Fires Back at TikTok Critic

'A little respect can go a long way': Dessert stall rebuts food reviewer who says chendol requires no skill to make

#731: Lapses Found in Megan Khung’s Tragic Case of Abuse & Marine Parade’s $1m Bus Service Ends

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 16:38:52 +0800

A government review has found multiple lapses across agencies in the tragic case of four-year-old Megan Khung, who died after prolonged abuse. Elsewhere, Marine Parade’s free shuttle bus will cease to continue after 20 November, 2026.

𝗧𝗘𝗟𝗟 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗦𝗧 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝟮
Check out the second season of our edutainment podcast that dives into a fascinating array of topics you never knew you needed to know! This week, we talk about the tragedy of the Tiger Balm Brothers and Haw Par Villa!

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𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴

Terence: How to 'See' the 4th Dimension with Topology
Haresh: US NYC Mayoral Debate: Mamdani, Cuomo, Sliwa FACE OFF

(00:00) TELL YOU FIRST Season Two
(01:22) Intro
(03:41) Lapses Found in Megan Khung’s Tragic Case of Abuse
(38:05) Marine Parade’s $1m Bus Service Ends
(48:30) One Shiok Comment
(50:08) One Shiok Thing

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀
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𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:
Lapses Found in Megan Khung’s Tragic Case of Abuse

Marine Parade’s $1m Bus Service Ends

#730: 3 Women Acquitted of Pro-Palestinian Walk to Istana & SCC Votes Against Renaming “Men’s Bar”

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 18:13:28 +0800

Three women who organised a walk to the Istana in support of the Palestinian cause have surprisingly been acquitted after a year-long case. Elsewhere, the members of Singapore Cricket Club voted against renaming the historic “Men’s Bar” despite concerns around inclusivity.

𝗡𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟲𝟬 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗪𝗶𝘀𝗱𝗼𝗺! We’re recording 60 Folklories with 60 Singaporeans above 60 yrs as part of our “Words of Wisdom” Project.

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Haresh: SHOOK | Official Trailer
Terence: NUREMBERG | Official Trailer

(00:00) Help Us Out
(00:37) Words of Wisdom
(01:30) Intro
(05:18) 3 Women Acquitted of Pro-Palestinian Walk to Istana
(30:42) SCC Votes Against Renaming “Men’s Bar”
(51:08) One Shiok Comment
(53:27) One Shiok Thing

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀
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𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:
3 Women Acquitted of Pro-Palestinian Walk to Istana

SCC Votes Against Renaming “Men’s Bar”

#729 ft. Ex-NMP: We Shouldn’t Run for Elections! The Problem with The Scheme | Anthea Ong

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 16:41:56 +0800

Former Nominated MP and social changemaker Anthea Ong discusses the NMP scheme - what it was meant to be, why it’s misunderstood, and how it can evolve. We also discuss a recent survey done with local Singaporeans about NMPs, as well as the role of citizens in the NMP system.

𝙄𝙣 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙈𝙚𝙩𝙖
𝘐𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵𝘴𝘈𝘱𝘱, 𝘥𝘰𝘯’𝘵 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮 – 𝘣𝘭𝘰𝘤𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘣𝘭𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘤 𝘶𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱𝘴 𝘬𝘦𝘦𝘱 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵𝘴𝘈𝘱𝘱 𝘴𝘢𝘧𝘦.
𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘭𝘰𝘤𝘬 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘭𝘦.

𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗮’𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘆

Round 2 of the NMP Survey

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴

Terence: AI Slop Is Destroying The Internet
Haresh: Physical: Asia | Official Trailer
Anthea: The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt & 'Heart Sutra’ by Yan Lianke

(00:00) Operation S.O.P
(01:00) Intro
(04:00) Personal Journey & Leadership
(05:24) Importance of Local Support
(10:55) Policies and Systemic Change
(11:50) Challenges of NMP Candidacy
(13:38) NMP Selection Process
(27:41) Role of NMPs
(28:43) Diversity in Parliament
(29:21) Misconceptions of NMP Role
(33:29) Election Procedures and Challenges
(44:28) Parliamentary Reforms
(58:21) Public Institution and Civic Awareness
(01:00:36) NMP Scheme and Constitutional Changes
(01:13:31) Parliamentary Questions and Government Accountability
(01:15:40) One Shiok Thing

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀
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#728: Shanmugam vs Pritam in Parliament & Fullerton Pulls Out of “Friends of Israel” Gala

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:49:57 +0800

Things got fiery in Parliament as Minister Shanmugam urged opposition parties to “clearly and immediately” reject identity politics - what followed was a long back-and-forth debate. Elsewhere, Fullerton Hotel abruptly pulled out from being the venue for a “Friends of Israel” gala dinner after public outrage.

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𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴

Haresh: Trevor Noah on Saudi Comedy Festival, Charlie Kirk
Terence: sister hong: The Internet’s Most Disturbed User

(00:00) Folklory
(00:50) Intro
(05:10) Shanmugam vs Pritam in Parliament
(47:21) Fullerton Pulls Out of “Friends of Israel” Gala
(01:07:26) One Shiok Comment
(01:09:47) One Shiok Thing

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀
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𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:
Shanmugam vs Pritam in Parliament

Fullerton Pulls Out of “Friends of Israel” Gala

Fullerton Hotel S'pore confirms 'Friends of Israel' gala dinner won't be held there amid backlash

#727: Less Than 1/3 of Bus Captains are S’poreans & Thousands Sign Pickleball Petition

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 16:55:46 +0800

During a recent doorstop interview, Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow mentioned that less than one third of bus captains are Singaporeans, and how it’s a bottleneck to expanding the bus service network in SG. Elsewhere, a petition to extend pickleball playing hours in housing estates has garnered more than 1,500 signatures.

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Haresh: NO OTHER CHOICE - Official Trailer
Terence: The Modern Sex Work Debate - Bonnie Blue & Louise Perry

(00:00) Words of Wisdom
(00:50) Intro
(08:17) Less Than 1/3 of Bus Captains are S’poreans
(36:16) Thousands Sign Pickleball Petition
(52:49) One Shiok Comment
(55:26) One Shiok Thing

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀
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𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:
Less Than 1/3 of Bus Captains are S’poreans

Thousands Sign Pickleball Petition

#726: Ng Chee Meng Asks For “Empathy” After Income Insurance Rebuked & Shanmugam Praises Trump

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 16:56:11 +0800

NTUC chief Ng Chee Meng says empathy must play a bigger role, after Income Insurance was publicly rebuked by the SG courts for its “wholly unreasonable” conduct in a tragic traffic death case - and now . But will it? Elsewhere, Minister for Home Affairs K Shanmugam’s surprising praised Donald Trump for his efforts nudging Israel and Hamas toward a peace deal.

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𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴

Haresh: Kicking a Rock by shirtzenpants
Terence: EJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami from KPop Demon Hunters: Golden

(00:00) Folklory
(00:50) Intro
(07:30) Ng Chee Meng Asks For “Empathy” After Income Insurance Rebuked
(32:30) Shanmugam Praises Trump
(53:21) One Shiok Comment
(55:00) One Shiok Thing

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀
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𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:
Ng Chee Meng Asks For “Empathy” After Income Insurance Rebuked

Shanmugam Praises Trump

#725 ft. National Coach of SG Football - What’s Broken & Why There’s Hope for the Lions

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 15:46:24 +0800

Gavin Lee, the interim head coach of the Singapore men’s national football team, shares his journey from giving up on playing professionally at 15 to becoming one of Singapore’s youngest top-tier coaches. We talk about the real struggles in Singapore football, coaching philosophies, talent development, National Service, social media, and the culture shift required to move the sport forward.

𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗔𝗦

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𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴

(00:00) Words of Wisdom
(00:50) Intro
(01:30) Gavin's Football Journey
(20:17) Coaching Philosophy
(24:00) Challenges in Singapore Football
(27:42) Environment and Youth Development
(29:47) Challenges in Sports Development
(33:02) Comparing Local and International Talent
(35:16) Parental Involvement and Coaching Philosophy
(43:12) Building Relationship with Players
(48:00) Challenges of Being a Coach
(55:25) Game Day Preparation
(57:14) Communicating with Players
(01:10:01) Why Support Local Football?
(01:17:28) One Shiok Thing

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀
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#724: Is the F1 Singapore Grand Prix Good for SG & JB Drivers Slam LTA Restrictions

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 17:35:39 +0800

Has Singapore’s glittering F1 night been worth the multi-million dollar investment? We explore whether the economic returns have matched the hype. Elsewhere, a group of Malaysian private-hire drivers claim they’ve been unfairly treated by LTA, even if what they are doing is illegal.

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𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴

Haresh: benwoah on TikTok
Terence: Infernal Affairs 4K Trilogy | Official Trailer

(00:00) Folklory
(01:00) Intro
(05:24) Is the F1 Singapore Grand Prix Good for SG?
(30:35) JB Drivers Slam LTA Restrictions
(42:12) One Shiok Comment
(46:38) One Shiok Thing

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀
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𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:
Is the F1 Singapore Grand Prix Good for SG

JB Drivers Slam LTA Restrictions

#723: “No More Work” From Home for NUS Staff & Man Tries to Hit Monkey at the Zoo

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 17:37:56 +0800

NUS has rolled out a five-day mandatory return-to-office policy for all staff starting 1 Oct 2025, but a number of staff are unhappy. Elsewhere, a viral video of a man at the Singapore Zoo who tried to fend off a macaque with his bag - but accidentally smacked a child instead.

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(00:00) Words of Wisdom
(00:50) Intro
(05:07) “No More Work” From Home for NUS Staff
(21:50) Man Tries to Hit Monkey at the Zoo
(34:20) One Shiok Comment
(38:45) One Shiok Thing

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀
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𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:
“No More Work” From Home for NUS Staff

Man Tries to Hit Monkey at the Zoo

#722: SG Population Hits Record 6.11m & Students to Get Central Kitchen Meals at 13 Schools

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 16:37:57 +0800

Singapore’s population has reached a record 6.11 million, largely driven by growth in the non-resident workforce, sparking renewed debates about space, jobs, and the “Singaporeans-first” promise. Elsewhere, 13 schools: with canteen vendor shortages will shift to central kitchens and pre-packed meals starting in 2026.

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𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴

(00:00) Folklory
(01:00) Intro
(07:50) SG Population Hits Record 6.11m
(41:44) Students to Get Central Kitchen Meals at 13 Schools
(59:33) One Shiok Comment
(01:02:26) One Shiok Thing

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀
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𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:
SG Population Hits Record 6.11m

Students to Get Central Kitchen Meals at 13 Schools

#721 ft. Kf Seetoh - Millionaire Hawkers & the Best Way to Save Hawker Culture

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 16:28:44 +0800

Kf Seetoh, founder of Makansutra and Singapore’s most outspoken hawker culture advocate, joins us to talk about the past, present and future of hawker food. From his beginnings as a photojournalist to working with Anthony Bourdain, he shares how Singapore’s hawker culture rose to global recognition - and why the Social Enterprise Hawker Centre (SEHC) model risks killing it.

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𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴

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(00:00) Words of Wisdom
(00:50) Intro
(03:13) Kf Seetoh's Journey Into Food Culture
(07:22) Makansutra and Food Culture Storytelling
(17:24) UNESCO and Hawker Culture
(25:14) Challenges in Hawker Centre Management
(29:20) Entrepreneurship in the Hawker Sector
(30:47) Operator Role and Challenges
(33:43) NEA Management Concerns
(36:03) Discussion on SEHC
(38:00) Hawker Business Models
(52:33) Hawker Culture and Technology
(01:00:53) Government's Role and Expectations
(01:01:14) Cultural and Social Value of Hawkers
(01:03:34) Challenges and Sustainability
(01:14:11) Public Assets Debate
(01:17:47) Future of Hawker Culture
(01:27:48) One Shiok Thing

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀
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#720: MP Says Now is the Best Time to Raise a Family in SG & Local “Cake Picnic” Event Slammed

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 18:22:55 +0800

MP Cassandra Lee sparked a firestorm by claiming that now is “the best time in Singapore to start & raise a family”. Elsewhere, an event organiser draws criticism for their local take on the viral “cake picnic” trend after asking bakers to pay $170 just to participate.

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Terence: Golden Goes Metal (ft. Anthony Vincent) | Artificial Fear
Haresh: What Trump Doesn’t Understand About the UN

(00:00) Folklory
(01:00) Intro
(09:12) MP Says Now is the Best Time to Raise a Family in SG
(34:23) Local “Cake Picnic” Event Slammed
(53:30) One Shiok Comment
(56:52) One Shiok Thing

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀
TikTok | Instagram | Facebook

𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:
MP Says Now is the Best Time to Raise a Family in SG

Local “Cake Picnic” Event Slammed

#719: Backlash for Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow’s MRT Comments & AI Course for Civil Servants

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 16:48:00 +0800

Rishi Budhrani joins us to discuss comments made by Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow in Parliament about Singapore’s MRT system, which is under the spotlight again as reliability hits its lowest level since 2020. Elsewhere, Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong has announced a mandatory AI literacy course for all public servants, positioning AI as a critical skill for the civil service.

𝙎𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙤𝙧: 𝙎𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙁𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 (𝙎𝙄𝙁)
𝘚𝘐𝘍 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘴 𝘚𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥𝘸𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘴 𝘨𝘭𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘭 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢 𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥. 𝘞𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘚𝘐𝘍 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘪𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘑𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘥𝘢𝘴 𝘋𝘦𝘷𝘢𝘯 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘴 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘰𝘯 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘚𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘦𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘷𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘴 𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦. 𝘓𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘭 𝘌𝘱𝘪𝘴𝘰𝘥𝘦 #713

𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶 𝗕𝘂𝗱𝗵𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗶

Rishi on Instagram, TikTok & YouTube
Puns For Punjab: Stand-Up Comedy for Charity

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴

Rishi: Nature account on Instagram
Haresh: Phone-free DC restaurant Hush Harbor opens

(00:00) A Message From SIF
(00:50) Intro
(10:04) Backlash for Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow’s MRT Comments
(43:56) AI Course for Civil Servants
(56:02) One Shiok Thing

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀
TikTok | Instagram | Facebook

𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:
Backlash for Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow’s MRT Comments

AI Course for Civil Servants

#718 ft. Chai Hong - How BTO Flats Affect SG Filmmakers & Making SG’s First Sci-Fi Comedy Movie

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 15:45:00 +0800

Filmmaker Cheng Chai Hong joins us to discuss his latest movie “We Can Save The World!!!”, and the power of storytelling in shaping how we see society. He shares the inspiration behind the film, the creative risks he took, and how audiences need to respond in order for the show to survive. We also dive into the funding and censorship challenges and why telling bold, authentic stories matters more than ever today.

𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 “𝗪𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱!!”

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𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 “𝗔𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗚𝘂𝘆𝘀 𝗦𝗚”
Watch Chai Hong's First Webseries

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴

𝗡𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟲𝟬 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗪𝗶𝘀𝗱𝗼𝗺!
We’re recording 60 Folklories with 60 Singaporeans above 60 yrs as part of our “Words of Wisdom” Project.
Check out the first wave of recordings https://www.folklory.com/words-of-wisdom for SG60
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(00:00) Words of Wisdom
(00:50) Intro
(01:49) Chai Hong's Background & Career Journey
(09:43) Arthouse vs Commercial Films
(13:21) Funding Challenges
(17:52) Movie Idea & Personal Insights
(23:31) Creativity vs Reality in Singapore
(30:04) Facing Setbacks
(34:23) Importance of Film Premiers
(36:01) Challenges in Film Production
(37:33) Vision vs Compromises
(39:45) Audience Connections
(44:01) Cinema Industry Struggles
(47:09) Role of Filmmakers and Government
(53:49) Need for Supporting Local Films
(57:36) Why You Should Watch "We Can Save the World!!!"
(01:00:51) One Shiok Thing

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀
TikTok | Instagram | Facebook

#717: Agoda’s Layoff Terms Sparks Outrage & Kway Chap Stall Refuses to Sell 3rd Bowl of Kway

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 23:33:40 +0800

Agoda recently laid off 50 staff in SG and triggered backlash when they alleged threatened to remove severance packages from employees who reported anything to authorities. The company denies the claims, but NTUC and MOM are investigating. Meanwhile, in West Coast, a kway chap stall refused to sell a customer a third bowl of rice sparked heated debate online.

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴

𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 – "𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗕𝗶𝘁”
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𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀
TikTok | Instagram | Facebook

𝘔𝘪𝘤𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 @𝘴𝘩𝘶𝘳𝘦
𝘌𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘪𝘹𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘛𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘢

#716 ft. Goh Hanyan - Unpacking Recent Hawker Controversies & How We Can Save the Culture

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 16:05:12 +0800

Goh Hanyan answers questions relating to Socially-Conscious Enterprise Hawker Centres (SEHCs), which have been in the news lately. She draws from her role as Senior Parliamentary Secretary for the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment, and gives us a peek into what has been done, and the plans going forward.

𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙚𝙥𝙞𝙨𝙤𝙙𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙗𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙗𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙀𝙣𝙫𝙞𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝘼𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙮 (𝙉𝙀𝘼)

𝘊𝘩𝘦𝘤𝘬 𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘕𝘌𝘈 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘥𝘰 | | www.nea.gov.sg

𝘐𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶’𝘷𝘦 𝘨𝘰𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘰𝘯 𝘩𝘢𝘸𝘬𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘰𝘳 𝘚𝘌𝘏𝘊𝘴, 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘴𝘶𝘣𝘮𝘪𝘵 𝘪𝘵 𝘢𝘵 www.nea.gov.sg/feedback

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴

Haresh: Stranded 100 Hours on a Homemade Raft
Terence: Chinatown Heritage Centre
Hanyan: Nadi Singapura

(00:00) Intro & why hawker controversies matter
(02:16) Being sworn into Parliament – first impressions
(08:10) Why hawker culture is so complex in Singapore
(12:37) Why new hawker centres were built in 2011
(15:12) Why choose the Socially Conscious Enterprise model?
(34:35) Do SEHCs over-regulate hawkers?
(36:20) Will hawker culture die out one day?
(38:54) Should NEA run all hawker centres directly?
(53:59) Can hawker centres experiment with different models?
(57:05) Should hawkers be allowed to hire foreign workers?
(1:12:36) What younger Singaporeans want from hawker culture
(1:13:15) The “First Date at Lau Pa Sat” debate
(1:14:58) One Shiok Thing

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀
TikTok | Instagram | Facebook

#715: Foreign Freelancers Banned in SG & SAF Bulk Order Scam Hits Small Businesses

Ministry of Funny — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 00:31:49 +0800

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Companies in Singapore are no longer allowed to hire foreign freelancers for creative services, according to a joint advisory issued by MOM and VICPA. Elsewhere, MINDEF warned of bulk order scams impersonating SAF personnel that have left small businesses with thousands in losses.

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴

(00:00) On this episode…
(00:29) A Message from Outskill
(02:02) Intro
(06:12) Foreign Freelancers Banned in SG
(25:08) SAF Bulk Order Scam Hits Small Businesses
(37:22) One Shiok Comment
(40:55) One Shiok Thing

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀
TikTok | Instagram | Facebook

#714: 14-Year Old Radicalised by Extremist and Incel Views & Gen Z’s Sober Party Trend

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 17:14:21 +0800

Singapore reported its first case of self-radicalisation involving a 14-year-old boy influenced by a mix of incel, far-right, far-left and ISIS ideologies. Plus, are Singapore’s Gen Zs losing interest in traditional partying, or are we looking at the wrong facts?

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴

Haresh: Old Ladies Against Underwater Garbage
Terence: Kpopped | Kep1er & Vanilla Ice - Ice Ice Baby

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(00:00) Folklory
(01:00) Intro
(03:30) 14-Year Old Radicalised by Extremist and Incel Views
(33:40) Gen Z’s Sober Party Trend
(53:28) One Shiok Comment
(55:26) One Shiok Thing

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀
TikTok | Instagram | Facebook

𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:
14-Year Old Radicalised by Extremist and Incel Views

Gen Z’s Sober Party Trend

#713 ft. Janadas Devan - The Absurdity of a Singaporean Identity and the Fragility of Cohesion

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 15:45:00 +0800

Janadas Devan, Chairman of the Singapore International Foundation’s (SIF) Board of Governors, reflects on Singapore’s 60-year journey from unexpected independence to forging a national identity. He recalls how leaders like Lee Kuan Yew and S. Rajaratnam once doubted Singapore’s survival, and we discuss the impact of policies, lived experiences, and institutions have had on social cohesion in Singapore. We also talk about current strains on social capital - from inequality to immigration and social media, and why he still believes in the future of Singapore.

𝘚𝘐𝘍 𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘬𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘴, 𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘢𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘭𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘭 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘰𝘥𝘢𝘺. 𝘈𝘴 𝘚𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘴 𝘚𝘎60, 𝘚𝘐𝘍 𝘢𝘭𝘴𝘰 𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯’𝘴 𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘮𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘦, 𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘥𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘸𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦.
𝘊𝘩𝘦𝘤𝘬 𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘚𝘐𝘍 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘥𝘰 | https://www.sif.org.sg/ | https://www.instagram.com/siforg

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴

Haresh: SPEED DOES AMERICA🇺🇸 (Official Trailer)
Terence: Behind the Scenes of World Aquatics Championships 2025 | Sony x World Aquatics
Janadas: National Day Parade 2025

(00:00) A Message from SIF
(00:40) Intro
(01:39) Singapore's Survival and Global City Concept
(04:19) Social Cohesion and Multiracial Achievements
(17:13) Local-Foreign Relations and Future Social Cohesion
(22:45) New Challengs: Immigration and Social Media
(33:41) The Role of Education and Government Policies
(36:11) The Evolving Singapore Identity
(37:45) Peace and Cohesion of Singapore
(38:03) Challenges of Racial Harmony
(41:20) Understanding and Tolerance
(43:33) COVID-19 and Social Capital
(49:00) Historical Context and Lessons Learned
(53:00) Cultural and Religious Diversity in Southeast Asia
(55:05) Institutional Influence on Cohesion
(59:13) Young People and Multiculturalism
(01:00:40) One Shiok Thing

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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#712: Tharman’s "We First" Speech Opens Parliament & Couple Stranded on Pulau Ubin over $5 Fare

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 18:37:05 +0800

Singapore’s 15th Parliament opened with President Tharman’s call for a “we first” mindset, Speaker Seah warning MPs not to treat Parliament like TikTok, and Pritam Singh promising WP will play its part in raising Parliament’s standing. Plus, on Pulau Ubin, a man refused to pay the $5 boat fare, got stranded, and ended up chartering another boat back for $48.

𝙎𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙤𝙧 – 𝙎𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙁𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 (𝙎𝙄𝙁)

𝘚𝘐𝘍 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘴 𝘚𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥𝘸𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘴 𝘨𝘭𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘭 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢 𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥. 𝘈𝘴 𝘚𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘴 𝘚𝘎60, 𝘸𝘦 𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘣𝘺 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 “𝘚𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘯 𝘐𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘺” 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘱𝘰𝘦𝘵, 𝘸𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘰𝘳 𝘒𝘰𝘩 𝘉𝘶𝘤𝘬 𝘚𝘰𝘯𝘨.

𝘓𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘭 𝘌𝘱𝘪𝘴𝘰𝘥𝘦 #646

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴

Haresh: i spent 24 hours in Singapore's first MRT Hotel (vlog)
Terence: Singapore Airlines’ New In-flight Safety Video

(00:00) Singapore International Foundation
(01:00) Intro
(03:50) Tharman’s "We First" Speech Opens Parliament
(28:30) Couple Stranded on Pulau Ubin over $5 Fare
(39:44) One Shiok Comment
(42:30) One Shiok Thing

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀
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𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:
Tharman’s "We First" Speech Opens Parliament

Couple Stranded on Pulau Ubin over $5 Fare

#711: Cost of Living Tops GE2025 Concerns & TikToker Sparks IKEA Halal Food Debate

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 15:40:00 +0800

The IPS post-election survey after GE2025 reveals cost of living as the top voter concern, with PAP and WP credibility scores converging and younger voters showing surprising support for the status quo. Plus, a TikToker sparks a heated debate about the lack of halal food at IKEA Alexandra.

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴

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(00:00) Words of Wisdom
(00:50) Intro
(03:35) Cost of Living Tops GE2025 Concerns
(32:50) TikToker Sparks IKEA Halal Food Debate
(46:34) One Shiok Comment
(51:58) One Shiok Thing

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀
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𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:
Cost of Living Tops GE2025 Concerns

TikToker Sparks IKEA Halal Food Debate

TikToker questions lack of halal food at IKEA Alexandra, comments say he's 'entitled'

#710: Stephanie Tan on Choosing PSP over PAP, Being Labelled a “Homemaker” & Making PSLE Optional

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 15:54:11 +0800

Stephanie Tan, CEC member of the Progress Singapore Party (PSP), sits down with us to discuss her journey from lawyer to civil servant to homemaker and finally to opposition candidate in GE2025. She reflects on her roundtable debut, the realities of campaigning, her policy convictions, why she chose PSP over other parties and their strategy post-GE2025.

𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗸𝗹𝗼𝗿𝘆
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𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴

Haresh: A Transparent Toilet You Can See Through
Terence: 64 Bits - We Turned Indiana Jones (2024) into a 1992 Adventure Game! - YouTube
Stephanie: Pei Pa Koa Series | Nin Jiom

(00:00) Folklory
(01:00) Intro
(03:54) Stephanie Tan's Political Journey
(08:50) Volunteering and Joining PSP
(20:38) Running as a Candidate
(24:47) Challenges and Experiences in Politics
(28:00) Policy Communication and Changes
(32:22) Electoral Strategy and CEC Role
(35:24) GE Roundtable Experience and Reflection
(39:45) Broadcast and Post-Election Reflections
(43:02) Views on PSLE
(52:25) Bullying Policy Discussion
(58:53) Political Perspectives on bullying
(01:03:39) Women in Politics and Tokenism
(01:08:15) General Elections and PSP's Future
(01:14:43) One Shiok Thing

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀
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#709: Edwin Tong Slams US Comedian’s Censorship Claims & Italian Swimmers Caught for Shoplifting

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 01 Sep 2025 17:33:17 +0800

US comedian Sammy Obeid claimed his Singapore show was cancelled due to censorship over the Gaza crisis, but IMDA says it was because of a late licence submission. Plus, two Italian swimmers were detained for alleged shoplifting at Changi Airport but were let off with a warning, raising questions about diplomatic discretion.

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𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴

(00:00) Words of Wisdom
(00:50) Intro
(06:50) Edwin Tong Slams US Comedian’s Censorship Claims
(38:40) Italian Swimmers Caught for Shoplifting
(54:50) One Shiok Comment
(57:08) One Shiok Thing

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀
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𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:
Edwin Tong Slams US Comedian’s Censorship Claims

Italian Swimmers Caught for Shoplifting

#708: U17 Footballer Dropped For Choosing Exams & Jack Neo’s AI LKY Video Deemed “Respectful”

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 17:10:32 +0800

A viral online post by local celeb Norfasarie about her son’s omission from the U17 national team, after prioritising N-level studies over a training camp, sparked controversy as well as a response from FAS. Elsewhere, Jack Neo’s SG60 music video featuring an AI-generated image of Lee Kuan Yew drew public attention, with MCCY assessing it as “respectful.”

𝙎𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙤𝙧: 𝙊𝙒𝙉𝘿𝘼𝙔𝙎
𝘞𝘦 𝘴𝘢𝘵 𝘥𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘋𝘳. 𝘊𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘠𝘢𝘶, 𝘚𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘰𝘳 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘖𝘱𝘩𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘮𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘪𝘴𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘋𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘕𝘦𝘶𝘳𝘰-𝘖𝘱𝘩𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘮𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘺 𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘌𝘺𝘦 𝘊𝘢𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵 𝘙𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘢 𝘊𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘣𝘺𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘢 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘪𝘵 𝘢𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘴 𝘶𝘴 𝘢𝘴 𝘸𝘦 𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘰𝘭𝘥𝘦𝘳.
𝘓𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘭 𝘌𝘱𝘪𝘴𝘰𝘥𝘦 #702
𝘎𝘦𝘵 𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘧𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘦 𝘱𝘶𝘳𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘢𝘵 𝘖𝘞𝘕𝘋𝘈𝘠𝘚

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴

Haresh: Navy doctor to compete in 115km open water swim
Terence: Maurice Moves

(00:00) A Message From OWNDAYS
(01:10) Intro
(07:43) U17 Footballer Dropped For Choosing Exams
(36:51) Jack Neo’s AI LKY Video Deemed “Respectful”
(56:12) One Shiok Comment
(58:33) One Shiok Thing

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀
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𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:
U17 Footballer Dropped For Choosing Exams

Jack Neo’s AI LKY Video Deemed “Respectful”

#707: Platform Workers Press Ng Chee Meng & Safra’s Wild Plan to Go Beyond a Social Club

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 18:10:56 +0800

Platform workers met NTUC chief Ng Chee Meng to raise frustrations over unclear fares, illegal foreign riders, and the future of gig work. At the same time, enforcement agencies clamped down on foreigners doing delivery work illegally. We also discuss Desmond Choo’s eyebrow-raising call for Safra to evolve from a social club into a “defence movement.”

𝙎𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙤𝙧: 𝙋𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚’𝙨 𝘼𝙨𝙨𝙤𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙝 𝙈𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 (𝙋𝘼𝙔𝙈)
𝘞𝘦 𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘬𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘋𝘳. 𝘑𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘭 𝘗𝘶𝘵𝘩𝘶𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘩 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘭𝘢𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘗𝘈𝘠𝘔 𝘢𝘴 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘠𝘖𝘜𝘵𝘩 𝘔𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵.
𝘓𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘭 𝘌𝘱𝘪𝘴𝘰𝘥𝘦 #632
𝘝𝘪𝘦𝘸 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘈 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘩 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘳

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴

Haresh: China’s “mistress dispellers”
Terence: Brain Experts WARNING: Watch This Before Using ChatGPT Again!

(00:00) FutureYOUth Movement | PA Youth Charter
(00:50) Intro
(05:25) Platform Workers Press Ng Chee Meng
(29:20) Safra’s Wild Plan to Go Beyond a Social Club
(42:13) One Shiok Comment
(45:30) One Shiok Thing

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:
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Desmond Choo wants Safra to go from social club to a defence movement

#706 ft. Pritam Singh - Why SG’s Leader of Opposition Won’t Be PM & Dealing with Govt Scrutiny

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 17:37:21 +0800

Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh joins us after GE2025 to talk candidly about the Workers’ Party’s results, the challenges of opposition politics, and his role in Parliament. He explains why he doesn’t aspire to be Singapore’s Prime Minister, how WP balances ideals with pragmatism, and what the party stands for in the years ahead. We also cover hot-button issues like HDB pricing, constituency strategy, controversies within the party, and WP’s evolving stance on international conflicts. Beyond politics, Pritam opens up about fatherhood, family, and what truly excites him about Singapore’s future.

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴

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(00:00) Folklory
(01:00) Intro
(02:30) Parliamentary Dynamics and Opposition Role
(04:42) Reflections on GE2025 and Political Strategy
(06:12) Manifesto and Future Elections
(13:57) Political Participation and Challenges
(15:41) How GE2025 Evolved Pritam Singh
(23:14) Why Pritam Doesn't Want to be PM
(25:20) Leadership and Vision
(28:55) Challenges in Politics
(29:40) Evolving Political Environment
(35:22) Retail Politics and Community Engagement
(41:31) Challenges in Opposition Recruiting
(45:14) Handling Conversations and Branding
(46:55) The Andre Low Telegram Controversy
(58:20) The Privileged Position of MPs
(59:33) Contentious International Issues
(01:07:03) Opposition's Approach to Issues
(01:14:04) Liberal and Woke Politics
(01:17:22) Personal Insights and Family Life
(01:23:15) Political Journey and Future
(01:38:00) One Shiok Thing

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
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#705 ft. Dr Ang Swee Chai - Risking Her Life in Gaza as a Christian Surgeon for Palestinians

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 17:14:19 +0800

Orthopaedic surgeon Dr Ang Swee Chai recounts her arrest & interrogation in Singapore linked to her husband Francis’s escape, her decision to speak publicly about the 1982 Sabra & Shatila massacre in Beirut, Lebanon, and the consequences of speaking up for Palestinians.

𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗿 𝗔𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘄𝗲𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴

(00:00) FutureYOUth Movement | PA Youth Charter
(00:50) Intro
(03:25) Activism and Human Rights
(06:28) Challenges & Discrimination in Medicine
(12:44) Marrying Francis Khoo
(14:15) Francis Khoo's Escape to the UK
(15:25) Getting Detained and Becoming a Refugee in the UK
(25:55) 1982 Israeli Invasion of Lebanon and Dr Swee's Awakening
(28:50) Enlisting to Be a Field Surgeon in Beirut
(31:19) Introduction to the Refugee Camp and Palestinian Red Crescent Society
(34:05) Discovering the Palestinian People
(35:04) Life in the Palestinian Camp
(36:54) Witnessing the Sabra and Shatila Massacre
(38:16) Realizing the Humanitarian Crisis
(43:54) Aftermath and Reflection
(49:53) Testifying in the Kahan Commission
(59:52) Religious Reflection and Conclusion
(01:04:39) Engaging with Opposing Views
(01:05:43) Gaza Conflict and Humanitarian Concerns
(01:07:49) Refugee Crisis and Historical Context
(01:08:51) Palestinian Identity and Global Perceptions
(01:12:27) Challenges in Addressing the Conflict
(01:13:14) Importance of Social Media and News Interpretation
(01:18:45) Personal Reflections and Activism
(01:32:06) Progress in Palestinian Advocacy
(01:35:18) One Shiok Thing

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#704: Living with HIV - Stigmas, Rejections & Why HIV is No Longer a Death Sentence

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 17:01:55 +0800

Calvin Tan was diagnosed HIV-positive at a time when the illness carried heavy stigma in Singapore. He shares the shock of his diagnosis, the rejection he faced, and the emotional toll of telling family and friends. Calvin also explains how modern treatment makes HIV a manageable condition, while stigma remains the bigger battle.

𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙚𝙥𝙞𝙨𝙤𝙙𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙗𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙗𝙮 𝘼𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝘼𝙄𝘿𝙎 (𝘼𝙛𝘼)
𝘐𝘵’𝘴 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘯𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘦 𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘏𝘐𝘝, 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵. 𝘉𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘱𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴.
𝘈𝘧𝘈 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘤𝘬, 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘵, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘰𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥:
✅ 𝘈𝘯𝘰𝘯𝘺𝘮𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘛𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘚𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦 (𝘈𝘛𝘚) – 𝘕𝘰 𝘯𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘴, 𝘯𝘰 𝘧𝘶𝘴𝘴. 𝘑𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘤𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺.
🚐 𝘔𝘰𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘦 𝘛𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘚𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦 (𝘔𝘛𝘚) – 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶. 𝘈𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘭𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴.
🧠 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘏𝘐𝘝 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 – 𝘜𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘏𝘐𝘝 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘥 (𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘪𝘵 𝘥𝘰𝘦𝘴𝘯’𝘵). 𝘓𝘦𝘵’𝘴 𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘬 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘏𝘐𝘝 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘸𝘦 𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘬 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩 𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘤𝘬-𝘶𝘱. 𝘕𝘰 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘮𝘦, 𝘯𝘰 𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘨𝘮𝘢. 𝘑𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺.

(00:00) Intro
(01:37) Understanding HIV and AIDS
(04:00) Calvin's Diagnosis and Reaction
(10:07) Anonymity and Initial Treatment
(17:16) Disclosure to Friends and Family
(30:29) Educational Efforts and Public Speaking
(37:26) Financial Struggles and Medication Costs
(40:08) Social Stigma and Personal Experiences
(49:51) Policy Impacts and Infectious Diseases Act
(54:42) Importance of HIV Testing
(59:35) Anonymous Testing Van
(01:04:15) One Shiok Thing

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴

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#703: Breaking Down PM Wong’s National Day Rally & Sengkang Bullies Suspended for Death Threats

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 17:41:11 +0800

PM Wong’s National Day Rally 2025 drew mixed reactions, with analysts noting its measured tone and opposition parties issuing their responses. We also discuss the shocking case at Sengkang Green Primary, where three Primary 3 students were suspended after issuing violent death threats against a classmate and her family.

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(00:50) Intro
(05:33) Breaking Down PM Wong’s National Day Rally
(31:50) Sengkang Bullies Suspended for Death Threats
(50:50) One Shiok Comment
(53:44) One Shiok Thing

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#702 ft. Dr. Christine Yau - The Vision Problem You Can’t Escape & What You Can Do!

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 15:45:00 +0800

Dr Christine Yau – Senior Consultant Ophthalmologist and Director of Neuro-Ophthalmology at the International Eye Cataract Retina Centre – explains why presbyopia, the age-related loss of near vision, affects everyone over 40. She also shares eye care tips and other good eye care habits, debunks common myths and explains the importance of regular yearly eye exams.

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(00:00) Intro
(04:54) Subspecialties in Opthalmology
(10:32) Eye Health and Nutrition
(17:44) Digital Eye Strain
(20:22) Understanding Presbyopia
(21:31) Vision and Lifestyle
(24:26) Progressive Lenses Explained
(27:39) Presbyopia and Bifocal Lenses
(29:18) Understanding Presbyopia Symptoms
(36:41) Routine Eye Checkups and Their Benefits
(43:10) Addressing Eye Issues with Age
(50:17) General Eye Health Recommendations
(55:06) Importance of Regular Eye Checkups
(58:44) Eye Health Tip - The 20-20-20 Rule
(59:45) One Shiok Thing

One Shiok Thing

Haresh: Shitzprobe - Improvised Musicals
Terence: How We Train For NDP 2023: Inside The Red Lions Training Camp | JUMP! - Pt 1/2
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#701: KF Seetoh vs Ong Ye Kung Over Hawker Rules & SBS Transit Apologises for Train Breakdown

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 16:55:54 +0800

KF Seetoh accuses Bukit Canberra Hawker Centre of unfair rules and extra charges for stallholders. Ong Ye Kung responds, disputing the claims and clarifying hawkers’ obligations. We also cover SBS Transit’s apology after a major disruption on the North East Line and Sengkang-Punggol LRT, and Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow’s reaction to recent breakdowns.

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(38:46) SBS Transit Apologises for Train Breakdown
(50:10) One Shiok Comment
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#700: PM Wong vs Pritam on National Day Message & Wake Up SG Founder to Be Called to the Bar

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 23:05:41 +0800

National Day messages from PM Lawrence Wong and Workers’ Party Chief Pritam Singh highlight differing aspects on nation-building. We unpack their contrasting tones, calls to action, and what they signal for Singapore’s future. Plus, Wake Up Singapore founder Ariffin Sha is allowed to be admitted to the Bar despite his role in a past defamation case.

(00:00) Intro
(12:27) PM Wong vs Pritam on National Day Message
(38:28) Wake Up SG Founder to Be Called to the Bar
(51:41) One Shiok Comment
(54:28) One Shiok Thing
(58:12) Q&A

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#699: Trial To Extend Liquor Licenses to 4am & Muslim Passenger Served Pork on SIA

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 16:44:25 +0800

Singapore will trial extended liquor hours till 4AM for nightlife spots in Boat Quay, Clarke Quay and Upper Circular Road as part of a plan to revitalise the area. Plus, Singapore Airlines apologises after a Muslim passenger was served prosciutto and allegedly told it wasn’t pork.

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(01:14) Intro
(07:06) Trial To Extend Liquor Licenses to 4am
(30:00) Muslim Passenger Served Pork on SIA
(46:10) One Shiok Comment
(48:34) One Shiok Thing

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#698 ft. Sandra Riley Tang - Her Viral Video Against HDB & Why She Quit Music After Coldplay

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 17:38:08 +0800

Sandra Riley Tang joins us to talk about her unforgettable performance with Coldplay in Singapore, her departure from The Sam Willows, and her passion for better HDB design. She reflects on burnout, therapy, and creative freedom, while sharing why she’s now focused on building a more beautiful, intentional life—both onstage and off.

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(00:00) FutureYOUth Movement | PA Youth Charter
(00:50) Intro
(02:46) Exploration of Solo Music Career
(06:08) Rediscovery and Performance Reflections
(14:12) Impact of Opening for Coldplay
(21:41) SG's Music and Sports Scenes
(25:43) Pressure and Creative Change
(26:30) Exploring Artistic Avenues
(27:35) Return to Music
(28:45) SingSong Social
(44:18) Impact of HDB Colours
(49:01) Meeting with the Town Council
(52:13) Neighbourhood Voting and Survey
(57:20) Community Involvement
(59:32) Design Alterations and Approval
(01:11:24) Navigating Bureaucracy
(01:13:10) Design Aesthetics and Public Spaces
(01:17:41) The Role of Creativity in HDB Design
(01:24:40) One Shiok Thing

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#697: SG60 Food Fair Vendors Slam Poor Sales & Sydney Sweeney’s Jeans Ad Called Out

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 18:27:51 +0800

A viral video over the weekend showed food vendors at the SG60 Bayfront food fair worried about suffering major losses of up to $10,000. But is it their fault or is it a lack of support from the organisers? Elsewhere, American Eagle is under fire for a jeans ad featuring actress Sydney Sweeney that has been accused of promoting eugenics.

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(05:00) SG60 Food Fair Vendors Slam Poor Sales
(29:07) Sydney Sweeney’s Jeans Ad Called Out
(53:52) One Shiok Comment
(01:01:06) One Shiok Thing

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#696: Backlash Over Mandarin-Taught Uni Courses in SG & Khairy vs PAP Over Pritam’s Podcast

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 19:14:45 +0800

Singapore’s top universities are introducing Mandarin-taught modules as interest from Chinese students grows, sparking debate about inclusivity, messaging, and academic identity. Elsewhere, podcaster & ex-Malaysian minister Khairy Jamaluddin called the PAP “juvenile” for reacting to Pritam Singh’s appearance on his podcast.

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(09:00) Backlash Over Mandarin-Taught Uni Courses in SG
(48:23) Khairy vs PAP Over Pritam’s Podcast
(59:54) One Shiok Comment
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Backlash Over Mandarin-Taught Uni Courses in SG

As Singapore grows in popularity with Chinese students, universities roll out Mandarin-taught programmes

Khairy vs PAP Over Pritam’s Podcast

Ex-Malaysian minister Khairy Jamaluddin calls PAP 'juvenile' for response to WP chief Pritam Singh's podcast appearance

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#695 ft. Jinx Yeo - Politically Incorrect Jokes, Beating Stage Fright & Surviving as a Comedian

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 19:41:08 +0800

Jinx Yeo opens up about what it’s really like being a stand-up comic in Singapore. He shares how his journey started 14 years ago, the impact of his viral videos as well as his experience building an international career from scratch. He also talks about making politically incorrect jokes, self-censorship and the difference between Singaporean and Western crowds.

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(00:00) Words of Wisdom
(00:48) Intro
(02:54) Overcoming Introversion & Starting a Comedy Career
(03:49) Challenges & Experiences in Comedy
(09:10) Early Days of Singapore's Comedy Scene
(18:09) Experiences in UK and Australia Comedy Scenes
(22:00) Viral Success & International Exposure
(26:28) Performing for Diverse Audiences & Writing Process
(31:16) Dealing with Bureaucracy in Singapore's Creative Scene
(36:21) Perceptions of Comedians and Political Correctness
(40:03) The Craft of Stand-up Comedy
(45:29) Nervousness, Performance & Political Comedy
(51:21) Future of the Comedy Scene
(57:10) International Influence & Responsibilities in Comedy
(58:43) Jonathan Atherton's Legacy in Singapore Comedy
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#694: Sinkhole at Tanjong Katong Swallows Car & SMRT Gets Reduced Fine for 2024 Train Disruption

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 19:05:49 +0800

A car fell into a sinkhole along Tanjong Katong Road, prompting a nationwide safety review of sewer works by PUB. Elsewhere, LTA reduced SMRT’s $3 million fine for a major East-West Line disruption to $2.4 million.

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(13:07) Sinkhole at Tanjong Katong Swallows Car
(39:17) SMRT Gets Reduced Fine for 2024 Train Disruption
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Sinkhole at Tanjong Katong Swallows Car

SMRT Gets Reduced Fine for 2024 Train Disruption

East-West Line disruption: LTA cuts SMRT's fine to S$2.4 million; amount to go to Public Transport Fund

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#693: The Controversial Death of Jane Lee & Petition Against Relocation of Geylang East Library

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 18:30:44 +0800

The tragic death of Jane Lee, owner of Sumo Salad, has sparked nationwide debate about Singapore’s Work Injury Compensation Act (WICA). We break down what happened, the WICA loopholes she flagged before her passing, and why her case has rattled business owners and employees alike. Plus: Singapore’s libraries are moving into shopping malls, but is that a good thing?

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(07:37) The Controversial Death of Jane Lee
(27:44) Petition Against Relocation of Geylang East Library
(42:06) One Shiok Comment
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Petition Against Relocation of Geylang East Library

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#692 ft. Prof. Donald Low - The COE Problem, SM Lee vs Jamus Lim & The Rental Crisis in SG

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 16:24:35 +0800

Donald Low, Professor of Practice at the HKUST Institute for Public Policy, is back to unpack the recent debate around COEs involving SM Lee Hsien Loong and WP’s Jamus Lim, as well as comments by Acting Minister for Transport Jeffrey Siow. Plus: Singapore’s rent crisis is boiling over, with tenants frustrated by landlords’ rising expectations. Are landlords really the villains - or is there more to the story?

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(02:06) Discussion on GE2025
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(12:08) Economics of Private Vehicle Ownership
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(27:44) Parking Challenges
(29:25) Institutional Rules and COE in Singapore
(36:42) Economics of Scarce Resources
(44:07) Institutional Change and Empathy in Economics
(45:38) Institutions and Urban Planning
(54:47) Sustainability and Resource Management
(58:56) Economic Thoughts of Singapore's Leadership
(01:00:29) US Trade Policies and Impact
(01:02:15) Globalisation and Economic Shifts
(01:11:53) Hong Kong vs Singapore Living Conditions
(01:20:06) Economic Education and Resources
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#691: Kpod Vapes to be Listed as Illegal Drug & Astronomer CEO Resigns After Coldplay Controversy

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 17:29:43 +0800

Minister for Health Ong Ye Kung announced that MOH is working with MOH to list etomidate as an illegal drug after one-third of vapes seized were found to contain it. Is this the best solution? Elsewhere, Astronomer CEO Andy Byron resigns after getting caught cheating with his HR Head, Kristin Cabot, on camera at a Coldplay Concert in Boston. We unpack the ethics, memes, and whether Coldplay is really to blame.

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(01:06) Intro
(11:22) Kpod Vapes to be Listed as Illegal Drug
(38:26) Astronomer CEO Resigns After Coldplay Controversy
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#690 ft. Sonny Liew - Controversy Through Comics, Being World-Class & Creating Satire on Lee Kuan Yew

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 15:45:00 +0800

What happens when your art pokes too close to the truth? In this episode, Sonny Liew, Eisner-winning cartoonist of The Art of Charlie Chan Hock Chye, joins us to reflect on 10 years of his landmark graphic novel, and how it almost got banned. We dive into his new project on capitalism, the cultural contradictions of Singapore, and why his latest collectible action figures featuring Lee Kuan Yew, Goh Keng Swee and S Rajaratnam, are quietly subversive.

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(01:11) Intro
(03:08) Sonny's Journey to Cartooning
(05:05) The Art of Charlie Chan Hock Chye
(09:27) Singapore's Comic History
(10:51) Art and Controversy
(20:10) International Reception and Success
(27:47) Delving Into Capitalism
(31:16) Creative Process and Inspiration
(35:54) Challenges of Working in Singapore
(53:43) Introduction to Art as Processing
(54:40) Creating Action Figurines
(56:43) PAPxPA: Performance Art Theme
(59:54) Narrative Battles and Art Intentions
(01:03:34) Reflections on Artistic Motivation
(01:06:55) Developing New Creative Works
(01:09:03) The Role of Social Media and Audience Engagement
(01:13:32) Exploring Past Projects and Collaborations
(01:15:25) Distribution Challenges and Future Aspirations
(01:17:15) One Shiok Thing

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Sonny: Reuther: A Daughter Strikes - Elisabeth R. Dickmeyer

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#689 ft. Prof. Walid - Why Every SG Politician Should Want to be PM & His New Book on Palestine

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 16:10:57 +0800

Is Singapore ready for more open political discourse - or are we still too scared to "cross the line"? We sit down with Associate Professor Walid Abdullah, political scientist, author, and host of the “Teh Tarik with Walid” podcast. We cover his latest book on Palestine, the rise of podcasting in Singapore’s political scene, and why Prof Walid thinks every politician should want to be Prime Minister. Plus, we get candid about cancel culture and whether he’ll run in GE2030.

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(00:00) eCommerce Expo | DMexco Asia
(01:09) Intro
(06:57) Impact of Political Podcasting
(10:12) Navigating Political Boundaries
(15:33) Challenges and Biases in Political Interviews
(25:38) Podcasts in Elections and Media Landscape
(28:23) Constituency Issues
(31:40) Walid's Book About the Gaza Conflict
(33:24) Understanding Foreign Conflicts
(43:49) Mainstream Media Bias
(47:28) Activism and Civic Spaces
(52:30) Future of Singapore's Policy
(57:44) Future of Smaller Political Parties
(58:36) Worker's Party and PSP Discussion
(01:02:15) The Ambition of Politicians
(01:15:06) Personal Reflection on Future Political Career
(01:20:00) One Shiok Thing

One Shiok Thing

Prof Walid: Breaking Points Podcast
Terence: How Science Can Fix the Media Landscape
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#688 ft. Fadzri Rashid – Why He Moved to Malaysia, How KL is Better Than SG & Why He Changed His Name

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 15:45:00 +0800

Singapore comedian Fadzri Rashid opens up about moving to Malaysia, why artists feel the need to leave Singapore to grow, and how chasing authenticity is harder than ever. We discuss NFT regrets, the grind of stand-up comedy and what it really means to hold up a mirror to Singapore’s society that’s chasing perfection.

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(00:00) UndoAge
(01:49) Intro
(02:26) Fazri's Stand-Up Comedy Journey
(03:37) NFT and Crypto Craze
(08:11) Podcasting and Cultural Identity
(14:36) Relocation to Malaysia
(18:47) Reflections on Singapore Culture
(26:22) Family and Decision
(38:23) Stand-Up Comedy Challenges
(42:49) Identity and Authenticity
(45:01) Comedic Process
(52:25) Singapore's Contradictions
(53:21) Cultural Identity and Purpose
(55:52) Stand-Up Comedy as Identity
(01:02:51) Reflection and Advice
(01:03:47) Fadzri's Upcoming Comedy Special
(01:07:55) One Shiok Thing

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#687: Trump’s Pick for Ambassador to SG Gets Grilled & SG Uni Students Stressed by Finance Clubs

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 20:30:15 +0800

Trump’s nominee for US Ambassador to Singapore, Dr. Anjani Sinha, struggled at his Senate hearing, prompting questions about his credentials, timing, and political optics. Though Bilahari Kausikan & Calvin Cheng feel a lot more positive. Meanwhile, campus finance clubs at Singapore’s universities are as brutal as they are prestigious, with sky-high stress and razor-thin acceptance rates.

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(07:37) Trump’s Pick for Ambassador to SG Gets Grilled
(36:33) SG Uni Students Stressed by Finance Clubs
(57:50) One Shiok Comment
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#686: 6 Golf Courses to Be Closed in SG & Over 160 Anti-Nuisance Offences on Public Transport

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 20:56:12 +0800

Six golf courses across Singapore will not have their leases renewed, with two sites to be converted into a new public course - sparking backlash from country club members. Meanwhile, over 160 offence notices have been issued since new anti-nuisance rules were introduced on buses and trains.

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(04:04) 6 Golf Courses to Be Closed in SG
(27:19) Over 160 Anti-Nuisance Offences on Public Transport
(43:08) One Shiok Comment
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#685: Tan Cheng Bock & Hazel Poa Step Down from PSP & Naked Couple Caught in Sengkang Car Park

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 20:40:18 +0800

Tan Cheng Bock and Hazel Poa have stepped down from the Progress Singapore Party’s top leadership, triggering a “renewal plan” ahead of GE2025. What does this mean for PSP’s identity and future? Meanwhile, in Sengkang, a man caught his wife naked in a car with another man - and got injured when the car sped off.

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(04:41) Tan Cheng Bock & Hazel Poa Step Down from PSP
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#684: PAP Slams Pritam For Interview on M’sian Podcast & Chan Chun Sing’s Idea for NS Live Firing

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 04 Jul 2025 19:54:55 +0800

PAP called out Pritam Singh for remarks he made on a Malaysian podcast, accusing him of crossing a line by airing political views overseas. WP fired back, saying PAP is “opposing for the sake of opposing.” Elsewhere, new Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing floated the idea of a live firing experience for regular Singaporeans, so they can get “a slice of NS.”

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Chan Chun Sing’s Idea for NS Live Firing

Army exploring building new live firing complex to let regular S'poreans experience 'a slice of NS': Chan Chun Sing

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#683: Cyclists Face Possible Jail Time & Certis Cisco Reverses Sick Leave Policy After Backlash

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 19:50:19 +0800

From July 1, 2025, cyclists in Singapore may face fines or jail time for riding on pedestrian-only paths - but is this fair, especially with minimal enforcement on pedestrians and PMD users? Elsewhere, Certis Cisco was embroiled in controversy after telling their officers on sick leave to stay home or share their live location. They removed the order after pressure from the union, but has the trust been eroded?

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#682 ft. Ho Kwon Ping: Hypocrisy of Corporate America, How REITs are Hurting Singapore & the Danger of Mediocrity

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 19:24:32 +0800

Ho Kwon Ping, Founder and Executive Chairman of Banyan Group, and certified “bad-ass grandpa”, returns to YLB for a critical discussion on the challenges facing businesses and society today. In this episode, we talk about the hypocrisy of Corporate America, how REITs are hurting Singapore, and the rising culture of mediocrity that threatens Singapore’s future. A thought-provoking conversation for anyone interested in leadership, economics, and the future of work.

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(01:03) Intro
(06:05) Impact of Global Events on Business
(08:23) Mandai Hotel and Eco Resort
(11:17) Climate Change Adaptation
(13:52) Corporate Values and Governance
(22:51) Hypocrisy in Corporate Sustainability
(28:54) Introduction to American Corporations
(29:19) Chinese vs. American Economy
(32:30) Pax Americana
(35:18) Global Superpower Dynamics
(44:00) ASEAN and South China Sea
(48:13) Corporate Responsibility and Diversity
(01:01:44) Singapore GLC and Global Expansion
(01:03:29) Singapore's F&B and REIT Management
(01:11:02) Multiculturalism and Foreign Attractiveness
(01:14:50) Government and Youth Perspectives in Singapore
(01:21:36) Mediocrity Threat to Singapore's Global Status
(01:28:36) Innovation and Future Prospects
(01:31:45) Singapore's Current Strengths
(01:32:04) Encouraging Passion and Self-Agency
(01:37:02) One Shiok Thing

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#681: Pritam Singh Doesn’t Want to be PM & Thailand Reverses Cannabis Ban

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 19:40:16 +0800

Pritam Singh appeared on Keluar Sekejap, top Malaysian political podcast, and said he doesn’t want to be Prime Minister. We unpack what that means as well as other topics like whether WP’s risk-averse strategy is enough. Then we head to Thailand, where the government just announced a U-turn on weed, three years after legalising it. Is this proof that decriminalising drugs too fast can backfire?

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(00:00) eCommerce Expo | DMEXCO Asia
(00:52) Intro
(03:35) Pritam Singh Doesn’t Want to be PM
(29:14) Thailand Reverses Cannabis Ban
(38:30) One Shiok Comment
(42:11) One Shiok Thing

One Shiok Thing

Haresh: Predictive History
Terence: Tucker vs Cruz | The Tantrum Crybaby Show

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#680: NTUC Income Shareholders Demand Answers at AGM & Israel-Iran Tensions Escalate

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 18:36:44 +0800

Tempers flared at NTUC Income AGM on 24th June, with frustrated shareholders demanding answers about the failed Allianz deal after losing out on a bigger payout. Some answers were given but key questions remain - especially around the reasons why the deal fell through. Meanwhile, Israel and Iran agree to a Trump-brokered ceasefire, but intelligence leaks suggest the nuclear threat isn’t over.

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(04:21) NTUC Income Shareholders Demand Answers at AGM
(30:00) Israel-Iran Tensions Escalate
(45:16) One Shiok Comment
(48:28) One Shiok Thing

One Shiok Thing

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#679: NTU’s Crackdown on Students Using AI & Why Home-Based Food Businesses Are Sparking F&B Drama

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 19:28:36 +0800

NTU penalised 3 students for allegedly misusing AI tools - despite guidelines allowing them with restrictions. Meanwhile, Singapore’s home-based food scene is booming, but restaurant owners are crying foul, accusing them of skirting regulations. We unpack both controversies and what they say about rules, fairness, and disruption.

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(00:00) Folklory
(00:53) Intro
(08:54) NTU’s Crackdown on Students Using AI
(31:07) Why Home-Based Food Businesses Are Sparking F&B Drama
(49:46) One Shiok Comment
(55:07) One Shiok Thing

One Shiok Thing

Haresh: Why Singapore Is Building This $15B Mega Port
Terence: Why handwriting matters

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#678: Backlash for Jeffrey Siow’s COE Comments & Petition for Restaurants to Offer Free Water

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 17:58:45 +0800

Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow defended the COE system, saying it “is not broken” and that defended allocating COEs to private-hire vehicles (PHVs) because it benefits a wider pool of Singaporeans compared to private car ownership. But is that fair or elitist? Meanwhile, 2,100 people have signed a petition for F&B outlets to provide free tap water, something echoed by WP’s Gerald Giam.

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(00:00) We interviewed an engineer!
(00:44) Intro
(06:06) Backlash for Jeffrey Siow’s COE Comments
(32:16) Petition for Restaurants to Offer Free Water
(45:16) One Shiok Comment
(47:36) One Shiok Thing

One Shiok Thing

Haresh: This 47-Year-Old Quit Her VP Job To Become A Cobbler In Brooklyn
Terence: Wing Outdoor

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#677: What People Get Wrong About Architecture & Building an Iconic S’pore Hotel

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 16:09:28 +0800

We talk to Szue Hann, an Architect & Sustainability expert about the process of turning a vision into an actual skyscraper, as well as his experiences working on iconic projects like the Parkroyal Collection Pickering in Singapore. He also dives deep into the importance of sustainability in Architecture, and the critical role it plays in designing for a more climate-friendly future. And of course, he shares his journey about how he actually entered the industry, and what he cherishes most about it.

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(00:00) Preamble
(00:30) Intro
(03:13) Sustainability in Archtitecture
(09:01) Art and Archtiectural Education"
(16:16) Communicating with Clients
(19:11) Defining Architecture and Team Collaboration
(28:30) Iterative Design Process
(32:06) Archtitects as Problem Solvers
(33:48) Case Study: The Rotating Skylab
(38:15) Challenges in Architectural Requests
(46:49) Example of Successful Retrofitting
(52:10) Building for Future Needs
(55:56) Urban Architecture Trends
(56:34) The Role of Housing Development Board (HDB)
(59:52) Public Involvement in Housing Design
(01:02:55) Impact of AI on Architecture
(01:08:10) Dream Projects and Future Architectural Visions
(01:14:10) One Shiok Thing

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#676: Chee Hong Tat Prioritises Immigrant Integration & New Video Reveals Truth Behind Gan Siow Huang’s Handshake

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 19:53:06 +0800

Minister Chee Hong Tat says integrating new immigrants is now a priority for Chinese community leaders, alongside a new leadership pipeline. Meanwhile, more drama around the viral clip that appeared to show Gan Siow Huang ignoring an elderly man’s handshake - now the group involved has released a new video.

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(07:23) Chee Hong Tat Prioritises Immigrant Integration
(30:12) New Video Reveals Truth Behind Gan Siow Huang’s Handshake
(53:31) One Shiok Comment
(55:28) One Shiok Thing

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#675: Shocking Closure of Jetstar Asia Sparks Concerns & Wala Wala Bar At Holland Village to Shut Down

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 20:30:35 +0800

Jetstar Asia will cease operations on July 31, affecting over 500 employees and disrupting flights for thousands of travellers. Retrenchment efforts are underway, but many customers report refund issues and communication breakdowns. Meanwhile, beloved Holland Village bar Wala Wala is set to close after 30+ years amid rising rental pressures. What do these closures signal for the future of their industries?

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(00:50) Intro
(06:05) Shocking Closure of Jetstar Asia Sparks Concerns
(28:38) Wala Wala Bar At Holland Village to Shut Down
(52:41) One Shiok Comment
(56:05) One Shiok Thing

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Wala Wala Bar At Holland Village to Shut Down

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#674: Anxious SG Harvard Students Offered Local Uni Spots & the Regent of Johor to Swap Land with S’pore

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 20:46:54 +0800

Over 150 students admitted to Harvard, including Singaporeans, are stuck in limbo after Trump tries to restrict the enrolment of international students. Singapore and Johor’s Regent agreed to a land swap involving sites near Holland Village and the Botanic Gardens but with little info on what will actually happen to the land.

(00:00) Happy Ever Laughter PARTY
(03:16) Intro
(12:47) Anxious SG Harvard Students Offered Local Uni Spots
(35:10) Regent of Johor to Swap Land with S’pore
(45:56) One Shiok Comment
(48:09) One Shiok Thing

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Regent of Johor to Swap Land with S’pore

Singapore and Regent of Johor Tunku Ismail to swop land plots

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#673: Outrage at $52,000 rent for HDB Clinic & Gan Siow Huang’s Handshake Blunder

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 09 Jun 2025 19:47:21 +0800

The winning rental bid for a HDB Clinic in Tampines of $52k/ month sparked outrage and responses from both Minister Ong Ye Kung & Ho Ching, the wife of ex-PM Lee Hsien Loong. Meanwhile, Minister of State Gan Siow Huang declined to shake a man’s hand during a visit to a cultural festival, and the Internet lost it.

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(00:00) Words of Wisdom
(00:50) Intro
(07:10) Outrage at $52,000 rent for HDB Clinic
(38:07) Gan Siow Huang’s Handshake Blunder
(53:37) One Shiok Comment
(01:02:52) One Shiok Thing

One Shiok Thing

Haresh: Trainwreck: Poop Cruise
Terence: Silent Hill f

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#672: The Truth Behind the Deepest Tunnel in SG & What People Get Wrong About Engineering

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 15:45:00 +0800

We talk to Geoshua Tan, Vice President (Civil & Infrastructure Engineering) at CPG Consultants about what it actually means to build Singapore - from building bridges and tunnels to meeting complex project requirements. He talks about the biggest project he’s worked on, building deep beneath the surface - up to 50 metres underground, and why this blows his mind. We also debunk common engineering stereotypes and discuss what it takes to make it in the industry.

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(00:00) Building and Construction Authority
(00:25) Intro
(01:49) Engineering Education and Career Path
(05:53) Civil and Mechanical Engineering
(10:34) Civil Engineering Projects
(18:15) Deep Tunnel Sewerage System (DTSS)
(21:13) Site Visits and Construction Details
(26:54) Project Management Dynamics
(27:25) Progression and Responsibilities in Engineering
(29:03) Professional Recognition and Credentials
(33:35) Impact of Climate on Engineering
(35:06) Technological Challenges in Engineering
(43:48) Qualities of a Successful Engineer
(46:49) Geoshua's Proud Engineering Moments
(52:08) Public Perception of Engineering
(54:44) Life as an Engineer
(56:00) Emotional Connection to Projects
(59:51) Inspiration in Design
(01:04:18) One Shiok Thing

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#671: Outrage at Halimah’s Post on Gaza & Uniqlo Accused of Copying Local Brands

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 20:45:08 +0800

Former President Halimah Yacob’s post on Facebook about the horrors in Gaza triggered response from an online socio-political commentator, which then sparked further outrage in both directions. Meanwhile, Uniqlo is accused of copying local brands Pointyrice and Musoka Club, but is it justified or overblown?

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(01:00) Intro
(09:53) Outrage at Halimah’s Post on Gaza
(46:36) Uniqlo Accused of Copying Local Brands
(01:03:10) One Shiok Comment
(01:05:31) One Shiok Thing

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#670: PM Wong Issues ‘Rules of Prudence’ & Chee Soon Juan’s Hawker Blunder

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 30 May 2025 19:46:13 +0800

PM Lawrence Wong’s first “Rules of Prudence” lays out expectations for PAP MPs, but how does it compare to PM Lee’s 2020 version? Plus: Chee Soon Juan is accused of affecting sales of an elderly hawker’s bakery after declaring them “closed” in an online video on the F&B industry. His team re-uploaded a video with a correction, but is that enough?

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(00:48) Intro
(06:50) PM Wong Issues ‘Rules of Prudence’
(35:00) Chee Soon Juan’s Hawker Blunder
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(53:10) One Shiok Thing

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Elderly Hawkers Say Their Bakery Stall Had Drop In Sales After Chee Soon Juan's FB Post Wrongly States It Shuttered

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#669: RDU to Form “Shadow Government” & People’s Park Complex Turns Red & White

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 28 May 2025 20:12:12 +0800

Opposition party RDU says it wants to move away from being a “check and balance”, and wants to focus on forming a shadow government. But what does that mean in Singapore’s context? Elsewhere, People’s Park Complex gets repainted red and white, but not because of SG60. Believable or is that just a cover up?

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(01:00) Intro
(07:55) Red Dot United to Form “Shadow Government”
(33:09) People’s Park Complex Turns Red & White
(46:42) One Shiok Comment
(48:51) One Shiok Thing

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People’s Park Complex Turns Red & White

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#668: Fake “Piyush Gupta” Post Spirals Into Blackmail & Queue Chaos Halts Food Giveaway

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 26 May 2025 19:21:40 +0800

A viral LinkedIn post falsely claimed a chance encounter with ex-DBS CEO Piyush Gupta. Then came blackmail claims and charity name-drops. Plus: a free veggie drive by Taman Jurong CC spirals into chaos and cancellations after trolleys and chairs are used to “chope” queues.

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(00:48) Intro
(09:11) Fake “Piyush Gupta” Post Spirals Into Blackmail
(38:50) Queue Chaos Halts Food Giveaway
(49:37) One Shiok Comment
(51:28) One Shiok Thing

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Queue Chaos Halts Food Giveaway

Residents use items to reserve a spot in queue for free fruits & vegetables, Taman Jurong CC cancels distribution drives

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#667: PM Wong Unveils “Strongest” Cabinet Line-Up & Yale-NUS Dumps 9,000 Books

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 23 May 2025 20:26:50 +0800

PM Lawrence Wong’s first Cabinet reshuffle is here—and while it includes new faces, many Singaporeans are asking whether it signals real change or safe stability. We break down the key promotions, political signals, and the continued dominance of public sector picks. Then, we turn to the viral photos of Yale-NUS books being discarded in recycling bins, sparking public outrage. Was it a logistics problem, a communications failure, or a symptom of something deeper about how institutions close chapters in Singapore?

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(11:26) PM Wong Unveils “Strongest” Cabinet Line-Up
(48:34) Yale-NUS Dumps 9,000 Books
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#666 ft. Jeremy Tan on His Viral GE2025 Rally, Bitcoin Branding & Joining Other Parties

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 21 May 2025 18:05:47 +0800

Jeremy Tan, the independent candidate who contested Mountbatten SMC in GE2025 and earned a historic 36% vote breaks down what it’s really like running solo in a system built for parties. We talk about his motivations, regrets, his focus on Bitcoin, reflections on opposition unity and why Singapore needs more independents.

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(00:00) Words of Wisdom
(00:53) Intro
(03:50) Campaign Strategy and Rally
(05:20) Opposition Dynamics
(06:50) Jeremy's Personal Journey
(13:12) Motivations for Running
(14:53) Post-Election Opinion on Opposition
(22:09) Jeremy's Rally Prep
(28:07) A 'Clean' Fight with Goh Sze Kee?
(32:07) Policy Discussions and Criticisms
(38:26) Engagement with the Community
(41:40) Personal Reflections and Future Plans
(48:20) Opposition Volunteer's Network
(54:19) Do You Have to be Extroverted to Campaign?
(56:43) Family Reactions
(01:00:20) Municipality and Town Council Innovations
(01:06:04) Political Landscape and Youth Motivation
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SDP Targets NTUC & SG Sweats Over 25°C Aircon Campaign | #YLB 665

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 19 May 2025 21:44:03 +0800

SDP is wasting no time. Just two weeks after GE2025, they launched a petition to reform elections, unveiled a new social co-op to rival NTUC, and introduced a youth-led renewal campaign. But does it feel premature—or even too self-promotional? We discuss the optics and potential of their big moves. Then, we dive into Singapore’s new “Go 25” aircon campaign launched by Senior Minister of State Amy Khor, urging everyone to set their thermostats to 25°C. Is this practical or just greenwashing wrapped in cute mascots?

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(16:50) SDP Targets NTUC
(39:00) SG Sweats Over 25°C Aircon Campaign
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Why Mixing Media & Politics is DANGEROUS (ft. Sudhir Vadaketh) | #YLB 664

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 16 May 2025 07:00:00 +0800

Sudhir Vadaketh joins us to unpack the GE2025 aftermath, the SDP controversies and and how WP pulled away from the opposition pack. We dive into the media vacuum during the NTUC saga, the difference between independent journalism and activism, and why the PAP’s fear messaging under Lawrence Wong felt out of sync. Plus: reflections on Paul Tambyah’s loss, the state of the NMP system, and what it takes to build public trust in media, and politics, today.

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(00:00) Words of Wisdom
(00:55) Intro
(01:29) General Election Coverage
(03:50) Challenges and Obstacles in Journalism
(10:12) Emotional Impact of Electoral Results
(16:55) Election Reflection and Public Perception
(26:56) Politics and Activism Debate
(27:20) Media and Politics
(30:09) NMP System Concerns
(32:34) Political Campaigning in Modern Era
(38:04) Style vs. Substance in Politics
(39:29) Charisma in Political Leadership
(45:10) Vitriol in Political Discourse
(50:48) Vision and Execution in Politics
(52:55) Transparency and Accountability
(53:25) Singapore Civil Society and Public Pressure
(56:46) Jom's Approach to Media and Journalism
(01:00:51) Jom's Transparency and Financial Needs
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#663 - Ho Ching Defends Ministers in Su Haijin Saga & HDB Residents Revolt over Purple Paint

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 14 May 2025 20:13:15 +0800

The Su Haijin dinner saga continues to escalate as Ministers Ong Ye Kung & Chee Hong Tat lawyer up over online accusations, businessman Sam Goi takes ownership of organising the dinners, and Ho Ching defends all of them! The drama continues to raise questions about transparency and the “Rules of Prudence” written by SM Lee Hsien Loong himself when he was PM in 2020. Elsewhere inn Boon Tiong, residents revolt against their HDB’s bold new purple paint job, and the backlash sparks a rethink on how much say Singaporeans should have over public spaces. Even their newly-elected MP Foo Ceixiang had to step in and pause the painting. But do the residents have a point?

(00:00) Folklory
(00:55) Intro
(09:41) Ho Ching Defends Ministers in Su Haijin Saga
(36:00) HDB Residents Revolt over Purple Paint
(49:00) One Shiok Comment
(53:48) One Shiok Thing

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#662 ft. Prof. Cherian George - PAP’s Insecurities, SG’s Media Decline & Life After GE2025

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 09 May 2025 18:43:11 +0800

Cherian George, Professor of Media & Politics, author, and ex-Straits Times political journalist, joins us to unpack the state of Singapore’s media, politics, and public discourse. We also cover GE2025, the problems & future of the PAP and the Opposition, how academic freedom was constrained in Singapore and how it ultimately affected his career. And with all that, Prof Cherian shares why he continutes to write about his home country even from abroad.

(00:00) Words of Wisdom
(00:55) Intro
(01:10) Election Hangover
(04:54) Political Shift in Singapore
(06:12) Hong Kong vs. Singapore Politics
(10:21) Media and Freedom of Speech
(17:52) Mainstream vs. Alternative Media
(22:51) Impact of Digital Media
(32:22) Criticism and Insecurity in Politics
(33:55) Training for New Media
(39:00) Role of Media in Political Messaging
(42:40) Impact of Social Media on Politicians
(57:38) Election Dynamics and Role of Opposition Parties
(01:05:52) Personal Reflection on Political Commentary
(01:08:44) Discussion on Independent Candidates
(01:10:19) Reflections on Future Political Coverage
(01:10:53) One Shiok Thing

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#661 - Ng Chee Meng’s Response to Controversies & Woman's Matchmaking Refund Drama

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 07 May 2025 20:55:31 +0800

Days after GE2025, a dinner photo featuring Ng Chee Meng, Su Haijin (a convicted money launderer), and billionaire Sam Goi surfaced online - raising eyebrows and trust issues. While Ong Ye Kung and Chee Hong Tat responded quickly, Ng Chee Meng’s delayed statement came off vague and defensive. Even weirder, he “asked” PM Wong to not consider him for a cabinet position. Why does this incident matter? What does it say about how the new government will handle accountability? And are the public’s standards for transparency rising faster than the system can handle? In other news, we dive deep into the drama surrounding one woman’s struggles with a premium matchmaking agency.

(00:00) Words of Wisdom
(01:00) Intro
(09:03) Ng Chee Meng Responds to Money Launderer & MOE Controversies
(51:52) Woman's Matchmaking Refund Drama
(01:01:56) One Shiok Comment
(01:05:00) One Shiok Thing

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Woman's Matchmaking Refund Drama

Woman, 31, who earns over S$10,000 a month, seeks refund from S'pore matchmaking agency for not linking her up with guys with suitable incomes, looks & education levels

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#660 - Dissecting the Surprises, Shocks & Upsets of the GE2025 Results

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 05 May 2025 21:30:41 +0800

We deep dive into the final GE2025 results and recap the biggest stories. From PAP’s 65.57% popular vote & PM Lawrence Wong’s intact Cabinet to unexpected defeats like Dr Paul Tambyah’s and Dr Chee Soon Juan’s emotional near-miss. We also share our thoughts on what we think influenced the results, fallout of controversies involving Gigine Wong and Ng Chee Meng, the rise of independent and star party candidates, the impact of ground campaigning and what the results mean for the PAP, Opposition Parties and Singapore going forward.

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(06:50) Dissecting the Surprises, Shocks & Upsets of the GE2025 Results
(01:21:42) One Shiok Comment
(01:24:30) One Shiok Thing

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#659 - Hot Takes on Every Political Party & Dissecting PM Wong’s Episode

Ministry of Funny — Thu, 01 May 2025 18:09:47 +0800

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After 8 days, 33 constituencies & one wild national ride, we wrap up the Yah Lah But APolitical Party Bus with a recap on GE2025. From Ng Chee Meng vs Andre Low in Jalan Kayu, to Harpreet vs DPM Gan in Punggol and how Gigine Wong’s gaffe affected the SDP, we break down every party’s campaign - from comms strategies to ground sentiment. We also revisit our podcast recording with PM Lawrence Wong, how mainstream media failed us, and our thoughts on the next few days.

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(00:00) Intro
(05:50) Hot Takes on Every Political Party
(48:26) Dissecting PM Wong’s Episode
(59:00) One Shiok Comment
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GE2025: Singapore General Election Parties and Candidates

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#658 - Leaked Messages from WP’s Andre Low & Ex-NTUC Group CEO Endorses Harpreet Singh

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 23:21:13 +0800

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Overnight, leaked Telegram messages from Workers’ Party’s Andre Low rocked their campaign in Jalan Kayu. From personal rants to vulgarities aimed at residents, we break down the screenshots, his apology, and how this could impact WP’s shot at beating Ng Chee Meng. We also dive into Tan Suee Chieh’s public endorsement of WP’s Harpreet Singh, why it matters, and what mainstream media left out. Plus: updates from Punggol, Hougang, and Jalan Kayu, and how the ground feels just days before GE2025.

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(00:00) Intro
(08:35) Leaked Messages from WP’s Andre Low
(30:30) Ex-NTUC Group CEO Endorses Harpreet Singh
(43:40) One Shiok Comment
(46:06) One Shiok Thing

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Leaked Messages from WP’s Andre Low

Ex-NTUC Group CEO Endorses Harpreet Singh

Open letter from Tan Suee Chieh Endorsing Harpreet Singh

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#657 ft. PM Lawrence Wong - Comparisons with LKY, Opposition Weakening Govt. & Risks of CDC Vouchers

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 17:17:08 +0800

PM Lawrence Wong joins us in-studio to reflect on leadership, trust, and where Singapore goes next. He shares how he’s different from past PMs, addresses the impact of controversies on public trust, and explains why losing 3-4 Cabinet ministers would weaken his team. We also discuss opposition accountability, policy packaging, and why Singapore can have and needs “radical change” - even from within.

This was recorded on 29 Apr, 2025.

(00:00) Intro
(02:39) Discussion on Foreign Interference
(04:23) PM Wong's Leadership Style
(06:43) Recruitment in PAP and Tea Sessions
(08:46) Handling Mistakes and Public Perception
(12:55) Election Strategy and Focus
(20:18) Challenges in Politics and Credibility of Opposition
(29:57) Election Challenges and Consequences
(31:43) PAP's Historical Leadership and Present Challenges
(33:04) National Issues: Cost of Living and Housing Prices
(43:22) Leadership and Government Structure
(46:01) Personal Growth and Political Journey
(50:23) Future Plans and Strategy for Singapore
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#656 - WP’s Harpreet Slams DPM Gan in Punggol & Ong Ye Kung Tears into SDP’s Manifesto

Ministry of Funny — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 22:23:41 +0800

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We unpack how WP’s Harpreet Singh took aim at ministerial salaries in Punggol, how Alexis Dang and Pritam Singh clapped back at Gan Kim Yong, and how PM Lawrence Wong explained that he could potentially lose 3 Ministers if the Opposition is voted in. Meanwhile, in Sembawang, Ong Ye Kung & Poh Li San continue to slam SDP’s & Chee Soon Juan, but is it fair? With two days left to Polling Day, GE2025 mudslinging is in full swing. Plus: what our journey through Holland–Bukit Timah GRC, Bukit Panjang, and Bukit Gombak revealed about ground sentiment.

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(00:00) Intro
(08:15) WP’s Harpreet Slams DPM Gan in Punggol
(30:23) Ong Ye Kung Tears into SDP’s Manifesto
(42:37) One Shiok Comment
(45:00) One Shiok Thing

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Ong Ye Kung Tears into SDP’s Manifesto

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#655 - SM Lee Defends Ng Chee Meng Over NTUC-Allianz Saga & SDP Apologies for Racial Slur

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 19:36:28 +0800

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At a high-stakes PAP rally, Ng Chee Meng finally addressed the NTUC Income–Allianz controversy—but needed backup from Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong to frame it as a story of good faith, not mismanagement. SM Lee also took shots at some of WP’s claims about NTUC as well as the role of the opposition. Meanwhile, SDP’s Gigine Wong & the rest of the SDP team issued a public apology after her racial slur during a rally speech, but questions linger about vetting and damage control. Plus, we continue our APolitical Party Bus journey through Tanjong Pagar, Radin Mas, Queenstown, and Bishan–Toa Payoh as GE2025 hustings intensify.

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(00:00) Intro
(10:50) SM Lee Defends Ng Chee Meng Over NTUC-Allianz Saga
(42:20) SDP Apologies for Racial Slur
(01:01:45) One Shiok Comment
(01:03:45) One Shiok Thing

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GE 2025: Getting Elected Cannot be Just Politics

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SM Lee Defends Ng Chee Meng Over NTUC-Allianz Saga

SDP Apologies for Racial Slur

GE2025: SDP's Gigene Wong apologises twice for using racial slur to describe own party candidate at rally

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#654 - PM Lawrence Wong Slams Identity Politics & SDP Candidate Uses Slur During Rally

Ministry of Funny — Sun, 27 Apr 2025 20:31:05 +0800

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As GE2025 hustings hit full swing, Lawrence Wong calls a rare press conference warning against race and religion in politics, though some headlines painted a murky picture. We dive into the real issues, including foreign interference concerns and how WP got dragged in. Plus, an SDP candidate referring to a teammate using a racial slur at a rally has sparked major online backlash - what happened and why this matters. We also recap our journey covering Aljunied GRC, Tampines, Pasir Ris, Changi and more, as the APolitical Party Bus tours Singapore’s east.

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(00:00) Intro
(07:35) PM Lawrence Wong Slams Identity Politics
(31:57) SDP Candidate Uses Slur During Rally
(48:05) One Shiok Comment
(50:20) One Shiok Thing

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PM Lawrence Wong Slams Identity Politics

SDP Candidate Uses Slur During Rally

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#653 - The Best & Worst of the GE2025 Party Broadcasts & SDP Claps Back at Ong Ye Kung

Ministry of Funny — Sat, 26 Apr 2025 18:43:22 +0800

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We dissect every speech from the first GE2025 Party Political Broadcasts - from Lawrence Wong’s bleak-to-positive pitch to Ravi Philemon’s viral “5 C’s” reboot. Plus, we dive into the cheeky clapbacks to Ong Ye Kung from Ariffin Sha and Dr Paul Tambyah of the Singapore Democratic Party. We also recap our Day 3 and Day 4 journey through Ang Mo Kio, Yio Chu Kang, Marine Parade, Siglap, and more, as the APolitical Party Bus rolls on.

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(00:00) Intro
(07:44) The Best & Worst of the GE2025 Party Broadcasts
(46:43) SDP Claps Back at Ong Ye Kung
(54:50) One Shiok Comment
(56:58) One Shiok Thing

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The Best & Worst of the GE2025 Party Broadcasts

SDP Claps Back at Ong Ye Kung

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#652 - Unpacking the GE2025 Rallies & Yah Lah But Mentioned in a Speech Against Chee Soon Juan

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 18:29:49 +0800

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Singapore’s GE2025 rallies are officially underway, and we dive into the energy, tactics, and speeches from five parties—WP in Sengkang, SDP in Marsiling, PSP in Marymount, PAP in Woodlands, and PBP in Tampines. From Chee Soon Juan’s crowd control to WP’s tightly-run lineup and Minister Ong Ye Kung mentioning Yah Lah But onstage, we break down the highlights and surprises. We also reflect on our Day 1 journey through Sembawang, Marsiling-Yew Tee, and Nee Soon, and how being on the ground in our APolitical Party Bus is changing how we see GE2025 unfold.

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(11:17) Unpacking the GE2025 Rallies
(42:20) One Shiok Comment
(45:57) One Shiok Thing

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#651 - Opposition Parties Blast WP’s Pullout & Lawrence Wong Defends Last-Minute Candidate Shifts

Ministry of Funny — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 20:35:57 +0800

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This is our first on-the-ground episode of our Yah Lah But GE2025 coverage, where we’re travelling to all 33 constituencies over 8 days in our APolitical Party Bus. We break down WP’s shock withdrawal from Marine Parade GRC, leaving over 130,000 voters uncontested - and setting off a wave of criticism. Then we unpack PM Lawrence Wong’s post-nomination press conference, where he explained PAP’s candidate moves and addressed voter concerns. And mid-way through the recording, a minister made an unplanned appearance. You’ll have to listen to find out who it is (clue: he’s been on our podcast before). While he may have appeared, but the hot takes remain fully ours.

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(00:00) Intro
(08:55) Opposition Parties Blast WP’s Pullout
(26:13) Lawrence Wong Defends Last-Minute Candidate Shifts
(42:36) One Shiok Comment
(44:09) One Shiok Thing

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#650 - Nomination Day Surprises & Our Plan For Covering GE2025 In A Way That’s Never Been Done

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 20:44:05 +0800

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GE2025 is officially underway - and your daily hustings coverage starts NOW. In this special kickoff to this series, Haresh and Terence unpack the biggest Nomination Day headlines: Marine Parade’s surprise walkover, WP’s absence, Harpreet Singh in Punggol, and a last-minute PAP three-way trade. We talk WP’s strategy, Gan Kim Yong’s curious deployment, and why so many PAP candidates keep shifting ground. Plus, we finally reveal our plans for covering GE2025 in a way that’s never been done before, with our own custom BUS.

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Nomination Day Surprises

GE2025: Surprise moves as prospective candidates file papers at nomination centres

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#649 ft. Chan Chun Sing - Regulating Tuition, GE2025 & The Role of Opposition Parties

Ministry of Funny — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 17:27:17 +0800

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Minister Chan Chun Sing opens up on Singapore’s most emotional pressure points: PSLE, streaming, tuition, and our obsession with comparison. He challenges the idea that we should do more to build resilience - maybe we should do less. We also talk about the need for political diversity as well as its misconceptions. He warns against slogan politics, and clarifies the difference between political leaders and politicians. We also tackle elitism, and the future of Singapore 100 years ahead. This episode was recorded on 16 Apr 2025.

(00:00) Our GE2025 Plans
(00:50) Intro
(06:35) Education and Resilience
(11:51) Parental Concerns in Education
(18:32) The Competitive Landscape
(26:37) Standardized Testing Debate
(27:18) Alternative Education Models
(34:21) Customization in Education
(37:50) Teachers' Role in Technology Integration
(45:22) The Value of Personal Growth
(48:49) Smaller Class Sizes and Teacher Resources
(54:45) The Role of Tuition in Education
(56:03) Challenges with Current Educational Practices
(57:16) Ethics in the Education Industry
(01:01:03) Cultural vs. Policy Change in Education
(01:06:41) Adapting Education for Diversity of Strengths
(01:11:03) Encouraging Innovation in Learning
(01:13:51) Political Systems and Governance
(01:18:18) Leadership in Politics
(01:20:13) Importance of Quality Ideas
(01:21:47) Diversity in Political Service
(01:22:59) Challenges and Standards in Leadership
(01:27:04) Role of Public and Private Sector in Politics
(01:35:40) Challenges and Commitment for Singapore's Future
(01:39:12) Global Appeal and Multiracial Society
(01:47:46) Engagement and Dialogue with Citizens
(01:52:51) Singapore's International Presence
(01:54:58) One Shiok Thing

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#648 ft. Dr Tan See Leng - Foreign Talent, Economic Anxieties & Speaking Cantonese in Parliament

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 15:45:00 +0800

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Minister for Manpower Tan See Leng joins YLB to talk about Singapore’s economic anxieties, the role of foreign workers, and how his business background shapes his policies. From his COVID-era baptism of fire to recent controversies on speaking Cantonese in Parliament and the internship exposure vs pay debate, Dr. Tan answers everything—including audience backlash. He also reflects on optimism, ambition, and what makes Singapore’s small but mighty brand work. This episode was recorded on 14 Apr 2025.

(00:00) Our GE2025 Plans
(00:50) Intro
(02:44) Transition to Politics
(07:28) COVID-19 Response
(13:48) Challenges in Government Transition
(25:17) Handling Public Feedback
(27:19) Addressing Recent Criticism
(35:35) Cantonese in Parliament
(43:10) Fear of Foreign Workers
(54:22) Singaporean Talent Abroad
(01:03:14) Long-term Strategies
(01:07:42) Safeguards for Foreign Media
(01:08:05) Internship Remark Taken Out of Context
(01:10:11) The Value of Skills and Internships
(01:14:42) Healthcare Costs and Funding Models
(01:17:04) State-Funded vs Private Healthcare
(01:19:50) Sustainable Healthcare and Savings
(01:26:50) One Shiok Thing

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#647 ft. Dr Chee Soon Juan - Issues With the PAP, Conviction Politics & Why He’s Still Running for GE2025

Ministry of Funny — Sat, 19 Apr 2025 19:15:00 +0800

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After 30 years in opposition politics, Dr. Chee Soon Juan is still in the fight. In this candid, wide-ranging interview, the Secretary-General of the Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) discusses why he’s contesting again, his thoughts on cost-of-living issues, and how mainstream media unfairly shaped public perception of him, and how social media changed everything for opposition parties. We talk about fear, failure, fatherhood, and why he’s contesting in an SMC and not a GRC. We also cover his strategy for GE2025, how does he handle political disagreements at home, and what’s his message to first-time voters.

(00:00) Our GE2025 Plans
(00:50) Intro
(02:20) Election Strategy and Challenges
(07:08) National Issues and Public Sentiment
(16:03) Reflections on Media, Image and Political Landscape
(21:00) Cafe Business and Personal Insights
(24:15) Voting Process and Public Perception
(27:50) Why Contest in SMC?
(34:27) Graduate Mothers Scheme & Early Political Involvement
(36:43) Independent Newspapers and Social Engineering
(37:22) Joining Politics and PAP Reflections
(40:37) SDP's Ideals
(48:42) Opposition Role and Policies
(59:14) Singapore's Place in New World Order
(01:03:48) Navigating Modern Challenges
(01:09:32) Youth Engagement and Pesonal Growth
(01:12:37) One Shiok Thing

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#646 ft. Koh Buck Song - Country Brand Ambassador on the Singapore Identity, Soft Power & What Makes Us Unique

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 18:45:00 +0800

Koh Buck Song, poet, writer, and country brand advisor, has helped shape how the world sees Singapore. He joins us to unpack the essence of what it means to be Singaporean and how we see ourselves. We also discuss how our shared identity as Singaporeans makes us unique. We explore why multiculturalism is our secret sauce, how hawker centres are more than food courts, and what we’re missing when it comes to soul and identity.

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(00:00) A Message From SIF
(00:55) Intro
(01:27) What Is A Country Brand Ambassador?
(03:13) SG50 to SG60 Transition
(18:42) Cultural Soft Power
(19:19) SG's Orchid Diplomacy
(22:35) Multiculturalism as Singapore's X Factor
(27:25) Brand Identity vs. Reality
(34:02) Cultural Investments and Future of Singapore
(35:50) Power Dynamics
(36:45) Cultural Export and Singapore Brandin
(38:41) The Role of Food in Singapore's Identity
(41:30) Hard Power vs. Soft Power
(54:22) Singapore's National Symbols and Identity
(59:13) Singlish as Part of Singapore's Brand
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#645 ft. Professor Donald Low - GE2025, US Tariffs & COVID’s Impact on China

Ministry of Funny — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 20:47:58 +0800

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Donald Low, Professor of Practice at the HKUST Institute for Public Policy, joins us to talk about his new book on COVID’s lasting impact on China, the consequences of Donald Trump’s tariffs & counterintuitive facts about the global economy. And of course, with his decade’s long experience in the Singapore civil service, we also discuss the upcoming GE2025, and how voters should think about the candidates.

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(00:00) Our GE2025 Plans
(00:52) Intro
(05:14) Hong Kong vs Singapore COVID Response
(07:15) China's Pandemic Management
(12:28) Donalds Book: The Price of Zero
(25:41) Hong Kong Political Climate
(30:01) Resilience in Hong Kong and Singapore's Perspective
(32:43) Social Contracts and Expectations
(35:02) Trust in Government and Social Behaviour
(36:58) MNCs Shifting from Hong Kong to Singapore
(41:18) China's Economic Future and Global Impact
(49:20) Singapore's Domestic Consumption and Trade Dependency
(57:36) Economic Strengths and Trade Relationships
(58:08) China's Trade Surplus
(59:34) Singapore's Surpluses
(01:00:17) Economic Policies and Accumulation
(01:09:31) Economic Bans and Regulations
(01:15:38) Municipal vs National Issues in Elections
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#644 ft. Inderjit Singh - Former MP on Speaking up From Within the PAP, Our Evolving Political Culture & Avoiding Groupthink

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 19:55:47 +0800

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In this candid conversation that took place right after the Writ of Election was issued, former PAP MP and serial entrepreneur Inderjit Singh joins us to reflect on his time in Parliament, his business journey, and his outspoken and controversial views on key policies. And given the upcoming election, we tackle the big question about PAP MPs on everyone’s minds: is it possible to speak out from within? From calling out “growth at all costs” economics to clashing with Cabinet members behind the scenes, Inderjit reveals what it really takes to challenge the system from within. He also weighs in on the new candidates from both sides, Singapore’s evolving political culture, and why housing and cost of living will dominate election conversations.

(00:00) Our GE2025 Plans
(00:52) Intro
(03:33) Journey in Singapore Politics
(06:50) Challenges of Public Service
(10:09) Political Views and Decisions
(15:09) Social Media's Impact on Politicians
(27:21) Parliamentary Experience and Open Dialogue
(29:38) 2011 General Elections and Management Style Discussion
(35:15) New Ideas and Challenges in Policy Making
(48:22) Political Campaign Strategies and Voter Perception
(56:03) Leadership Challenges and Mandates
(58:21) Comparison of Political Eras
(01:01:50) Election Campaigns Inside Look
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#643 ft. Ravi Philemon - Why We Need “Mosquito Parties”, Going Up Against Tharman & His Reasons for Leaving PSP

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 17:49:48 +0800

Red Dot United’s Secretary-General Ravi Philemon opens up about why he left the Progress Singapore Party (PSP) to start Red Dot United just weeks before GE2020, and even more shockingly, contested against now-President Tharman Shanmugaratnam. He shares how RDU is positioning itself differently from other opposition parties ahead of GE2025, why discipline and data matter for his team, and the challenges of building a new party from scratch. Plus, he lays out the reason why smaller opposition parties, or “mosquito parties”, as Bertha Henson puts it, need to exist in our democracy.

(00:00) Intro
(01:44) RDU's Volunteer Dynamics
(03:48) Formation and Growth of RDU
(07:34) Challenges in Start-Up Parties
(09:58) Transitioning between Political Parties
(17:44) Amiable Parting with PSP
(28:08) Background on RDU's Foundation
(29:54) Ravi's Political Passion and Activism
(34:05) Decision to Contest in Jurong
(35:41) Election Strategy and Challenges
(37:18) Campaign Experience and Public Perception
(39:32) Reflections on 2015 and 2020 Elections
(44:10) RDU Philosophy and Policies
(54:28) RDU's Vision and Future Plans
(58:29) Role of Smaller Parties in Political Landscape
(01:05:28) Non-Adversarial Politics and Dialogue
(01:07:00) Personal Reflection and Evolution
(01:09:51) Religion and Politics
(01:18:39) On M. Ravi and Activism
(01:24:25) Building a Political Culture
(01:30:00) One Shiok Thing

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#642 - PM Lawrence Wong Goes Viral & Calvin Cheng’s Gaza Comments Spark Backlash

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 19:35:52 +0800

PM Lawrence Wong’s speech on US tariffs and global trade shockwaves didn’t just make headlines in Singapore - it went viral around the world, earning praise from political commentators and international audiences. But is it a true rallying cry that will inspire confidence? Elsewhere, the saga regarding former NMP Calvin Cheng’s comments about sending a group of activists to Gaza has triggered a series of negative reactions, with the latest one from PM Wong himself. Calvin Cheng has since apologised, but is it too little, too late?

(00:00) Words of Wisdom
(01:00) Intro
(10:05) PM Lawrence Wong Goes Viral
(31:58) Calvin Cheng’s Gaza Comments Spark Backlash
(51:11) One Shiok Comment
(55:11) One Shiok Thing

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#641 ft. Harpreet Singh - The Time for Change Is Now, His Long Journey Into Politics & Reforming the Singapore Dream

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 20:08:14 +0800

Arguably the biggest catch of the upcoming election, Senior Counsel Harpreet Singh joins Yah Lah BUT for a candid, wide-ranging conversation. He reveals why an accomplished legal professional would join opposition politics under the Workers’ Party. He tells us about the instances in his life when he spoke truth to power, and what policies that he believes need to change to prepare young Singaporeans for the future. He also reflects on his infamous 1996 public exchange with Lee Kuan Yew and how a professional crisis was instrumental in shaping the Harpreet Singh of today. He also lays out his ideas on education reform, housing, and political representation that he will be talking more about in the upcoming few months.

(00:00) Intro
(01:48) Political Journey & Volunteering
(09:55) Early Political Engagement
(17:33) Joining Workers' Party & Goals
(20:16) Policy and Ideals: Areas for Improvement
(25:39) Global Comparisons & Future Vision
(34:53) Reflections on Past Optimism
(37:08) Housing and Education Reform
(38:23) Challenges of the Current Education System
(41:24) The Need for Curriculum Reform
(54:56) Dealing with Professional Challenges
(01:04:21) Workers' Party Ideology
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#640 - Lawrence Wong’s Response to Tariffs “Overblown”? & Marine Parade’s Benefits Under Scrutiny

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 22:47:20 +0800

Last Friday, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong released a video warning Singaporeans to brace for global economic instability in light of US-imposed tariffs. The 5-minute address sparked mixed reactions - some lauded the call for unity, others slammed it as vague and fear-mongering. We unpack what he actually said and how the opposition parties responded. Over the weekend, a community event in the East revealed a slew of new perks and grants available only to residents of the Marine Parade Cluster. Is this strategic support—or selective generosity in an election year?

(00:00) Words of Wisdom
(00:55) Intro
(11:00) Lawrence Wong’s Response to Tariffs “Overblown”?
(35:44) Marine Parade’s Benefits Under Scrutiny
(49:00) One Shiok Comment
(51:41) One Shiok Thing

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#639 ft. Seah Kian Peng - Social Mobility & Decorum in Parliament

Ministry of Funny — Sat, 05 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0800

We come full circle, as the Speaker who first introduced Yah Lah BUT to Parliament now comes to our studio as a guest! Seah Kian Peng shares his candid views about his role as Speaker, what he thinks about the recent kerfuffles in Parliament, and the biggest misconception about his longstanding MP role at Braddell Heights. This episode was recorded on 17 March 2025.

(00:00) Intro
(02:01) Background and Career
(07:16) Social Mobility and Inequality
(15:06) Role and Responsibilities
(24:52) Challenges and Reflections
(31:25) Our Podcast In Parliament
(32:02) Addressing Leong Mun Wai's Remark
(33:49) Parliamentary Process
(37:37) Speaking Dialect In Parliament
(50:16) Should Parliament Sessions Be Livestreamed?
(51:58) Ceremonial Practices
(01:02:13) Accountability
(01:03:26) GRC Changes Discussion
(01:06:44) Political Career Reflection
(01:08:23) Future of Politics
(01:10:09) Importance of Change
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#638 - NMPs Joining Political Parties Scrutinised & Tan See Leng’s ‘Exposure, Not Pay’ Remarks

Ministry of Funny — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 12:50:59 +0800

Two Nominated Members of Parliament (NMPs) recently stepped down to join political parties, raising eyebrows about the role’s neutrality. Minister Shanmugam addressed the issue, clarifying that the Constitution allows it, and that it’s up to public judgment to assess the move. Meanwhile, Minister Tan See Leng’s comment that undergraduates should focus “exposure, not pay” didn’t go down well online. Or are we just a bunch of snowflakes?

(00:00) Folklory
(00:55) Intro
(11:03) NMPs Joining Political Parties Scrutinised
(37:39) Tan See Leng’s ‘Exposure, Not Pay’ Remarks
(58:51) One Shiok Comment
(01:02:43) One Shiok Thing

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#637 ft. Dr Paul Tambyah - Why He Chose Opposition Politics, Chee Soon Juan & the Politics of Public Healthcare

Ministry of Funny — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 22:38:21 +0800

He’s an internationally-renowned infectious diseases expert who became an opposition politician with the Singapore Democratic Party. In this candid conversation, Dr Paul Tambyah joins YLB to talk about the public healthcare system, his motivation for staying in opposition politics, and why Singapore’s response to the the global pandemic was surprising in many ways. Walking us through his days of activism to party politics to international COVID-19 crisis meetings, Dr Tambyah shares his unfiltered view of why politics is nothing but medicine writ large.

(00:00) Intro
(01:08) Infectious Disease Research
(04:16) Political Involvement and Healthcare
(06:53) SDP and Political Journey
(13:59) Healthcare System Insights
(25:04) Public Policy on Healthcare and Education
(28:08) Healthcare Debate and Opposition Challenges
(33:27) Challenges in Healthcare System
(36:02) CPF and Trust in Government
(39:45) COVID-19 Pandemic Response
(43:00) Vaccine Skepticism and Social Media Impact
(44:47) Aligning with Opposition Parties
(54:45) Singapore's Housing Policies
(55:06) Ethnic Integration Program
(56:25) Socioeconomic Disparities in Education
(58:54) Public vs. Private Healthcare
(59:21) Political Criticisms of the SDP
(01:01:06) SDP's Policy Stance and Reforms
(01:02:41) Cultural and Political Polarizations
(01:08:42) Current Singapore Political Landscape
(01:10:23) Diversity and Representation
(01:13:12) COVID-19 Experiences and Insights
(01:20:51) Message to Singaporean Voters

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#636 ft. Ong Ye Kung - Hard Truths: Singapore's Tightrope With the US, The One Lesson From Aljunied 2011 & The Ageing Time Bomb

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 16:00:00 +0800

Singapore's Minister for Health Ong Ye Kung delivers a no-holds-barred conversation in this YLB episode - tearing into US-Asia power shifts, Singapore's healthcare time bombs, and his own political war stories after losing Aljunied GRC in 2011. He explains why he believes the Opposition isn't going anywhere, drops truth bombs about how char kway teow could sink his career, and reveals when government should - and shouldn't - step in. The discussion also turns personal as he reflects on the family conversations that shaped his decision to enter politics - offering rare insight into the human side of public service.

(00:00) Intro
(02:40) Transition to Minister for Health
(03:25) COVID Strategies and Challenges
(05:16) Vaccine Rollout and Impact
(12:50) The Aging Population Challenge
(14:15) Learning from Other Countries
(17:01) Health Advocacy and Social Media
(22:52) Political Journey and Personal Background
(29:50) Becoming a Civil Servant
(32:25) Political Journey and Views
(37:30) World Trade and Free Trade Agreements
(47:51) US Presence and Security
(52:46) Strategic Position of Singapore
(58:33) Global Interconnection and Decoupling
(59:10) Influence of Foreign Politics on Singapore
(01:00:30) Cultural Imports and Political Sentiments
(01:01:50) Changing Dynamics in Singapore Politics
(01:03:30) Singapore's Economic Role and Workforce
(01:07:10) Paradox of Meritocracy and Education
(01:10:54) Singapore-Malaysia Relations and Economic Integration
(01:15:08) Emerging Challenges and Global Concerns
(01:18:30) Impact of Technology and AI
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#635 ft. Bertha Henson - GE2025, Middle Fingers & the State of Opposition Politics

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 22:22:56 +0800

She’s the journalist who sparked the NRIC unmasking saga, and she’s back on Yah Lah BUT. Bertha Henson joins us for a wide-ranging conversation about Singapore’s political state of play. From the EBRC Report to the recent NMP resignations, from Edwin Tong’s viral walkabout video to whether opposition “mosquito parties” should just call it quits - Bertha gives her no-holds-barred take on what’s broken, what needs fixing, and what voters should look out for this GE2025. And she also tells us why she’s now going “Chin & Chai” with her political commentary.

(00:00) Folklory
(00:55) Intro
(02:27) Political News Reporting
(03:21) Journalistic Experiences and Challenges
(09:05) Discussion on Media and Political Coverage
(11:41) This Election Feels Different
(13:48) EBRC Reports & the Media
(21:20) What Bertha Would Have Changed About the Report
(28:24) Perception of Social Media Savvy Politicians
(30:48) Discussion on Pritam Singh's Conviction
(38:20) Political Scene and Leadership Discussion
(42:06) NRIC Debacle
(52:27) Opposition Parties and Election Strategy
(58:27) Public Debates and Freedom of Expression
(01:05:10) Upcoming Election Perspective
(01:10:20) Media's Role and Accountability
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#634 - Edwin Tong vs. Unfriendly Residents & $11K Nun Job Stuns Singapore

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 20:51:06 +0800

The GE2025 season is heating up - barely 2 weeks in and it’s already spicy. A video of Minister Edwin Tong’s walkabout in Marine Parade went viral for seemingly showing an uncle in a wheelchair flipping him off, but was it actually a middle finger? A PAP volunteer also got implicated for looking stand-offish in the video. We dissect the footage and the clarifications from all the parties involved, and ask if this foreshadows the aggressive campaigning to come. Elsewhere, a Buddhist society’s job ad offering $5K-$11K a month for a nun raised eyebrows and serious questions. Was this job ad for real? Can you earn more as a nun than most normal professions?

(00:00) Words of Wisdom
(00:55) Intro
(12:05) Edwin Tong vs. Unfriendly Residents
(38:43) $11K Nun Job Stuns Singapore
(49:38) One Shiok Comment
(56:41) One Shiok Thing

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Edwin Tong vs. Unfriendly Residents

Edwin Tong says clip from Marine Parade walkabout was used out of context for political objective

$11K Nun Job Stuns Singapore

Job ad for nun with offer of $5,000 to $11,000 monthly salary pulled after 3 days

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#633 - Singapore Drops in World Happiness Ranking & Should We Wear Boxers Outside?

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 20:28:11 +0800

Singapore is no longer the happiest country in Asia, according to the latest World Happiness Report. We dropped from 29th to 34th globally, losing our regional crown to Taiwan. What’s behind this decline, and does it match how Singaporeans actually feel? Elsewhere, a standoff between residents in Bukit Batok has sparked debate after a woman complained about her neighbour walking along the corridor in only boxers. Is it indecent, or just awkward?

(00:00) Folklory
(00:55) Intro
(06:30) Singapore Drops in World Happiness Ranking
(37:33) Should We Wear Boxers Outside?
(53:39) One Shiok Comment
(56:14) One Shiok Thing

One Shiok Thing

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Singapore Drops in World Happiness Ranking

Should We Wear Boxers Outside?

Woman complains neighbour walks around in boxer shorts

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#632 ft. Dr. Janil Puthucheary - Singapore’s Future & What Youths Really Want

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 15:23:07 +0800

In this special episode, we sit down with Dr. Janil Puthucheary, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Digital Development and Information & Ministry of Health, to discuss the FutureYOUth Movement - a youth parallel of the Forward Singapore exercise to understand sentiments and aspirations on issues that youth resonate with. From education and AI to civic participation and social challenges, we break down what young Singaporeans are really concerned about and what has be done. If you want to know where Singapore is headed in the next decade, this episode is for you.

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(00:00) Intro
(01:05) Experience of Dr. Janil
(02:20) Youth Challenges
(04:32) Intergenerational Differences
(05:56) Technology and Social Media
(08:16) Youth Empowerment and Engagement
(10:31) Youth Mobilization Projects
(12:59) Negotiation Among Youth
(17:16) Role of PAYM and Funding
(20:16) Youth Engagement Strategies
(22:47) Offline Engagement Importance
(24:31) Personal Experiences & Reality Checks
(26:28) Navigating Passion and Cynicism
(31:52) Inclusivity Among Youth
(37:21) Radicalization Concerns
(39:20) Social Cohesion Challenges
(47:50) Impact of COVID-19 on Youth
(51:48) Positive Outlets
(52:49) Youth Empowerment
(59:09) Geopolitical Concerns
(01:06:10) Youth Charter & Call to Action
(01:08:06) One Shiok Thing

One Shiok Thing

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#631 - Shanmugam’s MPS Stand-Off with Activists & Can Unit Pricing Combat Shrinkflation?

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 22:25:08 +0800

A video of Minister K. Shanmugam verbally clashing with activists at a Meet-the-People Session last week has gone viral, with the activists in question drawing widespread condemnation for their provocative actions. The activists revealed their side of the story over the weekend, and alleged that they were unfairly portrayed by the Minister’s team and mainstream media. Who’s winning this war of words? Meanwhile, supermarkets in Singapore are finally rolling out unit pricing, making grocery shopping more transparent for consumers. But will it actually help?

(00:00) Words of Wisdom
(01:00) Intro
(07:44) Shanmugam’s MPS Stand-Off with Activists
(58:27) Can Unit Pricing Combat Shrinkflation?
(01:06:26) One Shiok Comment
(01:10:41) One Shiok Thing

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Shanmugam’s MPS Stand-Off with Activists

Can Unit Pricing Combat Shrinkflation?

Major supermarkets to trial unit pricing for selected products, meant to target shrinkflation & price gimmicks

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#630 ft. Hazel Poa - Electoral Boundaries, Education Reform & Leadership for the Future

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 20:23:22 +0800

In this special episode, we sit down with Hazel Poa, Non-Constituency MP from the Progress Singapore Party (PSP), to discuss her unexpected journey into opposition politics, her views on Singapore’s leadership, and why she believes education reform is key to the country’s future. We cover everything from the Electoral Boundaries Review Committee (EBRC) report, to why she thinks the GRC system should be abolished, to how Singaporeans can take more control of their own lives, starting with the upcoming elections.

(00:00) Intro
(02:10) Politics and Personal Journey
(05:10) Entering Opposition
(07:44) Opposition Challenges and Family
(09:35) NCMP Role and Responsibilities
(18:58) Leadership and Future Challenges
(26:24) Adaptability and Education
(32:43) Challenges in Politics
(36:22) Changing Electoral Boundaries
(45:23) Opposition Party Dynamics
(49:56) The Importance of Voting
(56:41) Looking Ahead
(01:00:52) Public Awareness and Decision-Making
(01:02:43) One Shiok Thing

One Shiok Thing

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#629 - GE2025 Electoral Boundaries Shake-Up & Lady Gaga and Singapore Write a Bad Romance

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 19:39:55 +0800

Singapore’s Electoral Boundaries Review Committee has released its long-awaited report, remaking constituencies ahead of the imminent GE2025. With more MPs, redrawn boundaries, and reconstituted double-barrel GRCs, are these justified adjustments? Or are online commentators’ accusations of gerrymandering valid? Meanwhile, Lady Gaga has chosen Singapore as her only Asia tour stop - sparking excitement and, of course, disappointment from Little Monsters around the region. In Parliament, Minister Edwin Tong clarified that no grants were given to the artist and her team, so why did she skip other Asian countries? Was this purely a business decision, or did Singapore pull some unseen strings?

(00:00) Intro
(03:24) GE2025 Electoral Boundaries Shake-Up
(34:43) Lady Gaga and Singapore Write a Bad Romance
(47:22) One Shiok Comment
(51:30) One Shiok Thing

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GE2025 Electoral Boundaries Shake-Up

Lady Gaga and Singapore Write a Bad Romance

One Shiok Comment

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One Shiok Thing

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#628 - Tan See Leng’s Cantonese Catchphrase & Should Thaipusam be a Public Holiday?

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 21:57:09 +0800

Last week in Parliament, Minister of Manpower Dr Tan See Leng chided PSP’s Leong Mun Wai with a viral Cantonese movie quote that is dividing public opinion. Was it a power move, or unnecessary condescension on his part? Meanwhile, Workers' Party MP Jamus Lim is pushing for Thaipusam to be reinstated as a public holiday, arguing that Singapore’s public holiday distribution is unequal. But will the government ever consider adding another day off?

(00:00) Intro
(07:30) Tan See Leng’s Cantonese Catchphrase
(42:55) Should Thaipusam be a Public Holiday?
(58:21) One Shiok Comment
(01:00:53) One Shiok Thing

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Tan See Leng’s Cantonese Catchphrase

Should Thaipusam be a Public Holiday?

One Shiok Comment

One Shiok Thing

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#627 - Yah Lah BUT Live! PMAs To Require Medical Certification & $2,000 Dating Bounty

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 19:47:05 +0800

We return with our first YLB Live show of 2025! In this episode, we talk about the government tightening rules on Personal Mobility Aids (PMAs), by introducing speed limits and medical certification requirements. Are these necessary safety measures, or will they unfairly penalize legitimate users? Meanwhile, a Singapore PR is offering a $2,000 “bounty” to anyone who introduces her to a suitor, and if they date for at least six months. Is this a brilliant dating hack or just another sign of our ultra-transactional society? We also had an audience member come on for a fan segment, and many felt like he should have had his own podcast! See you at the next live show!

(00:00) Intro
(03:23) PMAs To Require Medical Certification
(26:12) One Shiok Fan
(35:39) $2,000 Dating Bounty
(50:15) One Shiok Thing

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PMAs To Require Medical Certification

$2,000 Dating Bounty

One Shiok Thing

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#626 - Lapses Revealed in NRIC Unmasking Issue & SCDF Hiring Foreigners?

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 21:22:20 +0800

The NRIC unmasking saga is far from over - after a thorough investigation, a 36-page report reveals how a “confluence of shortcomings” led to the NRIC kerfuffle under ACRA’s watch. But while no "deliberate wrongdoing" was found, will there be accountability of the key personnel involved? Meanwhile, the SCDF is set to hire foreigners for emergency medical services, citing manpower shortages amid Singapore’s declining birth rate. Are these valid reasons for searching for foreign talent?

(00:00) Folklory
(00:40) Intro
(10:08) Lapses Revealed in NRIC Unmasking Issue
(36:26) SCDF Hiring Foreigners?
(49:36) One Shiok Comment
(52:01) One Shiok Thing

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Lapses Revealed in NRIC Unmasking Issue

SCDF Hiring Foreigners?

SCDF to recruit Asean nationals for Emergency Medical Services, but retain 'strong local core'

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One Shiok Thing

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#625 - Turbocharging Inflation: GST Debate Heats Up & Pickleball Noise Wars

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 22:01:58 +0800

A heated GST debate erupted this week as Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh accused the government of “turbocharging inflation” with the timing of the GST hike. Academic Ben Leong pushed back on this “irritating” assertion via a social media post, and Minister Shanmugam even agreed by sharing his post. But who’s actually right? Meanwhile, the great Pickleball noise war rages on in Marine Parade, with frustrated residents forcing changes to court usage hours. Are we killing the kampung spirit with all our strict rules?

(00:00) Intro
(01:43) Turbocharging Inflation: GST Debate Heats Up
(27:48) Pickleball Noise Wars
(45:26) One Shiok Comment
(50:15) One Shiok Thing

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Turbocharging Inflation: GST Debate Heats Up

Pickleball Noise Wars

Pickleball fans swing back at Stomper's noise complaint over Marine Parade court

One Shiok Comment

Comment by gooberdz

One Shiok Thing

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#624 - Fewer Jobs for Fresh Grads in SG & Flying With a Corpse for 4 Hours

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 21:51:44 +0800

The latest Graduate Employment Survey shows that fewer fresh graduates in Singapore are landing full-time jobs within six months of graduation, despite median starting salaries rising by 4%. Are Singapore degrees losing their value, or are AI and global competition changing the game? Meanwhile, a couple’s dream trip to Venice turned into a nightmare when they were seated next to a dead body for 4 hours on their Qatar Airways flight. How did this happen, and what do airlines actually do when someone dies mid-air?

(00:00) Intro
(06:06) Fewer Jobs for Fresh Grads in SG
(33:35) Flying With a Corpse for 4 Hours
(44:10) One Shiok Comment
(48:30) One Shiok Thing

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Fewer Jobs for Fresh Grads in SG

Flying With a Corpse for 4 Hours

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One Shiok Thing

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#623 - Montfort Bullying Incident Sparks Outrage & Grants to Save Coffee Shop Toilets?

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 22:13:52 +0800

The Montfort Secondary School bullying incident has shocked Singapore, with a viral video showing students attacking a fellow classmate. Despite the school's claim of "appropriate disciplinary actions", the victim’s mother is speaking out, demanding transparency. Are schools doing enough, or is it time for harsher punishments? Meanwhile, a new task force report suggests grants for coffee shop owners to clean their infamously dirty toilets. But should taxpayers foot the bill for this?

(00:00) Intro
(05:28) Total Defence Exercise Leads to Food Poisoning
(38:15) Pregnant Hawker Forced to Stand
(53:38) One Shiok Comment
(57:01) One Shiok Thing

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Montfort Bullying Incident Sparks Outrage

Grants to Save Coffee Shop Toilets?

One Shiok Comment

One Shiok Thing

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#622 - Total Defence Exercise Leads to Food Poisoning & Pregnant Hawker Forced to Stand

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 22:53:41 +0800

A Total Defence food resilience exercise took a wrong turn when 20 students fell ill after eating ready-to-eat meals catered by SATS, a major food supplier. With 100,000 meals already distributed, should the program be paused completely? Meanwhile, a Nasi Lemak hawker has publicly questioned the requirement for hawkers to be physically present at their stalls everyday, thus putting the National Environment Agency’s tenancy rules under the spotlight. Are NEA’s requirements outdated, or necessary to protect hawker culture?

(00:00) Message from our sponsor - Gov.sg
(00:53) Intro
(06:24) Total Defence Exercise Leads to Food Poisoning
(31:03) Pregnant Hawker Forced to Stand
(53:30) One Shiok Comment
(59:40) One Shiok Thing

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Total Defence Exercise Leads to Food Poisoning

Pregnant Hawker Forced to Stand

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#621 - Budget 2025: Sweet Enough? & Dalmatian Flies SQ Business Class

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 23:54:32 +0800

Budget 2025 is here, and PM Lawrence Wong delivered what many are calling an "election budget" - packed with CDC vouchers, SG60 bonuses, and support for families. While no one will say no to budget goodies, are the deeper issues such as Singapore’s cost of living and fertility woes being addressed? Meanwhile, a Dalmatian flying business class on Singapore Airlines has sparked a conversation on wealth inequality, service animals, and travel privilege.

(00:00) Intro
(03:45) Budget 2025: Sweet Enough
(51:56) Dalmatian Flies SQ Business Class
(1:02:21) One Shiok Comment
(1:04:41) One Shiok Thing

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Budget 2025: Sweet Enough?

Dalmatian Flies SQ Business Class

Dalmatian flies S'pore Airlines business class for 5.5 hours to Japan without using the loo

One Shiok Comment

One Shiok Thing

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#620- - Pritam Singh Found Guilty & Singapore’s Incels Speak Out

Ministry of Funny — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:37:28 +0800

Pritam Singh, Singapore’s Leader of the Opposition, has been convicted of lying to Parliament’s Committee of Privileges, marking a historic first for a political leader. Even with a $14,000 fine, he still remains eligible to contest GE2025, but what does this mean for the Workers' Party? Meanwhile, a Straits Times feature on Singapore’s incels sparks heated debate among online commenters, who took issue with NS grievances being categorised as part of the local incel movement. Is there any truth to the labeling though?

(00:00) Intro
(02:55) Our next LIVE show on Thu, 6 Mar 2025
(04:54) Pritam Singh Found Guilty
(37:43) Singapore's Incels Speak Out
(1:03:19) One Shiok Comment
(1:05:58) One Shiok Thing

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Pritam Singh Found Guilty

Singapore’s Incels Speak Out

One Shiok Comment

One Shiok Thing

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#619 - Fatherhood, Flexi-Work, and Finances: Starting a Family in the Modern Age

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:00:00 +0800

Join us for a heartfelt episode of Yah Lah BUT that starts on the grassy patch of Crawford Heights, then transitions to a scenic ride along the Kallang River on a trishaw, because why not? From diaper disasters to dad jokes, we reflect on Haresh’s first couple of months of fatherhood, and exchange stories of the wild ride of modern parenting. We debate the perks of prime HDB locations (hello, Kallang Basin views!) and the lifesaving magic of flexible work arrangements. But it’s not all baby talk! We also delve into the future for young parents in Singapore; from more affordable public housing options, to more parental leave to share between couples. As a bonus, we even bump into some otters along the way! So grab your picnic blankets and get on for the wild (trishaw) ride of modern parenting!

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(00:00) Intro
(02:53) Importance of Location in Life
(05:16) Parenting and Space Needs
(09:21) Personal Experiences with Home
(15:12) A Trishaw Ride Around Kallang Basin
(16:22) Kallang Basin and Local Significance
(28:20) Impact of Fatherhood
(31:57) Expectations of Modern Parenting
(34:04) Shared Parental Leave
(38:20) Social Changes and Technology
(44:52) Planning for Parenthood
(49:56) One Shiok Thing
(53:32) Parenting Challenges and Experiences
(54:13) Flexible Work Arrangements

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#618 - Iswaran’s Home Detention Sparks Debate & Coldplay’s Singapore Music Video

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 20:09:56 +0800

Former Transport Minister S Iswaran has been moved to home detention just four months into his 12-month jail term, sparking a wave of online backlash. How does the Home Detention Scheme actually work, and is this standard procedure or VIP treatment? Meanwhile, Coldplay’s new music video, filmed entirely in Singapore, is making waves, featuring everything from Marina Bay Sands to MacPherson HDB blocks. Is this a genuine tribute, slick Singapore Tourism Board production, or the new SG60 NDP song?

(00:00) Words of Wisdom
(00:50) Intro
(17:30) Iswaran’s Home Detention Sparks Debate
(38:00) Coldplay’s Singapore Music Video
(52:25) One Shiok Comment
(55:42) One Shiok Thing

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Iswaran’s Home Detention Sparks Debate

Coldplay’s Singapore Music Video

Coldplay filmed new music video in Singapore, performed on floating stage in Marina Bay

One Shiok Comment

One Shiok Thing

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#617 - Singapore’s New Racial Harmony Law & Are Singaporeans More Accepting?

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 19:53:08 +0800

Singapore’s Parliament just passed the Maintenance of Racial Harmony Bill, marking a major legal shift in how race-related issues are handled. From new restraining orders to stricter controls on foreign influence, we break down the biggest changes. Meanwhile, a new study by the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) claims that racial relations in Singapore have improved since 2018. Are Singaporeans truly more accepting of other races, or are we just becoming more politically correct?

(00:00) Tell You First
(01:53) Intro
(07:25) Singapore’s New Racial Harmony Law
(39:46) Are Singaporeans More Accepting?
(55:21) One Shiok Comment
(59:41) One Shiok Thing

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Singapore’s New Racial Harmony Law

Are Singaporeans More Accepting?

Singaporeans more accepting of all races in personal relationships: Study

One Shiok Comment

One Shiok Thing

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#616 - Singapore’s F&B Crisis & Is Punggol Our Silicon Valley?

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 22:59:55 +0800

Singapore’s F&B industry is in trouble—over 3,000 food and beverage businesses shut down in 2024, the highest number in nearly 20 years. Are skyrocketing rents and changing nightlife habits to blame? We break down why bars and restaurants are struggling to survive. Meanwhile, Singapore is doubling down on its tech dreams with the Punggol Digital District—touted as our very own Silicon Valley. But is it all hype, or can it actually drive innovation? We discuss whether this futuristic district will be the next big thing or just another buzzword-filled project.

(00:00) Folklory
(00:50) Intro
(10:36) Singapore’s F&B Crisis
(43:09) Is Punggol Our Silicon Valley?
(54:24) One Shiok Comment
(59:46) One Shiok Thing

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Singapore’s F&B Crisis

Is Punggol Our Silicon Valley

One Shiok Comment

Discussion on CNY vs LNY

One Shiok Thing

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#615 - Trump Blames Diversity for Air Crash & Vigilantes on SG Roads?

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 20:12:08 +0800

Donald Trump wastes no time in blaming diversity policies for a deadly air crash, doubling down on claims that hiring standards have fallen. His controversial remarks have sparked outrage—are they grounded in fact or just another political distraction? Meanwhile, in Singapore, a self-styled ‘road vigilante’ has been fined for modifying his car with emergency lights and a stretcher to respond to accidents. Is he a misguided hero or a public safety risk? We break down Trump’s latest controversy and Singapore’s bizarre roadside first responder.

(00:00) Words of Wisdom
(00:50) Intro
(11:40) Trump Blames Diversity for Air Crash
(29:00) Vigilantes on SG Roads?
(43:50) One Shiok Comment
(55:01) One Shiok Thing

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Trump Blames Diversity for Air Crash

Vigilantes on SG Roads?

One Shiok Comment

One Shiok Thing

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#614 ft. Tan Suee Chieh - Why I Spoke up On the Income-Allianz Deal

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 24 Jan 2025 16:00:00 +0800

On this episode, we chat with Mr. Tan Suee Chieh, former CEO of NTUC Income and NTUC Enterprise. Suee Chieh was a key voice raising concerns about the Income-Allianz deal when it first broke, and we’ve been trying to get him on the show since last October. After some scheduling delays, we finally made it happen in December 2024, and it was a super insightful conversation, where he talked about what it takes to build an exceptional culture, why he took the step of going public with his views about the deal, and why he believes we need to “reimagine” Singapore. If you have questions for him or want him back for more on this topic, drop a comment below!

(00:00) Intro
(01:51) Tan Suee Chieh's Background
(04:40) Career at Prudential
(09:10) The Income-Allianz Deal
(16:53) Clarifying Misunderstandings
(22:21) Parliamentary Discussion
(31:28) Intro to Capital Lock-In
(33:20) Shareholder Dilution and Trading Issues
(39:01) Social Justice and Actuarial Ethics
(44:54) Enterprise & Capital Injection
(49:02) Income's Social Role
(54:46) Pluralism In Business Models
(59:16) Commitment to Shareholders
(01:02:53) Importance of Exceptional Culture
(01:04:00) Role of Government Ministries
(01:08:47) Challenges of Silo Thinking
(01:10:57) Leadership and Future Vision
(01:13:50) One Shiok Thing

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#613 - Trump’s Inauguration & Hwa Chong Student’s $1,690 Dior Sneakers

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 21:03:32 +0800

Donald Trump is officially back as the 47th President of the United States, and his inauguration speech felt more like a Game of Thrones coronation than a traditional ceremony. With Elon Musk and America’s billionaires front and center, we break down the key takeaways from Trump’s big return. Meanwhile, a scholarship ad by Hwa Chong International School sparked online outrage after netizens spotted the student in the ad wearing $1,690 Christian Dior sneakers. Is this an out-of-touch flex, or are we all overreacting?

(00:00) Tell You First
(01:47) Intro
(11:23) Trump’s Inauguration
(52:13) Hwa Chong Student’s $1,690 Dior Sneakers
(01:08:57) One Shiok Comment
(01:12:31) One Shiok Thing

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Trump’s Inauguration

Hwa Chong Student’s $1,690 Dior Sneakers

Hwa Chong Student Wears $1.7K Dior Sneakers In School Scholarship Poster

One Shiok Comment

Comment from captainblackchest

One Shiok Thing

Mics and Headphones from @shure

Chairs from @ergotunechair

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#612 - Pritam Singh’s GE2025 Strategy & Pakistan Airlines’ PR Disaster

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 20:35:26 +0800

In a recent speech, Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh made a bold call for one-third opposition representation in Parliament and for unity amongst Workers’ Party cadre. What does this mean for WP’s GE2025 strategy? Elsewhere, Pakistan International Airlines just had the PR fail of the year— its celebration of the resumption of flights to Paris ended up looking way too much like 9/11. How did this get passed?

(00:00) Folklory
(00:45) Intro
(10:30) Pritam Singh’s GE2025 Strategy
(29:16) Pakistan Airlines’ PR Disaster
(38:57) One Shiok Comment
(42:30) One Shiok Thing

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Pritam Singh’s GE2025 Strategy

Pakistan Airlines’ PR Disaster

One Shiok Comment

One Shiok Thing

Mics and Headphones from @shure

Chairs from @ergotunechair

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#611 - GE2025 Survey Drops & PAP Flag Reaches Everest

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 19:16:34 +0800

As GE2025 looms, a Blackbox Research survey reveals Singaporeans’ biggest concerns—cost of living and jobs, not political scandals. What does this mean for campaign strategies? Plus, surprising Singaporean sentiment on Donald Trump’s re-election. We dig into the data, the vibes, and the unexpected trends shaping Singapore’s political landscape. Meanwhile, a Singaporean climber raised a political flag at Everest Base Camp, sparking debate about devotion, ball-carrying, and whether this was a flex too far.

(00:00) Words of Wisdom
(00:54) Intro
(07:40) GE2025 Survey Drops
(30:20) PAP Flag Reaches Everest
(51:00) One Shiok Comment
(53:40) One Shiok Thing

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GE2025 Survey Drops

PAP Flag Reaches Everest

One Shiok Comment

Comment by LYSG18

One Shiok Thing

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Chairs from @ergotunechair

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#610 - Zuckerberg Flip-Flops on Meta’s Fact-Checking & Singapore’s Corporate Jargon Decoded

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 21:39:59 +0800

This week, Meta makes waves as CEO Mark Zuckerberg announces the end of third-party fact-checking in the US, shifting responsibility to users through “community notes.” President Joe Biden isn’t pleased, calling the move “shameful.” We unpack the implications for misinformation and free speech. Closer to home, a survey reveals Singapore’s most loved and hated corporate jargon, from “double confirm” to “pang gang.” What do these buzzwords say about workplace culture and Singaporeans’ command of English?

(00:00) Tell You First
(01:30) Intro
(09:30) Zuckerberg Flip-Flops on Meta’s Fact-Checking
(44:17) Singapore’s Corporate Jargon Decoded
(58:00) One Shiok Comment
(01:02:14) One Shiok Thing

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Zuckerberg Flip-Flops on Meta’s Fact-Checking

Singapore’s Corporate Jargon Decoded

One Shiok Comment

One Shiok Thing

Mics and Headphones from @shure

Chairs from @ergotunechair

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#609 - Scammers Target ICA’s Online Service & SM Lee Warns Against Nativism

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 23:07:44 +0800

We dive into the ICA’s suspension of its online address change system after 80 unauthorized attempts exploited a glaring loophole. How is this connected to the recent NRIC unmasking drama, if at all? Meanwhile, SM Lee Hsien Loong’s speech on immigration and integration at a SINDA dinner sparks online debate. From balancing foreigner inflow to fostering inclusivity, we discuss the tension between cultural adaptation and xenophobia in Singapore.

(00:00) Folklory
(00:50) Intro
(13:09) Scammers Target ICA’s Online Service
(31:06) SM Lee Warns Against Nativism
(56:49) One Shiok Comment
(01:00:00) One Shiok Thing

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Scammers Target ICA’s Online Service

SM Lee Warns Against Nativism

One Shiok Comment

Comments on #608

One Shiok Thing

Mics and Headphones from @shure

Chairs from @ergotunechair

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#608 - NRIC Unmasking Saga Laid Open in Parliament & Political Showdown in Bukit Gombak

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 22:46:10 +0800

This week, we unpack the exchanges in Parliament about the recent case of unintentional NRIC unmasking by ACRA. Minister Josephine Teo and Minister Indranee fielded a bevy of questions from both sides, but some questions still remain unanswered. Is the public overreacting? Elsewhere, a political confrontation between PSP and PAP volunteers at Bukit Gombak escalated into what is now a police case. What triggered the clash, and what does it mean for Singapore’s election culture?

(00:00) Words of Wisdom
(00:50) Intro
(06:30) NRIC Unmasking Saga Laid Open in Parliament
(34:00) Political Showdown in Bukit Gombak
(51:57) One Shiok Comment
(56:45) One Shiok Thing

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NRIC Unmasking Saga Laid Open in Parliament

Political Showdown in Bukit Gombak

One Shiok Comment

One Shiok Thing

Mics and Headphones from @shure

Chairs from @ergotunechair

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#607 ft. Hawker Faye Sai - Blame Singaporeans for the End of Hawker Culture?

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 08 Jan 2025 13:55:09 +0800

This past November, the topic of saving hawker culture was fiercely debated in Parliament, and while we discussed it in YLB 588, we wanted to hear directly from an actual hawker who knows the issues on the ground. And we got more than we bargained for, in this deep dive with Faye Sai, a THIRD-generation young hawker running the chain Coffee Break. We got answers to all the burning questions that left us vexed before, like: why aren’t we doing more to train young hawkers? Who bids $7000 for a hawker stall (she did)? We also learnt why we only have ourselves to blame for the death of hawker culture… with some important caveats!

(00:00) Tell You First
(00:56) Intro
(03:16) Hawker Business Journey
(05:23) Family Background and Business Involvement
(21:41) Discussion on Hawker Economics
(26:39) Structural Issues and Solutions
(27:22) Hawker Centers vs. Private Coffee Shops
(37:10) Passion and Relationship in Hawker Culture
(45:25) Foreign Influence and Evolving Food Culture
(54:35) Government and Hawker Centers
(56:15) Social Responsibility
(01:02:37) The Narrative Around Hawker Life
(01:11:17) Coffee Break's Business Viability
(01:12:17) Youth Perspectives on Hawker Life
(01:22:11) Social Media and Content Creation
(01:23:22) One Shiok Thing

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#606 - Do Singaporeans Speak Bad English? & Expats Now Doing Food Delivery

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 19:50:18 +0800

A recent study revealed that Singapore’s adult literacy proficiency is below the OECD average. This raises concerns about the competitiveness and employability of Singaporean workers, especially older ones whose language mastery may have atrophied over their lifetimes. What can be done to stem this decline? Elsewhere, an expat tech executive was featured in the news for doing food delivery outside of his working hours, and subsequently donating his earnings to charity. Why are some online celebrating and calling him a “role model”? Is there more to this curious side quest of his?

(00:00) Folklory
(00:40) Intro
(11:07) Do Singaporeans Speak Bad English?
(39:21) Expats Now Doing Food Delivery
(59:58) One Shiok Comment
(01:02:58) Expats Now Doing Food Delivery

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Do Singaporeans Speak Bad English?

Expats Now Doing Food Delivery

The expat who raised S$7,000 in 11 months doing food deliveries in his free time and donated it all to charity

One Shiok Comment

One Shiok Thing

Mics and Headphones from @shure

Chairs from @ergotunechair

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#605 - Does Class Size Matter? & Is It Ever OK to Hit a Child?

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 03 Jan 2025 18:03:25 +0800

In an interview with ST to mark the start of the school year, Minister of Education Chan Chun Sing made the point that the quality of teachers is a far more important determinant of success than class sizes. In the context of the increasing difficulty of recruiting teachers, we discuss if his comparison makes sense. Elsewhere, a 38-year-old man was arrested for slapping a 6-year-old child that had kicked his own child at the playground. Why are some commenters not immediately condemning the violence, and saying “orbigood” instead?

(00:00) Words of Wisdom
(00:55) Intro
(19:15) Does Class Size Matter?
(38:33) Is It Ever OK to Hit a Child?
(56:44) One Shiok Comment
(58:33) One Shiok Thing

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Does Class Size Matter?

Teacher quality more important than class sizes, says Chan Chun Sing

Is It Ever OK to Hit a Child?

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One Shiok Thing

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#604 ft. Andie Chen - SingPost Fires its Top Management & Music Festival at Sentosa Angers Attendees

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 30 Dec 2024 19:03:46 +0800

In our last episode for 2024, we’re talking about major screw-ups. SingPost dramatically fired its CEO and two other top executives recently. The plot thickens with new details that have just emerged, involving whistleblowing and a subsequent cover-up. We discuss this with actor Andie Chen, and end up wondering: what kind of company *is* SingPost anyway? Also, a music festival on Sentosa has angered attendees over weather-related evacuations which caused them to miss performances. That’s all for the year. Roll on 2025!

(00:00) Tell You First
(00:50) Intro
(04:30) SingPost Fires its Top Management
(33:35) Music Festival at Sentosa Angers Attendees
(50:45) One Shiok Thing

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SingPost Fires its Top Management

Music Festival at Sentosa Angers Attendees

Music festival at Sentosa incurs attendees' wrath due to long ads & evacuation that caused many to miss performances

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#603 - Government Apologises for NRIC Debacle & Apparently Gain City Is Influential?

Ministry of Funny — Tue, 24 Dec 2024 16:28:54 +0800

You’ve been waiting for this one. Just when we thought 2024 would close out quietly, a national regulator makes a rare, alarming blunder, then the government rolls out two ministers and a chief executive for a press conference and public apology. After all this fuss though, we’re still no clearer what the deal is with our National Registration Identity Card numbers. Should they be confidential, or not? How vulnerable are we, when they are revealed? And how did such a misunderstanding even arise? Separately, we look at a bizarre Straits Times headline about consumer electronics chain Gain City.

(00:00) Folklory
(01:16) Intro
(08:08) Government Apologises for NRIC Debacle
(48:08) Apparently Gain City Is Influential?
(53:22) One Shiok Comment
(55:23) One Shiok Thing

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Government Apologises for NRIC Debacle

Apparently Gain City Is Influential?

Gain City named most influential company in Asia, absorbing GST for some items till Dec 29

One Shiok Comment

Reddit comments on YLB #602

One Shiok Thing

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#602 ft. Yip Pin Xiu - On the Mind Games Needed to Sustain Her 7 Gold Medal Streak

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 22:02:44 +0800

It’s fair to say that Yip Pin Xiu has had a good 2024. Singapore’s most decorated paralympian extended her streak with another two gold medals in Paris this year, and she just got engaged! In this episode, she hits the YLB studio to tell us about the challenges of competing on the world stage, and whether or not it’s okay to ask about persons with disabilities about their condition (hint: how you ask is more important than what you ask). She also gives us the inside scoop on what it’s like to have your likeness sculpted by Madame Tussauds.

(00:00) Intro
(00:51) Pin Xiu's Achievements
(03:41) Personal Life & Engagement
(07:58) Balancing Sports & Personal Life
(13:11) APEX Swimming & Philosophy
(18:12) Paralympics Experience & Challenges
(25:32) Future Goals & Reflections
(29:41) Mental Stress and Team Dynamics
(37:53) Role and Impact of Paralympic Athletes
(49:37) Post-Paralympics Experience
(54:23) Perception of Paralympic vs Olympic Athletes
(57:26) Pin Xiu's Madame Tussauds Wax Figure
(01:04:29) Public Speaking Journey
(01:07:53) Advocacy and Influences
(01:11:53) Why Wedding Planning is a Nightmare
(01:17:02) One Shiok Thing

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Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

#601 ft. Adele Chan - How to Be Present During the Festive Season

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 21:41:45 +0800

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We’re rolling into the year-end party season and we can expect a lot of people to be on their phones, capturing the festivities. But how much is too much? Can we put down our phones for a minute? Can we learn to enjoy each other’s company just like in the good ol’ days? In this episode, we talk to Adele Chan, photographer, self-professed tech junkie and editor-in-chief of lifestyle magazine NYLON Singapore on what steps she takes to live in the moment while with her loved ones, or while meeting friends at social events. And, since her job makes her something of a lifestyle/fashion authority, what her tips are for Singaporeans as we get ready to ring in 2025?

(00:00) Intro
(02:13) Role and Responsibilities of an Editor-in-Chief
(07:11) Tech Events and Social Interactions
(10:53) Challenges of Screen Time and Digital Habits
(12:27) Setting Boundaries with Technology in Family
(13:54) Role of Technology in Work-Life Balance
(19:33) Impact of Technology on Social Etiquette
(21:52) Fashion, Style, and Self-Perception in Singapore
(26:38) Photography and Portraits
(29:05) Adele's Tussle With Brett Anderson
(35:42) AI and Technology in Photography
(38:00) Digital vs Analog Lifestyle
(41:32) Parenting in the Digital Age
(47:39) Perception of Singapore Globally
(51:47) Local Perspectives on Culture
(52:29) Pride in Singapore's Identity
(57:49) Disconnecting from Technology
(01:00:23) One Shiok Thing

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One Shiok Thing

Mics and Headphones from @shure

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Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

#600 - Yah Lah BUT Live! The Very Best of 2024

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 16:54:54 +0800

We’ve made it to episode 600! And what better way to celebrate it than to record it live in front of an audience of 60+ YLB fans, right on the cusp of #SG60. It’s the end of the year and everyone’s doing up their lists, so we thought we’d do a recap of 2024! But this time, no need for Google Trends, no need for mainstream media affirmation, because we are talking about the top 10 most streamed topics of the year, according to YLB! It was a riotous evening at @27AnnSiang (home of RICE Media) that also featured a standup comedy set from @donsayone, an interview with a YLB fan, and a post-show Q&A session for those who turned up. Thank you one and all, you’ve truly made our year!

(00:00) Intro
(02:55) 10 Hottest Episodes of YLB 2024
(04:50) 10.
(10:42) 9.
(15:22) 8.
(20:39) 7.
(27:29) 6.
(31:31) A Listener Takes the Stage
(38:50) 5.
(44:48) 4.
(51:20) 3.
(52:52) 2.
(57:37) 1.
(01:03:48) One Shiok Thing

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Find @donsayone, our Opening Act here!

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Top Topics of 2024, according to Yah Lah BUT

One Shiok Thing

Mics and Headphones from @shure

Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

#599 - CEO of US Health Insurer Murdered & Local Cosplayer Offers Unusual Services

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 21:31:40 +0800

This episode we’re talking about Luigi Mangione, whose alleged murder of the CEO of UnitedHealth on a sidewalk in New York has captured global attention. What could have motivated him to do such a thing? Why is he being hailed as a hero by some people online? And what is his tangential connection to Yah Lah But? Closer to home, we try to figure out how a local cosplayer gained enough of a following that she was able to offer her fans some very unusual services at the recent Singapore Comic-Con. Hey, no judgment!

(00:00) Tell You First
(01:00) Intro
(07:46) CEO of US Health Insurer Murdered
(33:24) Local Cosplayer Offers Unusual Services
(52:44) One Shiok Comment
(55:04) One Shiok Thing

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CEO of US Health Insurer Murdered

Local Cosplayer Offers Unusual Services

S’pore dudes pay S$50 each for S’porean comic con personality to eat Pocky from their mouth

One Shiok Comment

One Shiok Thing

Mics and Headphones from @shure

Chairs from @ergotunechair

The Meat Club: Use the code “YLB20” for $20 off your order at https://themeatclub.com.sg/yahlahbut

Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

#598 - Hard to Find Candidates for GE2025 & Swiss Air Crew Film Passengers Having Sex

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 22:33:22 +0800

The GE2025 hype train has left the station, and you know we love us some political punditry. So today we’re discussing a CNA report on how political parties are having trouble finding new blood for GE2025–going as far as interviewing people who turned down invitations to enter the field. Why is there increasing resistance to joining politics, and what does this bode for the country? What kind of candidates are more likely to appeal to voters today? In other news, Swiss Air crew on a Bangkok-Zurich flight secretly recorded 2 passengers having sex in the first class galley… but it’s the crew who might be in trouble for violating the couple’s privacy! European priorities, eh?

(00:00) Folklory
(01:16) Intro
(06:50) Hard to Find Candidates for GE2025
(40:37) Swiss Air Crew Film Passengers Having Sex
(52:56) One Shiok Comment
(55:01) One Shiok Thing

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Hard to Find Candidates for GE2025

Growing voters' expectations and public scrutiny hampering Singapore political parties' recruitment efforts

Swiss Air Crew Film Passengers Having Sex

One Shiok Comment

Comment on Spotify Wrapped

One Shiok Thing

Mics and Headphones from @shure

Chairs from @ergotunechair

The Meat Club: Use the code “YLB20” for $20 off your order at https://themeatclub.com.sg/yahlahbut

Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

#597 ft. Jacky Ng - MSF Tells Parents: Don’t be Naked with Your Kids & NUH is getting Robot Nurses

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 19:29:07 +0800

We know Singaporeans are an obedient lot, but will we heed the latest guidelines from the Ministry of Social and Family Development? They’ve just issued advice on appropriate caregiving boundaries between parents and children, which covers bathing, nudity, and expressing affection. Joining us for this potentially awkward conversation is comedian Jacky Ng, fresh from stints in Bali and KL. We also talk about the robot nurses that NUH is getting next year, and what other jobs robots might be coming for in the near future…

(00:00) Words of Wisdom
(00:56) Intro
(09:02) MSF Tells Parents: Don’t be Naked with Your Kid
(35:14) NUH is getting Robot Nurses
(51:53) One Shiok Thing
(56:18) Jacky and Friends: By The River

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MSF Tells Parents: Don’t be Naked with Your Kids

NUH is getting Robot Nurses

One Shiok Thing

Mics and Headphones from @shure
Chairs from @ergotunechair
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#596 - Fight at Vivocity Lift Goes Viral & Astons Raises Prices by 19%?

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 17:46:44 +0800

At Yah Lah BUT, we’re big on looking at issues from multiple angles, and we’ve got a good example this episode! A TikTok video showing a fight at a lift lobby in Vivocity went viral this weekend. Who started it? Who was helping and who wasn’t? The answer isn’t as clear as the video suggests, based on information that’s emerged since then. It’s a great cautionary tale against jumping to conclusions! Separately, F&B company Astons has decided to stop absorbing the service charge and GST for its Astons Steak & Salad chain, effectively raising its prices by about 19% in one go. Bad business move? Sign of the times? And what does it actually mean when a restaurant charges for service?

(00:00) Tell You First
(00:45) Intro
(06:21) Fight at Vivocity Lift Goes Viral
(33:47) Astons Raises Prices by 19%?
(48:43) One Shiok Comment
(51:20) One Shiok Thing

Our New Podcast, TELL YOU FIRST

Check out our new edutainment podcast that dives into a fascinating array of topics you never knew you needed to know! Upcoming episodes include: life during the Japanese Occupation, imagining Singapore without Lee Kuan Yew, and how Taylor Swiftonomics changed Singapore forever!
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Our Folklory Christmas Promotion!

Order by Fri, 6 Dec 2024, and get a FREE limited edition Folklory speaker (a saving of $40!)!
It’s styled as a good ‘ol cassette, and will come preloaded with any Folklories you buy!
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Fight at Vivocity Lift Goes Viral

Astons Raises Prices by 19%?

Astons Steak & Salad prices up 19% due to service fee & GST charges since Dec. 1, 2024

One Shiok Comment

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One Shiok Thing

Mics and Headphones from @shure

Chairs from @ergotunechair

The Meat Club: Use the code “YLB20” for $20 off your order at https://themeatclub.com.sg/yahlahbut

Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

#595 - StanChart Marathon Runner Dies & Geylang’s Dodgy Hair Salons

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 18:47:13 +0800

We’re into the last month of the year and we start with the sad news that a participant of this year’s Standard Chartered Marathon passed away after completing the event. Few details have emerged, so we’re focusing more on the challenges of long-distance running (including Haresh’s own experience), from training to the actual run. Listen to your body, people! We also discuss a story about hair salons that offer massages beyond just the head, and YES, in this episode, we address our participation in last weekend’s Nas Summit, and the ensuing backlash from some folks online.

(00:00) Folklory
(00:50) Intro
(04:56) Standard Chartered Marathon Runner Dies
(32:12) Geylang’s Dodgy Hair Salons
(41:59) Addressing the Nas Summit Backlash
(54:44) One Shiok Thing

Our Folklory Christmas Promotion!

Order by Fri, 6 Dec 2024, and get a FREE limited edition Folklory speaker (a saving of $40!)!
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Standard Chartered Marathon Runner Dies

Geylang’s Dodgy Hair Salons

One Shiok Comment

One Shiok Thing

Mics and Headphones from @shure

Chairs from @ergotunechair

The Meat Club: Use the code “YLB20” for $20 off your order at https://themeatclub.com.sg/yahlahbut

Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

#594 - HSA Can Bust You for Vaping & Yet Another Case of Blackface

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 18:32:20 +0800

There’s no smoke without fire…or in this case, vapes? Apparently, plainclothes Health Sciences Authority (HSA) officers have the power to enter and search your house if they suspect you possess a vape, and they don’t need a warrant to do it. A recent incident involving TikToker Rapperboy has us asking, just how far does the long arm of the law reach? What are the safeguards against scammers taking advantage of this? Separately, yet another case of blackface has surfaced at a company dinner & dance. Seriously, Singapore. How many times have we been over this already?

(00:00) Words of Wisdom
(00:50) Intro
(04:15) HSA Can Bust You for Vaping
(25:32) Yet Another Case of Blackface
(49:35) One Shiok Comment
(52:19) One Shiok Thing

Nominate a Senior over 60 for Words of Wisdom!

We’ll be recording 60 Folklories with 60 Singaporeans above 60 yrs as part of our “Words of Wisdom” Project for SG60
Nominate someone by clicking here, and we’ll be in touch with you to get more information!

Our Folklory Christmas Promotion!

Order by Fri, 6 Dec 2024, and get a FREE limited edition Folklory speaker (a saving of $40!)!
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HSA Can Bust You for Vaping

Yet Another Case of Blackface

One Shiok Comment

Comment by mucus_membrane_88

One Shiok Thing

Mics and Headphones from @shure

Chairs from @ergotunechair

The Meat Club: Use the code “YLB20” for $20 off your order at https://themeatclub.com.sg/yahlahbut

Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

#593 ft. Selena Tan - Dim Sum Dollies Do SG60 & The Challenges of Theatre in Singapore

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 14:44:55 +0800

SG60 is just round the corner, and Singapore’s beloved cabaret troupe Dim Sum Dollies are back to celebrate it! In this episode, we speak to founding member Selena Tan about the Dollies’ 22-year history, their upcoming show, and whether or not cancel culture has made it harder for comedians. She’s had a gutsy journey herself, abandoning the law profession in a time when a career in theatre was unheard of, setting up Singapore’s only for-profit theatre company, and surviving the Covid pandemic. No one tells it quite like Selena! Also, check out a special promo below for YLB listeners who want to attend the Dim Sum Dollies show!

(00:00) Tell You First
(00:50) Intro
(02:55) The Beginning of Selena's Career
(03:43) Dim Sum Dollies' Evolution
(06:40) Selena's Perspective on the Arts
(11:53) Dream Academy and Comedy in Singapore
(16:14) Selena's Journey to Law and Performing Arts
(25:30) Introduction to Theatre Companies
(26:21) Transition to Professional Theatre
(27:52) Challenges of the Theatre Industry
(28:44) Financial Realities of Acting
(36:35) Singapore's Unique Theatre Infrastructure
(43:26) Cultural Differences in Movie Making
(45:32) Support for Local Arts in Singapore
(48:44) New Generations in Theatre
(52:28) Comedy and Cancel Culture
(01:10:00) Upcoming Show and Creative Process
(01:11:05) One Shiok Thing

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- Using this promo code entitles you to 15% off Cat1, 10% off Cat2 or 5% off Cat3 for show dates on 16, 17, 18 and 19 December

Our Podcast, TELL YOU FIRST

We are more than 20 episodes into this first season of TELL YOU FIRST, where we dive into fascinating topics in history, pop culture and science that you never knew you needed to know - all with a touch of comedy.
Upcoming topics include life during the Japanese Occupation, imagining Singapore without Lee Kuan Yew, and even how Taylor Swiftonomics changed Singapore forever!
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Order by Fri, 6 Dec 2024, and get a FREE limited edition Folklory speaker (a saving of $40!)!
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One Shiok Thing

Mics and Headphones from @shure

Chairs from @ergotunechair

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Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

#592 - PAP Turns 70, Enters its Lawrence Wong Era & Even Hokkien Mee is AI Now

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 21:00:02 +0800

The ruling People’s Action Party turned 70, and has officially entered its Lawrence Wong era. At its ginormous biennial conference, our new PM formally took over as the party’s Secretary-General. Of course, we had to read between the lines and dissect his speech, as hype builds towards next year’s general election. Is that the oft-mentioned “fear-mongering” about the Opposition we’re hearing? And just how hard is it to recruit new blood? Speaking of which, an inventor-turned Hokkien Mee seller found it hard to recruit cooks, so he ordered a robot from Wuhan and programmed it to fry Hokkien Mee with his own recipe. We give our verdict!

(00:00) Folklory
(00:48) Intro
(05:56) PAP Turns 70
(34:02) Even Hokkien Mee is AI Now
(50:00) One Shiok Comment
(54:16) One Shiok Thing

Our Folklory Christmas Promotion!

Order by Fri, 6 Dec 2024, and get a FREE limited edition Folklory speaker (a saving of $40!)!
It’s styled as a good ‘ol cassette, and will come preloaded with any Folklories you buy!
So order by 6 Dec to guarantee your cassette delivery by Christmas on 25 Dec 2024!
Get yours at Folklory.com

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PAP Turns 70, Enters its Lawrence Wong Era

Even Hokkien Mee is AI Now

Former engineer opens Hokkien mee stall with food cooked by a robot

One Shiok Comment

One Shiok Thing

Mics and Headphones from @shure

Chairs from @ergotunechair

The Meat Club: Use the code “YLB20” for $20 off your order at https://themeatclub.com.sg/yahlahbut

Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

#591 - Student Eco-activist Charged for Deflating Tyres & Singapore’s Toilet Mascot Returns

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 19:27:39 +0800

Today’s episode is all about sending messages and changing behaviours. An NUS student thought it was a good idea to deflate the tyres of several cars to send a message about vehicular carbon emissions. Deflate only; no harm done right? We discuss the global movement that inspired this student, and why such actions may not be as clever as they seem. Meanwhile, the government has re-introduced a toilet hygiene mascot from two years ago, called Toilemon. It is a literal toilet bowl with eyes, to encourage everyone to keep toilets clean. Sure… but did they have to do it this way??

(00:00) Words of Wisdom
(00:55) Intro
(04:38) Student Eco-activist Charged for Deflating Tyres
(33:57) Singapore’s Toilet Mascot Returns
(43:03) One Shiok Comment
(47:00) One Shiok Thing

Nominate a Senior over 60 for Words of Wisdom!

We’ll be recording 60 Folklories with 60 Singaporeans above 60 yrs
So if you know someone with stories & lessons to share, and you are in contact with them, do send us their details!
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Nominate someone by clicking here, and we’ll be in touch with you to get more information!

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Student Eco-activist Charged for Deflating Tyres

Singapore’s Toilet Mascot Returns

One Shiok Comment

One Shiok Thing

Mics and Headphones from @shure

Chairs from @ergotunechair

The Meat Club: Use the code “YLB20” for $20 off your order at https://themeatclub.com.sg/yahlahbut

Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

#590 - Resorts World Sentosa Underperforming? & HSBC Senior Managers Scramble to Keep Their Jobs

Ministry of Funny — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:03:39 +0800

There’s a saying in gambling: the house always wins. Unless, it seems, you’re Resorts World Sentosa. Due to unsatisfactory tourism metrics, authorities have only renewed its casino licence for two years, instead of the usual three. The Integrated Resorts opened to such fanfare in 2010, yet RWS’ facade now seems to be… dare we say… DISintegrating? Where did it all go wrong? In other news, HSBC’s new head honcho is doing such a big business shakeup that senior managers now have to reapply for their jobs, if they want to keep them. Now that’s a whole other way to drive organisational performance!

(00:00) Tell You First
(00:48) Intro
(08:09) Resorts World Sentosa Underperforming?
(29:11) HSBC Senior Managers Scramble to Keep Their Jobs
(40:40) One Shiok Comment
(43:18) One Shiok Thing

Folklory

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Our New Podcast, TELL YOU FIRST

Check out our new edutainment podcast that dives into a fascinating array of topics you never knew you needed to know! This week, we talk about the Koro crisis of 1967, when Singaporeans got into a mass panic about disappearing genitals!!
Listen on melisten
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Resorts World Sentosa Underperforming?

HSBC Senior Managers Scramble to Keep Their Jobs

One Shiok Comment

Meme by hayata_s

One Shiok Thing

Mics and Headphones from @shure

Chairs from @ergotunechair

The Meat Club: Use the code “YLB20” for $20 off your order at https://themeatclub.com.sg/yahlahbut

Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

#589 - Big Tech Employees Now Getting Smaller Perks & MFA Officer Guilty of Child Neglect

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 20:31:55 +0800

Big Tech used to be all about big employee perks: flexible hours, free food, travel opportunities, in-office naps and massages, all to attract top talent to do high-value work. But as the tech crunch continues, these perks are being swallowed. Will glamorous tech firms eventually become like all other mundane companies? Separately, we look at what is arguably the biggest employee perk ever: diplomatic immunity. A Singapore government officer in London has been found guilty of child neglect, but is getting away scot-free. What is the bigger problem here: the neglect, or the fact that diplomatic immunity remains a widespread practice today?

(00:00) Words of Wisdom
(01:00) Intro
(08:50) Yah Lah BUT Live Show
(10:12) Big Tech Employees Now Getting Smaller Perks
(31:40) MFA Officer Guilty of Child Neglect
(50:23) One Shiok Comment
(54:06) One Shiok Thing

Our LIVE SHOW on Thu, 12 Dec 2024

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Big Tech Employees Now Getting Smaller Perks

MFA Officer Guilty of Child Neglect

One Shiok Comment

One Shiok Thing

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#588 - How to Save Our Hawkers & First Astronaut from Singapore?

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 20:22:06 +0800

In Parliament this week, an epic 5-hour debate about how to save our hawker culture took place. PSP’s Leong Mun Wai and Hazel Poa put forth a slew of suggestions, which were hotly debated by both sides of the floor. At the end, the amended bill was passed unanimously, highlighting the pressing need to preserve our hawker culture, but will it be enough? Elsewhere, a Singapore PR made headlines when she brought the Singapore flag to space as part of a Blue Origin mission to space. She’s actually Scottish by origin, so does that dampen the achievement in the eyes of Singaporeans?

(00:00) Folklory
(01:15) Intro
(08:41) How to Save Our Hawkers
(47:17) First Astronaut from Singapore?
(01:00:59) One Shiok Comment
(01:03:42) One Shiok Thing

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How to Save Our Hawkers

First Astronaut from Singapore?

She's not a Singapore citizen yet, but she proudly took national flag to outer space

One Shiok Comment

One Shiok Thing

Mics and Headphones from @shure

Chairs from @ergotunechair

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#587 - Is the Government Going Easy on Traffic Offenders & The End of School Canteen Stalls?

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 19:46:53 +0800

In a surprising move, the Ministry of Home Affairs is proposing a slew of legal amendments that will lessen the punishment for road traffic offences, even if they result in grievous hurt or death. Pretty unusual for a country that tends towards harsher punishments for many things! We discuss the MHA’s thinking behind this, and what signals it may inadvertently send. In other news, the days of individual school canteen stalls may be numbered, as fewer people want to do the job. What will students lose if schools move to a centralised kitchen / cookhouse model for canteens?

(00:00) A Message From SCDF
(01:04) Intro
(07:22) Is the Government Going Easy on Traffic Offenders?
(27:18) The End of School Canteen Stalls?
(42:49) One Shiok Comment
(44:49) One Shiok Thing

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Is the Government Going Easy on Traffic Offenders?

The End of School Canteen Stalls?

One Shiok Comment

One Shiok Thing

Mics and Headphones from @shure

Chairs from @ergotunechair

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#586 - Lawrence Wong’s Wide-Ranging Press Conference & Australia Considers Under-16 Ban for Social Media

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 19:33:56 +0800

People are calling the 2024 US Presidential Election the ‘Podcast Election’ for the role that long-form, unfiltered conversations played in shaping popular opinion. So is Lawrence Wong becoming our ‘Press Conference Prime Minister’? He has pledged to do more press conferences, not tied to any specific announcements, just to improve the government’s public communications. In a recent one, he weighed in on the outcome of the US election. Meanwhile, Australia is considering a ban on social media for under-16s from as early as next year. How helpful would such a move be, and could it work in Singapore?

(00:00) Tell You First
(00:45) Intro
(11:08) Lawrence Wong’s Wide-Ranging Press Conference
(37:52) Australia Considers Under-16 Ban for Social Media
(57:56) One Shiok Comment
(01:00:57) One Shiok Thing

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Lawrence Wong’s Wide-Ranging Press Conference

Australia Considers Under-16 Ban for Social Media

One Shiok Comment

One Shiok Thing

Mics and Headphones from @shure

Chairs from @ergotunechair

Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

#585 ft. Rishi Budhrani - A Singaporean POV on Trump’s Victory & The Least Satisfying Places to Live in Singapore

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 19:17:16 +0800

It happened. Trump is once again the US president-elect, and suddenly everyone’s an expert. Including us! Well, not really. We can’t claim to know the situation as well as political analysts, so for this episode, we drop casual observations with our guest host, comedian Rishi Budhrani. Also, we look at an AsiaOne survey on the least satisfying places to live in Singapore while asking “eh where ah” and “what kind of survey is this?”

(00:00) A Message From SCDF
(01:11) Intro
(08:40) A Singaporean POV on Trump’s Victory
(34:40) The Least Satisfying Places to Live in Singapore
(51:06) One Shiok Thing
(56:12) The Sharity Reimagined Exhibition

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Find Rishi!

A Singaporean POV on Trump’s Victory

The Least Satisfying Places to Live in Singapore

AsiaOne survey reveals the place where Singaporeans are least satisfied living in

One Shiok Thing

Mics and Headphones from @shure

Chairs from @ergotunechair

Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

#584 ft. Caitanya Tan - IMDA Bans Film on Censorship & Private-Hire Driver’s Savage Warning to Passengers

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 20:46:01 +0800

A Singaporean film about censorship, has been banned in Singapore by film censors. You can’t make this stuff up. We speak with actor and guest host Caitanya Tan about Daniel Hui’s film Small Hours of the Night, and what lines it could have crossed, because they’re not obvious. We also discuss the role that censors play in Singapore, and what exactly they protect Singaporeans from. Separately, a private-hire driver’s detailed written warning to his passengers has been circulating online. Paggro much? Or is he saying what’s already been on everyone’s minds?

(00:00) Words of Wisdom
(00:54) Intro
(05:03) Film Censors Ban Film on Censorship
(36:45) Private-Hire Driver’s Warning to Passengers
(01:00:45) One Shiok Thing

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Our New Podcast, TELL YOU FIRST

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IMDA Bans Film on Censorship

Private-Hire Driver’s Savage Warning to Passengers

'Wake up earlier': S'pore private-hire driver displays savage note to riders, applauded by other drivers

One Shiok Thing

Mics and Headphones from @shure

Chairs from @ergotunechair

Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

#583 ft. Bertha Henson - Singapore Healthcare is Too Complex; Journalism Has Fallen Off the Cliff and Drowned

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 14:51:50 +0800

The weather’s been hot lately, but our studio got even hotter this week when veteran journalist and political commentator Bertha Henson dropped by with a delivery of flaming hot takes on the state of journalism in Singapore, Pritam Singh’s trial, our new PM, and the Oxley Road saga. But lest we bury the lede (journalism reference), we spoke with her about her new ebook, When Mama Fell, a manual on navigating elderly healthcare in Singapore, told through her experience of helping her mother through a difficult episode.

(00:00) Folklory
(01:18) Intro
(04:53) The Cost of Good Journalism
(09:57) Challenges in Modern Journalism
(13:21) Impact of Journalism Education
(25:39) Public Discourse and Transparency
(28:43) Public Awareness and Communication
(30:36) Media's Role and Responsibility
(32:09) Challenges in the Media Industry"
(44:27) Personal Reflection and Caregiving
(45:24) Publishing Experience and Approach
(57:39) Fair Distribution in Healthcare
(01:00:44) Public Transport System Changes
(01:08:54) Character in Politics
(01:17:33) Views on Younger Generation
(01:23:24) Bertha's e-Book 'When Mama Fell'
(01:25:32) One Shiok Thing

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#582 ft. Munah Bagharib & Jerrold Chong - Turning the Singapore Zoo into an Animated Zombie Apocalypse

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 16:11:24 +0800

Imagine the Singapore zoo being attacked by Zombies. Now imagine talking animals trying to survive it! That's our adult-themed animated TV series called "Zombie Safari"! We chat with Munah Bagharib, who plays Grace the Flamingo as well as Jerrold Chong, one of the co-creators of the show and also a co-founder of Finding Pictures, the animation studio we worked with to bring the story alive. We talk about how much effort goes into animation production (this show took over 2 years to make) as well as the challenges (and awesomeness) of voice acting.

(00:00) Intro
(03:30) Voice Acting Challenges
(06:08) Animation & Indie Inspiration
(18:30) Evolution of Munah's Acting Career
(19:41) Balancing Acting and YouTube
(28:40) Pursuing Auditions and Theater
(31:29) Creative Community and Support
(36:05) Finding Pictures' Origin
(45:18) Animation vs Live Action
(51:37) Directing and Confidence
(57:54) Discussion On Wildlife and Animation
(59:17) Future of Animation and Technology
(01:07:54) One Shiok Thing

Our New Adult Animated Series, ZOMBIE SAFARI

ZOMBIE SAFARI follows a ragtag group of zoo animals battling a zombie apocalypse, and is filled with the craziest things you’d never expect out of a local TV show!
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Check out Munah & Finding Pictures

Munah, the voice of Grace the Flamingo!
Finding Pictures, our partner animation studio!

One Shiok Thing

Mics and Headphones from @shure

Chairs from @ergotunechair

Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

#581 - The 38 Oxley Road Saga Continues & Videographers Ruin an Influencer’s Wedding Proposal

Ministry of Funny — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 01:03:07 +0800

38 Oxley Road is the house that just won’t fall. This episode we look at the latest exchange between Lee Hsien Yang and the Singapore government over the fate of his late father’s historical home. To demolish or not demolish? What are the options, what are the precedents? And why can’t we just get this over and done with? We also discuss a viral video of a wedding proposal gone wrong, where the moment seems ruined by the production team loudly giving directions to the couple. We apply our video production experience to figure out what exactly is going on here…

(00:00) Tell You First
(00:48) Intro
(08:40) The 38 Oxley Road Saga Continues
(27:15) Videographers Ruin an Influencer’s Wedding Proposal
(45:04) One Shiok Comment
(48:10) One Shiok Thing

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The 38 Oxley Road Saga Continues

Videographers Ruin an Influencer’s Wedding Proposal

'They are louder than us': Local content creator says photographers talked over her and fiance in proposal video

One Shiok Comment

One Shiok Thing

Mics and Headphones from @shure

Chairs from @ergotunechair

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Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

#580 - Grab Reverts to 5-Day Office Week & Singapore Ranks 3rd Worldwide in Burnout

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 17:24:19 +0800

Is the pandemic honeymoon truly over? Singapore tech giant Grab is ending hybrid work for its employees and summoning everyone back to HQ, continuing a trend we’re seeing across the world. We discuss what working from home means for employees, as well as employers in various industries. Heck we even talk about us, and how we pivoted from recording YLB from home, to our studio! Also, Singapore recently ranked 3rd in a global ranking on burnout. Why are we so good at being so bad?

(00:00) Words of Wisdom
(01:00) Intro
(05:07) Grab Reverts to 5-Day Office Week
(30:55) Singapore Ranks 3rd Worldwide in Burnout
(43:37) One Shiok Comment
(46:46) One Shiok Thing

Nominate a Senior over 60 for Folklory!

We’ll be recording 60 Folklories with 60 Singaporeans above 60 yrs
So if you know someone with stories & lessons to share, and you are in contact with them, do send us their details!
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Nominate someone by clicking here, and we’ll be in touch with you to get more information!

Our New Podcast, TELL YOU FIRST

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Grab Reverts to 5-Day Office Week

Singapore Ranks 3rd Worldwide in Burnout

One Shiok Comment

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One Shiok Thing

Mics and Headphones from @shure

Chairs from @ergotunechair

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#579 - Lee Hsien Yang: Political Refugee? & Trump ‘Works’ at McDonald’s

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 19:30:01 +0800

Somehow, NINE years after Mr Lee Kuan Yew left us, we’re still talking about his former house at 38 Oxley Road. This time it’s because his daughter Dr Lee Wei Ling recently passed away, leaving the house vacant and reigniting the debate over its fate. We look at claims that her brother Lee Hsien Yang has been making about the house and Singapore in general while in self-exile and… is it just us, or is this becoming tiring? On the other side of the world, Donald Trump continues his last-ditch campaign for the US Presidency by doing a half-hour shift at McDonald’s??

(00:00) Folklory
(01:15) Intro
(10:26) Lee Hsien Yang: Political Refugee?
(38:25) Trump ‘Works’ at McDonald’s
(54:35) One Shiok Comment
(01:00:39) One Shiok Thing

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Lee Hsien Yang: Political Refugee?

Trump ‘Works’ at McDonald’s

One Shiok Comment

One Shiok Thing

Mics and Headphones from @shure

Chairs from @ergotunechair

The Meat Club: Use the code “YLB20” for $20 off your order at https://themeatclub.com.sg/yahlahbut

Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

#578 - The Pritam Trial Discussion You’ve Been Waiting For & Vice-Principal Gets Busted for Extramarital Affair

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 22:31:49 +0800

You held your breath waiting for us to discuss Pritam. Now you can exhale! With the trial of the year well underway, we take stock of all the revelations so far, and what is to come. Redactions, soft biscuits, Pritam’s hot lawyer…what’s next? In other news, a vice-principal has been outed for an extramarital affair with the mother of a student, and the evidence is…amusing to say the least. Are ungrammatical sexts still arousing? Decide for yourself!

(00:00) Tell You First
(00:46) Intro
(05:19) The Pritam Trial
(30:34) Vice-Principal Gets Busted for Extramarital Affair
(51:00) One Shiok Comment
(53:19) One Shiok Thing

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The Pritam Trial

Vice-Principal Gets Busted for Extramarital Affair

One Shiok Comment

One Shiok Thing

Mics and Headphones from @shure

Chairs from @ergotunechair

Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

#577 - Government Blocks NTUC Income-Allianz Deal At The Last Minute & Simu Liu Calls Out Cultural Appropriation of Bubble Tea

Ministry of Funny — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 19:06:43 +0800

We all thought it was a done deal, but the Singapore Government has swooped in to block the sale of a majority stake of local insurer NTUC Income, to German company Allianz. Why? Well, buckle up–this episode gets pretty technical! We also look at the bigger questions Singaporeans are asking, like should we be grateful that such a bad deal got caught, or worried it almost went through? In other news, Simu Liu of Shang-Chi fame slammed a Canadian company for marketing its bubble tea drinks without acknowledging the drink’s Taiwanese origins. As they say, not all heroes wear capes!

(00:00) The Meat Club
(01:16) Intro
(07:20) Government blocks NTUC Income-Allianz Deal At The Last Minute
(46:44) Simu Liu Calls Out Cultural Appropriation of Bubble Tea
(01:08:27) One Shiok Comment
(01:09:41) One Shiok Thing

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Government blocks NTUC Income-Allianz Deal At The Last Minute

Simu Liu Calls Out Cultural Appropriation of Bubble Tea

One Shiok Comment

One Shiok Thing

Mics and Headphones from @shure

Chairs from @ergotunechair

Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

#576 ft. Jun Vinh & Mark Wee - We Made Singapore's FIRST Adult Animated Series!

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 11:00:00 +0800

We never thought we'd be able to make a show that involved this much gore and dark comedy, but we just did! It's called "Zombie Safari" & it's Singapore's first adult-animated series about a Zombie apocalypse involving talking animals at a Zoo. We chat with Mark Wee, co-creator and one of the co-founders of Finding Pictures, the animation studio we worked with, as well as Jun Vinh, who played the lead character of Musang the Civet Cat. We talk about the challenges we faced getting the show greenlit, as well as some surprising facts about animation production & voice acting.

(00:00) Intro
(01:30) Beginning of Finding Pictures
(15:21) Zombie Safari's Creative Process
(23:31) Voice Acting and Production
(27:47) Character and Environment Design
(33:01) Creating and Animating a 3D World
(37:20) Voice Acting vs Live Action
(46:12) Fun and Challenges of Animation
(53:46) Design Decisions and Zoo Architecture
(55:58) Singapore Zoo's Influence
(01:00:24) Film Industry Challenges and Collaboration
(01:03:37) One Shiok Thing

Our New Adult Animated Series, ZOMBIE SAFARI

On 31 Oct, our latest (and darkest) animated comedy series will go live!
ZOMBIE SAFARI follows a ragtag group of zoo animals battling a zombie apocalypse, and is filled with the craziest things you’d never expect out of a local TV show!
Check them all out on MeWatch and on YouTube

Find us here!

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Check out Jun Vinh & Finding Pictures

Jun Vinh, our lead actor!
Finding Pictures, our partner animation studio!

One Shiok Thing

Mics and Headphones from @shure

Chairs from @ergotunechair

Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

#575 - Spanish Couple Detained for Protesting Singaporean Ownership of Valencia FC & PM Wong Flies Scoot

Ministry of Funny — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 00:54:06 +0800

This episode we ask: when is a protest, a protest? A Spanish couple on their honeymoon here are providing a fascinating test case. They held up signs denouncing Singaporean Peter Lim’s ownership of football club Valencia, and were shocked when they were not allowed to leave the country. Even with our stringent rules, this feels like a stretch. Join us as we speculate on where the tipping point is, and why! Separately, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has been hailed for his humility after he was seen taking a budget airline after a work trip in Laos. But what exactly are the rules surrounding politicians and air travel?

(00:00) Folklory
(01:15) Intro
(08:37) Spanish Couple Detained for Protesting Singaporean Ownership of Valencia FC
(34:03) PM Wong Flies Scoot
(50:07) One Shiok Comment
(53:13) One Shiok Thing

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Spanish Couple Detained for Protesting Singaporean Ownership of Valencia FC

PM Wong Flies Scoot

One Shiok Comment

One Shiok Thing

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Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

#574 ft. Munah Bagharib - School Bullies Tore a Girl’s Eardrum & Invent Your Own Major at SMU

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 06:00:00 +0800

We’re horrified that a secondary one girl was beaten up by her own schoolmates at a HDB block near their school, resulting in a ruptured eardrum. We discuss with actor and friend of YLB Munah Bagharib what pushes young people to harm others, and why others are comfortable to watch. But it wouldn’t be YLB if we didn’t also speculate on wild ways to reform bullies! In less distressing educational news, SMU’s College of Integrative Studies allows students to design their own majors. Haven’t we heard this before..? How new is this concept really, and how useful will it be once its students graduate?

(00:00) Words of Wisdom
(01:01) Intro
(12:14) School Bullies Tore a Girl’s Eardrum
(50:33) Invent Your Own Major at SMU
(01:15:12) Munah's One Shiok Comment
(01:16:20) One Shiok Thing

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School Bullies Tore a Girl’s Eardrum

Invent Your Own Major at SMU

New SMU degree that allows students to define their own major welcomes its pioneer batch

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#573 - That Photo of Iswaran in Prison Garb & Qantas Makes Passengers Watch R-Rated Movie

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 21:34:04 +0800

Oh Iswaran, we wish we knew how to quit you. Just when we thought we’d packed the former Transport Minister off to prison and closed that chapter, details of his cell emerge… along with a photo of him in prison uniform!!!??? Okaaay, should we be seeing this? We discuss the treatment he will get in Changi Prison, the reasons behind it, as well as the ethics of the photo, which has now been published on several mainstream media outlets. Speaking of seeing inappropriate things, a Qantas flight recently screened a movie for all its passengers without realising it was sexually explicit. We discuss the perfect storm of factors that could have made such a mistake possible…

(00:00) Tell You First
(00:48) Intro
(09:55) That Photo of Iswaran in Prison Garb
(25:54) Qantas Makes Passengers Watch R-Rated Movie
(42:33) One Shiok Comment
(48:54) One Shiok Thing

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That Photo of Iswaran in Prison Garb

Qantas Makes Passengers Watch R-Rated Movie

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One Shiok Thing

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#572 - Iswaran Apologises, Begins Jail Term & Taoism-themed Labubu Dolls?

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 07 Oct 2024 21:39:34 +0800

It seems we’re not done talking about former Transport Minister Iswaran yet! Just before entering prison, he announced he will not be appealing his one-year sentence. We examine his statement and try to read between the lines. Why the change of tone? How will Singaporeans view him now? Separately, the craze over Labubu dolls here has finally spread to… Taoism?? We discuss if their use in a recent Taoist ceremony has crossed a line.

(00:00) Folklory
(00:40) Intro
(04:48) Iswaran Apologises, Begins Jail Term
(28:32) Taoism-themed Labubu Dolls?
(40:07) One Shiok Comment
(44:04) One Shiok Thing

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Iswaran Apologises, Begins Jail Term

Taoism-themed Labubu Dolls?

One Shiok Comment

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One Shiok Thing

Mics and Headphones from @shure

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#571 - Iswaran Gets 12 Months’ Jail & Food Court ‘Steals’ Artist’s Work?

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 19:02:04 +0800

The verdict is out! We break down former Transport Minister Iswaran’s jail sentence, and ask the tough questions. Who really won and lost? What else would we have learned if the case went to trial? What’s with Haresh and all his conspiracy theories? We also discuss how a food court ended up reproducing a local artist’s work without permission, and did they try to get around copyright concerns with generative AI?

(00:00) Ergotune Vesby
(01:00) Intro
(07:05) Iswaran Gets 12 Months’ Jail
(42:14) Food Court ‘Steals’ Artist’s Work?
(52:23) One Shiok Comment
(55:23) One Shiok Thing

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#570 - Dyson’s Shock Layoffs & Singapore’s $70 Million Kampung

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 22:42:29 +0800

In news that both sucks and blows, Dyson has become the latest tech company in Singapore to do a sudden round of retrenchments, giving the relevant union only a day’s notice! We discuss what the union can still do, as well as Dyson’s broader impact locally. Also, Singapore’s last kampung is back in the spotlight after property TikTokers reported the land to be valued at a whopping $70 million. Why won’t the owner sell, and what should its eventual fate be? Back to chew on these issues after a month of paternity leave, is Haresh!

(00:00) Words of Wisdom
(00:42) Intro
(15:20) Dyson’s Shock Layoffs
(37:40) Singapore’s $70 Million Kampung
(49:17) One Shiok Comment
(54:37) One Shiok Thing

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Singapore’s $70 Million Kampung

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#569 ft. Rishi Budhrani - MRT Disruption: Whose Fault? & How to Scam a Scammer

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 22:02:52 +0800

Rishi steps up to the plate of guest host, bringing the Sindhi presence back onto the podcast! This week, we talk about the elephant in the room, the MRT East-West line disruption. As Singapore reels from the massive disruption, we sift through the chatter online and try to figure out: who’s to blame? Also, strangely enough, Rishi himself got in the news this week, where he trolled a scam caller from Pakistan. We break down the phone call and the elaborate ruses that scammers are coming up with these days.

(00:00) Ergotune Vesby
(00:57) Intro
(25:47) MRT Disruption: Whose Fault?
(58:38) How to Scam a Scammer
(01:12:26) One Shiok Thing

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MRT Disruption: Whose Fault?

How to Scam a Scammer

Local comedian trolls scammer impersonating police officer

One Shiok Thing

Mics and Headphones from @shure

Chairs from @ergotunechair

Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

#568 ft. Tristen & Dom - Iswaran Pleads Guilty to Reduced Charges & YouTuber IShowSpeed Zips Through Singapore

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 19:36:59 +0800

Just 2 days removed from F1, the trial of S Iswaran coincidentally begins…with a twist! The prosecution has amended charges of corruption against the former Minister, and he has pleaded guilty to the 5 outstanding charges. Is it over before it has even begun? What is happening here? At the same time, viral livestreamer iShowSpeed continues his whirlwind Southeast Asia tour in Singapore, crossing paths with Simu Liu, Tan Jianhao and… YLB’s very own Dom? Hear our resident Gen Zs Tristen and Dom explain the appeal of iShowSpeed to young people, in their final appearance as guests hosts before Haresh returns!

(00:00) Tech Week Singapore
(01:04) Intro
(02:16) Iswaran Pleads Guilty to Reduced Charges
(29:16) YouTuber IShowSpeed Zips Through Singapore
(01:00:28) One Shiok Thing

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YouTuber IShowSpeed Zips Through Singapore

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#567 ft. Tristen & Dom - Condo Guard Throws Bubble Tea at Delivery Rider & Woman Blocks Car with her Body

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 20:52:48 +0800

Is it Bad Behaviour Week in Singapore? A condominium guard threw an order of bubble tea at a delivery rider who did not have the unit number, and a woman helped her driver to cut into a busy lane by getting out of the car and standing in the middle of the lane! What could they have been thinking, and why are such incidents so unsurprising these days? Back to weigh in on these incidents are Team YLB’s Tristen and Dom!

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(01:08) Intro
(11:41) Condo Guard Throws Bubble Tea at Delivery Rider
(36:55) Woman Blocks Car with her Body
(56:59) One Shiok Thing

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Condo Guard Throws Bubble Tea at Delivery Rider

Woman Blocks Car with her Body

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#566 ft. Sergeant Gina - Why I Volunteered to Experience a Natural Disaster

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 18:00:00 +0800

We were thrilled to have Sergeant Gina, a paramedic who is also an Emergency Medical Service section commander, in the YLB studio. Dive into her inspiring journey with the SCDF, and how her grandmother motivated her to choose this career path. She describes the heart and soul of her lifesaving work, and tells us why, despite being a mother of four, she still volunteered her time and energy to go to Turkey with an SCDF team to provide medical aid to civilians. Don't miss this captivating conversation!

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(00:00) Intro
(00:44) EMS and Section Commander Role
(01:31) Rotation & Work Schedule
(03:08) Balancing Work & Family
(05:54) Handling Pediatric Cases
(06:51) Becoming a Paramedic
(09:06) Emotional Impact of the Job
(11:52) Maintaining Calm In Emergencies
(21:22) Turkey Earthquake Relief
(25:18) Volunteer Aid Coordination
(30:26) Community Cooperation
(31:20) United Amid Disaster
(34:50) Differences Overseas
(36:30) Singaporean Quirks
(40:30) How To Give Way To An Ambulance
(46:51) Upholding SoP As a Section Commander
(55:54) Advancing Technologies In Emergency Services
(58:05) One Shiok Thing

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#565 ft. Jo Tan - Taking Higher Mother Tongue Just Because You Can? & Are Micro-Weddings the Next Big Idea?

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 23:51:56 +0800

From 2026, MOE is making it easier for students to qualify for Higher Mother Tongue classes. But why is studying your language at a more difficult level so desirable in Singapore? We ask former Higher Chinese student and now theatre practitioner (in both English and Chinese!) Jo Tan. Also, we discuss the growing trend of micro-weddings, and whether they address the problems of organising traditional big weddings, or create problems of their own!!

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#564 - Man Wears Blackface to Sell Car & Yishun Bird Feeder Goes too Far (introducing Tristen & Dom!)

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 20:09:30 +0800

What, another case of blackface in Singapore? We discuss a car dealership’s recent promo video that features a staff member in dark makeup. It directly references an African-themed meme so we ask: is this racism, or just cringe humour? How does this compare with other instances of blackface / brownface we’ve seen? Hear our takes on pigeons as we talk about a woman who has fed so many of them in Yishun, that the National Parks Board (NParks) is stepping in to control their numbers. Bringing younger perspectives to these issues are Team YLB’s very own Tristen and Dom, finally making their on-camera debut!

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(00:00) Data Center World Asia 2024
(01:02) Intro
(07:00) Man Wears Blackface to Sell Car
(31:26) Yishun Bird Feeder Goes too Far
(46:42) One Shiok Thing

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Man Wears Blackface to Sell Car

Yishun Bird Feeder Goes too Far

One Shiok Thing

Mics and Headphones from @shure

Chairs from @ergotunechair

Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

#563 ft. Jack Sim AKA Mr. Toilet - Why Coffeeshop Toilets Are Always Dirty & What’s Wrong With Our Education System

Ministry of Funny — Sat, 31 Aug 2024 15:25:39 +0800

Our latest guest Jack Sim brings a touch of good ol’ toilet humour onto YLB! As the founder of the World Toilet Organization that initiated the United Nations World Toilet Day, Jack is a self-made man who has his sights set on improving world sanitation from right here in Singapore. But rather than the usual tropes about his background, in this wide ranging discussion, we lift the lid on why he believes coffeeshop toilets will always be third-world, his “4 Jacks” framework for dealing with bureaucrats, and why he thinks the Singaporean education system needs a major overhaul.

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(00:00) Tell You First
(00:41) Intro
(01:42) Toilets & Sanitation
(11:37) Challenges in Singapore's Cleanliness
(20:18) Global Impact of Sanitation Initiatives
(27:43) Navigating Politics and Bureaucracy
(33:53) Media Strategy and World Toilets Organization
(40:59) Challenges in Singaporean Education System
(43:16) Importance of Asking Questions and Innovation
(46:15) Future of Jobs with AI and Technology
(57:24) Addressing Government Bureaucracy
(01:08:59) Design DNA of Singapore
(01:18:04) One Shiok Thing

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#562 - PM Wong Runs With BMT Recruits & Toast Box Raises Prices on Kaya Toast Again

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 17:06:36 +0800

PM Wong made a rare visit on Tuesday morning to the Basic Military Training Centre on Pulau Tekong, and even completed a 1.8km run alongside a group of army recruits. Some online have called this move “wayang”, and demanded real political action to help National Service personnel instead. Are they asking for too much? Elsewhere, Toast Box received flak for raising prices for the second time in less than 2 years, and responded by releasing a defensive press statement which said that “this decision was not made lightly”. Are we paying too much for kopi and toast?

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(00:00) Words of Wisdom
(00:42) Intro
(04:07) PM Wong Runs With BMT Recruits
(24:21) Toast Box Raises Prices on Kaya Toast Again
(41:45) One Shiok Comment
(45:52) One Shiok Thing

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PM Wong Runs With BMT Recruits

Toast Box Raises Prices on Kaya Toast Again

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Mics and Headphones from @shure

Chairs from @ergotunechair

Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

#561 - More Parental Leave Leads to Gender Discrimination at Work? & Can You “Chope” Queue Positions?

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 23:46:10 +0800

With Haresh finally back from his well-deserved babymoon in Bali, we resume our regular format! We address the big announcement from last week’s National Day Rally: the extra 10 weeks of Government-paid parental leave that can be shared between new parents. How are business federations and SMEs reacting to the announcement? Counterintuitively, will it lead to more gender discrimination at work? Also, we discuss a recent incident in Bishan where a community event queue was hijacked by people who tried to use pebbles and plastic bags to hold their place in line. In the same vein as the very Singaporean act of “choping”, is this acceptable social behaviour?

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(00:00) Folklory
(00:40) Intro
(09:40) More Parental Leave Leads to Gender Discrimination at Work?
(36:01) Can You “Chope” Queue Positions?
(49:50) One Shiok Comment
(51:42) One Shiok Thing

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More Parental Leave Leads to Gender Discrimination at Work?

Can You “Chope” Queue Positions?

Residents queue for Bishan community fridge using pebbles & plastic bags

One Shiok Comment

One Shiok Thing

Mics and Headphones from @shure

Chairs from @ergotunechair

Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

#560 ft. Sing Tien Foo - Kiasunomics: The Hidden Science Behind Singaporean Behaviours

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 15:00:00 +0800

(00:00) Tell You First
(00:48) Intro
(01:49) Discussion on Book - Kiasunomics 3
(02:00) Impact of BTO on Marriages and Divorces
(07:42) Discussion on Economic Studies
(24:01) Experiment on Water Savings
(32:05) Introduction to Golf Data
(33:59) Past Events & Data Analytics
(35:35) Misconceptions About Economics & Real Estate
(37:41) Urban Development & Policy
(42:56) Noise Barriers & Property Prices
(48:40) Government's Role In Ensuring Affordability
(53:33) Advice For Home Buyers
(58:17) One Shiok Thing

#559 ft. Lionel Lee - Why Singapore Needs More Bus Drivers Earning $5K

Ministry of Funny — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 10:28:35 +0800

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Private bus company Westpoint Transit was recently in the news for its salary offer of up to $5,000 for bus drivers. The response to the recruitment drive was overwhelming, with over 1,400 applicants, and even 5 uni grads among the 30 drivers that were finally hired. Lionel Lee, director of Westpoint Transit, makes a stop at the YLB studio to tell us why they decided on this bold move, the challenges of navigating a family business, and why it’s crucial to encourage more Singaporeans to become bus drivers. Oh, we also nerd out on artisanal buses.

(00:00) Octa Trading App
(01:37) Intro
(06:38) Westpoint's Hiring Practices
(15:21) Is Transportation a Shrinking Industry?
(25:09) Why The Hiring Campaign Focused On Local Hires
(29:18) Even Bankers Are Looking To Be Bus Drivers
(38:26) How Many People Applied
(40:28) Business Owners' Responsibilities To Their Staff
(42:46) Why Do Bus Enthusiasts Love Buses So Much?
(48:25) Custom-built Buses Are A Thing
(01:07:03) Perceptions of Bus-driving As A Career (And How They Can Be Changed)
(01:16:32) One Shiok Thing

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#558 ft. Kishore Mahbubani - Why the Future Belongs to Asia & How the West Is Weakening the UN

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 21:05:18 +0800

Veteran diplomat Kishore Mahbubani stops by the YLB studio to talk about his recently-launched memoir, Living in the Asian Century, which covers his storied career spanning diplomacy, academia, and even a stint as Singapore’s Ambassador to the United Nations. In spite of everything he’s seen and accomplished in the past 75 years, why does Kishore think the next 10 years are going to be even more exciting? We dig into his criticisms of the Western powers, why China’s growth is crucial for stability, and why he still hopes that the West can turn things around. He also speaks about the exceptional generation of leaders that Singapore had, and why Singaporeans can and should be optimistic about the future.

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(00:00) Words of Wisdom
(01:02) Intro
(07:22) S'poreans Need to Know They Are In A Very Special Country
(10:31) Lack of Hunger to Keep SG Exceptional
(14:16) Why You Should Travel Around SEA
(17:04) ASEAN's Strength Is In It's Diversity
(24:03) Why The UK Should Give Up It's Permanent Seat In The UNSC
(30:07) Why The UN Is Weak
(45:47) Dealing With Detractors In Life
(51:38) India Is One Of The Most Successful Countries In The World
(01:02:46) Compassionate Meritocracy
(01:12:18) One Shiok Thing

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#557 ft. Mark Tan - Rice Media: Building a “Creative Disneyland” and Cultural Powerhouse

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 23:15:24 +0800

On this episode, Mark Tan, the founder of Rice Media, stops by the Yah Lah BUT studio to talk about what inspired him to start the alternative publication. Get the inside scoop on the drama behind their first big story on Steven Lim, and that unforgettable exchange between a Rice Media reporter and Pritam Singh at the WP press conference. We also explore what’s next for Rice Media, and where Mark sees it carving out its place in Singapore’s evolving media landscape.

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(00:00) Tell You First
(00:41) Intro
(07:04) Why Rice Media Was Started
(13:15) The First Article With Steven Lim
(24:45) What Rice Looks For In a Writer
(27:47) Expanding to Thailand
(36:11) Rice's Business Model
(41:03) Mark's Thoughts On The MP Cheating Saga
(01:08:19) Optimism Despite Everything
(01:15:05) One Shiok Thing

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#556 - Olympics Women’s Boxing Sparks Gender Debate & National Day Decoration Defaced with Naughty Word

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 21:34:31 +0800

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif has been at the centre of a gender controversy at the Paris Olympics, with some accusing her of actually being a man competing in a women’s competition. Now that she’s claimed a gold medal, and subsequently filed a harassment complaint, we go through the nuts and bolts of the controversy. Closer to home, the police were called in over an act of vandalism on the Pandan Gardens Resident Network National Day decorations. A 23-year-old man is being investigated, but was this really something that required police intervention?

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(00:00) Folklory
(00:39) Intro
(12:19) Olympics Women’s Boxing Sparks Gender Debate
(37:59) National Day Decoration Defaced with Naughty Word
(48:13) One Shiok Comment
(50:10) One Shiok Thing

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Olympics Women’s Boxing Sparks Gender Debate

National Day Decoration Defaced with Naughty Word

Man investigated for mischief involving National Day decorations in Pandan Gardens

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#555 - Mobile Guardian App Hack Causes Distress & Holland Road Estates Burgled by Crime Syndicate

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 22:51:33 +0800

The Ministry of Education disclosed that device management app Mobile Guardian, which is installed on most personal learning devices, was recently hacked, resulting in 13,000 students getting their devices remotely wiped. How did this lapse occur, and what can be done to help the students who lost years of notes? Also, residents of Holland Road were shocked to find out that an international housebreaking syndicate had targeted their estates, leading them to question whether they’d been too complacent with their safety. Do Singaporeans take their safety for granted?

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(00:00) Tell You First
(00:41) Intro
(08:40) Mobile Guardian App Hack Causes Distress
(34:24) Holland Road Estates Burgled by Crime Syndicate
(49:47) One Shiok Comment
(53:00) One Shiok Thing

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Mobile Guardian App Hack Causes Distress

Holland Road Estates Burgled by Crime Syndicate

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#554 ft. Tan Kin Lian - Income-Allianz Deal: Is NTUC Income’s Social Mission Still Relevant?

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 22:39:44 +0800

With the recent spotlight on the Income-Allianz deal, we wanted to get a better understanding of Income’s original social mission and why people are feeling anxious about the deal. So we got former NTUC Income CEO Tan Kin Lian himself to come by the YLB studio to give us a “NTUC Income 101” lesson based on his 30 years of experience leading the cooperative. We go into the nuts and bolts about why policyholders need more assurance, whether NTUC Income’s original social mission is still relevant, and how Tan thinks this saga will play out.

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(00:00) Words of Wisdom
(00:42) Intro
(05:30) Business vs. Co-operative
(17:43) What Tan Thinks Is the Reason NTUC Income Corporatized
(20:20) Is It Still Realistic For Businesses to Have Social Missions?
(26:27) Can NTUC Enterprise Still Be Considered A Social Enterprise?
(36:46) Is The Sale Really Income's Only Way Of Survival?
(44:27) Is There Still Any Due Diligence That Can Be Done?
(50:07) Are There Any Safeguards to Protect Policy-holders?
(55:34) Current & Prospective Income Policy-holders: What Should You Do?
(01:00:37) One Shiok Thing

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#553 - Property Agent Issued POFMA Over Criticism of Housing Policy & AI-generated Government Ad Draws Ridicule

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 21:44:21 +0800

A property agent has been POFMAed for a video that made false claims about the HDB’s Ethnic Integration Policy. We analysed the video and the POFMA order to try and figure out the truth. Elsewhere, a series of social media posts by the Ministry of Finance featuring images of Singaporean families generated by AI, has drawn flak from online commenters. Why the outrage over some AI images?

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(00:00) Tell You First
(00:48) Intro
(04:22) Property Agent Issued POFMA Over Criticism of Housing Policy
(39:55) AI-generated Government Ad Draws Ridicule
(50:43) One Shiok Comment
(53:41) One Shiok Thing

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Property Agent Issued POFMA Over Criticism of Housing Policy

AI-generated Government Ad Draws Ridicule

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#552 - Olympic “Last Supper” Riles Up Conservatives & Lim Tean Rants About Child on NDP Poster

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 23:06:31 +0800

The opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics has outraged conservatives around the world, with an apparent depiction of da Vinci’s “Last Supper” painting featuring drag queens. The organisers have clarified that the performance wasn’t actually based on da Vinci’s painting, but religious groups and far right commentators are still calling for a boycott. Is the outrage warranted? Closer to home, politician Lim Tean recently posted a rant about an NDP poster featuring a 10-year-old child, and linked it to problems with Singapore’s immigration policies. Some have called out Lim Tean for his xenophobia and cyberbullying, but is there any merit to his complaints?

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(00:00) Intro
(06:33) Olympic “Last Supper” Riles Up Conservatives
(48:44) Lim Tean Rants About Child on NDP Poster
(01:16:07) One Shiok Comment
(01:18:12) One Shiok Thing

Olympic “Last Supper” Riles Up Conservatives

Lim Tean Rants About Child on NDP Poster

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#551 ft. Ho Kwon Ping - Singaporeans’ Colonial Mentality, the Insidiousness of Meritocracy, & Why Businesses Must Stand For Something

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 23:50:51 +0800

Get ready for an unfiltered conversation as Ho Kwon Ping, Founder and Executive Chairman of Banyan Group, drops by the YLB studio. He's here to unveil his latest book, Behind The Banyan, and share hard-hitting lessons from his 30-year "badass" entrepreneurial journey. We dig into the dark side of meritocracy, why he thinks young people are “sleepwalking through life”, and whether he blames Lee Kuan Yew for his stint behind bars.

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(00:00) Intro
(05:06) Behind the Banyan Book
(08:53) US Uni Protests
(22:37) Are Young People Easily Manipulated?
(31:29) Alternatives to Meritocracy
(41:21) Is 'OK Boomer' Bad?
(48:51) The Seeds of Banyan Tree
(53:57) Is Talking About Social Issues in SG Business Suicide?
(01:07:51) One Shiok Thing

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#550 - Grab and Trans-Cab Deal Falls Through & RI Student Dresses as Delivery Rider for Racial Harmony Day

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 19:11:53 +0800

Grab officially ended its pursuit of a buyout of Trans-Cab after Singapore's competition watchdog announced that it believed the deal would result in "a substantial lessening of competition" in the local ride hailing scene. Was this turn of events a win for consumers? Elsewhere, Raffles Institution has drawn flak after a photo of a student dressed as a delivery rider for Racial Harmony Day made its rounds on the internet. Was it a malicious action on the student’s part? What made the costume particularly offensive in Singapore’s context?

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(06:06) Grab and Trans-Cab Deal Falls Through
(25:18) RI Student Dresses as Delivery Rider for Racial Harmony Day
(45:23) One Shiok Comment
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RI Student Dresses as Delivery Rider for Racial Harmony Day

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Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

#549 - Should Income Insurance Be Sold To Foreign Company? & Japanese Gymnast Withdraws From Olympics for Drinking and Smoking

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 20:24:06 +0800

Allianz’s plans to buy a majority stake in Singapore’s Income Insurance have sparked concerns among some Singaporeans, with prominent figures like Tommy Koh and the ex-CEO of NTUC Income speaking up against the sale. Will this move really affect Singaporean’s insurance policies, or are we missing the forest for the trees? Elsewhere, the captain of the Japanese women’s gymnastics team, Shoko Miyata, withdrew from the Olympic Games after admitting to smoking and drinking alcohol, in violation of her team’s stated rules. Was this move too harsh on the young athlete?

(00:00) Intro
(02:07) Should Income Insurance Be Sold To Foreign Company?
(34:56) Japanese Gymnast Withdraws From Olympics for Drinking and Smoking
(46:36) One Shiok Comment
(50:30) One Shiok Thing

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Should Income Insurance Be Sold To Foreign Company?

Japanese Gymnast Withdraws From Olympics for Drinking and Smoking

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#548 - Biden Exits US Presidential Race & Toilet Slippers Sold As Luxury Items

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 22:29:10 +0800

The tumultuous US presidential election took another strange turn this weekend, as incumbent US president Joe Biden announced his withdrawal from the race and his endorsement of VP Kamala Harris to take his place. What led to his sudden reversal, and realistically, does Harris stand a chance against Trump? Elsewhere, the familiar blue and white slippers that are often worn in Singaporean homes were spotted for sale at $1,645 in a Saudi Arabia store. What are we missing here? Was this a prank, or just genius marketing?

(00:00) Intro
(05:08) Biden Exits US Presidential Race
(34:41) Toilet Slippers Sold As Luxury Items
(44:12) One Shiok Comment
(53:31) One Shiok Thing

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Biden Exits US Presidential Race

Toilet Slippers Sold As Luxury Items

S'pore Ah Pek style slippers sold for S$1,645 in Saudi Arabia

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#547 ft. Sean Bai of Burnley F.C. - How a Singaporean Diplomat Made It to the Champions League and the Premier League

Ministry of Funny — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 21:55:51 +0800

Earlier this year, Sean Bai, a born and bred Singaporean, was appointed the Chief of Staff (Football) at Burnley Football Club. How exactly did a born and bred Singaporean find his way into the senior management of a prestigious English football club? Sean talks about his journey from the diplomatic service to the Champions League, why Singapore needs a robust sporting culture, and what young people need to do immediately to succeed in football.

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(00:00) Intro
(03:52) From Diplomat to Football
(23:35) How Sean Broke Ground When Others Couldn't
(32:14) The Scale of Running a Football Club
(44:18) Why Sports Is Important to a Country Like Singapore
(51:45) Are Young Footballers In Singapore Disencouraged?
(01:00:12) Football's Hellish Schedule
(01:20:37) One Shiok Thing

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#546 - How Trump Assassination Attempt Changes The Election & Why Are Malaysians Naming Their Children “Skibidi”?

Ministry of Funny — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 20:25:42 +0800

This past weekend, footage of the shocking assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump sent shockwaves around the world. Some have declared it as a major turning point in the presidential election that tilts the race heavily in Trump’s favour. We dissect the reasons why. Closer to home, Malaysian authorities have officially advised parents against giving exotic names to their children; citing names like “bodoh” (Malay for stupid), “harimau” (tiger), and even “skibidi” (Gen Z slang). Do we need more safeguards against parents who choose to give their children such weird names?

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(00:00) Intro
(04:07) How Trump Assasination Attempt Changes The Election
(31:52) Why Are Malaysians Naming Their Children “Skibidi”?
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How Trump Assasination Attempt Changes The Election

Why Are Malaysians Naming Their Children “Skibidi”?

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One Shiok Thing

Mics and Headphones from @shure

Chairs from @ergotunechair

Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

#545 - Quah Ting Wen Excluded From Olympics & Barcelona Tourists Squirted With Water Guns

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 19:15:17 +0800

Singapore’s Olympics swim team came under intense scrutiny when veteran Quah Ting Wen was unexpectedly replaced in the women’s 4x100m medley relay team by another swimmer, Gan Ching Hwee. Quah has since gone public with her side of the story, and ignited a debate about the fairness of the selection process. Some have labelled her as “entitled” for her actions, but is there more to this story than meets the eye? Elsewhere, Barcelona residents are resorting to squirting water at tourists to protest overtourism in the city. Is this a sign of things to come for all popular tourist destinations, including Singapore?

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(00:00) Words of Wisdom
(01:09) Intro
(04:44) Quah Ting Wen Excluded From Olympics
(43:25) Barcelona Tourists Squirted With Water Guns
(56:41) One Shiok Comment
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Quah Ting Wen Excluded From Olympics

Barcelona Tourists Squirted With Water Guns

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Mics and Headphones from @shure

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#544 - “Distasteful” Warplane Designs on Tampines Block & Parents Defend Bringing 4-Year-Old up Everest Base Camp

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 21:17:14 +0800

A Tampines resident urged authorities to remove a "warplane" design that was painted onto the side of a block, citing that it was “terribly distasteful" and in "bad and poor taste". However, MP Baey Yam Keng decided against doing so, and justified why in a Facebook post. Was he right in rejecting the call to remove the design? Elsewhere, a Singaporean couple travelling round the world with their 4-year-old child tried to take him on a hike to Mount Everest's base camp in May, but abandoned their plans after he fell ill. However, after making a social media video about their experience, they’ve faced a barrage of criticism for even attempting the hike in the first place. In the face of mounting criticism, the parents have defended their actions as different “parenting styles”. Is there any merit to the criticism?

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(00:00) Intro
(04:36) “Distasteful” Warplane Designs on Tampines Block
(32:56) Parents Defend Bringing 4-Year-Old up Everest Base Camp
(53:16) One Shiok Thing
(55:28) One Shiok Comment

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“Distasteful” Warplane Designs on Tampines Block

Parents Defend Bringing 4-Year-Old up Everest Base Camp

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#543 ft. Bilahari Kausikan - Is World War 3 Imminent? & What Will A Second Trump Term Mean For Us?

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 05 Jul 2024 06:00:00 +0800

Former Singapore diplomat Bilahari Kausikan stops by the YLB studio to share his candid views about the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, and to discuss how the struggle between the global superpowers will ultimately affect us in Southeast Asia. Also, he answers the big question on everyone’s minds: are we headed towards World War 3? What will a second Trump term mean for the rest of the world? While all this sounds really grim, he also tells us why he believes he’s bringing a message of hope.

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(00:00) Intro
(00:57) What Exactly Is Diplomacy?
(02:44) Bilahari's Accidental Start In Diplomacy
(09:52) Pragmatism vs. Emotion
(16:25) People's Responses to Israel-Hamas
(21:43) Why Calling US-China a Cold War Is Dangerous
(25:43) Singapore Is Not In The Middle
(31:04) Fundamental Purpose of Diplomacy
(33:20) Why the ICJ's Rafah Ruling Will Not Matter In The End
(44:37) Can SG Even Do Anything With Regards to Israel-Hamas
(51:05) Why We Have to Believe In Diplomatic Solutions
(53:39) Is World War III a Possibility?
(01:00:43) Lesser Known Challenges SG Is Facing Today
(01:10:30) One Shiok Thing

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#542 - Yah Lah BUT Mentioned in Parliament & Who Are “Friends of the PAP”?

Ministry of Funny — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 00:45:26 +0800

We usually talk about the news, but did not expect to BE the news, which is what happened this week! Our Yah Lah BUT episode with Leong Mun Wai was referenced during this week’s parliamentary sitting by the Speaker of Parliament, Seah Kian Peng. What exactly was Mr Leong’s “act of contempt” on our podcast, and what did we think of the entire fiasco? Elsewhere, the “Friends of the PAP” group of influencers who were unveiled at a PAP event have come under scrutiny. Is there anything inherently wrong with being a buddy to politicians?

(00:00) Tell You First
(02:27) Intro
(05:48) Yah Lah BUT Mentioned in Parliament
(40:02) Who Are “Friends of the PAP”?
(57:03) One Shiok Comment
(59:20) One Shiok Thing

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Yah Lah BUT Mentioned in Parliament

Who Are “Friends of the PAP”?

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Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

#541 - Politicians Graded on LGBTQ Stance & NUS Students Get Wednesday Me-Time

Ministry of Funny — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 00:12:10 +0800

Recently, Protect Singapore released a scorecard grading politicians based on their LGBTQ stance. Some were disappointed that this occurred right before Pink Dot, but we argue why it might be a good thing. Elsewhere, NUS announced that its students can take Wednesday afternoons off for out-of-class activities starting this August, ostensibly to aid their mental well-being. We question whether this move was really necessary.

(00:00) Intro
(10:19) Politicians Graded on LGBTQ Stance
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#540 ft. Caitanya Tan - Why Singapore Women Stay Single & Singaporean Accent is Cringe?

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 18:42:40 +0800

In this Haresh-less episode, we end the patriarchy with guest host Caitanya Tan @caitofalltraits, as we deep dive into the recent debate about why more women in Singapore are choosing to remain single. We also discuss her thoughts about a viral Reddit thread about the Singapore podcast scene, and why some locals think our accent is “cringe”.

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(01:39) Intro
(16:58) Why Singapore Women Stay Single
(44:31) Singaporean Accent In a Video Game
(50:38) Singaporean Accent is Cringe?
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#539 ft. Jacky Ng - Oil Spill Stains Singapore & Does Creativity Exist in Schools?

Ministry of Funny — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 14:30:00 +0800

In light of Haresh’s absence, we have comedian Jacky onboard as this week’s guest host! We talk about last weekend’s big news: the oil spill caused by an allision between two vessels that stained coastlines at East Coast Park, Labrador Nature Reserve, Keppel Bay, the Southern Islands and Sentosa. We discuss the media frenzy around the issue, and whether more could have been done to contain the spill. Aside from that, we also talk about creativity in Singapore schools, as MOE revealed that Singapore’s 15-year-olds topped a global test of creative thinking despite not thinking of themselves as creative.

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(11:05) Oil Spill Stains Singapore
(33:54) Does Creativity Exist in Schools?
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#538 - Yah Lah BUT Live! BTO System Leads to More Divorces in Singapore

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 18:05:39 +0800

2 years after our last SOLD OUT live show, we’re finally back with another YLB LIVE recording! 40 YLB listeners spent Saturday night with us at Monk’s Brew Club, as we discussed the thorny issue of whether BTOs lead to more divorces in Singapore. In a slight departure from our usual format, we had other interactive segments like “Most Not Shiok Comments” and an audience Q&A. For those who missed out this time, we promise that there’ll be more live shows, so make sure to follow our socials to keep up to date with our latest announcements!!

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(31:58) Answers From a Hat
(43:57) One Shiok Thing

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#537 - Singapore Airlines Offers US$10K to Passengers in Turbulence Incident & Circles.Life Porn Ad Draws Flak

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 22:37:28 +0800

This week, Singapore Airlines announced that it would compensate passengers who suffered “minor injuries” in the SQ321 turbulence incident US$10K each. We discuss whether this is a generous offer. Elsewhere, a Circles.Life video ad, which depicted a teenager being caught watching porn by his mother, drew brickbats from online commenters. What was so bad about it, and is there really such a thing as bad PR?

(00:00) A message from Folklory
(01:09) Intro
(04:47) Singapore Airlines Offers US$10K to Passengers in Turbulence Incident
(25:17) Circles.Life Porn Ad Draws Flak
(42:15) One Shiok Comment
(44:21) One Shiok Thing

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#536 - Singles to Blame for Lack of Babies in SG & Kid’s Poster Banned From Sports Hub Football Match

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 21:58:43 +0800

A Department of Statistics report recently found that more women remaining single is one of the contributing factors for Singapore’s baby drought. However, the ST article headline covering this report was slammed for seemingly laying the blame squarely on women. We discuss why the headline didn’t paint an accurate picture of the situation. Elsewhere, a Singaporean kid brought a handmade poster to the Singapore-South Korea football match at the Sports Hub, only to be told that his poster was not allowed. However, other people who brought posters supporting the Koreans were allowed entry. Why the inconsistency?

(00:00) Intro
(06:32) Singles to Blame for Lack of Babies in SG
(33:24) Kid’s Poster Banned From Sports Hub Football Match
(46:59) One Shiok Comment
(51:19) One Shiok Thing

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Singles to Blame for Lack of Babies in SG

Kid’s Poster Banned From Sports Hub Football Match

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#535 - LTA Officer’s Death Sparks Outrage Against Teen & Singaporean Students Reconsider US Universities

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 18:05:06 +0800

This week, an 18-year-old involved in a motorcycle chase that killed a Land Transport Authority (LTA) officer tried to absolve himself of blame in his first court appearance. His comments sparked outrage online, with many online commenters questioning why he was not charged for causing the death of the officer. We do a layman dissection of the legal situation. Elsewhere, some Singaporean students have decided against going to the US for their university studies, stating that they feared how pro-Palestinian protests would get in the way of their studies. We discuss why they might want to rethink their decision.

(00:00) Intro
(02:24) LTA Officer’s Death Sparks Outrage Against Teen
(23:39) Singaporean Students Reconsider US Universities
(43:13) One Shiok Comment
(44:42) One Shiok Thing

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LTA Officer’s Death Sparks Outrage Against Teen

Singaporean Students Reconsider US Universities

Some Singapore students decide against going to elite US colleges over campus protests

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#534 - Science Centre Cancels Talk About Sex and Gender & Crystal Jade Offers Char Siew For Cantonese Insul

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 22:23:00 +0800

Earlier this week, Science Centre Singapore cancelled a ticketed event organised to discuss the differences between sex and gender, after an outcry from some members of the public. Could Science Centre have done anything differently to make this event palatable? Elsewhere, a Crystal Jade promo where diners could get free char siew for reciting a Cantonese insult drew flak for being “demeaning” to children. Is this another case of the “wokeness movement” making life very burdensome?

(00:00) Intro
(05:29) Science Centre Cancels Talk About Sex and Gender
(27:21) Crystal Jade Offers Char Siew For Cantonese Insult
(48:36) One Shiok Comment
(53:41) One Shiok Thing

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#533 - Ukrainian President Zelensky Calls Out China & New Raffles Statue Sparks Debate About Colonialism

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 20:49:06 +0800

This past weekend, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made a surprise appearance at the Shangri-La Dialogue, where he called on Asian countries to join an upcoming Swiss-led peace summit to discuss the terms needed to end the war. While he was applauded by many and even hailed for his “leadership” by Minister of Defence Ng Eng Hen, online commenters criticised the move to host him here. Why the mixed reception? Meanwhile, a new Raffles statue at Fort Canning ignited debate about attitudes towards our colonial past, with even Tommy Koh, Gwee Li Sui and Neil Humphreys wading into the discussion. Is this another case of wokeness gone too far?

(00:00) A message from Folklory
(00:51) Intro
(07:32) Ukrainian President Zelensky Calls Out China
(32:07) New Raffles Statue Sparks Debate About Colonialism
(48:31) One Shiok Comment
(52:40) One Shiok Thing

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#532 - Migrant Worker in Loan Shark Case Leaves Singapore & SIA Passengers Lament New Safety Measures

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 31 May 2024 22:49:53 +0800

This week, PM Wong waded into the case of the migrant worker who was fired for his involvement in a loan shark harassment case, when he wrote a letter to ICA and MOM about the issue. However, the appeal didn’t work, and the migrant worker, Mr Sharif, was forced to leave Singapore this morning. What was the entire fiasco really about? Elsewhere, passengers and crew of Singapore Airlines have come forward with gripes about SIA’s new safety measures after last week’s turbulence incident. Why are people already calling these new safety measures an “overreaction”?

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(01:42) Intro
(07:11) Migrant Worker in Loan Shark Case Leaves Singapore
(34:42) SIA Passengers Lament New Safety Measures
(49:19) One Shiok Comment
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#531 - Hawker Prices Increasing at Slower Rate & NTU Student Activists “Protest” New Lab Initiative

Ministry of Funny — Tue, 28 May 2024 20:12:04 +0800

A recent study by the Singapore Department of Statistics found that hawker food prices rose by 6.1% in 2023, the highest increase since 2008. The study also provoked the ire of KF Seetoh and other online commenters; why were people upset about it? Elsewhere, NTU student activists were up in arms about ExxonMobil’s involvement in a new lab initiative on their campus. Is this just another manifestation of the “wokeness” movement or do they have a point here?

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(02:08) Intro
(11:21) Hawker Prices Increasing at Slower Rate
(35:39) NTU Student Activists “Protest” New Lab Initiative
(50:12) One Shiok Comment
(57:32) One Shiok Thing

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NTU Student Activists “Protest” New Lab Initiative

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#530 - Singapore Airlines’ Handling of Turbulence Incident & Kate Middleton Portrait Draws Ridicule

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 24 May 2024 21:15:52 +0800

One passenger died and many others were badly injured after a Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore encountered severe turbulence, forcing the jet to divert to Bangkok. The terrifying incident has left many questions for observers; we discuss what we thought about SIA’s response. Elsewhere, an unofficial portrait of Kate Middleton commissioned by Tatler Magazine has drawn ridicule, with some even commenting that it was disrespectful to the Princess. Are people simply not understanding the artist’s intention, or was it really a bad portrait

(00:00) On this episode...
(00:20) Intro
(03:46) Singapore Airlines’ Handling of Turbulence Incident
(33:20) Kate Middleton Portrait Ridiculed
(52:32) One Shiok Comment
(57:05) One Shiok Thing

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Singapore Airlines’ Handling of Turbulence Incident

Kate Middleton Portrait Draws Ridicule

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#529 - Israeli PM Could Be Charged for War Crimes & Korean DJ “Monk” Might Be Cancelled

Ministry of Funny — Tue, 21 May 2024 20:50:38 +0800

In an unprecedented move, the prosecutor's office of the International Criminal Court has requested arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his defence chief and three Hamas leaders for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity. What does this mean for the Israel-Hamas conflict? Closer to home, a South Korean DJ who incorporates Buddhist mantras into his sets while wearing a monk's robe, is facing calls to have his upcoming show in Singapore cancelled. Should the authorities heed those calls?

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Israeli PM Could Be Charged for War Crimes

Korean DJ “Monk” Might Be Cancelled

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#528 - PM Lawrence Wong Takes Over & Tan Chuan-Jin Masterclass Draws Flak

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 17 May 2024 20:43:18 +0800

This week, Singapore witnessed the historic handover of the PM role from Lee Hsien Loong to Lawrence Wong, which happened on a balmy Wednesday evening at the Istana grounds. What was unique, interesting, and strange about this once-in-a-generation swearing-in ceremony? Elsewhere, an advertisement peddling a “Masterclass in Leadership” featuring Tan Chuan-Jin received flak online, to the point the ad was removed. Is the criticism fair? Why should anyone begrudge him making an honest living?

(00:00) On this episode...
(00:14) Intro
(04:50) PM Lawrence Wong Takes Over
(42:01) Tan Chuan-Jin Masterclass Draws Flak
(59:44) One Shiok Comment
(01:02:10) One Shiok Thing

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PM Lawrence Wong

Tan Chuan-Jin Masterclass Draws Flak

Leadership masterclass taught by Tan Chuan-Jin is real, costs S$1,090 per pax

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#527 ft. Leong Mun Wai - Why Governments Cannot Lead All the Way & Why Gen Z Will Be Successful

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 15 May 2024 06:00:00 +0800

NCMP Leong Mun Wai of the Progress Singapore Party stops by the YLB studio to tell us why he chose to return to Singapore after 18 years, why we should avoid voting with our feet,, and reveals his message to critics of his behaviour in Parliament.

(00:00) Intro
(02:00) Interest in Politics
(07:12) Why Come Back to Singapore
(10:43) The Direction of Singapore
(13:09) How Society Should Be
(17:30) Balancing Idealism and Pragmatism
(24:08) Singapore's Precarious Position
(30:24) SkillsFuture
(36:54) Birthrate
(42:52) Finance Industry in Singapore
(48:43) Investment in Training Locals
(55:43) Singapore Attracting Rich People
(01:12:49) One Shiok Thing

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#526 - Rules on Taking MC to Be Stricter & Dynamic Pricing for Concerts Comes to Singapore

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 13 May 2024 17:56:11 +0800

MOH is allegedly looking into tightening rules on MCs after receiving feedback about doctors issuing them improperly. What does this mean for employees who are genuinely sick? Elsewhere, it appears that surge pricing has come to concerts in Singapore, specifically for the Hamilton musical, and Laufey’s upcoming concert. Is this going to be a new paradigm for concert-going as we know it; and we debate whether this is a bad thing.

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Rules on Taking MC to Be Stricter

Dynamic Pricing for Concerts Comes to Singapore

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Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

#525 - Can Lawrence Wong Make Unpopular Decisions? & How to Save Holland Village Magazine Store

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 10 May 2024 19:02:43 +0800

In anticipation of Lawrence Wong taking over as PM next week, he sat down for a wide-ranging interview with The Economist magazine. What did we learn about the PM-designate and his leadership style in this piece? Elsewhere, Singaporeans lamented the loss of yet another local icon; this time, it’s Thambi Magazine Store at Holland Village. Are we hypocrites for reminiscing about the store and calling for it to be saved, but not supporting the business while it was still around?

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Can Lawrence Wong Make Unpopular Decisions?

How to Save Holland Village Magazine Store

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Spotify link to our last episode

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Chairs from @ergotunechair

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#524 - Penalties for Dangerous Driving Scrutinised & OSIM Mother’s Day Ad Fat Shames Mothers?

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 08 May 2024 18:59:20 +0800

This week in Parliament, MPs debated about road safety in Singapore after the recent accident in Tampines that killed two people. While penalties under the Road Traffic Act have been deemed to be adequate vis-a-vis other countries, why are people calling for increasing them? Elsewhere, massage chair brand OSIM’s Mother’s Day ad was criticised for fat shaming and for promoting domestic violence. Was it really that bad or was it just a case of wokeism?

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Penalties for Dangerous Driving Scrutinised

OSIM Mother’s Day Ad Fat Shames Mothers?

#trending: Osim apologises, tweaks Mother's Day ads that critics say could spur fat shaming, domestic violence

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#523 - Less Screen Time for Singapore Children & Hossan Leong Takes Shot at Hamilton Musical

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 06 May 2024 20:54:36 +0800

In Lawrence Wong’s speech at Samaritans of Singapore’s gala dinner, he suggested that Singapore will consider additional safeguards around excessive screen time and social media usage for children in order to protect their mental health. Is this considered government overreach? Elsewhere, actor Hossan Leong complained on social media about how a foreign musical last-minute cancellation of a show made the news, while a local production that faced a similar situation did not get the same coverage.

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Less Screen Time for Singapore Children

Hossan Leong Takes Shot at Hamilton Musical

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#522 - New ERP System Causes Frustration & Security Industry Bickers Over SGAG Video

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 03 May 2024 17:47:07 +0800

The impending implementation of the new ERP system has caused a ruckus online, with many criticising the new 3-piece hardware to be installed on the dashboards of all Singapore vehicles. Is the criticism justified? Elsewhere, an SGAG video commissioned by the union representing security workers has stirred up a war of words with another industry association, which lambasted the buffoonery of the characters in the video. Was the SGAG skit really that bad?

(00:00) On this episode...
(00:27) Intro
(03:50) New ERP System Causes Frustration
(32:37) Security Industry Bickers Over SGAG Video
(47:12) Adressing the Previous Episode
(58:49) One Shiok Thing

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New ERP System Causes Frustration

Security Industry Bickers Over SGAG Video

War of words erupts between security workers' union and industry association over SGAG video, progressive wage model

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One Shiok Thing

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Chairs from @ergotunechair

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Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

#521 ft. A Palestinian in West Bank - “Calling it the Israel-Hamas war is misleading”

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 01 May 2024 06:00:00 +0800

We had a conversation with Palestinian lawyer Hanan Sahmoud to talk about what she learnt from Singapore after spending a year here, her experience living under occupation in the West Bank, and what everyday Singaporeans can do to help the situation in Gaza.

(00:00) On this episode...
(00:32) Intro
(03:05) Hanan's Singapore Experience
(06:00) How Palestinians Travel
(14:01) Singaporean Awareness of Palestine and How It Surprised Hanan
(19:21) Why Views on Palestine Are Skewed
(23:35) What Solidarity Means to Hanan and What You Can Do For Palestine
(27:48) Should You Discuss Israel-Palestine As a Foreigner?
(35:02) Living In Military Occupied West Bank
(51:02) Tensions Between Palestinians and Israeli Settlers
(58:59) How Palestinians View Hamas
(01:07:14) Did Hamas Really Force Their Way to Power In Palestine?
(01:10:27) Does Liberty For Palestine Equate to The Elimination of Israel?
(01:18:01) Are Palestinians Optimistic of Their Chances of Liberation?
(01:20:48) Hanan's Message to Singaporeans
(01:23:00) One Shiok Thing

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Hanan’s Papers on Gaza and the Middle East

Organizations Providing Aid to Gaza

Connecting Humanity IG - provides eSIMs to Gazans
Love Aid Singapore - Singaporean charity
Wizard_bisan1 on IG - Filmmaker on the ground in Gaza
Motaz on X - Photographer on the ground in Gaza

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#520 - Bank Employees Fired for Medical Claims Abuse & 14-y.o. Girls Found With Guys and Alcohol in Sentosa Hotel

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 19:47:52 +0800

OCBC’s private banking arm, Bank of Singapore, allegedly fired up to 40 employees after probing claims of medical benefits abuse. Was it fair for the bank to fire these individuals even after they had returned the money from the aforementioned benefit claims? Elsewhere, a parent sounded a warning about a Sentosa hotel where his teenage daughter had attended a party with a group of guys and alcohol. However, many online commentators criticised the parent instead, saying that he was blaming the hotel for his daughter’s behaviour, which should have been his responsibility. Where does the fault lie?

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Bank Employees Fired for Medical Claims Abuse

14-y.o. Girls Found With Guys and Alcohol in Sentosa Hotel

14-year-old girls in hotel room with guys and alcohol, police investigating

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One Shiok Thing

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Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

#519 - TikTok Ban is REAL & Business Slammed for Rude Message to Riders

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 18:44:15 +0800

This past week, the US President signed a bill that has been described effectively as a ban on social media app TikTok. What will the next 9-12 months entail for the Singapore-headquartered business, and should content creators start moving to other platforms? Closer to home, a home-based business got flak for leaving a series of rude messages to delivery riders outside their premises, with some consumers promising to boycott the business in response. Are people overreacting, or should businesses be more mindful of their words?

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TikTok Ban is REAL

Business Slammed for Rude Message to Riders

#trending: Home-based business slammed for ‘rude’ signs targeting delivery riders

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#518 - Shanmugam Rebuts “Sneering” From The Economist & Singaporean Workers Threatening to Quit if Forced to Return to Office?

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 19:46:02 +0800

Last week, Law and Home Affairs Minister Shanmugam clapped back at British publication The Economist with a rebuttal of their article about Lawrence Wong succeeding Lee Hsien Loong as PM. His Facebook post drew many comparisons between the UK and Singapore, and so far has seen a mixed reaction from online commentators. What could have been the impetus behind the response to the “sneer”? Elsewhere, a survey revealed that 1 in 2 Singapore workers would quit their job if asked to be in the office more often. Is this just a strawberry generation mindset, or does it point to societal attitudes towards work-life balance?

(00:00) On this episode...
(00:23) A message from Folklory
(01:55) Intro
(06:32) Shanmugam Rebuts “Sneering” From The Economist
(38:11) Singaporean Workers Threatening to Quit if Forced to Return to Office?
(58:46) One Shiok Comment
(01:02:45) One Shiok Thing

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Shanmugam Rebuts “Sneering” From The Economist

Singaporean Workers Threatening to Quit if Forced to Return to Office?

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#517 ft. Jamus Lim - Why Straight-A Students Never Rise to the Top & Rethinking Our Education System

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 11:28:18 +0800

Jamus Lim comes to the YLB studio for a deep dive into the Singapore education system and what Singaporeans need to do in their careers to prepare for the impending AI wave. On top of that, he talks about his expectations vs. reality as an MP (no jokes about cockles, we promise), redefining what it means to succeed in Singapore, and also destroys Terence’s One Shiok Thing with economics.

(00:00) On this episode
(00:19) A message from Folklory
(01:17) Intro
(05:49) How Fatherhood Has Shaped Jamus' Perspective On Politics
(08:39) Do Young People Have More Opportunities in Education Now?
(14:36) Has Singapore Education Peaked?
(19:40) Facing Resistance To Ideas
(23:47) How Jamus Is Preparing His Students For The Changing World
(31:13) Has Jamus Influenced Young People To Become Politicians?
(38:55) Expectation vs. Reality In Jamus' Political Career
(46:20) What Made Jamus Want To Enter Politics
(49:40) One Shiok Thing

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#516 ft. Oon Shu An - Social Media is Making Us Less “Weird” & How Palestine is Liberating Us

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 23:09:07 +0800

Actress Oon Shu An drops by the YLB studio to talk about her latest production, Tartuffe: The Imposter, why she loves to work with young creatives, and how choosing to follow your passion as your job might not be the best idea. We also go deep into her thoughts and feelings about the conflict in Gaza, and why it’s important for people with platforms to speak up.

(00:00) On this episode...
(00:32) Intro
(07:04) Social Media is Making Us Less “Weird”
(53:02) How Palestine is Liberating Us
(01:37:07) One Shiok Thing

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References

When Gaza lost phone and internet connection under Israeli attack, this activist found a way to get Palestinians back online | CNN
Connecting Humanity IG - provides eSIMs to Gazans
Love Aid Singapore - Singaporean charity
Wizard_bisan1 on IG - Filmmaker on the ground in Gaza
Motaz on X - Photographer on the ground in Gaza

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#515 - Lawrence Wong to Take Over PM Lee in May & Companies Must Allow Workers to Request Flexi Work Arrangements

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 21:45:03 +0800

We knew this was coming, but it still surprised us when it was finally announced. DPM Lawrence Wong will be taking over as Singapore’s Prime Minister come 15th May. Are we ready for a new PM? What does this announcement mean for the timing of the upcoming General Elections? Elsewhere, authorities announced that all employers must institute a process for workers to make formal requests for flexible work arrangements from December onwards. Does this move the needle on employment welfare, or is it just a grand wayang?

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(00:30) A Message From foodpanda
(01:30) Intro
(01:48) Lawrence Wong to Take Over PM Lee in May
(41:16) Companies Must Allow Workers to Request Flexi Work Arrangements
(57:47) One Shiok Comment
(01:02:14) One Shiok Thing

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Lawrence Wong to Take Over PM Lee in May

Companies Must Allow Workers to Request Flexi Work Arrangements

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#514 - Iran Attacks Israel & Pope to Visit Singapore

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 21:45:53 +0800

This past weekend, Iran launched an unprecedented attack on Israel, supposedly in response to an earlier act of aggression on the Iranian consulate in Syria. The international response has been swift to condemn the attack, but also cautious in support for an Israeli counter strike. Why so? Also, it was announced that the Pope will be visiting our shores come September, the latest feather in the cap for Singapore’s standing as an international events hub. What can we expect from this historic papal visit?

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Iran Attacks Israel

Pope to Visit Singapore

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#513 - Writers Object to IMDA Using Their Works to Train AI & No More Trishaws for Singapore?

Ministry of Funny — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 19:44:09 +0800

This week, some local writers voiced their objections to the Infocomm Media Development Authority’s (IMDA) plans to build a South-east Asia-focused large language model (LLM), even though a consultation via a survey within the local writing community is still ongoing. Why the outrage over this seemingly innocuous survey? Elsewhere, it was revealed that Singapore’s last trishaw operator had halted tours as early as last year, due to the unavailability of a site to store the trishaws. Are we about to lose this piece of Singapore transport history?

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Writers Object to IMDA Using Their Works to Train AI

No More Trishaws for Singapore?

No more trishaw rides in Singapore after last licensed operator ceased tours mid-2023

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Comments on YLB511 feat Min Desmond Lee

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Mics and Headphones from @shure

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Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

#512 ft. Terence Lee - Highlighting the Darker Side of Tech & Why Founders Need to be Held Accountable

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 08 Apr 2024 13:53:01 +0800

Terence Lee, Editor-in-chief at Tech in Asia joins us to share his journey of being in the tech scene for so long, and now leading one of the most influential tech publications in Asia. And which covers stories so incisive they often receive cease-and-desist letters. He also was instrumental in getting his team to cover our story of being screwed over by HOOQ, which was published in Mar 2023. Terence gives us a peek into what it’s like, the challenges of investigating startups, and what keeps him and his team going.

(00:00) On this episode
(00:32) Intro
(09:15) A good sense of bullshit & what makes a good company
(16:48) What drives the people behind TIA
(23:53) That Harsh Dalal story, and the discomfort around it
(33:35) Push back for TIA when investigating companies
(36:10) How TIA screwed up way back
(40:25) Letters of demand sent to TIA
(01:06:17) One Shiok Thing

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#511 ft. Minister Desmond Lee - Confronting the Challenges of Public Housing in Singapore

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0800

Minister Desmond Lee has been serving at the Ministry of National Development since 2013, taking over as Minister in 2020. He joins us to discuss some important questions about housing affordability and accessibility, the broader social significance of housing, and whether expectations for housing are being set too high.

(00:00) On this episode
(00:24) Intro
(01:50) Current Housing Climate in Singapore
(23:39) Minister Desmond Lee's Philosophy Towards Home-Owning
(27:16) Keeping Appreciating Housing Prices in Check
(33:21) Balancing Investor & Global Interests
(37:21) Do Grants Foster Unrealistic Expectations Toward Housing Prices?
(49:50) Why Not Put More Restrictions on Reselling?
(54:00) Should Home Ownership Stop Being the Ideal?
(57:36) Why Do Citizens Still Feel Unsatisfied About Housing Policies?
(01:04:27) Misconceptions About Housing
(01:14:24) Could the Home Buying Process Be Simplified More?
(01:24:33) Planning Ahead for Future Generations (Long Island)
(01:28:14) One Shiok Thing

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#510 ft. Sharul Channa - More Power for Police to Arrest Mentally Ill & Man Confronts Mosque

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 22:10:20 +0800

We got comedian Sharul Channa in to talk about her upcoming hour-long standup performances and to contribute her thoughts on some hot topics. Last week, the Ministry of Home Affairs explained the bill tabled to grant more powers to the police to apprehend suspects with mental disorders, but mental health experts are concerned it’s too heavy handed. Elsewhere, a man confronted a nearby mosque for having too much “noise”, but is it fair for him to do that?

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MHA Explains More Power for Police to Arrest Mentally Ill Suspects

Man Confronts Mosque About “Noise” & man confronts mosque about “noise”

'You all need to be considerate': Man in S'pore allegedly confronts mosque to complain about prayer 'noise'

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#509 ft. Sudhir Vadaketh - What it Feels Like to Get POFMA-ed & Why “Slow Journalism” is Important

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 29 Mar 2024 06:00:00 +0800

Sudhir joins us once again to share the first-hand experience of getting POFMA-ed after his company, Jom Media, received the notice in 2023. He also shares his thoughts on the local political scene, his excitement for the upcoming election as well as why “slow journalism” is important for issues like the Israel-Gaza conflict. He also shares a peek into 2 long-form pieces his team is publishing on what’s happening in the middle east. And not to forget the topics of Pritam, Iswaran & the latest video by President Tharman.

(00:00) On this episode
(00:24) Intro
(02:16) What it Feels Like to Get POFMA'd
(24:13) Researching Israel-Hamas
(36:06) Takedown of the Israeli Embassy's Post
(44:08) Jom and the General Elections
(59:03) Are Politicians Becoming Influencers?
(01:27:17) One Shiok Thing

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#508 - Singapore Orders Takedown of Israel Embassy Post & Iswaran Slapped With Additional Charges

Ministry of Funny — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 23:03:18 +0800

This week, authorities ordered the Israel Embassy in Singapore to take down a social media post that compared mentions of Israel and Palestine in the Quran. Ministers Shanmugam and Vivian Balakrishnan also issued strongly-worded statements in separate interviews explaining the severity of the issue. We look into their statements to understand why they felt these moves were necessary. Elsewhere, former transport minister S. Iswaran was slapped with 8 new charges that allege he had obtained, as a public servant, valuable items worth nearly $19,000. It’s a long list of wines, whiskies, golf clubs, and a titanium Brompton bicycle that costs almost $8,000! We look deeper into the list to try and understand the rationale behind accepting these gifts.

(00:00) On this episode...
(00:20) A message from Folklory
(01:37) Intro
(07:42) Singapore Orders Takedown of Israel Embassy Post
(29:59) Iswaran Slapped With Additional Charges
(58:33) One Shiok Comment
(01:03:49) One Shiok Thing

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Singapore Orders Takedown of Israel Embassy Post

Iswaran Slapped With Additional Charges

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Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

#507 - Is Singapore REALLY the Happiest Asian Country? & Kampong Glam Bazaar Stall Spars with Customer Over Review

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 21:17:56 +0800

The World Happiness Report 2024 placed Singapore as the 30th happiest country in the world, which made it the top in Asia. Some online commentators were incredulous at the ranking, but is there more to the results than meets the eye? Elsewhere, a Kampong Glam bazaar food vendor was caught in a public dispute with a customer who posted a bad review of their fries. Is the customer always right, or does the vendor have a point?

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Is Singapore REALLY the Happiest Asian Country?

Kampong Glam Bazaar Stall Spars with Customer Over Review

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Mics and Headphones from @shure

Chairs from @ergotunechair

Desk from @castlerysg

Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

#506 - WP’s Pritam Singh Charged with Lying & Debate About Singapore Work Culture

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 21:36:53 +0800

On Tuesday, WP chief Pritam Singh was charged with lying to Parliament over Raeesah Khan’s case from 2021. While he has pleaded not guilty, what is the political significance of these charges, especially in the lead up to the next General Elections? Elsewhere, a Reddit post ranting about work culture in Singapore has triggered a flurry of both supportive and dismissive comments. Why did this issue polarise online opinion?

(00:00) A message from Folklory
(01:05) Intro
(04:17) WP’s Pritam Singh Charged with Lying
(39:17) Debate About Singapore Work Culture
(01:02:54) One Shiok Comment
(01:05:21) One Shiok Thing

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WP’s Pritam Singh Charged with Lying

Debate About Singapore Work Culture

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One Shiok Thing

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Desk from @castlerysg

Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

#505 - Should Singapore Host Commonwealth Games? & Army Boys Post Photo with Racist Caption

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 20:36:42 +0800

Singapore is currently assessing whether to bid to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, after Victoria pulled out last year due to its ballooning budget. What are the pros and cons of hosting these Games on such short notice? Elsewhere, the SAF is investigating a photo of a group of servicemen on a military exercise which was posted to IG stories recently. Even worse, a racist caption accompanied the photograph. What would possess these men to post this offensive material?

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Should Singapore Host Commonwealth Games?

Army Boys Post Photo with Racist Caption

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Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

#504 - TikTok Banned in the US & Is Kaya Toast Malaysian?

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 20:49:28 +0800

This week, the House of Representatives in the US passed a bill that could lead to a national TikTok ban. In response, TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew made an impassioned plea to American users to tell their political leaders not to ban the app. Could this actually happen? Elsewhere, many Malaysians made a meal of a Top 100 Sandwiches in the World list that had “kaya toast” from Singapore at #42. These commentators complained that SIngapore had stolen yet another Malaysian dish; is there any truth to these claims?

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TikTok Banned in the US

Is Kaya Toast Malaysian?

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#503 - Do Men Think Women’s Equality Has Gone Too Far? & Kate Middleton’s Photo Scandal

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 22:32:30 +0800

A recent Ipsos survey of 500 Singaporeans revealed that 57% of Singaporean men agree with the statement "we have gone so far in promoting women's equality that we are discriminating against men." Is Singapore a really sexist society? Elsewhere, Kate Middleton’s doctored Mother’s Day photo has triggered a firestorm of criticism, with international news agencies even voluntarily opting to remove the photo from circulation. Why is the world obsessed with the Princess’ poor Photoshop skills?

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Do Men Think Women’s Equality Has Gone Too Far?

Kate Middleton’s Photo Scandal

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#502 - Italian Ambassador Calls Out Restaurant for Mafia Theme & Wendy’s Backtracks on Surge Pricing for Fast Food

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 11 Mar 2024 23:05:48 +0800

Over the weekend, the Italian ambassador to Singapore went on social media and called out Italian restaurant Gotti Italiano for bearing the name of an infamous mob boss and for hosting a “Hip Hop Mafioso” night. The restaurant has since publicly apologised to the ambassador and for any offence caused. Is it a reasonable expectation for the owners of a restaurant in Singapore to be sensitive to cultural nuances of another country? Elsewhere, US fast food chain Wendy’s caused a furore when their CEO revealed that they were looking at implementing “dynamic pricing” in their restaurants in 2025. Many took it to mean surge pricing a la Uber and Grab, and raged against the decision online, forcing Wendy’s to issue a statement to clarify their position. Is surge pricing for food on its way?

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Italian Ambassador Calls Out Restaurant for Mafia Theme

Wendy’s Backtracks on Surge Pricing for Fast Food

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Comments on our YLB TikTok Video

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#501 - Pritam Singh Wades into Leong Mun Wai POFMA Case & MP Tests Electric Dog Collars on Himself

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 16:53:52 +0800

This week in Parliament, it was revealed that Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh was the one who referred the West Coast couple in the recent POFMA case to Leong Mun Wai. Senior Parliamentary Secretary Eric Chua questioned his intentions in doing so before the Budget 2024 announcement, chastising the politicising of vulnerable people. Who’s playing politics here? Elsewhere, MP Tan Kiat How revealed in Parliament that he has been testing electric dog collars on himself, as part of his research into whether these pet training accessories pose any harm to animals. Beyond the chorus of “Wut”s heard online, why are some reacting positively to this action?

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Pritam Singh Wades into Leong Mun Wai POFMA Case

MP Tests Electric Dog Collars on Himself

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One Shiok Thing

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Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

#500 - World’s First TRISHAW Podcast 🚲

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 15:00:00 +0800

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It's the world's first TRISHAW PODCAST! We’ve sped through 499 episodes of Yah Lah BUT, so for ep 500, we decided to do something wheel-y special! Harking back to our MOF roots, we took it to the streets ON A TRISHAW to bring some YLB goodness to the gentrified hipster heritage district of the East Coast. We look back on some of our favourite moments on the podcast over the years, and talk about some of our plans for the future, including the spanking new MOF website! There is no East Coast Plan here; just skid marks, sore butts and lots of spandex in this Tour de Joo Chiat!

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#499 - Should Taylor Swift Belong With Singapore EXCLUSIVELY & Should NSmen Be Paid a “Salary”?

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 04 Mar 2024 21:24:50 +0800

It’s Taylor Swift Week! And alongside the buzz about her sold out series of concerts at the Sports Hub, officials in the Philippines have called out Singapore’s deal with the singer, saying it "isn't what good neighbours do." Should we be feeling bad about depriving our regional neighbours of their dose of Swift-mania? Elsewhere, NSmen’s allowances came under the spotlight in Parliament, with Opposition MP Gerald Giam arguing for paying our soldiers a higher salary that even includes CPF contributions. However, this idea was shot down by SMS Heng Chee How, who asked “for whom are we defending Singapore?” Is there any merit to this suggestion?

(00:00) Intro
(05:49) Should Taylor Swift Belong With Singapore EXCLUSIVELY
(36:27) Should NSmen Be Paid a “Salary”?
(50:58) One Shiok Comment
(54:00) One Shiok Thing

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Should Taylor Swift Belong With Singapore EXCLUSIVELY

Should NSmen Be Paid a “Salary”?

For whom are we defending Singapore? Heng Chee How asks after Gerald Giam suggests changing NS allowance to NS salary

One Shiok Comment

One Shiok Thing

Mics and Headphones from @shure

Chairs from @ergotunechair

Desk from @castlerysg

Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

#498 ft. Shibani Mahtani - Why This Singaporean Journalist Dug Into China’s Influence on Lianhe Zaobao

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 11:34:14 +0800

Shibani Mahtani is the Washington Post journalist who published an article last year which alleged that local Chinese newspaper Lianhe Zaobao “now routinely echoes some of Beijing’s most strident falsehoods”. This prompted a strong rebuttal from the newspaper and even Singapore’s ambassador to the US. However, Singapore recently invoked the Foreign Interference (Countermeasures) Act 2021 against businessman Philip Chan, who has had 25 articles published in Lianhe Zaobao before; how does Shibani feel about seeing this play out?

(00:00) Intro
(14:14) Why This SG Journalist Dug Into China’s Influence on Lianhe Zaobao
(01:03:00) One Shiok Thing

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#497 ft. Jacky Ng - Did MOE Really Need Lessons on Israel-Hamas? & Leong Mun Wai Steps Down as PSP Chief

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 21:51:46 +0800

This week, we got comedian Jacky Ng in the studio to talk about his upcoming hour-long standup performance, and to contribute his thoughts on a couple of funny (OK, maybe not-SO-funny) topics. Concerns arose last week when it was revealed that schools have been teaching students about the conflict in Gaza via their Character and Citizenship Education (CCE) lessons. The slides from the lessons were also heavily criticised for oversimplifying the issue. We went through the slides to see what MOE could have done better. Elsewhere, the PSP also announced that Leong Mun Wai would be stepping down as secretary-general of the party, as part of the fallout from the POFMA directive he received. Will this change the face of opposition politics in Singapore?

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(01:07) Intro
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Did MOE Really Need Lessons on Israel-Hamas?

Leong Mun Wai Steps Down as PSP Chief

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#496 ft. Clarence Sim - Why NTU Scientist Called Out Sterra for Misleading Water Ad

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 12:00:00 +0800

Clarence Sim AKA @clarencesimple, the NTU scientist who went viral after highlighting filtration company Sterra’s misleading ad on tap water in Singapore, drops by the YLB studio! He talks about his journey as a science communicator, why he decided to call out Sterra, and whether the company has since reached out to him to make amends. And oh, he also talks about all the THIRSTY messages in his DMs he’s received in the aftermath.

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#495 - Did Taylor Swift and STB Strike Deal for Exclusivity? & Messi’s China Backlash Continues

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 21 Feb 2024 21:01:13 +0800

In response to recent rumours of a Southeast-Asia exclusivity deal, STB and the Ministry of Community, Culture and Youth (MCCY) clarified that a grant had been provided to help bring Taylor Swift’s concert to Singapore, but did not confirm if the deal was indeed exclusive. Will this news cause bad blood with Swifties in our neighbouring countries? Elsewhere, the fallout over football star Messi’s no-show on the pitch in Hong Kong continues. Most recently, a pair of friendly matches in China featuring Argentina’s football team were cancelled, and Messi had to post another video on Weibo explaining his absence. Will this messy issue ever be resolved?

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#494 - Budget 2024: What the Media Missed Feat. Reggie From The Financial Coconut

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 20:59:34 +0800

For the first “instalment” of the Forward SG social compact, DPM Lawrence Wong delivered Budget 2024, which leaned in on preparing workers for uncertain times ahead, and providing relief for those affected by ongoing retrenchments. In what’s becoming an annual tradition, we invited Reggie, boss of personal finance network The Financial Coconut (TFC) into our studio to help us read the tea leaves about the budget, and what the mainstream media missed.

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(12:10) Budget 2024
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#493 - Leong Mun Wai issued POFMA & PUB Calls Out Sterra for “Misleading” Ad

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 19:43:33 +0800

This past week, NCMP and PSP leader Leong Mun Wai was issued a POFMA for publishing false information about an elderly West Coast couple who were allegedly facing financial difficulties. Was there any merit to this POFMA? Elsewhere, PUB called out water purifier firm Sterra for its “misleading” advertisements that made dubious claims about the cleanliness of Singapore tap water. Was this a POFMA-able event?

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#492 - Police Investigate Events Related to Israel-Hamas War & Ubisoft Video Game Features Singapore Accent

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 18:47:41 +0800

The police announced that they are looking into 2 events related to the Israel-Hamas war that took place in Singapore over the last couple of weeks, including a march to deliver letters to the Istana. In light of how the rest of the world is reacting to the Middle East conflict, were these events really out of line? Elsewhere, Singaporean actress Caitanya Tan is starring in the new Ubisoft video game, Skull and Bones, but rather than celebrating the fact, people have pounced on her character’s Singapore accent instead. Why the hate for Singlish?

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Police Investigate Events Related to Israel-Hamas War

Ubisoft Video Game Features Singapore Accent

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#491 - Parliament Debates on Singapore’s Reserves & Mr Coconut Shows Receipts in Employee Dispute

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 09 Feb 2024 17:47:18 +0800

This week, PM Lee and members of the Opposition were engaged in a marathon debate about Singapore’s reserves, with PSP putting forward a motion to use more of the national reserves for the needs of the current generation of Singaporeans. Who made the better points in the debate? Elsewhere, Mr Coconut is currently caught in a bitter dispute with an ex-employee, who alleged on social media that she was unfairly terminated by the company due to her pregnancy. Mr Coconut then published the results of their internal investigations, which included CCTV footage of the employee watching TV on the job, as well as other details about her work performance. Who’s in the wrong here?

(00:00) Intro
(05:27) Parliament Debates on Singapore’s Reserves
(38:06) Mr Coconut Shows Receipts in Employee Dispute
(58:05) One Shiok Comment
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Parliament Debates on Singapore’s Reserves

Mr Coconut Shows Receipts in Employee Dispute

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#490 - Does Police Officer Suicide Deserve Inquiry & NTU is Now a Tourist Attraction?

Ministry of Funny — Thu, 08 Feb 2024 00:02:21 +0800

The 2023 suicide case of police officer Uvaraja Gopal and related discrimination allegations were addressed by Minister Shanmugam in Parliament this week, prompting a question by NCMP Leong Mun Wai about whether the case warranted a Committee of Inquiry. Does his point have any merit? Elsewhere, NTU announced that it will be imposing a fee on tourist groups coming to their campus in response to an influx of visitors in recent months. Will this really help to mitigate the issues of security, privacy and overcrowding?

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Does Police Officer Suicide Deserve Inquiry

NTU is Now a Tourist Attraction?

NTU imposes fee on tourists amid influx to university campuses which students say is disrupting classes, crowding canteens

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#489 - Foreign Interference Law Invoked Against Businessman & Hong Kong Left Outraged by Messi

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 05 Feb 2024 22:01:26 +0800

Last week, a Singaporean businessman, Phillip Chan, became the first person to be designated a “politically significant person” under the recently implemented foreign interference law. Is this a valid use of this law? Elsewhere, Hong Kong football fans were left raging when Lionel Messi sat out of an exhibition match between Inter Miami and a local team due to injury. Is the fans’ anger valid?

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Foreign Interference Law Invoked Against Businessman

Hong Kong Left Outraged by Messi

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#488 - TikTok CEO’s Ties to China Questioned & Theatre Company’s New Name “Disrespectful”?

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 20:26:33 +0800

TikTok CEO Chew Shou Zi was grilled by US senators on his personal ties to China; one senator even asked pointedly about the status of his Singapore citizenship. Some decried the line of questioning as “racist”, but was it really? Elsewhere, the Singapore Repertory Theatre recently announced that it is changing its name to Singapore Theatre Company, to the consternation of some in the local theatre community. Was it just much ado about nothing, or is there more to this disquiet?

(00:00) Intro
(04:53) TikTok CEO’s Ties to China Questioned
(28:19) Theatre Company’s New Name “Disrespectful”?
(49:39) One Shiok Comment
(52:53) One Shiok Thing

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TikTok CEO’s Ties to China Questioned

Theatre Company’s New Name “Disrespectful”?

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#487 - Janil Puthucheary Tells LGBTQ Youths to “Stay” & Should Migrant Workers Get Free Coldplay Tickets?

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 18:48:09 +0800

Senior Minister of State for Communications and Information and for Health Dr Janil Puthucheary said that young LGBTQ people should “stand up for what you believe in” in Singapore instead of leaving the country, in response to a question from Pink Dot SG spokesperson Clement Tan at a conference. Why was this response not particularly well-received by online commentators? Elsewhere, some migrant workers were treated by a soup kitchen to free Coldplay concert tickets, which caused a few doubters to question the point of the action. Why the hate?

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anil Puthucheary Tells LGBTQ Youths to “Stay”

Should Migrant Workers Get Free Coldplay Tickets?

#trending: S’pore migrant workers get free Coldplay concert tickets, but some question if they'd enjoy the show

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#486 - Vizzio CEO’s Fake Degree Fallout & CDC Vouchers Used at Massage Parlours

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 22:13:16 +0800

The fallout from the revelation of the CEO’s fake credentials at the AI startup Vizzio continues, with an interim CEO being appointed to take over. But who were the real victims in this web of half-truths and lies? Elsewhere, TODAY journalists uncovered that some massage parlours were accepting payments in CDC vouchers for “special services” of a sexual nature. Is this a big enough problem that will force authorities to clamp down on the use of CDC vouchers?

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Vizzio CEO’s Fake Degree Fallout

CDC Vouchers Used at Massage Parlours

Happy spending? Some heartland massage parlours tout illicit services payable with CDC vouchers

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#485 - Chinese SG Teen Identifies as White Supremacist & Should We Use New Notes for CNY?

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 18:34:51 +0800

A self-radicalized Chinese teenager was detained by the ISD for his white supremacist views. What caused this strange turn of events? Elsewhere, queues formed for new and fit-for-gifting notes for CNY; but why does this practice still persist?

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Chinese SG Teen Identifies as White Supremacist

Should We Use New Notes for CNY?

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#484 - Was SimplyGo U-turn the Right Move & Old Chang Kee Costs $7 in London?

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 20:10:25 +0800

The U-turn that came out of nowhere! Fresh from being sworn in as the Minister of Transport, Chee Hong Tat announced that the plan to transition fully to SimplyGo by 1st June would be shelved. Does this show that the authorities are listening to feedback, or is it just delaying the inevitable? Elsewhere, a viral TikTok showed that an Old Chang Kee sardine puff from the Trafalgar Square outlet sells for about $7, triggering a range of responses from incredulous Singaporeans. Is the higher price in London warranted?

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Was SimplyGo U-turn the Right Move?

Old Chang Kee Costs $7 in London?

#trending: S$7 for Old Chang Kee sardine puff? Netizens reel over steep prices at homegrown brand's London outlet

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#483 - Singaporeans Not Ready for Umbrella-Sharing & SUTD Students Proud of Ridiculed Chinatown Dragon

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 19:03:52 +0800

A free umbrella sharing service for Joo Chiat residents to use in the event of sudden downpours was stopped because people did not return the umbrellas after using them. After deploying more than 1,180 umbrellas, the program became unsustainable, which begs the question: are Singaporeans really just an inconsiderate lot? Elsewhere, people took to social media to ridicule the CNY Dragon decor at Chinatown, saying that it had “human-looking” feature. How did the university students who designed the decor feel about this criticism?

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Singaporeans Not Ready for Umbrella-Sharing

SUTD Students Proud of Ridiculed Chinatown Dragon

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#482 - Transport Minister Iswaran Charged for Corruption & Otters Return to Torment Fish Owner in Bukit Timah

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 17:38:00 +0800

S Iswaran resigned from his cabinet position as Transport Minister and MP, in light of being formally charged for 27 offences including corruption on Thursday. The list of charges included details about concerts, football matches and even a private jet to Doha. What happens now? Elsewhere, a Bukit Timah resident’s fish pond was brutally ravaged for the 2nd time in just over a year by a group of otters. This time, the resident’s 16 arowanas were decimated. What should be done about these killer otters?

(00:00) Intro
(04:28) Minister Iswaran Charged for Corruption
(53:33) Otters Back to Torment Fish Owner in Bukit Timah
(01:02:17) One Shiok Comment
(01:06:25) One Shiok Thing

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Transport Minister Iswaran Charged for Corruption

Otters Return to Torment Fish Owner in Bukit Timah

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#481 - Donald Trump Returns to Spotlight in Iowa & Government Crowdsourcing Website Highlights Budget Meals in Singapore

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 21:45:51 +0800

This week, Donald Trump cemented his frontrunner status within the US Republican party as President Joe Biden’s most likely opponent. Why does this matter for the rest of the world? Elsewhere, the Singapore government’s BudgetMealGoWhere portal allows the public to search for budget meal options at nearby HDB coffee shops. Why did this leave a bad taste in people’s mouths?

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Donald Trump Returns to Spotlight in Iowa

Government Crowdsourcing Website Highlights Budget Meals in Singapore

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#480 - EZ-Link to SimplyGo Transition Goes Off Track & KTV Job Ad Appears on Government Portal

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 20:42:16 +0800

The recent announcement that all adult commuters will have to use the SimplyGo platform for public transport payments by June sent the public into a frenzy, with many lamenting the confusing nature of the transition. Of course, it didn’t help that the SimplyGo app was overwhelmed by downloads not long after the announcement, bringing the robustness of the system into question. Why the big hoo-ha? Elsewhere, a job ad for a KTV performer appeared on a Singapore government job portal, searching for locals to fill the role. Are KTVs now going legit?

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EZ-Link to SimplyGo Transition Goes Off Track

KTV Job Ad Appears on Government Portal

Job ad for KTV performer fluent in Vietnamese & Thai appears on S'pore govt portal, part of fair hiring search for locals to fill role

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#479 - Jamus Lim Calls MAS Proposal “Unfair” for Scam Victims & Why Bus 167 was Reinstated

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 12 Jan 2024 19:26:34 +0800

In Parliament this week, WP MP Jamus Lim called the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s proposed loss-sharing framework for phishing scams “fundamentally unfair”, and suggested that scam victims should bear no more than $500 of the cost. Many rushed to call him a populist and other names, but is there any merit to his suggestion? Elsewhere, some numbers were revealed in Parliament to explain why Bus 167 linking Sembawang to the CBD was discontinued, then reinstated. Why the sudden U-turn?

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Jamus Lim Calls MAS Proposal “Unfair” for Scam Victims

Why Bus 167 was Reinstated

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#478 - Time to Review Ministerial Salaries & Tourist “Steals” Disposable Chopsticks?

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 18:44:43 +0800

Minister Chan Chun Sing revealed that the Ministerial salary review due in 2023 has been deferred because of “other pressing issues”. What does this mean? Elsewhere, a tourist was accused of stealing disposable cutlery from a hawker stall, and took to social media to vent. Is there any merit to the tourist’s complaint?

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Time to Review Ministerial Salaries

Tourist “Steals” Disposable Chopsticks?

Tourist takes disposable chopsticks without buying food from Maxwell hawker stall, gets accused of 'stealing'

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#477 - Lazada Layoffs Ruffles Union & Closure of Street Soccer Court Sparks Debate

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 19:42:33 +0800

In the first week of 2024, Lazada employees were welcomed back to work with the shocking news of company-wide layoffs. Even NTUC and the workers’ union expressed their “disappointment” at not being informed about the unfortunate turn of events. Is there anything that can be done to mitigate the situation? Elsewhere, the recent closure of a street soccer court has sparked debate about whether football has a future in land-scarce Singapore. But is it really THAT important to allow kids to play football?

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Lazada Layoffs Ruffles Union

Closure of Street Soccer Court Sparks Debate

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#476 ft. Andie Chen - What Taiwan Taught Him About Singaporeans, Winning a Star Award (or NOT) & Why He Loves YLB

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 06:00:00 +0800

Friend and regular guest on YLB Andie Chen drops by the studio for the first time in a while to talk about his recent AACA acting award win, what he’s learnt about Singapore from living in Taiwan for 3 years, and how he stayed calm even while getting punched in the face. Oh, and he explains why he loves YLB as well.

This was recorded on 20 Dec 2023.

(00:00) Intro
(05:19) Moving to Taiwan
(06:29) Are Singaporeans sheltered?
(16:17) Best Actor in Singapore
(27:57) Andie's kickboxing match
(35:00) Reflecting on the Shanmugam episode
(56:26) Andie's thoughts on Soh Rui Yong & Shanti Pereira
(01:07:19) One Shiok Thing

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#475 - Chan Chun Sing Advises Parents to Give Kids Space & 17yo Vietnamese Bride Seeks Husband Earning $4,800

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 21:33:02 +0800

In an interview marking the start of the school year, Education Minister Chan Chun Sing gave blunt advice to parents of young children. Why is his advice prompting cynical reactions on social media? Elsewhere, a Singapore bride agency put up an advertisement for a 17-year-old Vietnamese lady seeking a husband earning at least $4,800. Some criticised the requirement set by the agency, while others questioned the lady’s age. Did the bride agency do anything wrong?

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Chan Chun Sing Advises Parents to Give Kids Space

17yo Vietnamese Bride Seeks Husband Earning $4,800

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#474 - A Look Back at 2023: Singapore’s Top 10 Trending News Topics

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 15:41:36 +0800

It’s that time of the year again, where we look back at the Top 10 Trending News Stories as collated by Google Trends. In a year rife with political scandals, a Presidential Election and $50,000 Taylor Swift concert packages, what were Singaporeans really searching for?

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Singapore’s Top 10 Trending News Topics

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#473 - People’s Park Complex to be Conserved & Residents Gripe about New Columbarium

Ministry of Funny — Tue, 26 Dec 2023 20:46:06 +0800

People's Park Complex is being considered for conservation by the Government, a move which has been praised by heritage experts. However, some of the owners are not as happy, preferring complete redevelopment instead. Who’s right? Elsewhere, residents in Sembawang have reacted with shock to the announcement that a new columbarium might be built near their homes. Is this another case of NIMBY rearing its ugly head?

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People’s Park Complex to be Conserved

Residents Gripe about New Columbarium

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#472 - Israeli Folk Dance Class Sparks Debate & IKEA Singapore to Absorb GST Hike

Ministry of Funny — Sat, 23 Dec 2023 00:16:11 +0800

An Israeli folk dance class offered by the People’s Association online portal has sparked debate online about whether such an activity should be promoted at this point of time. Should the class be cancelled? Elsewhere, IKEA Singapore announced that it will be absorbing the upcoming GST increase and maintaining its current prices into 2024 to help alleviate inflation concerns of Singaporeans. What is the motive behind this move?

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Israeli Folk Dance Class Sparks Debate

IKEA Singapore to Absorb GST Hike

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#471 - Catholic Church in Singapore Clarifies Stance on Same-Sex Unions & Tengah BTO Residents’ Struggles

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 22:50:28 +0800

This past week, the Vatican said in a landmark ruling that Roman Catholic priests can administer blessings to same-sex couples. The Catholic Church in Singapore then came out to reiterate its stance against 'official blessings' of same-sex unions, drawing snide remarks from online commenters. Elsewhere, Tengah BTO residents have been facing challenges adjusting to life in their new town. Is there any justification for their grievances?

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Tengah BTO Residents’ Struggles

Tengah’s early residents bemoan lack of amenities, transport options and connectivity

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#470 - Prism+ Xiaxue Air-con Ad Deemed Misleading & Are Ang Baos at Weddings Necessary?

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 20:51:37 +0800

An Instagram ad for Prism+ air-conditioners was deemed to be “misleading” by Singapore’s advertising watchdog, and was forced to be taken offline. Is “greenwashing” an actual problem, or are people being too woke? Elsewhere, a Redditor ignited another debate on wedding customs in Singapore after she attended a wedding dinner, but harboured reservations about giving an ang bao. Why were people so triggered by her story?

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Prism+ Xiaxue Air-con Ad Deemed Misleading

Are Ang Baos at Weddings Necessary?

Redditor seeks advice on not giving ang bao at friend's 5-star wedding dinner, gets criticised

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#469 - Mobility Scooters Might Face Stricter Regulations & COVID-19 Medals Listed on Carousell

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 17:58:56 +0800

The Active Mobility Advisory Panel, in a proposal presented to the Ministry of Transport, has suggested limiting the use of personal mobility aids only to those certified with difficulty walking. Why the need to police the use of these devices? Elsewhere, several COVID-19 Resilience Medals were listed for sale on Carousell, leading the Prime Minister’s Office to issue a statement about respecting the spirit of the award. Is it really that big of a deal?

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Mobility Scooters Might Face Stricter Regulations

COVID-19 Medals Listed on Carousell

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#468 - Lawrence Wong Dismisses Circuit Breaker Rumour & Debate Rages Over SIA Stewardess Spoon-Feeding Boy

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 20:33:21 +0800

This week, DPM Lawrence Wong took to social media to dismiss rumours that the government is bringing back Circuit Breaker to curb rising COVID cases, as well as deepfakes of him promoting commercial products. What companies were using his image to promote their products? Elsewhere, a video of an SIA stewardess spoon-feeding a 5-year-old boy on a long haul flight has sparked mixed reactions online. Where is the line between good service and entitlement?

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Lawrence Wong Dismisses Circuit Breaker Rumour

Debate Rages Over SIA Stewardess Spoon-Feeding Boy

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#467 ft. Soh Rui Yong - Missing the Asian Games, F-Words & Honest Thoughts about Tan Chuan Jin

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 21:52:45 +0800

Soh Rui Yong is BACK and shares his honest thoughts about being axed from the Asian Games and how he coped with it. He talked about his interactions with ex-SNOC chairman Tan Chuan Jin and the double standards involved. He also spoke about the challenges facing local sports, his first year as a married man and his plans for the future. He doesn’t hold back, so it gets pretty spicy.

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#466 - A Look Back at 2023’s Most “Triggering” YLB Episodes on Accountability

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 14:24:52 +0800

This is our most “transparent” episode ever! In the spirit of the year end, we’re doing a review of our most “triggering” episodes from 2023 that covered cases where businesses, brands and even individuals were not as upfront as they could be. All of them led to backlash and claims of poor accountability, but what has happened since then? From MBS to DBS and Cai Png cafes to food bloggers, brace yourself to re-live these issues :)

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Episode #459 - Shanmugam Disputes ST Israel-Hamas Op-ed & MBS Launches $10K Taylor Swift Concert Packages
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Episode #434 - Kinderland and ECDA Address Alleged Child Abuse & Ho Ching Pitches Caning Diners Who Cheat
Episode #462 - Long Island to Be Reclaimed off ECP & Cai Png Cafe Faces Backlash for Charging by Weight
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#465 ft. Minister Shanmugam - The Israel-Hamas Conflict, Local Politics & Why POFMA is Useful

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 16:03:34 +0800

Minister Shanmugam has been serving as Minister for Law since 2008 and Minister for Home Affairs since 2015. On his YLB debut, he shares his thoughts on the complicated nature of the conflict between Israel & Hamas, the balance between policy and public sentiment in view of the political controversies seen locally this year. He also talks about why POFMA has been useful from his POV, and what keeps him up at night about the future of Singapore.

(00:00) Intro
(01:39) What to Think
(06:57) Thoughts on Oct 7th
(09:25) Bilahari's Op-ed
(11:59) Singapore's Ties with Israel
(21:33) Gaza: Singapore of Middle East?
(23:59) Rallies & Social Media
(32:53) Misconceptions & Communications
(37:49) Anti-Singapore Rhetoric & impact
(47:11) Public Sentiment & Interest in Politics
(56:40) POFMA
(59:03) Disconnect btw Govt and People?
(01:04:32) Israel-Hamas: What Now?
(01:08:13) The Future of Singapore
(01:13:26) One Shiok Thing

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#464 - River Valley High School Homicide Teen Sentenced & Are Country Clubs Relevant in Singapore?

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 04 Dec 2023 20:28:43 +0800

The teen behind the RIver Valley High School death was sentenced to 16 years’ jail, prompting debates online about the term and severity of the punishment. Was it a fair result? Elsewhere, country clubs in Singapore have come under scrutiny when it was announced that Raffles Town Club’s land lease will not be renewed beyond 2026. Are country clubs still relevant in 2023?

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River Valley High School Homicide Teen Sentenced

Are Country Clubs Relevant in Singapore?

Country clubs in Singapore seek to refresh offerings as youths lose interest in prestige factor

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#463 - Singapore Tied for World’s Most Expensive City & Void Deck Sealed off to Stop Children Playing Football

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 20:01:02 +0800

Recently, the Economist Intelligence Unit released a report that revealed Singapore to be tied for the world’s most expensive city alongside Zurich. Is this global #1 ranking worth celebrating? Elsewhere, Sembawang Town Council sealed off a void deck in response to complaints about kids playing football, triggering angry responses from some residents. What should they have done instead to curb the nuisance of kids playing football?

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Singapore Tied for World’s Most Expensive City

Void Deck Sealed off to Stop Children Playing Football

Sembawang Town Council seals off void deck to stop children from playing football

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#462 - “Long Island” to Be Reclaimed off East Coast Park & Cai Png Cafe Faces Backlash for Charging by Weight

Ministry of Funny — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 01:24:30 +0800

The SG government announced that it is studying the feasibility of an ambitious new land reclamation project off the East Coast, named “Long Island”, which will change the face of East Coast Park forever. Do we really need that much more space? Elsewhere, a Chinese restaurant in Alexandra is facing backlash for charging for its cai png dishes by weight, leading to sticker shock from its patrons. Is there anything ethically wrong with their business model?

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“Long Island” to Be Reclaimed off East Coast Park

Cai Png Cafe Faces Backlash for Charging by Weight

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#461 - MAS Tightens Crypto Regulations & “Squid Game” Contestants Allege Inhumane Filming Conditions

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 21:44:54 +0800

Last week, MAS moved to curb crypto speculation with a tightening of regulations around retail investors. Will this throw a spanner in Singapore’s plans of becoming a digital asset hub for the world? Elsewhere, 2 contestants from the reality TV show “Squid Game: The Challenge” are suing the Netflix production for inhumane conditions that allegedly led to them suffering hypothermia and nerve damage while filming. Is there any credence to their claims?

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MAS Tightens Crypto Regulations

“Squid Game” Contestants Allege Inhumane Filming Conditions

Squid Game: The Challenge players want compensation for injuries allegedly suffered on show

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#460 - Parliament Passes Law for President to Hold International Roles & Private-hire Driver Works 22 Hours to Win Challenge

Ministry of Funny — Sat, 25 Nov 2023 16:00:53 +0800

This past week, Parliament debated and ultimately passed a law that allows the President and Ministers to hold international roles in their private capacity. They even backdated the law to Tharman’s inauguration date, prompting questions from Opposition MPs about the urgency of the constitutional change. Why the rush? Elsewhere, a private-hire driver clocked 22 hours of driving within a day to win a peer-organised competition. Can anyone be a safe driver after being on the road for 22 hours?

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Parliament Passes Law for President to Hold International Roles

Private-hire Driver Works 22 Hours to Win Challenge

Backlash after private-hire driver spends 22 hours on road to win Facebook contest

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#459 - Shanmugam Takes Issue with ST Op-ed on Israel-Hamas War & MBS Launches $10,000 Taylor Swift Concert Packages

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 19:07:05 +0800

A recent Straits Times op-ed on the Israel-Hamas war, written by retired senior diplomat Bilahari Kausikan, triggered a response from Minister for Home Affairs K Shanmugam, who disagreed with Bilahari’s views, and also directed people to read another op-ed with a differing perspective. Why was there a need for a Minister to come forward and push back on a paywall-blocked op-ed accessible only to ST subscribers? Elsewhere, Marina Bay Sands is going all in on Taylor Swift mania with their VIP concert packages, with eye-watering prices ranging from $10,000 on the low end, to $50,000 for the “Wildest Dreams” package. We break down the packages, and discuss which one offers the best value for Swifties (who can afford it).

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Shanmugam Takes Issue with ST Op-ed on Israel-Hamas War

MBS Launches $10,000 Taylor Swift Concert Packages

Taylor Swift The Eras Tour | Marina Bay Sands

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#458 - Deepavali “Litter-Free” Banner Removed & Social Mixers Help Singaporeans Make Friends

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 00:58:38 +0800

A Deepavali banner that asked revellers to clean up after themselves caused disquiet on social media, prompting the MP in charge of the area to remove the sign to avoid misunderstandings. Was it really necessary to get rid of the banner? Also, in-person social mixers are becoming popular among Singapore youth, in a strange reversion to a world before social media and Tinder. Why are we heading back in that direction?

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Deepavali “Litter-Free” Banner Removed

Social Mixers Help Singaporeans Make Friends

Social mixers for friendships gain traction among young adults in S’pore | The Straits Times

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#457 - No Symbols of Israel-Hamas War Allowed & Can the President Hold Roles in Foreign Organizations?

Ministry of Funny — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 00:00:54 +0800

The Ministry of Home Affairs reminded the public that displaying or wearing symbols linked to the Israel-Hamas war is an offence punishable with jail time. Why the need for such strict policing? Elsewhere this week, a new law was proposed that would allow the President and ministers to hold roles in foreign and international organisations in their private capacities. Why has this come up suddenly?

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No Symbols of Israel-Hamas War Allowed

Can the President Hold Roles in Foreign Organizations?

Singapore proposes new laws for President, ministers to hold roles in foreign and global organisations

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#456 - PM Lee Reveals When Lawrence Wong Will Take Over & Japanese Sex Toy At Anime Festival Stirs up Emotions

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 21:27:46 +0800

At a PAP Conference over the weekend, PM Lee revealed the timeline for PAP’s leadership succession plans. What was interesting about his announcement, and Lawrence Wong’s speech as the incoming PM? Elsewhere, people were up in arms over the inclusion of Japanese sex toy giant Tenga at Singapore’s largest anime festival, scheduled for the end of November. Why the commotion?

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PM Lee Reveals When Lawrence Wong Will Take Over

Japanese Sex Toy At Anime Festival Stirs up Emotions

Japanese sex toy giant Tenga to attend S’pore largest anime festival, move draws mixed reactions

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Repurposed bus hotel in Changi Village opens for bookings, with stays from December | The Straits Times

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#455 - DBS Not Allowed to Make New Acquisitions & Watch Taylor Swift Concert With a Minister?

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 21:44:37 +0800

As part of the penalties for the recent outage of DBS’ digital services, MAS will disallow DBS from making new acquisitions for 6 months. Will this really help restore confidence in the bank? Elsewhere, it was first reported that a lucky Swiftie between the age of 13-35 will be selected to watch Taylor Swift in concert alongside Senior Minister of State Mr Tan Kiat How, as part of a youth festival competition. However, the promotion was hastily amended on Friday morning to remove the minister’s presence at the concert. Why the sudden about-turn?

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DBS Not Allowed to Make New Acquisitions

Watch Taylor Swift Concert With a Minister?

Youth festival in Bedok to give away a Taylor Swift concert ticket to winner

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#454 - The Israel-Hamas Conflict & Controversy Over Staged Indonesian Coffee Shop Photo

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 22:47:15 +0800

We wade into the complex Israel-Hamas war, and talk about why opinions in Singapore are so charged and divided. Elsewhere, a photo of an Indonesian coffee shop that won an international photography competition was alleged to have been staged, calling into question the ethics of the photographer and the competence of the judges. Who’s wrong?

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The Israel-Hamas Conflict

Controversy Over Staged Indonesian Coffee Shop Photo

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#453 ft. Xenia Tan and Farah Lola From (After) Life Support: Halloween Special

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 10:41:38 +0800

Actresses Xenia Tan and Farah Lola join us in the YLB studio to talk about acting in our horror-comedy podcast series (After) Life Support, their personal spooky encounters at work or on livestreams, plus why visiting a haunted house is a great way to find a significant other.

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#452 - Banks and Telcos to Share Responsibility for Scams & Man United Players in Gorilla Emoji Debacle

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 22:14:23 +0800

A recent consultation paper by iMDA and MAS proposed a framework for banks and telcos to take a share of the responsibility in scam victims’ losses. Why was this surprising to us? Elsewhere, Manchester United player Alejandro Garnacho was caught up in a furore over a gorilla emoji he used in a social media post praising his Cameroonian teammate, André Onana.

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Banks and Telcos to Share Responsibility for Scams

Man United Players in Gorilla Emoji Debacle

Alejandro Garnacho could face FA sanction for Onana social media post

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#451 - Singaporeans Catch Up on Sleep While on Vacation & Prince William to Try Dragon Boating

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 21:47:09 +0800

A recent survey found that 2 in 3 Singaporeans go on vacation with the goal of making up for their sleep debt. What does this say about our stress levels? Elsewhere, it was announced that Prince William will try dragon boating when he next visits Singapore in November. What other activities should he try while he’s here?

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Singaporeans Catch Up on Sleep While on Vacation

Prince William to Try Dragon Boating

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#450 ft. Ghost Maps Podcast - Are Southeast Asian Ghosts the Scariest in the World?

Ministry of Funny — Sun, 22 Oct 2023 01:26:30 +0800

Kyle and Wayne, the creators of the Ghost Maps podcast, join us to talk about all things paranormal. We discuss why people want to believe in ghosts, where the most haunted places in Singapore are, and why you should eat at mamak stalls after visiting a cemetery.

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#449 - Will Grab, Trans-cab Merger Lessen Competition? & Foodpanda CEO Replaced After Allegedly Leaking Confidential Information of Grab Sale

Ministry of Funny — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 03:27:53 +0800

This past week, Singapore’s competition watchdog pumped the brakes on the Grab-Trans-cab merger, voicing concerns over how Trans-cab taxi drivers’ usage of other ride-hailing platforms would be affected. Would this merger really lessen competition in the industry? Elsewhere, the Foodpanda CEO was shown the door after allegations of leaking confidential information on a potential sale of the company to Grab. We go through the unfortunate sequence of events and Whatsapp messages between him and his partner that led to his release.

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Will Grab, Trans-cab Merger Lessen Competition?

Foodpanda CEO Replaced After Allegedly Leaking Confidential Information of Grab Sale

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#448 - DBS Services Down in Major Disruption & Flash Coffee Abruptly Quits Singapore

Ministry of Funny — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 14:05:21 +0800

Over the weekend, retailers and consumers had their plans disrupted by a major outage of DBS’ banking services, which was allegedly caused by an issue at a data centre. Why did one bank’s outage have such a big ripple effect on Singapore? This same week, Flash Coffee suddenly shut down all 11 local outlets, leaving its workers with unpaid salaries and CPF. Did they do anything wrong in filing for liquidation?

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DBS Services Down in Major Disruption

Flash Coffee Abruptly Quits Singapore

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#447 - Singapore’s “Remarkable” Religious Diversity & NParks Puts Down Giant Crocodile

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 22:09:38 +0800

A US think tank’s analysis of a 2022 survey hailed Singapore’s high levels of interreligious tolerance and acceptance. Why are these results worth celebrating for Singaporeans? Elsewhere, out of safety concerns, NParks captured and put down a nearly-3m long crocodile that had been spotted on Marina East beach. Some groups asked why the crocodile had to be put down, and not relocated instead. Was there really no other option?

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Singapore’s “Remarkable” Religious Diversity

NParks Puts Down Giant Crocodile

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#446 - SethLui.com Addresses Sponsored Review Drama & Arcade Prizes to be Capped at $100

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 09 Oct 2023 22:07:50 +0800

Last week, a bakery owner called out food portal SethLui.com for soliciting payment to be featured in one of their food guides, going as far as to call it a “scam”. Seth Lui defended his business practices in a press release, but was this really something worth getting so heated over? Elsewhere, the government will impose restrictions on the value of arcade prizes at $100 come March 2024. Why the need to clamp down on a sunset industry?

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#445 - Parliament Debates Whether Perfume Is a Basic Need & Yeo’s LKY Drink Packets

Ministry of Funny — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 19:25:18 +0800

A debate about whether perfume should be classified a basic necessity or aspirational good took place in Parliament this week, as part of a discussion about what constitutes a minimum living standard in Singapore. Why does Jamus Lim think so highly of perfume? Elsewhere, the use of LKY’s likeness in LKY100 campaigns came under scrutiny this week, as people questioned whether Yeo’s packet drinks bearing his image would be disposed of properly and respectfully. What’s the big deal?

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#444 - Government Monitoring Business Profiteering & Phallic Flight Route by Singapore Air Force

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 22:34:39 +0800

In light of recent announcement of price increases for water and transport, DPM Lawrence Wong reassured Singaporeans that the Government is monitoring businesses to stop them from using increased costs as excuse to profiteer. Will the measures be enough? In Australia, an RSAF trainee based there made news when the plane’s flight route was interpreted to look like a phallic symbol in the air. Was it just a coincidence, or was someone being cheeky?

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#443 ft. Ming Yue of The Ming Thing - Malaysia’s OG YouTuber Stand Ups in Singapore

Ministry of Funny — Sat, 30 Sep 2023 01:25:43 +0800

One half of Malaysia’s OG YouTubers The Ming Thing, Ming Yue, drops by the YLB studio on his way to performing 2 SOLD OUT stand up comedy shows in Singapore. Is The Ming Thing ever going back to YouTube? What existential crisis did he experience during the pandemic that led him to stand up comedy? Will he juggle a flaming canine as part of his next comedy routine?

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#442 - Huge WW2 Bomb Discovered in Singapore & What Is Our Place in the World?

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 20:37:41 +0800

A WW2 relic was discovered in a construction site in Upper Bukit Timah, leading to a quickly-arranged on-site disposal of the 100kg bomb, and over 4,000 residents and shopkeepers vacating the area for one day. What was shocking about the blast? Elsewhere, a survey about our attitudes towards global uncertainty showed that Singaporeans might be a bit more pessimistic than expected.

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#441 - Japanese Tourist Calls Police Over “Overpriced” Crab Dish & NTUSU Presidential Candidate Controversy

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 20:05:10 +0800

Last month, a Japanese tourist made a police report over the price of an Alaskan King Crab dish that she and her group had consumed at Seafood Paradise at Clarke Quay. She claimed that the restaurant was not upfront about the price of the dish - a claim that has been refuted by the Paradise Group via a social media posting. We wade into the deep waters to discuss who’s in the wrong here. Elsewhere, NTU students raised a furore over the sole candidate running for NTUSU president as he had previously been suspended for getting a fellow student drunk. What’s the fuss about?

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#440 ft. Rishi Budhrani - Parliament Rejects Suspension of Iswaran as MP & Hasan Minhaj Backlash for Embellishment

Ministry of Funny — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 20:24:59 +0800

Rishi is back as guest co-host, this time with Haresh while Terence is away. We dive into the latest Parliamentary sitting where MPs voted against the motion filed by NMP Hazel Poa to suspend MP Iswaran. This was after a 2+ hour debate in Parliament, but does the outcome make sense? Elsewhere, star comedian Hasan Minhaj is facing the heat after he admitted to embellishing the stories of discrimination, racism and threats he faced in his Netflix stand-up specials, as part of an expose by the New Yorker. But is he wrong to do that?

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#439 ft. Ian Tan - Co-Founder of Ritual Gym, on The Problems of Fitness Trends & His Own Struggles with Physical & Mental Health

Ministry of Funny — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 18:51:14 +0800

Ian Tan and his co-founders at Ritual Gym revolutionised the fitness space in Singapore when they launched their trademark “20-minute workout sessions” back in 2012. Since then, they have expanded beyond Singapore, to locations as far as Spain and Brazil. Having been in the fitness space for so long, Ian is now keen to share his learnings as well as some very introspective thoughts about “healthspan” vs “lifespan”. And why he thinks there are serious problems with the current fitness space.

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#438 ft. Shanti Pereira - Singapore Sprint Queen on How Her Journey Will Inspire Others

Ministry of Funny — Sat, 16 Sep 2023 17:31:25 +0800

In the midst of a memorable season filled with broken records, SEA Games gold and being interviewed by Lawrence Wong, Singapore sprint queen Shanti Pereira makes a stop at the YLB studio to tell us what lessons non-athletes can take from her success, how “Modern Family” is part of her routine, and why her 2.4km timing might surprise you.

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#437 - Young Singaporeans “More Ready” for Non-Chinese PM & Plan B Podcast POFMA-ed

Ministry of Funny — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 23:32:48 +0800

A YouGov survey conducted right after the recent Presidential Elections seemed to indicate a generational divide in society’s acceptance of a non-Chinese Prime Minister. We try to understand the survey results better and whether it’s a true reflection of ground sentiment. Elsewhere, the Plan B podcast was given a POFMA order over claims from one of its recent guests that he had hacked into MINDEF’s systems, among other claims. What responsibility does a podcast have for claims that a guest made?

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#436 - Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis Face Backlash & Spanish Football Chief Finally Steps Down

Ministry of Funny — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 20:19:33 +0800

Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis are facing a firestorm of anger after letters that they had written in support of a fellow “That 70’s Show” cast member facing a rape conviction were leaked. Did they cross the line in their support of a longtime friend? Elsewhere, Luis Rubiales has finally resigned as president of the Spanish Football Association over the non-consensual kiss he planted on a female player, Jenni Hermoso, at the recent Women’s World Cup. Is the world overreacting over a “heat-of-the-moment” kiss?

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#435 ft. RockStarArms Natalie Dau - Running Ultra-marathons Like A Woman

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 08 Sep 2023 19:54:14 +0800

We spoke to ultra-marathon runner, media personality, and now bestselling author Natalie Dau AKA rockstararms talks about waking up at 4am to train everyday, carrying a stick when she runs, and whether she thinks David Goggins’ motivational talk really works.

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#434 - Kinderland and ECDA Address Alleged Child Abuse & Ho Ching Suggests Caning Diners Who Cheat

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 20:23:19 +0800

The past week, a slew of videos and images of alleged child abuse at childcare centres operated by Kinderland were leaked online, prompting outrage among the general public. The chorus of indignation got even louder when it was discovered that ECDA, the preschool regulator, had failed to immediately remove the accused teacher from classroom duties while investigating the complaints against her. Is enough being done to protect our children in preschool centres? Elsewhere, Ho Ching lambasted cheaters who abscond before paying for their food at restaurants, and even called for them to be caned. Is her outrage justified? Why?

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#433 - Tharman Elected President in Landslide Victory

Ministry of Funny — Sat, 02 Sep 2023 19:58:40 +0800

Our final podcast on the presidential race! Yesterday, Singaporeans gave Tharman a resounding 70.4% of the vote in the election, while Ng Kok Song and Tan Kin Lian received 15.72% and 13.88%, respectively. Even the most ardent Tharman fans were surprised. We break down the numbers, how we felt about the whole day, and talk about what this result means for Singapore.

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#432 - Tharman and Ng Kok Song Spar Over Partisanship & Teacher Becomes OnlyFans Creator

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 20:38:23 +0800

In the last couple of days, Tharman and Ng Kok Song engaged in a back-and-forth through the media about their respective independence from the establishment, which was a marked change from the general decorum of proceedings thus far. What do we make of this sudden change, and Tan Kin Lian’s cancellation of his walkabouts? Elsewhere, opinions are divided about an ex-teacher turned OnlyFans creator who talked about her experience in a TikTok video. Why are people getting so heated about her career choice?

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#431 - Tan Cheng Bock Endorses Tan Kin Lian & Fukushima Wastewater Raises Concerns Among Sushi Lovers

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 21:53:53 +0800

Over the weekend, Tan Cheng Bock, a former presidential candidate in 2011 and founder of the Progress Singapore Party, came forward to endorse his ex-rival Tan Kin Lian for the presidency. This action drew flak from presidential candidate, Ng Kok Song, who called it “gutter politics”, and many questioned what backlash PSP would face as a result. What’s the big issue? Elsewhere, Japan started releasing nuclear wastewater from Fukushima into the Pacific Ocean, causing a big ruckus among its immediate neighbours. Singaporeans took the opportunity to gorge themselves on more sushi before the release, but is it really that big a concern?

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#430 ft. Kevin Pereira from Blu AI - Will Generative AI Take Our Jobs?

Ministry of Funny — Sat, 26 Aug 2023 08:00:00 +0800

Weekend timeout from all the election buzz! Our guest this time is Kevin Pereira, MD of Blu Artificial Intelligence from Hong Kong, who’s here to tell us how to approach ethical issues in AI, how to ensure you’ll have a job in the future, and whether he believes human artists are a dying breed.

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#429 - Tan Kin Lian’s “Pretty Girls” Posts & Gender-Neutral Toilets at Suntec City

Ministry of Funny — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 18:09:30 +0800

The three-way race in the presidential election officially began when all the candidates and their supporters gathered at the nomination centre on Tuesday morning. However, there have already been a slew of controversies, most notably around Tan Kin Lian’s “pretty girls” social media posts. What other surprises will there be in the race ahead? Elsewhere, opinion online is divided about the appearance of gender-neutral toilets for an event at Suntec City. Why the divide?

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#428 ft. Tan Kin Lian - Why He Left the PAP & What He Will Do Differently as President

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 21:31:35 +0800

Another Presidential special! Aspiring Presidential candidate Mr Tan Kin Lian stops by the YLB studio to tell us why he feels confident about his chances, why he thinks NS should be shortened, and what he thinks about all the recent political scandals.

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#427 - $1 Billion Seized in Money Laundering Crackdown & Leong Mun Wai Complains to Speaker of Parliament

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 07:00:00 +0800

This week, the Singapore Police Force arrested a group of foreigners who had amassed approximately S$1 billion worth of assets in the country, as part of one of the largest anti-money laundering operations ever. The arrests took place across multiple affluent neighbourhoods in Singapore, and the catalogue of the items seized was jaw-dropping. Why did we feel a little worried by this turn of events? In other news, Leong Mun Wai has filed a formal complaint against Murali Pillai to the Speaker of Parliament over their exchange at the last parliamentary session. Is his complaint justified, or is it petty politics?

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#426 ft. Ng Kok Song - How Will He Unify “Two Singapores” as President & Are Gen-Zs Snowflakes?

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 20:37:40 +0800

Presidential hopeful Mr Ng Kok Song joins us in the YLB studio to talk about why he’s running for President, why he didn’t join politics earlier, and how he’ll continue to serve Singapore even if he doesn’t become President.

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#425 - Presidential Election Rallies “Not Encouraged” & Do Singaporeans Support Local Football?

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 23:24:43 +0800

This past weekend, the Elections Department said that rallies are “not encouraged” for the Presidential Election as they may be divisive and incongruent with the unifying role of Singapore's head of state. This decision hasn’t been well-received, but is there any merit to these directives? Elsewhere, it was revealed in a survey that the Singaporean Premier League was the 3rd-most popular football competition after the EPL and the Champions League. Are Singaporeans getting into local football again?

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Presidential Election Rallies “Not Encouraged”

Do Singaporeans Support Local Football?

SPL ranks as 3rd-most popular football competition: Yahoo study

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#424 - OCBC’s Anti-Scam Measures Anger Users & Grab Has Marching Contingent at NDP

Ministry of Funny — Sat, 12 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0800

This week, OCBC introduced a new anti-scam measure which prevents customers from using their mobile banking app if there are unofficial apps installed on their Android phones. Many customers were furious, but is there merit to OCBC’s actions? Elsewhere, some people questioned why Grab had a marching contingent at NDP. Is Grab truly a pillar of Singapore society that requires a presence at the parade?

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OCBC’s Anti-Scam Measures Anger Users

Grab Has Marching Contingent at NDP

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#423 ft. Jeremiah Chen - Why TikTok Is More Important Than YouTube and Why He’s Called “The Riddler”

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 01:58:51 +0800

Tropic Monsters’ Jeremiah Chen, fresh off directing and producing his first ever sitcom, “Living With An Expat”, stops by the YLB studio to tell us about the difficulties he faced producing the series, why TikTok is so important to him, and what he’s learnt about himself in his content creation journey.

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#422 - Washington Post Accuses Lianhe Zaobao of Pro-China Slant & CCTVs Now Allowed For HDB Corridors

Ministry of Funny — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 01:50:10 +0800

Recently, American publication Washington Post accused Singapore’s Lianhe Zaobao of deferring to “Beijing narratives”. This prompted a rebuke from the Chinese newspaper, and now Singapore’s ambassador to the US has also spoken out against it. Is our local newspaper really taking sides in the US-China divide? Elsewhere, HDB’s approval will no longer be required for CCTVs that face corridors of HDB flats. Why the change, and does it mean we will become a surveillance state?

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Washington Post Accuses Lianhe Zaobao of Pro-China Slant

CCTVs Now Allowed For HDB Corridors

HDB approval no longer needed for corridor-facing CCTVs in flats; demand for devices up

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#421 - PM Lee Addresses Corruption, Extramarital Affairs and Iswaran’s Pay in Parliament

Ministry of Funny — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 17:33:30 +0800

Hard to believe, but the latest parliamentary sitting got even more heated than the previous one on the Ridout Road issue. PM Lee delivered a ministerial statement to address the recent political scandals, then Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh came out swinging in his clarification questions, leaving no stone unturned. And as always, YLB was present at Parliament to observe the proceedings for ourselves! What did we see that surprised us? What was the biggest difference between this sitting and the previous sitting? What was Leong Mun Wai doing in the background throughout this sitting?

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PM Lee Addresses Corruption, Extramarital Affairs and Iswaran’s Pay in Parliament

Hot Mic Apologies

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#420 ft. Irfan Kasban - Gender Identity in Singapore, and Directing Jo Tan in “King”

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 00:48:09 +0800

Irfan Kasban, a transdisciplinary artist whose work spans multiple mediums, platforms and genres, steps into the YLB studio to talk about directing Jo Tan in the award-winning theatre production, “King”. We also discuss gender identity in Singapore, and whether everyone will be using pronouns one day!

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#419 - Shanmugam and Balakrishnan Could Sue Lee Hsien Yang for Defamation & Tharman Launches Campaign for Presidency

Ministry of Funny — Sat, 29 Jul 2023 00:37:23 +0800

Ministers K Shanmugam and Vivian Balakrishnan have sent lawyers’ letters to Lee Hsien Yang after he doubled down on his comments about the Ridout Road issue, even after getting POFMAed. What happens when someone decides to ignore a POFMA order? Also, Tharman Shanmugaratnam officially launched his platform for the presidential bid on Wednesday. What stood out at this event, and what did we think of his “Respect For All” slogan?

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Shanmugam, Balakrishnan threaten to sue Lee Hsien Yang

Tharman launches bid for presidency

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#418 - Presidential Hopeful Ng Kok Song Says He’s Not Been Put Up to “Split Votes” & Twitter Changes Their Logo to “X”

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 23:54:15 +0800

On 19 Jul, a third individual announced his plan to run for presidency - Ng Kok Song, the ex-CIO of GIC. There has been lots of chatter online about his qualifications, and also his family, but what do Singaporeans think about him? Elsewhere, Elon Musk yielded his might (again) and changed the Twitter logo almost overnight - bye bye blue bird, hello “X”. But why?

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#417 - Police Officer Suicide Raises Questions About Workplace Bullying & The 1975 Gets Cancelled in Malaysia

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 21:54:14 +0800

Over the weekend, a police officer’s death sparked a national conversation about workplace bullying and racial discrimination. What happened, and what happens next? Elsewhere, a same-sex kiss by the lead singer of The 1975 got the entire Good Vibes Music Festival in Malaysia cancelled. Were the organisers being too uptight, or did The 1975 go too far?

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Helplines

Mental well-being

Institute of Mental Health’s Mental Health Helpline: 6389-2222 (24 hours)
Samaritans of Singapore: 1800-221-4444 (24 hours) /1-767 (24 hours)
Singapore Association for Mental Health: 1800-283-7019
Silver Ribbon Singapore: 6386-1928
Tinkle Friend: 1800-274-4788
Community Health Assessment Team: 6493-6500/1

Counselling

TOUCHline (Counselling): 1800-377-2252
TOUCH Care Line (for seniors, caregivers): 6804-6555
Care Corner Counselling Centre: 6353-1180
Counselling and Care Centre: 6536-6366

Online resources

Mindline.sg
stayprepared.sg/mymentalhealth
eC2.sg
www.tinklefriend.sg
www.chat.mentalhealth.sg
carey.carecorner.org.sg (for those aged 13 to 25)
limitless.sg/talk (for those aged 12 to 25)

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#416 - PAP’s Tan Chuan-Jin & Cheng Li Hui Resign, and Allegations of Improper Conduct Between WP’s Leon Perera & Nicole Seah Surface

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 16:17:17 +0800

It’s been a bombshell few weeks as scandals have poured out. Here is our take…

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#415 ft. Jom's Sudhir - Ridout Road, the State of Journalism, and Political Factionalism

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 12:27:34 +0800

We got Jom Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Thomas Vadeketh back onto YLB to talk about the publication’s first year of operations, the challenges facing young journalists in Singapore, and why we might see more political kerfuffles like Ridout Road bubbling to the surface in the near future.

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#414 - Minister Iswaran Arrested by CPIB & Childcare Centres Will Not Operate on Saturdays

Ministry of Funny — Sat, 15 Jul 2023 00:47:24 +0800

This past week’s news headlines have been dominated by the reveal that Transport Minister S. Iswaran has been arrested by the CPIB, alongside billionaire Ong Beng Seng. In this episode, we go through news articles, forums, and boomer conspiracy theorist Whatsapp groups to try and make sense of this shocking situation. Elsewhere, childcare centres will no longer be required to operate on Saturdays from 2025. While this move is meant to help teachers achieve work-life balance, will it help solve the industry's manpower crunch?

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Minister Iswaran Arrested by CPIB

Childcare Centres Will Not Operate on Saturdays

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#413 - Speaker of Parliament Caught Using Vulgarities & Singapore Excels at Quiet Quitting

Ministry of Funny — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 22:22:48 +0800

A Redditor recently discovered that Speaker of Parliament Tan Chuan Jin had muttered "f*cking populist" under his breath after a speech by opposition MP Jamus Lim during a parliamentary sitting in April. Tan has since come forward to apologise, and Jamus Lim has accepted his apology, but why do some still feel that his gesture was not enough? Elsewhere, a recent survey found that 35% of Singapore workers have “quiet quit” their job, which is 4% higher than the global average. Is this a real cause for alarm?

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Speaker of Parliament Caught Using Vulgarities

Singapore Excels at Quiet Quitting

‘What is the point?’: Singapore has more quiet quitters than global average, survey shows

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#412 - That “Sia Suay” Moment in Parliament & Tsundere Maid Cafe Event at SMU Cancelled

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 21:29:13 +0800

The fiery nature of the recent Parliament sitting spilled onto social media, with Leader of the House Indranee Rajah compelling Progress Singapore Party’s Leong Mun Wai to take down a video from PSP’s Facebook page, and to issue a public apology. What was this entire “sia suay” PSP video about, and how did it spark one of the most peculiar exchanges in Singapore Parliamentary history? Elsewhere, a pop-up tsundere maid cafe event to be held at a location at Singapore Management University had to be postponed after there were “negative perceptions of the event and SMU”. What did people find offensive about paying customers voluntarily submitting to mental and physical abuse, such that there was such a reaction?

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That “Sia Suay” Moment in Parliament

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#411 - YLB in Parliament: Debate on Ridout Road

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 23:47:47 +0800

We finally did it! Yesterday, we showed up and observed the Parliament debate on Ridout Road! Rather than give our usual take on the issue based solely on what we read or watch in the media, we decided to go down to Parliament in person and see it for ourselves. What did we take away from the experience? What issue left Haresh dispirited? Were we convinced? Who else showed up to observe the session? Do we think it was worth the time?

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Debate on Ridout Road

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#410 - High-Rise Littering: Guilty Until Proven Innocent & Should We Shower at Water Fountains?

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 22:47:43 +0800

From 1st July, a flat owner will be presumed guilty of high-rise littering if he cannot prove within 14 days that he is not responsible for the offence. This makes it easier to catch offenders, but brings up the question of overreach as well. Elsewhere, people called out some adults for washing themselves at a public fountain at Kallang, and even took pictures of them washing their armpits and butts. Should we ban people from using these facilities to clean themselves?

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High-Rise Littering: Guilty Until Proven Innocent

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#409 ft. Foo Maosheng, NUS Entomologist - Why Cockroaches Need More Love & Singapore’s Undiscovered Insects

Ministry of Funny — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 17:36:39 +0800

We got Entomologist Foo Maosheng in our studio today to talk about the new cockroach species he discovered in Singapore & named after a Pokemon! We covered this story back in May 2023 (YLB #374), and now we get to hear about his love for creepy crawlies, the passion for Pokemon shared by him & his co-author and his estimate that we’ve only discovered about 30% of the insects in Singapore!

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#408 - Race to Find Missing Titanic Sub & Singapore’s Olympic Esports Week Causes Uproar

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 23 Jun 2023 00:41:42 +0800

The entire world has been riveted by the search and rescue effort for the missing Titanic submersible, but some have already started questioning the apparent lack of safety features on the underwater tourist vessel. We take a look at whether their critiques are justified. Closer to home, Singapore plays host to the inaugural Olympic Esports Week, which has riled up some in the gaming community for the exclusion of some of the most popular Esports games. Why the discontent?

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Race to Find Missing Titanic Sub

Singapore’s Olympic Esports Week Causes Uproar

'This isn’t e-sports': Singapore gaming community questions inaugural Olympic event's lineup

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#407 - Ho Ching Says President Is Not a Check on Government & Man Knocks on Strangers’ Doors for TikTok Video

Ministry of Funny — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 20:46:29 +0800

Last week, Ho Ching, PM Lee’s wife, ignited online debate after posting a lengthy Facebook post about the role of the President in Singapore’s political infrastructure. What did she say that caused such a ruckus? Elsewhere, a man knocked on doors along Nassim Road, with the intention to interview “owners from the richest neighbourhood in Singapore” for his TikTok video. Why did his actions rub so many people the wrong way?

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Ho Ching Says President Is Not a Check on Government

Man Knocks on Strangers’ Doors for TikTok Video

'Leave people alone': TikToker under fire for knocking on residents' doors asking about their occupation

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#406 ft. Rishi Budhrani - “Chilling” Effect of Jocelyn Chia Backlash & Harvey Norman Ossia’s Founder George Goh Runs for President

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 12:35:17 +0800

With Haresh away this week, comedian Rishi Budhrani steps in to be the supersub once again! And the timing couldn’t have been better, as we talk about the ongoing fallout from the Jocelyn Chia controversy, and how the local standup comedy scene is feeling about this incident. Rishi also weighs in on entrepreneur George Goh’s announcement of his intention to run against Tharman for President.

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“Chilling” Effect of Jocelyn Chia Backlash

Harvey Norman Ossia’s Founder George Goh Runs for President

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#405 ft. Soh Rui Yong - Marathoner Soh Rui Yong Reflects on SEA Games Win and THAT Viral Act of Sportsmanship

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 13:35:42 +0800

[NOTE: This podcast was recorded 2 weeks ago, on 30 May 2023] Marathoner Soh Rui Yong, fresh from his men’s 10,000m medal win and viral show of sportsmanship at the SEA Games in Cambodia, joined us in the YLB studio to talk candidly about the entire experience back in Singapore colours.

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#404 - Singapore-Born Comedian Faces Backlash Over MH370 Joke & Tharman Runs for President

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 15:26:04 +0800

This week, Singapore-born comedian Jocelyn Chia incurred the wrath of furious Malaysians after posting a video of her stand-up comedy performance, in which she insulted Malaysia and made a joke about the missing airliner MH370. Government officials from both countries have released statements, protests have been planned, and even other comedians, like Dr. Jason Leong, are facing blowback from this incident. Was the joke really THAT bad? Also, Senior Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam announced his intention to resign from the Government and to run for President, bringing to end months of speculation about who from the establishment will run at this year’s presidential election. But why did this momentous announcement bring a chuckle to us here at YLB?

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Singapore-Born Comedian Faces Backlash Over MH370 Joke

Tharman Runs for President

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#403 - Daniel Goh Expelled From Workers’ Party & MP Sun Xueling Shares Vulgar Email From Resident

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 05 Jun 2023 23:40:59 +0800

This past week, ex-NMCP Daniel Goh announced his expulsion from the Workers’ Party. While it was not unexpected, we discuss what this move means for public perception of the internal workings of the WP. Elsewhere, MP Sun Xueling shared a Punggol resident’s rude and vulgar email addressed to her, underlining the needlessness of verbal abuse in giving feedback. However, we questioned the need for her post, as it might have unintended consequences.

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Daniel Goh Expelled From Workers’ Party

MP Sun Xueling Shares Vulgar Email From Resident

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#402 - Stricter Enforcement of Tray Returns in June & Migrant Worker Wins $18,888 in Squid Game in Singapore

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 05:22:34 +0800

From 1st June, tray and crockery return will be more strictly enforced by enforcement officers in Singapore. What changes are expected, and will it make a material difference in making Singapore a more gracious society? Elsewhere, a migrant worker won a life-changing amount of money in a Squid Game-inspired company dinner and dance event. Why are there mixed feelings on the internet about the event?

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Stricter Enforcement of Tray Returns in June

Migrant Worker Wins $18,888 in Squid Game in Singapore

Migrant Worker Wins S$18,888 At Squid Game-Inspired S'pore Company Event, Bows & Cries In Gratitude

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#401 - President Halimah Rules Out Re-election & NS Allowance Increased

Ministry of Funny — Tue, 30 May 2023 23:52:33 +0800

This week, President Halimah Yacob announced that she will not stand for re-election in the 2023 Presidential Election. What does this mean for the presidential race ahead? Elsewhere, it was also announced that all national servicemen in the Singapore Armed Forces, Police Force and Civil Defence Force will receive an increase in their National Service (NS) allowance. Was this increase warranted, and more importantly, is it enough?

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President Halimah Rules Out Re-election

NS Allowance Increased

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#400 - SIA Brings Back In-Flight Dining Perks & the Sad State of Singapore Football

Ministry of Funny — Sat, 27 May 2023 16:43:29 +0800

On the back of announcing record annual profits, Singapore Airlines is reintroducing elements of its in-flight dining experience, such as appetisers for economy class meals and hot towels, which were removed during the pandemic. Why the sudden change of course? Elsewhere, the Football Association of Singapore acting president made a number of announcements that underline the necessity for change in the country’s most popular sport. While these changes won’t reverse the national team’s abysmal showing at the recent SEA Games, are they enough to fix the sad state of Singapore football?

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SIA Brings Back In-Flight Dining Perks

The Sad State of Singapore Football

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#399 - PM Lee Orders Review of Ridout Road Bungalows & Influencer’s Ice Cream “Hack” Draws Flak

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 24 May 2023 21:04:25 +0800

This past week, a COVID-stricken PM Lee ordered an independent review of the Ridout Road situation to address the allegations that have arisen over the matter. How did a blogpost by an opposition politician escalate to this? Elsewhere, a Singaporean influencer has drawn flak for uploading a video showing how to manipulate IKEA’s ice cream machines to dispense more ice cream than the usual portion. Why has this “hack” drawn such strong reactions?

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PM Lee Orders Review of Ridout Road Bungalows

Influencer’s Ice Cream “Hack” Draws Flak

Singapore vlogger faces backlash after showing Ikea ice cream ‘hack’ online

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#398 - Chan Chun Sing urges RI Students to “Uplift” Others & Protected Area Signs Get Makeover

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 17 May 2023 18:23:39 +0800

Education Minister Chan Chun Sing spoke to students and staff at Raffles Institution’s bicentennial lecture this week, and emphasised that RI has a duty to bring others along and let more benefit. We break down the speech and why it’s representative of the times we live in. Elsewhere, Protected Area signs in Singapore will be getting a facelift, with a new silhouette that more accurately represents what a guard looks like. Why the sudden change?

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Chan Chun Sing urges RI Students to “Uplift” Others

Protected Area Signs Get Makeover

Protected Area & Protected Place signs updated, to be implemented in S'pore over 5 years

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#397 - Ministers Shanmugam and Vivian Revealed as Renters of Huge Colonial Bungalows & Blackpink Fans Disappointed by Concert

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 15 May 2023 22:53:48 +0800

Last Friday evening, the Singapore Land Authority responded to a series of blogposts from opposition politician Kenneth Jeyaratnam that questioned how Ministers K Shanmugam and Vivian Balakrishnan came to occupy two huge state-owned colonial bungalows on Ridout Road. We break down SLA’s response, and examine why this house rental issue is generating a lot of buzz on social media. Elsewhere, many Blackpink fans were left disappointed with their concert experience on the Singapore leg of the band’s world tour. Some placed the blame on poor concert etiquette, but was it ultimately just unrealistic expectations on the part of these disgruntled Blinks?

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Ministers Shanmugam and Vivian Revealed as Renters of Huge Colonial Bungalows

Blackpink Fans Disappointed by Concert

'I paid $300 to look at people's phones': Blackpink VIP ticket-holders left disappointed by 'worst concert' experience

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#396 - Singapore Wins SEA Games e-sport Gold & Hijab-Wearing Worker Sells Pork at Pasar Malam

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 12 May 2023 16:15:31 +0800

Singapore won its first SEA Games e-sport gold medal, but the win was mired in controversy. We break down the spat between the Singapore and Indonesian teams, and discuss if there could have been any other outcome. Elsewhere, a man took to social media to call out a bazaar stall that hired a tudung-wearing employee, but was selling pork satay, even prompting MUIS to respond to the issue. Is the anger directed at the stall justified?

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#395 - Leong Mun Wai Asks for $1 Million for MPs & Edwin Tong Defends Live Auditions for Buskers

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 10 May 2023 23:47:46 +0800

This week, NCMP Leong Mun Wai proposed that the government set aside $1 million for a parliamentary research department, among other proposals for more resources to help parliamentarians. While the idea was shot down, were there any merits in his suggestions? At the same parliamentary session, MP Edwin Tong also defended the need for buskers to undergo live auditions annually. Why is this a big sticking point for the busking community?

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Leong Mun Wai Asks for $1 Million for MPs

Edwin Tong Defends Live Auditions for Buskers

Live auditions for buskers help ensure fair evaluations & improve performance quality: Edwin Tong

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#394 - Prince Harry Attends King’s Coronation & Chickens at National Gallery Ruffles Feathers

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 08 May 2023 23:32:00 +0800

King Charles’ coronation, a historic moment for the British monarchy, was the talk of the town this past weekend, but much of the attention was directed at Prince Harry and his demeanour at the ceremony. What stood out, and do people actually care about the royal family? Closer to home, people also scrutinized an exhibit at the National Gallery that featured live chickens, asking about the welfare of the animals involved. Does this exhibit run a-fowl of any ethical considerations?

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#393 - Breaking Down Lawrence Wong’s May Day Rally & Condo Bans Food Delivery Riders

Ministry of Funny — Thu, 04 May 2023 17:09:04 +0800

IN DPM Lawrence Wong’s May Day Rally, he spoke about how Singapore can prevail in a changing world, and also touched on the hot topic of rising housing prices. How did he fare in his first May Day Rally as PM-in-waiting? Elsewhere, some condos have banned or restricted access to delivery riders. Is this a trend that will continue even as deliveries become part and parcel of daily life?

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#392 - GP Tutor Brooke Lim Caught Plagiarising & Netflix Angers Egypt with Cleopatra Documentary

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 20:32:55 +0800

This past week, popular GP tutor Brooke Lim was revealed by an anonymous TikTok account to have plagiarised others’ content for a blogpost she wrote. This has led to an apology video, international news coverage, and a firestorm of vitriol directed at her. Why has this issue become such a big deal ? Elsewhere, Netflix has also drawn the ire of Egyptians, with the revelation that the historical figure Cleopatra will be played by a black actress in an upcoming Netflix documentary. Why the outrage?

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#391 - Fewest Nominated MP Candidates in 2 Decades & LGBT Party at Capitol Theatre Cancelled

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 19:49:23 +0800

Last week, only 30 names were put up for consideration for Nominated Member of Parliament (NMP) positions, the lowest number since 2001. Why are so few people applying for this prestigious parliamentary position? Elsewhere, a dispute between an LA party organiser and a Singapore venue management company has made international news, as the plug was pulled on an LGBT party that was scheduled for May at the Capitol Theatre. We break down the controversy, and discuss whether it was a clear-cut case of discrimination.

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#390 - Charles & Keith Girl Comes Clean & Engineer Ordered to Return Company Bonus After Quitting

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 18:41:44 +0800

This past week, the Charles & Keith girl had to post a video refuting the claims that she’s been less than honest about her family’s financial background. Why was it necessary? Elsewhere, a Singapore company sued an engineer who quit after getting his bonus, looking to claw the money back. While they ultimately won the case, we debate whether it’s fair for the company to resort to this legal action.

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#389 ft Jo Tan - Performer Jo Tan on Finding a Happy Place After Leaving Radio

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 17:47:14 +0800

Performer and writer Jo Tan comes by our studio to spill the beans about her brief stint as a DJ on SPH’s Kiss92 FM radio station. Why did she jump into it, despite her reservations? What made her quit? And what does she want to say about the experience via her new play, Happy Place?

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#388 - Son of Ex-Changi Airport Group Chairman Jailed for Lying & Grab Raises Platform Fees

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 21:11:01 +0800

Son of Ex-Changi Airport Group Chairman Jailed for Lying

Grab Raises Platform Fees

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#387 - Dee Kosh’s Tell-All Video & 12-Year-Old Steals Bus for Joyride

Ministry of Funny — Sat, 15 Apr 2023 12:33:22 +0800

Dee Kosh finally released a 51-minute tell-all video in which he finally talks about his conviction for sexual offences. Reactions on social media have mostly been positive, but some have also called him out for jumping back onto social media so quickly. Why the mixed reactions? Elsewhere, a 12-year-old boy was caught after allegedly stealing a private bus and taking it for a joyride over 100km around Singapore. The reaction from the bus operator company, however, was surprising.

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Dee Kosh’s Tell-All Video

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12-Year-Old Steals Bus for Joyride

Boy allegedly steals and drives private bus later found in Tampines, police investigations ongoing

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#386 - Dalai Lama’s “Suck My Tongue” Video & SG Livestreamer Stopped by Korean Police for Showing Boobs

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 18:53:58 +0800

The Dalai Lama is facing a huge backlash after a video of him kissing a child on the lips and telling him to “suck my tongue” at a public event went viral. Was it really just a playful gesture, or does it point to something more sinister? In Seoul, Singapore livestreamer Kiaraakitty was stopped by Korean police for “having her boobs out”. Was she really breaking any laws with her provocative outfit?

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Dalai Lama’s “Suck My Tongue” Video

SG Livestreamer Stopped by Korean Police for Showing Boobs

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#385 ft. Soh Rui Yong - Marathoner Soh Rui Yong is Back and Why Sports Don’t Work in Singapore

Ministry of Funny — Sat, 08 Apr 2023 17:49:32 +0800

Marathoner Soh Rui Yong is back to represent Singapore at the upcoming Sea Games again! He talks about how he stayed motivated in the past few years, the difference between sports in Singapore and the UK, as well as what he hopes to do after his running career comes to a close.

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Runner Soh Rui Yong to represent Singapore in SEA Games after more than five-year absence

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#384 - Trump’s Criminal Charges Polarise America & Singaporeans Do the Right Thing With Trays

Ministry of Funny — Thu, 06 Apr 2023 01:07:18 +0800

This week, Donald Trump was indicted in a Manhattan court with 34 felony charges in a historic move that has polarised the nation. We discuss the ramifications of the American justice system starting criminal proceedings against an ex-president. Closer to home, a survey has found that a higher percentage of Singapore residents now return their trays after finishing their meals at food centres, and not just because of the new fines that were implemented last year. Are we really becoming a more considerate society, or is there more to these numbers?

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#383 - Singaporeans Want English Test for New Citizens & HOOQ Liquidation AMA

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 03 Apr 2023 18:00:07 +0800

A recent CNA poll revealed that 80% of 500 Singapore-born citizens surveyed were in favour of an English test being part of the country’s citizenship application process. As this was the core of one of our more contentious YLB episodes in recent memory, what are our thoughts about this new poll? Also, we answer the burning questions on Reddit that listeners had about our recent revelations about the HOOQ liquidation, and how it’s affected us since.

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Singaporeans Want English Test for New Citizens

HOOQ Liquidation AMA

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#382 - Indonesia Loses U-20 FIFA World Cup Hosting Rights & Minister Sim Ahn Disrupts Live Performance

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 31 Mar 2023 23:29:44 +0800

On Wednesday, FIFA stripped Indonesia of their hosting rights of this year's Under-20 World Cup, after a series of protests against Israel’s participation in the tournament, and several government officials’ refusal to welcome the Israeli football team. How did the situation reach such a breaking point? Closer to home, Minister Sim Ahn was criticised for disrupting a live music performance at the Esplanade when she entered the venue and started greeting people in the audience. Was she really being a jerk in this instance?

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Indonesia Loses U-20 FIFA World Cup Hosting Rights

Minister Sim Ahn Disrupts Live Performance

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#381 - Pork Sold at Ramadan Bazaar & Amsterdam Tells Rowdy Tourists to “Stay Away”

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 16:17:17 +0800

This past week, the organisers of a Ramadan bazaar in Woodlands had to step in to stop the sale of pork at some of its stalls. Is it really that big of a deal that there were non-Halal stalls selling pork at a pasar malam? Elsewhere, the city of Amsterdam launched a campaign to discourage rowdy tourists looking for drugs, alcohol and parties from visiting their city; the campaign is literally named “Stay Away”. Will this campaign help to change the image of Amsterdam as Europe’s party central?

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Amsterdam Tells Rowdy Tourists to “Stay Away”

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#380 - Our Silence Ends Now: Our TV show “She’s A Terrorist” & Laid-off Employee Steals Snacks From Office Pantry

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 27 Mar 2023 23:43:22 +0800

This past week, jobs portal Indeed announced that they would be cutting 120 employees from their Singapore office. One of their laid off employees then filmed himself on TikTok raiding the pantry’s snack shelf on a ‘final office snack run’, which won him supporters and detractors in equal measure. Who’s right? Also, on the 3-year anniversary of the HOOQ liquidation, we’re finally going public with the details of what happened to us and our TV show, “She’s A Terrorist And I Love Her”. This is as REAL as it gets on YLB!

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Pantry thief? Man goes on 'final office snack run' after getting laid off

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#379 - Singaporean TikTok CEO Grilled by US Congress & Is Coke Healthier Than Milo?

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 16:02:07 +0800

This week, the CEO of TikTok, Shou Zi Chew, testified before US lawmakers, putting himself in the line of fire over the platform’s content moderation, data security, and links to the Chinese government. How did this Singaporean born and bred fare on the world stage? Closer to home, there was a big online hooha when a user on TikTok highlighted that a can of Coke has a better Nutri-Grade rating than a can of Milo. Is it true that Coke is healthier than Milo?

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Singaporean TikTok CEO Grilled by US Congress

Is Coke Healthier Than Milo?

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#378 - Debating Greenwashing After Shoe Recycling Fiasco & $18K Rent at Geylang Serai Bazaar

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 22 Mar 2023 20:38:15 +0800

This week in Parliament, Minister Edwin Tong answered questions about the Dow/SportsSG shoe recycling fiasco that was brought to light by a recent Reuters investigative report. Are the current measures against greenwashing in Singapore able to prevent incidents like that from happening again? Elsewhere, a stall vendor at the Geylang Serai Ramadan Bazaar revealed that his rent rose from $10K to $18K in recent years, leading food critic KF Seetoh to label it the “world’s most expensive pasar malam stall”. Is the outrage justified?

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Debating Greenwashing After Shoe Recycling Fiasco

$18K Rent at Geylang Serai Bazaar

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#377 - 7 in 10 Singapore Residents in Good Shape Post-pandemic & Samsung Phone’s Fake Moon Shots

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 14:53:47 +0800

A government survey revealed that more than 70% of Singapore residents felt that their overall quality of life was the same or better in post-pandemic 2023, compared with 2019 before COVID-19. With inflation, layoffs and a war going on, is this survey an accurate reflection of sentiment on the ground? Elsewhere, Samsung’s Galaxy S23 Ultra phone has come under scrutiny for its AI-driven image enhancement technology which allows it to zoom in and capture detailed pictures of the moon. Why are people making a fuss about this software function?

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7 in 10 Singapore Residents in Good Shape Post-pandemic

Samsung Phone’s Fake Moon Shots

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#376 - Where is the Cheapest Place to Dine Out in Singapore & Does Malaysia Deserve Michelle Yeoh?

Ministry of Funny — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 00:09:24 +0800

Researchers from the Institute of Policy Studies revealed that they surveyed over 800 food establishments across Singapore to study whether food prices have increased in hawker centres, kopitiams and food courts. While the results between different regions of Singapore have sparked debate, the survey also angered some people. Why so? Elsewhere, Malaysian actress Michelle Yeoh made history by being the first Asian woman to win the Academy Award for best actress for her performance in “Everything Everywhere All at Once.” But why are some Malaysians refusing to celebrate it as a win for their country?

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Where is the Cheapest Place to Dine Out in Singapore

Does Malaysia Deserve Michelle Yeoh?

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#375 - Silicon Valley Bank Collapse & Paralympian in Dispute with Cafe Over Guide Dog

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 13 Mar 2023 23:01:37 +0800

Last weekend, the seismic collapse of Silicon Valley Bank threatened to spread as a “contagion” through the US financial system and send it into a tailspin. We break down what happened, and why the biggest bank collapse since 2008 is giving us feelings of déjå vu. Closer to home, Paralympian Sophie Soon was caught in a social media firestorm when she posted a video shaming Rocky Master’s staff for denying her indoor entry into their Hougang cafe with her guide dog. While we agree that Sophie Soon shaming the staff member was uncalled for, Rocky Master’s official statement didn’t win it any new fans either. What should have been done to de-escalate the situation?

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Silicon Valley Bank Collapse

Paralympian in Dispute with Cafe Over Guide Dog

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#374 - Surprises in COVID-19 White Paper & Pokemon Cockroach Discovered in Singapore

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 16:39:57 +0800

Two days ago, DPM Lawrence Wong released the COVID-19 White Paper as Singapore’s report card on how it handled the pandemic. Was this report just a case of “ownself check ownself”, or was it actually more objective? Also, a new species of cockroach was discovered in Singapore, and it’s officially been named after a Pokemon. Is this Singaporean cockroach someone we can be proud of?

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Surprises in COVID-19 White Paper

Pokemon Cockroach Discovered in Singapore

New Cockroach Species Found in Singapore Named After a Pokemon

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#373 - Big Changes to A-Level Scoring & Red Tampines HDB Scares Residents

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 08 Mar 2023 18:54:06 +0800

Minister of Education Chan Chun Sing recently announced major changes to A-Level exam scoring for Junior College students in Singapore; for example, the Project Work module will become a Pass/Fail subject. While these changes are meant to benefit students by partially relieving their exam stress, some have said it could have the reverse effect. How so? Elsewhere, certain residents have complained about the bold red facade of a new Tampines BTO block lobby, likening it to a red-light district or a scene in a horror movie. A photographer has come forward and warned that this negative public feedback could end up stifling innovation in Singapore. Who’s right?

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Big Changes to A-Level Scoring

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#372 - Lee Hsien Yang Under Investigation for Perjury & Singapore Airlines’ Paper Boxes Criticized

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 03 Mar 2023 16:58:04 +0800

Senior Minister Teo Chee Hean revealed in Parliament that Lee Hsien Yang and his wife Lee Suet Fern are under investigation by the police for lying under oath during disciplinary proceedings against Mrs Lee over her handling of Lee Kuan Yew’s will. What prompted this new twist in the Oxley Road saga? Elsewhere, Singapore Airlines announced a trial of paper serviceware on selected medium- and long-haul flights, triggering snarky comments and criticism. Why did this seemingly environmentally-friendly move not fly with some customers?

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Lee Hsien Yang Under Investigation for Perjury

Singapore Airlines’ Paper Boxes Criticized

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#371 - Pritam Singh Suggests English Test for New Citizens & Model Adriana Lima’s FIFA Role Criticised

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 22:54:24 +0800

This week in Parliament, Opposition MP Pritam Singh advocated for an English test as part of the application process for citizenship or PR in Singapore. This led to a rebuttal by Josephine Teo, who expressed “surprise” at his suggestion. We discuss the merits and downsides of the suggestion on YLB, and *spoiler alert* it got dicey. Elsewhere, Brazilian model Adriana Lima was named as FIFA’s first Global Fan Ambassador, but some criticised the appointment as “tone deaf” in light of the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup tournament. Why the outrage?

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Model Adriana Lima’s FIFA Role Criticised

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#370 - Dow and SportSG in Shoe Recycling Fiasco & HK Socialite Abby Choi’s Gruesome Murder

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 22:17:38 +0800

In the last few days, petrochemicals giant Dow Inc. and SportSG were caught flat-footed by an investigative piece by Reuters which uncovered that a sneaker recycling program they had jointly spearheaded was not actually recycling the donated shoes; the sneakers ended up in flea markets in Indonesia instead. Why is this such a big deal, that Reuters would put so much time and effort into the story? Elsewhere, the gruesome murder and dismemberment of Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi has shocked the world, and it seems like everyone is talking about it. We go through some of the grisly details of the case.

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Dow and SportSG in Shoe Recycling Fiasco

HK Socialite Abby Choi’s Gruesome Murder

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#369 - 2 Self-Radicalised Teenagers Detained Under ISA & Yakult and Vitagen’s Culture War

Ministry of Funny — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 00:25:25 +0800

Two boys aged 15 and 16 were detained under the Internal Security Act after their online revealed their extensive self-radicalisation. This follows the case of an 18-year-old who was also recently detained for wanting to set up a caliphate on Coney Island. Why is this happening to Singaporean youths? Elsewhere, Yakult and Vitagen are getting into a culture war, with Vitagen firing shots at Yakult’s ‘D’ Nutri-Grade rating with their recent advertisements. Why are people getting riled up by Vitagen’s snarky campaign?

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2 Self-Radicalised Teenagers Detained Under ISA

Yakult and Vitagen’s Culture War

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#368 - Roald Dahl Books Censored & Grab Launches “Quiet Ride” Option

Ministry of Funny — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 00:44:05 +0800

Critics slammed Puffin, the British publisher of Roald Dahl’s books for removing colourful language and rewriting lines from beloved works such as Charlie And The Chocolate Factory and Matilda, all in the name of inclusivity and progress. Are the critics right? Closer to home, Grab has started offering riders an option to request a “Quiet Ride” on their app, which would entail drivers needing to keep quiet for the duration of the ride. Why was this necessary?

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Roald Dahl Books Censored

Grab Launches “Quiet Ride” Option

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#367 ft. Reggie From The Financial Coconut - Was Budget 2023 a Worthy V-Day Gift to Singapore?

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 17 Feb 2023 19:54:57 +0800

This week, DPM Lawrence Wong delivered Budget 2023, having promised that it would be his “Valentine's Day present” to help Singaporeans cope with inflation. What stood out most to Reggie, boss of personal finance network The Financial Coconut (TFC)? Was this the most left-leaning budget ever delivered? Is Singapore declaring war on the rich? How should the average Singaporean feel about the goodies announced during this budget? And why did everyone want to go to Taiwan and eat Saizeriya after this podcast?

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Budget 2023

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#366 - Budget 2023: What Stood Out & Civil Servants Use ChatGPT to Write Speeches?

Ministry of Funny — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 01:42:21 +0800

Minister Lawrence Wong delivered his love letter to Singaporeans, the Budget 2023 on Valentines’ Day. We make sense of all the announcements, and discuss whether the enhanced baby bonus will finally solve Singapore’s declining birth rate issues. Elsewhere, the civil service announced that it will start using ChatGPT for research and speechwriting. Is this a step in the right direction, given the fears that people have about AI taking over our jobs?

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Budget 2023: What Stood Out

Civil Servants Use ChatGPT to Write Speeches

Civil servants to soon use ChatGPT to help with research, speech writing

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#365 - Tin Pei Ling’s Grab Gig Raises Conflict of Interest Concerns & Calvin Cheng Shames Cash-Only Businesses

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 18:22:46 +0800

Recently, MP Tin Pei Ling announced that she would be joining Grab Singapore as its director of public affairs and policy. Concerns about conflict of interest were raised online, and the story even gained traction and made headlines internationally. At the end of last week, Grab announced that her role would be changed to one of corporate development, and the MP and the PAP both also released press statements addressing the issue. Is there real cause for concern here, or was it much ado about nothing? Elsewhere, Calvin Cheng ignited angry comments on his Facebook post which called people to name and shame businesses that refused to accept digital payments. Was he justified in doing so?

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Tin Pei Ling’s Grab Gig Raises Conflict of Interest Concerns

Calvin Cheng Shames Cash-Only Businesses

Calvin Cheng calls for boycott of businesses that only accept cash, commenters say there may be valid reasons

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#364 - Parliament Debates Public Housing & LKY’s 100th Birth Anniversary

Ministry of Funny — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 23:06:13 +0800

The past 2 days of Parliament featured a heated debate about public housing, with PSP’s Leong Mun Wai putting forth 2 radical proposals that were ultimately rejected. Do any of his ideas have merit? In the same Parliamentary sessions, plans to celebrate LKY’s 100th birth anniversary were revealed, but is there a better way to commemorate the occasion?

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Parliament Debates Public Housing

LKY’s 100th Birth Anniversary

100th anniversary of Lee Kuan Yew's birth to be commemorated with MAS coin, other initiatives

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#363 ft. Dr. Jason Leong - Comedian Dr Jason Leong on Anwar as Malaysia PM, Tin Pei Ling x Grab & why Singapore politics is boring

Ministry of Funny — Tue, 07 Feb 2023 15:13:24 +0800

After surviving the pandemic, Malaysian stand-up comedian Dr Jason Leong finally makes it to the YLB studio in person! We talk about the new Malaysian government, Tin Pei Ling x Grab, and why he still unabashedly loves Singapore. And oh, he’s got a new Netflix special coming soon as well.

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#362 - Youtuber MrBeast cures blindness & Friendzoned man sues woman

Ministry of Funny — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 14:20:37 +0800

A few days ago, Youtube star MrBeast released a video that featured him paying for 1,000 cataract surgeries to help blind people see again. The video has gone viral and has been warmly received, but there are people calling him the “antichrist” for doing this. Why the divide? Closer to home, a court case in Singapore has garnered international attention because of its strange premise; a man sues a woman for friendzoning him. Is there any merit to this unprecedented legal action?

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#361 - Matt Walsh praises Singapore’s strict laws & employer gets police warning for fighting with helper

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 16:56:19 +0800

Conservative commentator Matt Walsh ignited debate when he responded to an innocent tweet praising Jewel Changi Airport by attributing its beauty to Singapore’s harsh punishments against drug trafficking and petty crimes. Both conservatives and liberals in America have had a lot to say about his hot take, but what about us in Singapore? Closer to home, an employer was caught on camera tussling with and hitting her domestic helper, but she claims she was only reacting to seeing her child get hit by her helper. Who’s in the wrong here?

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Matt Walsh praises Singapore’s strict laws

Employer gets police warning for fighting with helper

'How can I see my child get hit and not do anything?' Police called in after maid and employer get into fight at home

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#360 ft. Andie Chen - The pros and cons of car-sharing in SG & CNY pole dancing for migrant workers divides the internet

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 17:00:40 +0800

It’s the return of our regular guest co-host, Andie Chen! While Terence is away, we chat about the surge of car-sharing companies in Singapore since COVID. Even though their growth is tapering off, more people are using their services. And with car prices reaching all-time highs, it seems like boom time for them. But a recent string of accidents and growing complaints from customers are casting a shadow. Elsewhere, migrant workers at Tuas Dormitory were treated to a pole dancing show for CNY 2023 celebrations. Was that appropriate or disrespectful?

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#359 - Teen goes viral over “luxury” Charles & Keith bag & Logan Paul’s Cryptozoo scandal

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 16 Jan 2023 16:03:36 +0800

Last week, a 17-year-old girl went viral when she called out commenters who mocked her for fawning over a “luxury” Charles & Keith bag which she received as a gift. Not only have people praised her for her response, but international news media picked up the story, and now multiple brands are piling in to offer her free food and products. And oh, she went from 400 to over 170,000 followers on TikTok. We try to make sense of these whirlwind few days for this teenager, and why it might not all be as positive as it seems. Elsewhere, Logan Paul has come forward to apologise for his role in Cryptozoo, an NFT project he announced over a year ago, which is yet to launch even after pocketing millions from investors.

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Logan Paul’s Cryptozoo scandal

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#358 ft. J.D. Chua - Singapore’s first creature feature Circle Line, breaking into Hollywood and spreading love

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 15:05:04 +0800

The director of Singapore’s first ever creature feature Circle Line, JD Chua, stops by to tell us why he’s optimistic about the local film industry, professes his love for destroying things, and even makes us cry! Listen to the end to hear the tearjerker! Shoutout to listeners Acrobatic Egg, Kosher Jellyfish, Paul and Musky Elon!

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#357 - SPH Media inflated circulation numbers & Chooby Pizza customer complaint goes viral

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 18:53:57 +0800

SPH Media shockingly revealed that an internal review found that staff had inflated circulation numbers of their publications during a period from 2020 to 2022. Why is this revelation a big deal, even for those of us who don’t read The Straits Times anymore? Elsewhere, pizzeria Chooby Pizza posted a nasty exchange with an unreasonable customer on their social media channels. The customer subsequently accused them of racism in their response to him, so who’s really in the wrong here?

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#356 - Singapore kids not physically active enough & Jay Chou angers Malaysians

Ministry of Funny — Tue, 10 Jan 2023 03:27:12 +0800

A report by the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health at the National University of Singapore (NUS) found that more than half of local children do not hit the recommended one hour of moderate to vigorous exercise per day. This happened in spite of Singapore’s safe parks, playgrounds and sports facilities, so what’s going on? Across the Causeway, Jay Chou angered Malaysian football fans due to his concert coinciding with the AFF Championship and resulting in 21,000 seats being closed off at Bukit Jalil National Stadium. But is it really his fault?

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#355 - UFC President Dana White slaps wife & Potong Pasir family discover HDB flat’s morbid past

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 20:19:39 +0800

Ultimate Fighting Championship President Dana White was caught on camera striking his wife in a club on New Year’s Eve. What are (if any) the repercussions for a rich, highly-visible sports executive caught in the act of domestic violence? Closer to home, a family discovered that their new HDB home was the site of a gruesome discovery a couple of years ago: skeletal remains of the ex-occupant which had been left there for 9 years. How would you react to such a discovery?

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#354 - China threatens retaliation for ’unacceptable’ Covid-19 curbs & gay teachers coming out in class

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 04 Jan 2023 20:13:46 +0800

Hope you had a new year! After China recently eased Covid restrictions internally, many residents eagerly booked trips overseas. However, multiple countries, including the US and Japan, rushed to impose restrictions on these travellers, provoking an angry response from the Chinese government. Is this a lingering paranoia about Covid-19, or just plain xenophobia? Closer to home, the repeal of Section 377A has prompted questions about whether gay teachers should be allowed to speak to their students about their sexual orientation. What are the pros and cons?

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China threatens retaliation for 'unacceptable' Covid-19 curbs

Gay teachers coming out in class

Is it okay for gay teachers to come out in class? Gay teachers list qualms, parents urge caution

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#353 - A look back at 2022: Singapore’s Top 10 Trending Searches - Part 2

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 30 Dec 2022 15:12:12 +0800

Part 2 of our countdown of the most searched terms in Singapore for 2022! The #1 term is a puzzling one! To avoid spoilers, don’t check out the links in the description before listening to the podcast. Check out Part 1 for the complete roundup, and have a new year!

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#352 - A look back at 2022: Singapore’s Top 10 Trending Searches - Part 1

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 28 Dec 2022 16:52:20 +0800

It’s almost becomes an annual tradition: the YLB end-of-year countdown of the most searched terms in Singapore for the year! We’re doing it in 2 parts this time, and in today’s ep, we cover #6-#10. To avoid spoilers, don’t check out the links in the description before listening to the podcast! This is Part 1, look out for Part 2 soon!

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Trending Searches in Singapore: #10 - #6

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#351 - HDB investigates vacant BTO flats & Salt Bae invades pitch at World Cup

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 23 Dec 2022 20:52:04 +0800

HDB announced that it will investigate and take action against homeowners who flout the Minimum Occupation Period rule for their BTO flats. This comes after some supposedly “vacant” BTO units were listed for sale on an online property site. Why the big hoo-hah over a practice that anecdotally has been happening for a while now? Elsewhere, FIFA will investigate how the restaurateur and influencer known as Salt Bae got access to the pitch after the World Cup final, and forced his way into the celebrations with the Argentina squad. Why are people feeling salty about a famous person celebrating a World Cup win with other famous people?

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#350 - YLB Reacts Part 2: More From Our First Episodes of Yah Lah But!

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 19 Dec 2022 18:20:31 +0800

We continue our discussion and look back to the formative period in Yah Lah But’s history - the first 5 episodes!

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#349 - YLB Reacts Part 1: Our First Episodes of Yah Lah But!

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 16:46:32 +0800

Even with Haresh away getting married, the YLB goodness doesn’t stop! Today, in the spirit of end of year festivities, we look back at and react to our early episodes of YLB. What were we talking about almost 350 episodes ago? How has our podcast evolved over time? Do we still think the same way about things? This is part 1 of 2 of the discussion, so stay tuned for the second episode soon!

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#348 ft. Andie Chen - Taiwan’s rich eyeing move to Singapore & man caught filming upskirt videos of another man

Ministry of Funny — Thu, 08 Dec 2022 16:45:08 +0800

2nd special guest host in a week! Haresh is still away getting married, so this time, Andie Chen steps in to guest host! We talk about why he’s appearing in back-to-back productions set in the MRT (TV series Third Rail and movie Circle Line), and also discuss why he thinks it’s a great time to be learning about crypto and NFTs. We also analyse why rich Taiwanese people are moving their assets to Singapore, and we discuss the curious case of the upskirter who got caught allegedly filming a “man in a dress”.

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Taiwan’s rich eyeing move to Singapore

Man caught filming upskirt videos of another man

Man, 43, gets caught filming upskirt videos at MBS, victim turns out to be a man in a dress | Mothership.sg

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#347 ft. Rishi Budhrani - Uni grads’ pay double that of ITE & mother bans child from eating birthday cake in school

Ministry of Funny — Tue, 06 Dec 2022 03:16:08 +0800

In this special episode on the week of Haresh’s wedding, comedian Rishi Budhrani steps in to guest host! We talk about life after hosting NDP, his Esquire cover, and why he recently suffered from bleeding nipples. Regarding this episode’s topics, we discuss the recent research report that revealed uni grads’ median pay to be twice that of ITE grads; what does that say about Singapore society? Rishi also shares his thoughts about a mother who forbids her child from eating birthday cake in nursery school.

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Uni grads’ pay double that of ITE

University grads’ median pay is $4.2k, double the $2k of those with ITE, secondary education: Study | ST

Mother bans child from eating birthday cake in school

'You sound like such a fun mum': Netizens riled up over mum who forbids child from eating birthday cakes in preschool | asiaone

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#346 - Temasek to review “disappointing” FTX investment & Will Smith polarises opinion

Ministry of Funny — Sat, 03 Dec 2022 15:29:24 +0800

In parliament, DPM Lawrence Wong revealed that Temasek will launch an internal review into its FTX investment, and also characterised the loss as “disappointing”. Was that statement enough to ease the public pressure on the state investment firm? Elsewhere, Will Smith appeared on Trevor Noah’s Daily Show program to promote his new movie, and also addressed his Oscars slap incident. Why is online opinion divided about this interview?

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Temasek to review “disappointing” FTX investment

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#345 - Pritam Singh lifts party whip on 377A & Balenciaga’s bondage bears scandal

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 23:04:35 +0800

At this week’s parliamentary debate on the repeal of Section 377A, the Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh lifted the party whip to allow Workers' Party MPs to vote freely on their conscience regarding the touchy subject. Reception to this action of his was mixed, with some calling it weak leadership, while others saying this is what democracy looks like. Who’s right? Elsewhere, Balenciaga has apologized for a series of bizarre campaign ads that featured images of children alongside “bondage bears”, court documents about a case involving child pornography, and a coffee table book with disturbing images of bloodied toddlers. Now they’re even suing the creative agency behind one of those ads. What’s going on in the house of Balenciaga?

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Pritam Singh lifts party whip on 377A

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#344 - Covid protests spread across China & Shanmugam deadlifts 125kg at event

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 17:39:09 +0800

Chinese citizens are taking to the streets in major cities across the country, in an unprecedented protest against the government’s Covid-zero policy and prolonged lockdowns. We discuss the significance of these protests, and what might happen next. Closer to home, Minister Shanmugam deadlifted a new personal best of 125kg at a community fitness event. Was this just a soft flex, or will it really inspire more people towards hitting their fitness goals?

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Covid protests spread across China

Shanmugam deadlifts 125kg at event

Shanmugam deadlifts at fitness event in Chong Pang, achieves new personal best of 125kg

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#343 - Singaporeans want $6K a month to retire “in style” & Haidilao offers performance-based discount for PSLE students

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 25 Nov 2022 16:09:30 +0800

An OCBC report revealed that young Singaporeans want to retire “in style”, which translates to $6K in expenses a month. We dissect the results and other surprising statistics about Singaporeans’ relationship with money. Elsewhere, Haidilao got flak after offering a performance-based discount based on one’s PSLE 2022 results. Was it really wrong of them to offer this incentive to families celebrating their child’s results?

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Singaporeans want $6K a month to retire “in style”

Haidilao offers performance-based discount for PSLE students

Haidilao gives PSLE students S$30 off at City Square outlet, scraps grade-based discounts

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#342 - Malaysia king to decide on next PM & Singapore might soon have an extra 1.5 hours of quiet everyday

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 22:21:40 +0800

After the latest General Election, Malaysia is facing a hung parliament for the first time ever, with two rival factions tussling for power. The king has been tasked with the tough decision of selecting the new PM. We go through the sequence of events that led us to this situation, and try to break it down for the average Singaporean to understand. Closer to home, we might have an extra 1.5 hours of quiet time in our neighbourhoods, if the recommendations of the Community Advisory Panel on Neighbourhood Noise are adopted. Do we need more quiet time in Singapore?

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Malaysia king to decide on next PM

Singapore might soon have an extra 1.5 hours

Extending quiet time by 1½ hours among recommendations to tackle neighbourhood noise in Singapore

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#341 - Minister Alvin Tan on why he has no regrets entering politics, ministerial salaries, and Ronaldo’s interview

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 23:57:51 +0800

It’s a special episode today, where Alvin Tan, Minister of State for the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, and the Ministry of Trade & Industry, dropped by the YLB studio for a frank conversation that went deep. He opened up about his struggles with his A-level exams, why he left his private sector career behind to enter politics, and the secret MP’s book club…

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#340 - Twitter Singapore layoffs & Orchard Road buskers not allowed to perform during holiday season

Ministry of Funny — Sat, 19 Nov 2022 20:00:18 +0800

Ex-employees of Twitter Singapore have come forward with accounts of how the layoffs at their office were handled, and it’s not a good look for the social media giant. How did the process compare to other recent Big Tech layoffs? Elsewhere, buskers are lamenting the restrictions on performing at Orchard Road, which were implemented to control crowds during the holiday season. We debate the merits of such restrictions, especially after what the world witnessed in Itaewon.

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Orchard Road buskers not allowed to perform during holiday season

Buskers riled by year-end restrictions on performing at Orchard Road due to crowd control | CNA

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#339 - Expat blasts ‘racist’ condo security guards & Ronaldo drops bombshell interview

Ministry of Funny — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 23:35:24 +0800

A British expat recently took to social media to blast his condo security guards as “racist” for their differential treatment of his migrant worker colleagues who were invited to his place for a party. He even added that Singapore needs to “grow up”. We examine if there is merit to his complaints. Elsewhere, Cristiano Ronaldo dropped a bombshell interview with Piers Morgan, in which he criticised Manchester United’s coaches, ex-players, senior management, and even the club facilities. What led to such an uncharacteristic outburst from one of the GOATs of football?

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Expat blasts ‘racist’ condo security guards

'Singapore, you need to grow up': Expat claims 'racist' security guards stopped friends from entering condo | asiaone
Man surprised after his wallet with S$460 cash was returned in S’pore, wishes to treat finder to beer | mothership
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#338 - The collapse of FTX & Qatar World Cup ambassador calls homosexuality ’damage in the mind’

Ministry of Funny — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 13:36:59 +0800

The crypto ecosystem experienced another massive shakeup this week when one of the world’s largest crypto exchanges, FTX, unexpectedly went bankrupt. We discuss how Singapore is linked to FTX’s collapse, and what lessons can be learnt from this debacle. Elsewhere, as Qatar gets ready to welcome World Cup 2022, its appointed football ambassadors have not been doing the host nation’s image any good with their media appearances. Why is there such angst about Qatar’s hosting of the competition?

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The collapse of FTX

Qatar World Cup ambassador calls homosexuality 'damage in the mind'

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#337 - New SG law to block harmful content on social media & podcasters slammed for justifying cheating

Ministry of Funny — Sat, 12 Nov 2022 00:42:28 +0800

This past week, a new law that will require social media sites to block harmful content 'within hours' was passed by Parliament. Furthermore, if the platforms do not comply, the IMDA can get Internet service providers to block access to the content. We discuss why these sweeping changes are, unfortunately, necessary. Elsewhere, the 3 female hosts of a local podcast were slammed for allegedly justifying cheating on one’s partner. Were their comments really that out of line?

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Podcasters slammed for justifying cheating

'This clip is making my blood boil': Netizens flag local podcast for saying cheating is sometimes justifiable | asiaone

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#336 - Survey exposes downsides of food delivery & Twitter ex-CEO Jack Dorsey apologises

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 07 Nov 2022 22:01:17 +0800

Last week, IPS released the results of a survey of 1,002 food delivery workers that highlighted the vulnerabilities of delivery work; low pay, long working hours and lack of medical benefits were just a few of the issues that came forth in the paper. We dissect the findings and discuss what can be done to better support platform workers. In the wake of Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter, the company’s co-founder and ex-CEO Jack Dorsey has publicly shouldered responsibility for the mass layoffs that are now taking place. Why is he doing so?

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Survey exposes downsides of food delivery

Twitter ex-CEO Jack Dorsey apologises

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#335 - Elon Musk takes over Twitter & IKEA threatens to sue horror game developer

Ministry of Funny — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 19:03:53 +0800

In the past week, the tech world has been shaken by Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter and his first actions as CEO. We go through the sequence of events leading up to this momentous week, and speculate on what’s to come for the social media giant. Elsewhere, IKEA sent a cease and desist letter to the person behind the horror survival game “The Store Is Closed”, triggering an outpouring of support for the indie game developer. Why the strong reaction?

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Elon Musk takes over Twitter

IKEA threatens to sue horror game developer

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#334 - Halloween tragedy at Itaewon & T-Rex in Singapore before “harmful” auction

Ministry of Funny — Mon, 31 Oct 2022 23:48:05 +0800

This past weekend, over 150 partygoers perished during a crowd crush that happened during Halloween festivities in the Seoul clubbing district, Itaewon. We discuss whether the authorities should be culpable when an unfortunate freak incident like this happens. Closer to home, thousands of people in Singapore got to see the skeleton of a Tyrannosaurus Rex up close before it heads for auction in Hong Kong. However, the auction of this giant fossil has been criticised in scientific circles; is this criticism justified?

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Halloween tragedy at Itaewon

T-Rex in Singapore before “harmful” auction

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#333 - Singaporeans ghosting while dating & ”Milkshake” singer Kelis gets her hair fondled

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 28 Oct 2022 20:28:25 +0800

A recent study by women-first dating app Bumble revealed that 3 in 5 Singaporean singles have ghosted or been ghosted in their dating history. The differences between Millennials and Gen Y respondents in attitudes towards ghosting also surprised us, and we examine why. Elsewhere, “Milkshake” singer Kelis recently shared a video of her braids being fondled by 2 women in a Singapore coffee shop, which led to some angry reactions online and international news coverage. Why is this such a big deal?

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#332 - Rishi Sunak becomes UK PM & Richard Branson invited to debate with Shanmugam

Ministry of Funny — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 22:50:23 +0800

Coinciding with Deepavali festivities around the world, Rishi Sunak won the race to lead the Conservative Party, and therefore to become the UK’s first ever British Asian PM. How are Indians around the world feeling about this watershed moment in international politics? Closer to home, the Ministry of Home Affairs have officially invited UK billionaire Sir Richard Branson to Singapore to debate the country’s drug policy and death penalty with Minister K. Shanmugam. What led to this strange situation?

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Rishi Sunak becomes UK PM

Richard Branson invited to debate with Shanmugam

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#331 - Studies shows SG residents’ support for death penalty & Asian Civilisations Museum’s Cambodian antiquities under scrutiny

Ministry of Funny — Fri, 21 Oct 2022 21:41:00 +0800

The Ministry of Home Affairs recently released 3 full studies on the death penalty, one of which found that 73% of Singapore residents believed that some form of death penalty was an appropriate punishment for drug trafficking. What can we make of these studies, and why are they being released now? Elsewhere, a Cambodian delegation wants to examine the Asian Civilisations Museum’s Cambodian collection to look for lost national artefacts. Does the ACM have a moral obligation to return any artefacts, especially those acquired legally from third parties?

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Studies shows SG residents’ support for death penalty

Asian Civilizations Museum’s Cambodian antiquities under scrutiny

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#330 - Lawrence Wong highlights “hands-on” and “heart” work & IMDA bans local film #LookAtMe

Ministry of Funny — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 01:04:26 +0800

In his speech at the Singapore Economic Policy Forum, Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong pointed out that the Singapore economy places too much emphasis on cognitive abilities – “head” work – and does not equally value those engaging in more technical “hands-on” work, or service and care roles, which he christened “heart” work. We discuss why this admission is important. Elsewhere, the IMDA has banned the local film #LookAtMe by Ken Kwek, and we talk about why that might be the best thing to happen to the film.

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Lawrence Wong highlights “hands-on” and “heart” work

IMDA bans local film #LookAtMe

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