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471 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago - ★★★★ - 12 ratingsThe most uncensored conversations about censorable things coming out from the much-censored country of Singapore. Hosted by Haresh & Terence from the comedy house Ministry of Funny.
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#446 - SethLui.com Addresses Sponsored Review Drama & Arcade Prizes to be Capped at $100
October 09, 2023 14:07 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBLast 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? Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok Y...
#445 - Parliament Debates Whether Perfume Is a Basic Need & Yeo’s LKY Drink Packets
October 05, 2023 11:25 - 1 hour - 51.9 MBA 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? F...
#444 - Government Monitoring Business Profiteering & Phallic Flight Route by Singapore Air Force
October 02, 2023 14:34 - 52 minutes - 41.8 MBIn 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? ⭐️⭐️ GIVEAWAY Halloween Horrors Nig...
#443 ft. Ming Yue of The Ming Thing - Malaysia’s OG YouTuber Stand Ups in Singapore
September 29, 2023 17:25 - 55 minutes - 41.9 MBOne 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? Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IG YLB YouTube Our Survey Here’s the link to the survey: https://bit...
#442 - Huge WW2 Bomb Discovered in Singapore & What Is Our Place in the World?
September 27, 2023 12:37 - 49 minutes - 34.9 MBA 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. Our Survey Here’s the link to the survey: https://bit.ly/ylb-audience It’ll take you 2 mins max, an...
#441 - Japanese Tourist Calls Police Over “Overpriced” Crab Dish & NTUSU Presidential Candidate Controversy
September 25, 2023 12:05 - 57 minutes - 40.7 MBLast 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 h...
#440 ft. Rishi Budhrani - Parliament Rejects Suspension of Iswaran as MP & Hasan Minhaj Backlash for Embellishment
September 21, 2023 12:24 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBRishi 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 expos...
#439 ft. Ian Tan - Co-Founder of Ritual Gym, on The Problems of Fitness Trends & His Own Struggles with Physical & Mental Health
September 19, 2023 10:51 - 1 hour - 68.3 MBIan 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 fitnes...
#438 ft. Shanti Pereira - Singapore Sprint Queen on How Her Journey Will Inspire Others
September 16, 2023 09:31 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBIn 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. Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IG YLB YouTube Our Survey Here’s the link to the survey: https://bit.ly/ylb-audience It’ll tak...
#437 - Young Singaporeans “More Ready” for Non-Chinese PM & Plan B Podcast POFMA-ed
September 14, 2023 15:32 - 1 hour - 51.6 MBA 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 ...
#436 - Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis Face Backlash & Spanish Football Chief Finally Steps Down
September 12, 2023 12:19 - 1 hour - 47.7 MBAshton 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 ...
#435 ft. RockStarArms Natalie Dau - Running Ultra-marathons Like A Woman
September 08, 2023 11:54 - 1 hour - 52.5 MBWe 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. Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IG YLB YouTube Folklory If you’re looking for a meaningful gift, we’d love to help you create a personal podcast for a loved one. Get started at Folklory.com (After) Life Sup...
#434 - Kinderland and ECDA Address Alleged Child Abuse & Ho Ching Suggests Caning Diners Who Cheat
September 06, 2023 12:23 - 53 minutes - 37.6 MBThe 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 la...
#433 - Tharman Elected President in Landslide Victory
September 02, 2023 11:58 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBOur 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. Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IG YLB YouTube (After) Life Support Follow the show on Spotify ...
#432 - Tharman and Ng Kok Song Spar Over Partisanship & Teacher Becomes OnlyFans Creator
August 30, 2023 12:38 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBIn 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 abo...
#431 - Tan Cheng Bock Endorses Tan Kin Lian & Fukushima Wastewater Raises Concerns Among Sushi Lovers
August 28, 2023 13:53 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBOver 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 amo...
#430 ft. Kevin Pereira from Blu AI - Will Generative AI Take Our Jobs?
August 26, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 53.2 MBWeekend 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. Find us here! - YLB Subreddit | https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/ - YLB TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@yahlahbut - YLB IG | https://www.instagram.com/yahlahbut/ Folklory Get 25%...
#429 - Tan Kin Lian’s “Pretty Girls” Posts & Gender-Neutral Toilets at Suntec City
August 24, 2023 10:09 - 1 hour - 43 MBThe 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? Find us her...
#428 ft. Tan Kin Lian - Why He Left the PAP & What He Will Do Differently as President
August 21, 2023 13:31 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBAnother 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. Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IG YLB YouTube Folklory If you’re looking for a meaningful gift, we’d love to help you create a personal podcast for a loved one. Get started at Folklory.com One Shiok Thing Why Pe...
#427 - $1 Billion Seized in Money Laundering Crackdown & Leong Mun Wai Complains to Speaker of Parliament
August 17, 2023 23:00 - 57 minutes - 40.3 MBThis 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 th...
#426 ft. Ng Kok Song - How Will He Unify “Two Singapores” as President & Are Gen-Zs Snowflakes?
August 16, 2023 12:37 - 1 hour - 54.1 MBPresidential 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. Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IG YLB YouTube Folklory If you’re looking for a meaningful gift, we’d love to help you create a personal podcast for a loved one. Get started at Folklory.com One Shiok Thing Leonard Cohen - Anthem (Live in L...
#425 - Presidential Election Rallies “Not Encouraged” & Do Singaporeans Support Local Football?
August 14, 2023 15:24 - 52 minutes - 37.4 MBThis 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...
#424 - OCBC’s Anti-Scam Measures Anger Users & Grab Has Marching Contingent at NDP
August 12, 2023 04:00 - 51 minutes - 35.8 MBThis 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? Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IG YLB YouTube Folklory If you...
#423 ft. Jeremiah Chen - Why TikTok Is More Important Than YouTube and Why He’s Called “The Riddler”
August 10, 2023 17:58 - 1 hour - 51.6 MBTropic 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. Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IG YLB YouTube Folklory If you’re looking for a meaningful gift, we’d love to help you create a personal podcast for a loved one....
#422 - Washington Post Accuses Lianhe Zaobao of Pro-China Slant & CCTVs Now Allowed For HDB Corridors
August 07, 2023 17:50 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBRecently, 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? Find us h...
#421 - PM Lee Addresses Corruption, Extramarital Affairs and Iswaran’s Pay in Parliament
August 03, 2023 09:33 - 59 minutes - 41.3 MBHard 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...
#420 ft. Irfan Kasban - Gender Identity in Singapore, and Directing Jo Tan in “King”
August 01, 2023 16:48 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBIrfan 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! Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IG YLB YouTube Folklory If you’re looking for a meaningful gift, we’d love to help you create a personal podcast for a loved one. G...
#419 - Shanmugam and Balakrishnan Could Sue Lee Hsien Yang for Defamation & Tharman Launches Campaign for Presidency
July 28, 2023 16:37 - 43 minutes - 79.6 MBMinisters 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? Folklory If you’re looking for a meaningful gift, we’d...
#418 - Presidential Hopeful Ng Kok Song Says He’s Not Been Put Up to “Split Votes” & Twitter Changes Their Logo to “X”
July 26, 2023 15:54 - 1 hour - 130 MBOn 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? Folklory If you’re looking for a meaningful gift, we’d love to help you create a personal podcast for a loved one. Get...
#417 - Police Officer Suicide Raises Questions About Workplace Bullying & The 1975 Gets Cancelled in Malaysia
July 24, 2023 13:54 - 49 minutes - 90.4 MBOver 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? Folklory If you’re looking for a meaningful gift, we’d love to help you create a personal podcast for a loved one. Get started at F...
#416 - PAP’s Tan Chuan-Jin & Cheng Li Hui Resign, and Allegations of Improper Conduct Between WP’s Leon Perera & Nicole Seah Surface
July 19, 2023 08:17 - 1 hour - 149 MBIt’s been a bombshell few weeks as scandals have poured out. Here is our take… Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IG YLB YouTube Folklory If you’re looking for a meaningful gift, we’d love to help you create a personal podcast for a loved one. Get started at Folklory.com! Article Links - Serious Speaker Tan Chuan-Jin and MP Cheng Li Hui resign over affair PM Lee Hsien Loong at Press Conference on Resignations of Speaker Tan Chuan-Jin and MP Cheng Li Hui 13 WP t...
#415 ft. Jom's Sudhir - Ridout Road, the State of Journalism, and Political Factionalism
July 17, 2023 04:27 - 1 hour - 71.3 MBWe 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. Folklory If you’re looking for a meaningful gift, we’d love to help you create a personal podcast for a loved one. Get started at Folklory.com! Article Links How I nudged myself into losing 10kg in 1...
#414 - Minister Iswaran Arrested by CPIB & Childcare Centres Will Not Operate on Saturdays
July 14, 2023 16:47 - 1 hour - 46.3 MBThis 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...
#413 - Speaker of Parliament Caught Using Vulgarities & Singapore Excels at Quiet Quitting
July 11, 2023 14:22 - 55 minutes - 41 MBA 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 thi...
#412 - That “Sia Suay” Moment in Parliament & Tsundere Maid Cafe Event at SMU Cancelled
July 07, 2023 13:29 - 53 minutes - 38 MBThe 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 Unive...
#411 - YLB in Parliament: Debate on Ridout Road
July 05, 2023 15:47 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBWe 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? Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB ...
#410 - High-Rise Littering: Guilty Until Proven Innocent & Should We Shower at Water Fountains?
July 03, 2023 14:47 - 50 minutes - 38 MBFrom 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? Find us here...
#409 ft. Foo Maosheng, NUS Entomologist - Why Cockroaches Need More Love & Singapore’s Undiscovered Insects
June 27, 2023 09:36 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBWe 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! A big thanks to Foo Maosheng, Entomologist from the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum, Nat...
#408 - Race to Find Missing Titanic Sub & Singapore’s Olympic Esports Week Causes Uproar
June 22, 2023 16:41 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBThe 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? Find us ...
#407 - Ho Ching Says President Is Not a Check on Government & Man Knocks on Strangers’ Doors for TikTok Video
June 20, 2023 12:46 - 58 minutes - 43.1 MBLast 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? Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IG YLB Yo...
#406 ft. Rishi Budhrani - “Chilling” Effect of Jocelyn Chia Backlash & Harvey Norman Ossia’s Founder George Goh Runs for President
June 14, 2023 04:35 - 1 hour - 65 MBWith 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. Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IG YLB YouTube Folklory If you’re lookin...
#405 ft. Soh Rui Yong - Marathoner Soh Rui Yong Reflects on SEA Games Win and THAT Viral Act of Sportsmanship
June 12, 2023 05:35 - 1 hour - 70.8 MB[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. Find us here! YLB TikTok YLB IG YLB YouTube Folklory If you’re looking for a meaningful gift, we’d love to help you create a personal podcast for a loved one. Get started at Folklory.com! Art...
#404 - Singapore-Born Comedian Faces Backlash Over MH370 Joke & Tharman Runs for President
June 09, 2023 07:26 - 1 hour - 43 MBThis 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 a...
#403 - Daniel Goh Expelled From Workers’ Party & MP Sun Xueling Shares Vulgar Email From Resident
June 05, 2023 15:40 - 55 minutes - 38.6 MBThis 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. Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB T...
#402 - Stricter Enforcement of Tray Returns in June & Migrant Worker Wins $18,888 in Squid Game in Singapore
June 01, 2023 21:22 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBFrom 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? Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IG YLB YouTube Folklory If you’r...
#401 - President Halimah Rules Out Re-election & NS Allowance Increased
May 30, 2023 15:52 - 54 minutes - 38.3 MBThis 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? Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IG ...
#400 - SIA Brings Back In-Flight Dining Perks & the Sad State of Singapore Football
May 27, 2023 08:43 - 55 minutes - 38.5 MBOn 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...
#399 - PM Lee Orders Review of Ridout Road Bungalows & Influencer’s Ice Cream “Hack” Draws Flak
May 24, 2023 13:04 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBThis 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? Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB T...
#398 - Chan Chun Sing urges RI Students to “Uplift” Others & Protected Area Signs Get Makeover
May 17, 2023 10:23 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBEducation 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? Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB T...
#397 - Ministers Shanmugam and Vivian Revealed as Renters of Huge Colonial Bungalows & Blackpink Fans Disappointed by Concert
May 15, 2023 14:53 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBLast 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...