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Yah Lah But

Ministry of Funny

The 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.

comedy comedy interviews

All Episodes

95:25

#648 ft. Dr Tan See Leng - Foreign Talent, Economic...

Yah Lah But ·

2025/04/21

★ Our GE2025 Plans!! ★Sign up for our newsletter at https://www.yahlahbut.com to find out firsthand where we'll be during each day of the campaigning period. It's gonna be epic!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

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76:44

#647 ft. Dr Chee Soon Juan - Issues With the PAP,...

Yah Lah But ·

2025/04/19

★ Our GE2025 Plans!! ★ Sign up for our newsletter at https://www.yahlahbut.com to find out firsthand where we'll be during each day of the campaigning period. It's gonna be epic!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

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73:43

#646 ft. Koh Buck Song - Country Brand Ambassador on...

Yah Lah But ·

2025/04/18

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.Our Sponsor - Singapore International Foundation (SIF)This episode

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89:36

#645 ft. Professor Donald Low - GE2025, US Tariffs &...

Yah Lah But ·

2025/04/17

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.★ Our GE2025 Plans!! ★Sign up for our newsletter at https://www.yahlahbut.com to

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71:06

#644 ft. Inderjit Singh - Former MP on Speaking up...

Yah Lah But ·

2025/04/16

★ Our GE2025 Plans! ★Sign up for our newsletter at http://www.yahlahbut.com to updates and to find out firsthand where we'll be during each day of the campaigning period. It's gonna be epic!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

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98:17

#643 ft. Ravi Philemon - Why We Need “Mosquito...

Yah Lah But ·

2025/04/14

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

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59:05

#642 - PM Lawrence Wong Goes Viral & Calvin Cheng’s...

Yah Lah But ·

2025/04/11

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

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88:41

#641 ft. Harpreet Singh - The Time for Change Is Now,...

Yah Lah But ·

2025/04/09

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

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56:24

#640 - Lawrence Wong’s Response to Tariffs...

Yah Lah But ·

2025/04/07

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

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82:50

#639 ft. Seah Kian Peng - Social Mobility & Decorum...

Yah Lah But ·

2025/04/04

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)

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70:43

#638 - NMPs Joining Political Parties Scrutinised &...

Yah Lah But ·

2025/04/03

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

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91:58

#637 ft. Dr Paul Tambyah - Why He Chose Opposition...

Yah Lah But ·

2025/04/01

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

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88:56

#636 ft. Ong Ye Kung - Hard Truths: Singapore's...

Yah Lah But ·

2025/03/28

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

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81:52

#635 ft. Bertha Henson - GE2025, Middle Fingers & the...

Yah Lah But ·

2025/03/26

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

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65:43

#634 - Edwin Tong vs. Unfriendly Residents & $11K Nun...

Yah Lah But ·

2025/03/24

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

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62:15

#633 - Singapore Drops in World Happiness Ranking &...

Yah Lah But ·

2025/03/21

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

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75:45

#632 ft. Dr. Janil Puthucheary - Singapore’s Future &...

Yah Lah But ·

2025/03/19

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

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78:03

#631 - Shanmugam’s MPS Stand-Off with Activists & Can...

Yah Lah But ·

2025/03/17

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

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67:04

#630 ft. Hazel Poa - Electoral Boundaries, Education...

Yah Lah But ·

2025/03/14

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

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57:12

#629 - GE2025 Electoral Boundaries Shake-Up & Lady...

Yah Lah But ·

2025/03/12

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,

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